VACANCY Number: 2017-4
Job Title: Program Assistant – Agribusiness- (02)
Program SAGCOT Integrated Knowledge & Information for Agriculture –SIKIA Program
Job Grade: KT5
Reports To: Program Officer
Direct Reports: None
Employment Category: 2 years – renewable
Duty Station: Mbeya – Tanzania
Job Title: Program Assistant – Agribusiness- (02)
Program SAGCOT Integrated Knowledge & Information for Agriculture –SIKIA Program
Reports To: Program Officer
Direct Reports: None
Employment Category: 2 years – renewable
Duty Station: Mbeya – Tanzania
Purpose of the Job
To reach most of smallholder farmers in the rice value chain in the SAGCOT area (Mbeya, Iringa, Morogoro, etc.) enabling them to increase yields, incomes, improve access to weather information, plot specific advise on cop management, insurance services and micro-financing
To reach most of smallholder farmers in the rice value chain in the SAGCOT area (Mbeya, Iringa, Morogoro, etc.) enabling them to increase yields, incomes, improve access to weather information, plot specific advise on cop management, insurance services and micro-financing
Specific Responsibilities
Project Planning
a) In liaison with the Program Team , develop detailed project activity work plans and budgets
b) Provide technical input in new project proposals Project Implementation
a) Using Drones collect information on the environment, weather condition, crop status via radar data and plot boundaries.
b) Disseminate information acquired from the satellite geodata on weather conditions, crop management, variable inputs, and availability of water for irrigation, market information, agriculture credit and insurance for value chain actors using various communication channels.
c) Develop knowledge products from the analysis of data collected for the value chain actors.
d) Use ICT to support decision making at farmer and agribusiness level
e) Implement project plans and track progress against key milestones and deliverables
f) Conduct regular field/site visits to manage, guide, review and evaluate project progress
g) Implement a system of compliance assessment to ensure adherence to project standards and requirements
h) Assist the Project Team to establish resource need and examine alternative implementation strategies/approaches/methodologies.Project Finance and administration
Project Planning
a) In liaison with the Program Team , develop detailed project activity work plans and budgets
b) Provide technical input in new project proposals Project Implementation
a) Using Drones collect information on the environment, weather condition, crop status via radar data and plot boundaries.
b) Disseminate information acquired from the satellite geodata on weather conditions, crop management, variable inputs, and availability of water for irrigation, market information, agriculture credit and insurance for value chain actors using various communication channels.
c) Develop knowledge products from the analysis of data collected for the value chain actors.
d) Use ICT to support decision making at farmer and agribusiness level
e) Implement project plans and track progress against key milestones and deliverables
f) Conduct regular field/site visits to manage, guide, review and evaluate project progress
g) Implement a system of compliance assessment to ensure adherence to project standards and requirements
h) Assist the Project Team to establish resource need and examine alternative implementation strategies/approaches/methodologies.Project Finance and administration
a) Comply with project financial controls and all laid out operational procedures
b) Run basic administration activities of the office e.g. ensuring that there are sufficient supplies, the equipment is in good condition, the office is well maintained and clean, attending to guests, running errands, filing of key documentation including financial documents,
b) Run basic administration activities of the office e.g. ensuring that there are sufficient supplies, the equipment is in good condition, the office is well maintained and clean, attending to guests, running errands, filing of key documentation including financial documents,
Project Monitoring & Evaluation
a) Implement monitoring and evaluation strategies and processes in liaison with the M & E Officer
b) Manage and ensure accurate data capturing and analysis
c) Prepare and review quarterly progress reports
Information and Communication
a) Introduce innovation in ICT to increase efficiency and productivity in the project
b) Establish, manage and maintain strategic relationships will all stakeholders and partners
c) Coordinate communications between Project Team and relevant stakeholders
d) Support the Project Team Leader in preparation of timely reports on project activities; consolidate findings and prepare reports
e) Prepare documentation of best practices including writing/editing articles, press releases, lessons learnt and other materials
f) Support in Preparation of training materials and manuals for use during project activities
g) Review data and information generated by the projects’ activities and produce knowledge products with quantifiable indicators.
h) Perform accurate data analysis and interpretation of results.
a) Implement monitoring and evaluation strategies and processes in liaison with the M & E Officer
b) Manage and ensure accurate data capturing and analysis
c) Prepare and review quarterly progress reports
Information and Communication
a) Introduce innovation in ICT to increase efficiency and productivity in the project
b) Establish, manage and maintain strategic relationships will all stakeholders and partners
c) Coordinate communications between Project Team and relevant stakeholders
d) Support the Project Team Leader in preparation of timely reports on project activities; consolidate findings and prepare reports
e) Prepare documentation of best practices including writing/editing articles, press releases, lessons learnt and other materials
f) Support in Preparation of training materials and manuals for use during project activities
g) Review data and information generated by the projects’ activities and produce knowledge products with quantifiable indicators.
h) Perform accurate data analysis and interpretation of results.
