Sisal (Mkonge) Plantation Development & Management Consultant

Organization: Davinton Holdings Company Limited

INTEGRITY | GROWTH | EXCELLENCE

Duty / Project Station: Mapojoni, Tanga, Tanzania

Application Deadline: 31 December 2026

Background

Davinton Holdings Company Limited invites applications from qualified, experienced and practical professionals to support its sisal plantation project at Mapojoni, Tanga, and its integrated mixed farming project at Kahama, Tanzania.

The integrated farm will comprise cattle, goats, poultry and pigs, supported by crop cultivation, pasture, grazing and fodder production.

Davinton Holdings seeks an experienced Sisal Plantation Development & Management Consultant to provide technical expertise and oversee the establishment and development of its sisal plantation at Mapojoni, Tanga.

The proposed engagement covers the first three years of plantation establishment, maintenance and survival monitoring. This is an independent consultancy, not a permanent employment position.

Engagement

Independent consultancy – proposed three-year engagement.

Year 1 focuses on land assessment, preparation, establishment and planting supervision. Years 2 and 3 focus on maintenance, gap filling, survival monitoring, corrective measures and technical reporting.

Deliverables, site-visit frequency, performance indicators, fee and reimbursable expenses will be agreed in the consultancy contract.

Key responsibilities

• Assess land suitability and prepare a land-preparation plan; advise on field layout, spacing, access roads and drainage, and identify establishment risks.

• Develop a planting programme suited to the land and local climate; advise on suitable varieties and quality planting materials.

• Supervise procurement, handling, distribution and planting of sisal materials, ensuring appropriate spacing and agronomic practices.

• Monitor plantation survival; develop survival-monitoring systems; plan and supervise gap filling; advise on weed control, soil management and moisture conservation.

• Conduct regular field inspections, recommend corrective actions and prepare plantation establishment and management plans.

• Set measurable performance indicators, provide regular technical reports, advise on labour, equipment and inputs, and train field supervisors and workers.

Qualifications and experience

• Relevant qualification in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Science or a related field.

• Demonstrable practical experience in sisal cultivation and plantation management.

• Strong knowledge of sisal varieties, planting materials, land preparation and planting techniques.

• Proven experience establishing and managing sisal plantations, including survival monitoring, gap filling and field maintenance.

• Experience supervising agricultural projects and managing field operations.

• Ability to develop technical plans, monitor performance and provide professional recommendations.

How to apply

Submit:

• An updated CV.

• Evidence of previous sisal plantation establishment and management experience.

• A brief technical proposal explaining land preparation, planting and survival management.

• A proposed three-year consultancy fee schedule.

• Proposed site-visit arrangements.

• References from previous plantation or agricultural projects where available.