Agricultural Field Officers - 2 Positions

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Introduction


MVIWATA - Kilimanjaro is one of the middle levels networks of MVIWATA. It was launched in 2006 due to the resolution made at MVIWATA annual general meeting to expand MVIWATA to new regions. Like all middle level networks, establishing middle level networks has aim of strengthening communication between local groups, networks, institutions, partner organizations that are working with farmers and governments within the region or district level and enable small scale farmers come together to address pertinent challenges. MVIWATA Kilimanjaro is working with groups of small holder farmers in five districts of Kilimanjaro region


Job Expectations 


This is a new opportunity for the professionals who can deliver the requirements of the role with honesty, passion and confidence. The successful candidate will work with small holder farmer communities in Arusha Region mobilizing and sensitizing farmer groups’ development, agricultural & livestock commodities production and market linkages. These are a combination of Managerial and Field Implementation positions. The successful candidates will work with a “Sustainable Agriculture Project” that works with more than one other organizations.


Core Duties and Responsibilities 


  • Prepare work plans and implementation strategies for training activities for farmers, farmer groups and local networks; 
  • Organize and participate in monitoring of the project interventions; 
  • Prepare and present field interventions reports Sensitization and mobilization of members and groups;
  • Timely collect and update membership information Build capacity of the groups and networks to prepare their operations plans and to coach them on implementation; 
  • Facilitate lobbying and advocacy strategies Manage relationships with relevant stakeholders (local government and other stakeholders)


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 


  • Required Diploma, or University degree in Community Development, Agriculture/Livestock Development, or related field
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in the related field. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to present technical concepts in lay terms 
  • Ability to work hard under pressure and manage multiple tasks and to learn new concepts quickly. 
  • Be practiced and skilled at influencing key stakeholders; 


Excellent organizational skills: 


  • Prioritize and manage own workload, whilst having other team members in mind 
  • Be friendly, approachable and adaptable; 
  • Possession of a valid Driving License for vehicles (including motorcycles) is a must!



Duty station for ALL Posts: Karatu District and MVIWATA-Arusha Head Office in Arusha Region

How to applyApplicants should apply by post, sending a cover letter expressing their suitability to the position C.V and copies of certificates and providing names and addresses of three credible referees to: 

Chairperson, 
MVIWATA KILIMANJARO, 
P.O.BOX 7389, 
MOSHI. 

Tel: +255-27-2751639 

Website: www.mviwata.org

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and no telephone calls of enquiry from applicants will be accepted. Suitably qualified Candidates are invited to apply, women are highly encouraged to apply.


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