Technical Competence Requirements
a) Understanding of Geographical Information Systems
b) Experience in Agricultural Extension work and possess agri-business knowledge
c) Excellent ICT Skills
d) Expertise and experience in establishing and nurturing partnerships (Value chain expertise in the development of Partnerships with Small Holder Traders is essential for the achievement of project objectives and deliverables).
e) Experience in introduction of new technologies, approaches, models, resources and processes to ensure that value chain actors and smallholder farming communities when operationalize would lead to increased competitiveness;
f) Expertise in designing effective capacity building approaches for smallholder traders to increase volumes traded and ensure profitability;
g) Expertise in project execution especially donor-funded projects in the agri-business sector
h) Ability to effectively manage stakeholders and other value chain actors to effectively reach beneficial agreements at project outset and throughout the life of the project.
i) Ability to identify, document, track and control issues and implement change according to lessons learnt where necessary and make other decisions to ensure the project is on track
j) Ability to use standard project management tools and techniques to plan, schedule, track, correct and manage project performance against deliverables.
k) Ability to operate drones is an added advantage.
a) Understanding of Geographical Information Systems
b) Experience in Agricultural Extension work and possess agri-business knowledge
c) Excellent ICT Skills
d) Expertise and experience in establishing and nurturing partnerships (Value chain expertise in the development of Partnerships with Small Holder Traders is essential for the achievement of project objectives and deliverables).
e) Experience in introduction of new technologies, approaches, models, resources and processes to ensure that value chain actors and smallholder farming communities when operationalize would lead to increased competitiveness;
f) Expertise in designing effective capacity building approaches for smallholder traders to increase volumes traded and ensure profitability;
g) Expertise in project execution especially donor-funded projects in the agri-business sector
h) Ability to effectively manage stakeholders and other value chain actors to effectively reach beneficial agreements at project outset and throughout the life of the project.
i) Ability to identify, document, track and control issues and implement change according to lessons learnt where necessary and make other decisions to ensure the project is on track
j) Ability to use standard project management tools and techniques to plan, schedule, track, correct and manage project performance against deliverables.
k) Ability to operate drones is an added advantage.
Problem Solving & Decision Making
a) Ability to analyze, define, evaluate alternatives, generate solutions and understand when to make decisions
a) Ability to analyze, define, evaluate alternatives, generate solutions and understand when to make decisions
Relationship / Interpersonal skills
a) Ability to consult, seek advice, facilitate discussions, support others, solve conflicts and establish trust, credibility and respect among colleagues and partners and stakeholders
b) Ability to build mutually beneficial relationships with Rice value chain actors in a consortium so that the entire chain works in a cooperative way
a) Ability to consult, seek advice, facilitate discussions, support others, solve conflicts and establish trust, credibility and respect among colleagues and partners and stakeholders
b) Ability to build mutually beneficial relationships with Rice value chain actors in a consortium so that the entire chain works in a cooperative way
Educational Qualifications and Experience Required
a) Master’s degree in any field of agriculture, or agricultural economics; development studies; business studies majoring in agribusiness with strong understanding of Information Technology.
b) A Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or field related to the work of the Project applied for
c) A minimum of five years of progressive project management
d) Good knowledge and experience in Agronomy is an added advantage
e) One year experience in Information Technology
f)Basic knowledge of piloting drones is an added advantage
g) Must be able to speak and write English and Kiswahili very well
a) Master’s degree in any field of agriculture, or agricultural economics; development studies; business studies majoring in agribusiness with strong understanding of Information Technology.
b) A Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or field related to the work of the Project applied for
c) A minimum of five years of progressive project management
d) Good knowledge and experience in Agronomy is an added advantage
e) One year experience in Information Technology
f)Basic knowledge of piloting drones is an added advantage
g) Must be able to speak and write English and Kiswahili very well
How to Apply
If you are the right candidate, please send your application letter plus the following:
An up-to-date CV, highlighting relevant skills and experience (presented in relation to each of the Responsibilities and each of the experience areas listed above);
The names and contacts of three referees, and a daytime contact telephone number of each of them;
Copies of Academic Certificate and Transcripts for O’ level, A’ level – where applicable, Under-
Graduate and Post-Graduate qualifications
The names and contacts of your immediate supervisor(s) in the current job and two of your immediate previous jobs;
Your daytime contact telephone number; and
A statement and proof of current remuneration package
If you are the right candidate, please send your application letter plus the following:
An up-to-date CV, highlighting relevant skills and experience (presented in relation to each of the Responsibilities and each of the experience areas listed above);
The names and contacts of three referees, and a daytime contact telephone number of each of them;
Copies of Academic Certificate and Transcripts for O’ level, A’ level – where applicable, Under-
Graduate and Post-Graduate qualifications
The names and contacts of your immediate supervisor(s) in the current job and two of your immediate previous jobs;
Your daytime contact telephone number; and
A statement and proof of current remuneration package
Please submit your application electronically to:
The Human Resource & Administration Manager
Kilimo Trust
Plot No. 42, Princess Anne Drive
Bugolobi P.O. Box 71782,
Kampala, Uganda
Tel: ++256 392 264 980/1, 0200 926 498
Email:recruitment@kilimotrust.org
Closing Date:17th August 2017
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Kilimo Trust
Plot No. 42, Princess Anne Drive
Bugolobi P.O. Box 71782,
Kampala, Uganda
Tel: ++256 392 264 980/1, 0200 926 498
Email:recruitment@kilimotrust.org
Closing Date:17th August 2017
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
