Job Advert: Technical Assistant – Agribusiness, Tanzania (01) Position

Job Title: Technical Assistant – Agribusiness, Tanzania
Job Grade: KT 7
Program: Regional East Africa Women and Youth Economic Empowerment in Fisheries project
Unit of Service: Tanzania
Reports To: Program Assistant – Aquaculture
Duty Station: KT Tanzania – Dodoma
Supervision: Village Agents/ToTs
Employment Category: Contract

Purpose of the Job

The Technical Assistant – Agribusiness will support the implementation of the Women and Youth Economic Empowerment in Fisheries project in Tanzania.

Responsibilities

Management of Project Partners

• Support and strengthen linkages between District Officials, KT and other stakeholders.
• Support Resident Associates, ToTs and WYEEFIMA project participants in project activities and market access.

Project Implementation

• Conduct activities in accordance with the approved project plan.
• Assist in preparation and dissemination of training materials.
• Support coordination of training logistics.
• Build the capacity of ToTs and fish value chain actors in PHH techniques.
• Assist in linking traders to suppliers of PHH technologies and access to finance.
• Provide logistical support for distribution of PHH materials and technologies.

Project Monitoring and Evaluation

• Communicate with participants regarding training and follow-up activities.
• Coordinate with trainers and stakeholders.
• Write and submit monthly technical reports.
• Ensure timely reporting.
• Conduct regular field monitoring.
• Collect and enter participant data and feedback.
• Support establishment and management of Business Organizations.
• Manage accurate data capture and analysis for WYEEFIMA project activities.
• Prepare monthly regional progress reports.

Finance and Administration

• Comply with project and KT financial controls and operational guidelines.
• Support documentation and management of project documents.

Information and Communication

• Support preparation of best practices documentation, articles, press releases, lessons learnt and learning materials.

HR Management

• Supervise Resident Associates and Village Agents.

Fundraising

• Contribute to fundraising initiatives of KT Tanzania.

Competencies Required

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to operate independently.
• Skills in writing, editing, formatting, research, negotiation and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Knowledge and experience in value chain development and women and youth empowerment projects.

Educational Qualifications and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Rural Development, Economics, Trade Facilitation or a related field.
• Additional training or experience in project coordination is an asset.
• At least 2 years of experience supporting agricultural or rural development projects.
• Experience in data collection, report writing and logistics coordination.
• Experience in conducting training, mobilization of small traders and group formation.
• Ability to communicate well in Kiswahili is an added advantage.