The Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre is implementing a three year project titled, "Cassava Adding Value for Africa" (C: AVA). C: AVA is being implemented in five African countries, namely Ghana, Malawi, Nigeria, Uganda and Tanzania with the objective of supporting sustainable and equitable high quality cassava flour chains in these countries thus improving the livelihood and incomes of small households and stakeholders in macro, small and medium scale enterprises. Cassava: Adding Value for Africa, (C: AVA) is funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and coordinated by the Natural Resources Institute (NRI), of the United Kingdom.
In order to carry out its role, TFNC is inviting applications from suitably qualified Tanzanians citizens in the following position:
Business Development Advisor (one post)
Duties and responsibilities
The Business Development Advisor who will report to the Country Manager will be responsible for the following
Provision of a range of business development services, including business mentorship, preparation of business plans, feasibility studies, cost-benefit analysis.
Support for the small and medium scale enterprises Provision of advice on dealing with financial institutions.
Provision of technical advice and inputs into programmes developed in line with mandate of the project.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Country Manager.
Qualification and Experiences
A business, marketing, economics or agriculture degree preferably a master Degree
A least 5 years proven working experience in the agribusiness or food processing sector Experience in offering mentorship to new small and medium scale enterprises
An entrepreneurial attitude and results oriented in all approaches
Ability to work in teams and motivate others
Excellent verbal and communication skills in English and Kiswahili
Must be computer proficient in Windows, Microsoft Office and internet use
Terms and Engagement
The post of Business Development Advisor and Office Management Secretary will be based in Dar esSalaam, with expected extensive travel in the selected zones in Tanzania where the project will be implemented. The two positions carries initial 18 months contract with potential for extension.
Remuneration
An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful Candidate.
Application Instructions:
All applications should have a letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, Photocopies of Certificates and Names of two referees and their current addresses submitted to the following address:
The Managing Director
Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre
P.O. BOX 977
Dar es Salaam
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
Area: Mtwara
Application Deadline: Jan 18, 2013
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