Kwetusote: International NGO Tanzania Jobs 2017 (178 Jobs)

Function: District Local Government Officers 72 vacancies)

Employer: International NGO

Job Location: Agricultural Zones in Tanzania ( 17 regions )

Commitment: Permanent Career Position

Organization Description

Our client is an agricultural NGO in Tanzania,Kenya, Rwanda,Uganda and Burundi that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. Our client invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income.

They provide farmers with a "market bundle" that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access. Their program is proven impactful – every year, they weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre.

Thgey are growing quickly. In five years, they have grown to serve 89,000 farm families with more than 500 full-time field staff.

Job Title - DISTRICT LOCAL GOVERNEMENT OFFICERS

Number of positions- 72 openings

Our client is a rapidly growing organization; increasing the number of sub-locations, districts, and members they serve in each year.

Our client is seeking 72 District local government officers to serve as:

-a first point of contact for local officials;

-an administrator for reports and meetings;

- a resource for risks and issues involving local officials.

-They would begin engaging with local government officials through district meetings and forums (DAC, DDC, and DSHF) in their respective Districts

REPORTING LINE :

-This role would report to the government relations analyst and demonstrate a strong understanding of local government structures,

-have an interest in agriculture,

-be prepared to travel regularly in Agricultural Zones of Tanzania and

-be an effective communicator.

-The role requires someone with IT skills, and at least diploma or undergraduate degree.

Duties of the Local Government Officers

Draft reports for new district introductions and quarterly operations updates, in consultation with FDs

Arrange new district introduction meetings and track operations meetings

Gather information on the activities of government and other non-state actors at the local level

Track risks and issues emanating from local officials that affect 1AF’s operations, and coordinate resolutions

Report back to operations staff on local government relations, including risk/issue reporting

Draft responses to local officials, in consultation with FDs, following reports on risks/issues

Maintain key local government official contacts database and track interactions

Provide 1AF field staff training on building relations with local officials

Provide updates on local government relations at FD meetings

Coordinate 1AF involvement in district shows and arrange field days and DAO functions

Manage local government engagement budget

Career Growth and Development

Our client invests in building management and leadership skills. They provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and through regular career reviews. They also have regular one-on-one meetings, where They listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about.

Qualifications

We are seeking exceptional professionals with a six months of work experience, and a demonstrated long-term passion for sustainable agricultural development in Tanzania.

We are looking for extraordinary candidates that are proactive; please only apply if you fit these criteria:.

Leadership experience at work, or outside of work: Demonstrated experience leading a team and managing other people.

Proven ability to set and meet targets on the job

Clear communicator/mentor

Proactively solve problems

Top-performing Certificate / diploma or degree in social sciences, administration, finance, accounting, agriculture or other relevant fields, from a recognized college or university

Integrity and a positive attitude

Demonstrated computer skills in email, internet usage, Microsoft Office

High quality work with a strong attention to detail

A willingness to commit to living in remote places for a long time

Languages: Fluent in Kiswahili and English required

Passionate about serving smallholder farmers

Timeline: Resumes should be submitted by 02/01/2017.

We will begin interviews in early January and plan to have new officers begin by the second week of January, 2017

Compensation: Competitive Salary

Benefits: NSSF and NHIF, airtime, hardship and transportation allowances

Career development: Twice annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.

NOTE: CERTIFICATE HOLDERS SHOULD ONLY APPLY FOR WARD LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFICERS AND NOT OTHERWISE

Industry: Nonprofit / International Development / Agriculture / Microfinance

Function: WARD LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICERS 106 vacancies)

Employer: International NGO

Job Location: Agricultural Zones in Tanzania ( 17 regions )

Commitment: Permanent Career Position

Organization Description

Our client is an agricultural NGO in Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. Our client invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income.

Thgey are growing quickly. In five years, they have grown to serve 89,000 farm families with more than 500 full-time field staff.

Job Title - WARD LOCAL GOVERNEMENT OFFICERS

Number of positions- 106 openings

Our client is a rapidly growing organization; increasing the number of sub-locations, districts, and members they serve in each year.

Our client is seeking 106 Ward local government officers to serve as:

a first point of contact for local officials;

an administrator for reports and meetings;

a resource for risks and issues involving local officials.

They would begin engaging with local government officials through district meetings and forums (DAC, DDC, and DSHF) in their respective Districts