AJIRA

International Urban And Rural Agriculture Development Foundation

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·         Job Vacancy > Production Agronomist - Urban Food Producer Program
Location > Dar Es Salaam 
Position Type > Full Time
Organization Type > NGO 

Application Deadline: 30 Nov 2016

20 PRODUCTION AGRONOMIST - URBAN

 FOOD 

PRODUCER PROGRAM POSITION 

DESCRIPTION:

IURADF offers job training and targeted career development for select college graduates through wide exposure and high-touch experiences within the Agriculture business. It is designed to provide early career hires with the necessary knowledge, experience and skills to fill future leadership positions within Organisation.

Minimum of Diploma in agriculture, agronomy, soil science or other related field with broad interest in the agriculture industry. 0-2 years of experience working with seed growers/seed plant operations or equivalent education and experience preferred. Willingness to learn all aspects of agribusiness, and willingness to relocate as necessary.

Strong communication skills (oral and written), teamwork and leadership skills, and strong computer and analytical skills. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with growers, work effectively within a team environment, and lead and influence teams/projects.

Knowledge of production agriculture and production plant operations; knowledge of field equipment; supervisory and team leadership skills; training skills; priority management and ability to adjust quickly to changing conditions; good verbal communication skills; advanced level of PC skills; willingness to work in a variety of conditions (field, plant, warehouse - hot, cold, dust, etc.); ability to lift up to 15kg.

IURADF provides agronomic support and services to help increase farmer productivity and profitability and strives to develop sustainable agricultural systems for people everywhere. Science with Service Delivering Success™.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:


We accept only online application, send only 

your CV`s and 

your  recently passort size picture. 

Send to Talikcharles@gmail.com

more details : >https://www.facebook.com/IUADF/

  Private Agricultural Sector Support (PASS) Trust

 Job Vacancy > Business Development Officer-Kigoma

Location > Kigoma 

Position Type > Full Time 

Organization Type > NGO

Application Deadline: 14 Oct 2016

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER-

KIGOMA POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Private Agricultural Sector Support (PASS)

 Trust (www.pass.ac.tz) is a non-bank 

financial organization that facilitates provision of business development and financial services and credit guarantee to commercial farmers and agri-businesses that operate as small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) in Tanzania. The vision of PASS is to become a leading organization in the provision of financial and business development services the Tanzanian agricultural sector: .

The Managing Director is hereby inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced, dynamic and motivated Tanzanian citizens to immediately fill vacant positions currently existing in PASS Trust.

Business Development Officer (2posts)

Organizational relationships

Appointed by Managing Director

Reports to Branch Manager

Entry Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in agricultural field,

 preferably in agricultural economics, Business Administration or any similar qualification backed up with experience in business planning, project analysis, evaluation-and monitoring.

• At least three (3) years proven experience in a reputable organisation, two (2) of which in industrial/processing based organisation or related field.

• Experience in credit guarantee schemes and other financial or non-financial business development services required to accelerate investments in small and medium scale farming and agro enterprises is an added advantage.

In Service Structure

Grow from entry of administrative secretary levels with the minimum entry qualifications, and raise to Branch Manager Position.

Employment Status

Business Development Officer shall be employed on a three (3) year contract renewable subject to performance

Salary Scale - DPSG1

Key result areas

Promoting and informing about role of PASS, at meetings with potential clients, at visits to clients, through handouts, posters, and advertising.

• Preparations of Business Plans (BP) & proposals for PASS/Clients.

• Identification of demand for assistance and support from target groups in accessing finance from

• Banks. This will cover SMEs in primary and secondary agriculture including agro processing.

• Design and establishment of feasible models for activities at smallholder farmer levels, including diversification of crops, improvement of production practices.

• Making pre-evaluations of proposals presented for support, and assisting entrepreneurs in improving on proposals into Business Plans of acceptable standards.

• Identification, and preparation of solutions for bottlenecks in agriculture performance e.g. market access, processing, and appropriate mechanization'

• Liaise with relevant key local authorities so as to identify and promote investments in agriculture and agro business in the zone. This will include Chamber of commerce, Agricultural officers, Traders, processors.

• Assisting clients with obtaining credit facilities from PASS collaborating Banks.

• Monitoring the performance of the clients in relation to respective business plans and budgets.

• Reporting to the management on progress according to the agreed procedures.

• Performing other duties as advised by management from time to time.

Duty station: The duty station will be in any of the following stations: Morogoro and Kigoma.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

interested candidates should send application letters, Photocopies of Academic Certificates, detailed Curriculum Vitae, to:

Managing Director

Private Agricultural Sector support (PASS) Trust

P.O.BOX 9490.

Dar es Salaam

or email: pass@pass.ac.tz

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