Vacant Position
Introduction
Trees for the Future (TREES) is a non-profit
organization founded in 1989 in the
United States of America (USA) with the aim
of improving livelihoods of
impoverished farmers by revitalizing degraded
land by increasing production
through good agricultural practices.
The
organization works with subsistence
farmers groups in East Africa (Kenya, Uganda
and Tanzania). In Tanzania, the
organization opened the office in Moshi in
2007 where it serves regions of Tanga,
Kilimanjaro, Arusha and Kagera regions. In
2016, the organization has shifted its
office to Singida with the aim of serving dry
land areas. Hence, the organization is
seeking an interested and qualified Tanzanian
to work with farmers in Singida
region
Jon Title: Assistant Technician (2 posts)
Location: Iguguno and Tumuli in Singida
Reports to: Lead Technician
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assistant technician his/her Core duties and
responsibilities include, but are not
limited helping Lead technician to:
_ Identify and mobilize Farmer Groups for
participation in the Project;
_ Develop project plans for all participating
Farmer Groups that account for all
Project activities, training events,
monitoring & evaluation, reporting, extension
activities, provide technical support and
effectively manages all activities in
accordance with the schedule and Project
budget and collecting M&E data.
_ Ensure timely data collection and report
submissions on all program activities as
per TREES reporting requirements and
deadlines;
_ Manage Project finances according to
Project budget;
_ Ensure that the Project effectively and
efficiently meets milestones and goals
per the project scope, timeline, and budget;
_ Assist with the development and/or
translation of locally appropriate training
materials;
_ Provides information and accomplish
additional tasks in a timely manner as
requested by the Lead Technician.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
The applicant must meet the following minimum
professional qualifications to be
considered for the position:
_ Associate’s degree or equivalent in
relevant field of agroforestry, forestry,
agriculture, OR a minimum of 2 years of
demonstrated degree of achievement in
agriculture, preferably in agroforestry and
sustainable agriculture through
demonstrated success and innovation in
gardening, forestry, or agroforestry.
_ 2 years’ experience with field project
management
_ Demonstrated experience with participatory
training facilitation
_ Able to be stationed in the appropriate
base of the Project site for the
duration of the Project
_ A valid motorcycle license with a history
of safe motorcycle operation
(preferable) OR an ability and willingness to
potentially take courses and obtain
a motorcycle license
_ Fluency in spoken and written English and
preferably the local language(s)
_ Basic computer and smart phone utilization
skills
REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES
The ideal candidate will also possess the
following personal attributes:
Committed leader and team player, Focused,
disciplined, and determined, Friendly
and enthusiastic, Innovative and
collaborative, Open to new ideas, Patient and
flexible, Ability to work with communities in
rural areas, and Able to effectively
manage multiple project leaders and
participants.
BENEFITS
An attractive remuneration will be offered to
candidate who will qualify for the
job.
This is an interesting opportunity for a
dedicated and highly motivated Tanzanians.
If you would like to join this dynamic team
and be part of building resilience and
professional carrier, please submit your
application through
heri.rashid@treesforthefuture.org or herirashid@yahoo.com by December 12th
2016 16:30 East Africa time.
Your application
should include an updated CV and
application letter which should include
contacts information for three work-related
referees.
Applications not including all of the above
information will not be reviewed.
Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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