Oxfam International Vegetable Value Chain Advisor Job in Tanzania

Job Title: Vegetable Value Chain Advisor
Category: NGO, Community/Social Devt & Fundraising ,
Senior Management
Location: Lushoto, Tanzania, Tanzania
Employment Type: Contract/Temporary
Summary:

Location: Lushoto, Tanzania
Level: D1 National
Gross salary: Tshs 2,445,731 and other benefits
Contract Type: 3 years fixed terms.
Ref No: INT5607

Who we are
Oxfam is an International NGO working with others to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering in Tanzania and more than 80 other countries worldwide. In Tanzania Oxfam is working in Shinyanga, Dodoma, Morogoro, Tanga, manyara and Arusha to implement three
change goals that have been identified in the country strategy for 2010/2015, namely Economic Justice - Rural Livelihoods (including smallholder, pastoralist and women’s livelihoods), Gender Justice – equality for women and Social Justice centred in active
citizenship and effective governance for quality essential services.
We are currently looking for a dynamic and knowledgeable Vegetable Value Chain Advisor to enhance the impact of our work in Tanzania.
Description:

The role
Reporting to Private Sector Advisor:

• You will be responsible for coordination and supervisionof resources and processes in support to vegetable value chain development programme inLushoto and Korogwe districts to be properly delivered to achieve objectives of sustainable
• livelihoods for smallholder women and men in Tanga region.
• Work in collaboration with strategic partners and other actors to advocate the effects of policies and rights to land and water for smallholder farmers while maintaining dialogue with local authorities on women’s access an control over water and land resources.
• Identify Private Sector opportunities and provide advice to project partners on best methods for engagement with these opportunities.
• Provide expertise advice and support programme partners to participate effectively in implementation, analysis, review and assessment of approaches and progress used for
• strengthening the vegetable value chain in the region and country at large.
• Support project partners, private sector and producer organisations to facilitate Value Chain Actor Forums at
• district level and facilitate engagement of the government where appropriate.
• Liaise with development partners in empowering women to become active participants in the Vegetable value chain and to increase the share of benefits for women.
• Advice and facilitate producer groups on the use of agricultural inputs, improved production practices and extension services in collaboration with private sector, district councils and the local development partners.
• Prepare quality technical, financial and progressive reports for Oxfam and donor organisation. Implement an effective monitoring and evaluation process so that a constant assessment of programme effectiveness can be undertaken and adjustments can be as necessary. Provide capacity building to partner staff on development of business models and commercialisation of the vegetable sector and engagement of the private sector.
• Design and evaluate business and other strategies that enhance women economic leadership.

Requirements:

The person

• A candidate envisaged for this role will hold a relevant advanced level degree in Economics, Agriculture Economics and Agribusiness, Business and/or Public administration or other disciplines relevant to the job with not less than five years professional experience in the business models, private sector partnerships and sound knowledge of the agricultural sectors.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in value chain development and business development services that have befitted smallholder farmers. Experience on putting women at the centre of the profitable agriculture value chains.
• Excellent understanding of sub-sectors that are important to smallholder farmers and the ability to clearly map out value chains and the ability to develop business models. Understanding of the agriculture private sector within Tanzania and sound knowledge of the Tanzania environmental National policy, economic growth, pro poor policies and participatory approaches.
• Extensive experience in key aspects of project
• management (planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation).Strong personal initiatives and self motivation with proven ability to work well under pressure and be flexible
• in demanding situations.
• Proven communications skills both written and verbal English and Kiswahili that informs and influences others. Knowledge and awareness of Gender and HIV/AIDS issues which are mainstreamed in this programme.

To apply

These are opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals, with strong commitment to Oxfam's values and beliefs. If you believe you qualify for any of these posts and you are the candidate that we are looking for, please submit your application and CV in English detailing your experience for the post applied and include daytime telephone contacts by applying online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs. You are advised to use advert Reference number and job title above. For all other posts except driver post, applications should be sent online through the web address above. For the driver position applications can be sent online or through this email address. We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization. The closing date for these posts is 10th August 2012.