Job Advert: Assistant Program Officer – Value Chain Development (01)

Job Title: Assistant Program Officer – Value Chain Development
Program: Regional East Africa Women and Youth Economic Empowerment in Fisheries project
Job Grade: KT5
Unit of Service: KT Tanzania
Reports To: Program Officer Value Chain Development
Supervision: Program Assistant, Technical Assistants, Resident Associates, Consultants
Employment Category: One Year Contract (Renewable)

Purpose of the Job

Lead efforts to support and manage the technical team to develop value chains in the fisheries sector, focusing on empowering women and youth. The post holder shall provide overall leadership and management support to the Country Office team and support the Country Team to deliver WYEEFIMA Program targets for Tanzania.

Responsibilities

Project Planning

• Provide technical support in developing a detailed Results Plan and Financial budget.
• Support the development of training programs for women and youth fish traders, and other value chain actors in collaboration with the project team.
• Support project team to develop workplans.

Project Implementation

• Work with the technical team to prepare training materials to be used for relevant training on fish PHH management, business management, fish trade etc.
• Support value chain actors and provide technical support in the development of business cases and plans for investment in fish and fish by-product businesses.
• Provide technical support in the production of feasibility analyses for investment in different fish by-products in relation to differentiated markets.
• Implement project-planned activities and track progress against milestones and key performance indicators.
• Implement a system of compliance assessment to ensure adherence to KT and donor project standards and requirements.

Project Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

• Undertake periodic surveys to gauge progress made on delivery of WYEEFIMA project targets for Tanzania.
• Support in capturing accurate data for tracking performance of WYEEFIMA project targets.
• Support preparation and review of monthly and quarterly progress reports.
• Document success stories and lessons learned.
• Prepare timely reports and infographics.
• Review reports from field assistants, associates and consultants.
• Monitor project deliverables, risks, issues and impact.

Finance and Administration

• Comply with project and KT financial controls, regulations and operational guidelines.
• Support administrative functions of the KT office in Tanzania.
• Provide technical input for documentation and management of project documents.

Information and Communication

• Establish, manage and maintain strategic relationships with project stakeholders and partners in Tanzania.
• Support documentation of best practices, articles, press releases, lessons learnt and learning materials.

HR Management

• Supervise and manage Project Assistants, Technical Assistants, Resident Associates, Village Agents and Consultants.

Fundraising

• Contribute to fundraising initiatives of KT Tanzania.
• Support resource mobilization and quality assurance initiatives.

Key Performance Indicators

1. Training materials for MSMEs, traders and youth groups developed.
2. Business cases and investment scenarios for fish stakeholders developed.
3. WYEEFIMA project partners supported during implementation.
4. At least 4 articles, blogs, media podcasts, TV and radio messages published annually.
5. Accurate and timely monthly and quarterly reports submitted.
6. HR and administration of Tanzania country offices supported.
7. KT finances utilized according to policy.
8. At least 2 project proposals submitted and funded annually.
9. Contribution to KT brand recognition in Tanzania.

Educational Qualifications and Experience Required

• Degree in Agricultural Economics, Business Management, Entrepreneurship or Natural Resource Economics.
• Demonstrated experience in value chain development in rural contexts is a MUST.
• Minimum 4 years of progressive engagement in project management, especially in value chain development for youth and women empowerment initiatives in Tanzania.
• Knowledge and experience in Value Chain studies, Cross Border Trade and/or Entrepreneurship is an added advantage.
• Ability to communicate in local languages of Tanzanian fishing communities and Kiswahili is an added advantage.
• Experience managing and coordinating diverse teams.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines.
• High attention to detail, integrity, self-drive, courtesy, innovation and time management.