JOB OPPORTUNITIES
TAHA is an apex private sector member-based organization mandated to develop and promote horticulture (flowers, fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs and horticultural seeds) in Tanzania. TAHA’s goal is to improve the growth and competitiveness of horticultural industry in the country for social and economic gains. TAHA is a unified voicing platform for Tanzania horticulture, representing farmers at all levels, processors, exporters and service providers in the horticultural industry in Tanzania.
Activity Background
TAHA is currently implementing a 5-year USAID funded project called USAID “Tuhifadhi Chakula” activity. The purpose of the Project is to reduce food loss and waste and resultant climate effects for improved food security and livelihoods. The project is focusing on reducing food loss and food waste by addressing postharvest handling issues within key value chains with a major contribution to Tanzania food security basket. The project will implement interventions around four (4) main thematic areas, which improve food handling, storage and value addition at producer and commercial levels, facilitate market access to ensure agricultural good reach consumers, inform and promote policy and regulatory frameworks that reduce food loss and waste and strengthen local organizations capacity to lead on post-harvest management.
TAHA is seeking for motivated and highly experienced applicants to implement this project in positions described below. All applicants are strongly advised to adhere to application instructions and guidance provided.
Value Chain Development Manager
Reporting to: The Chief of Party
Duty station: Arusha, Tanzania
The Value Chain Development Manager will be responsible in analyzing and identifying key value chains contributing to Tanzania’s food security, and develop and implement strategies to reduce food loss and waste within those value chains, improving food handling, storage, and value addition practices to enhance food security and livelihood.
Scope of work
• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of key value chains contributing to Tanzania’s food security.
• Identify critical points of food loss and waste within these value chains, from post-harvest handling to distribution and consumption.
• Analyse the current practices and challenges faced by value chain actors, including farmers, processors, traders, and retailers.
• Based on the value chain analysis, develop a clear and actionable strategy to reduce food loss and waste within the identified value chains.
• Work with relevant stakeholders to design interventions that address the identified challenges and opportunities at each stage of the value chain.
• Promote the adoption of sustainable and innovative practices to enhance food handling, storage, and value addition.
• Facilitate access to reliable and sustainable markets for the identified value chains through provision of market opportunities and information.
• Facilitate access to affordable finances to value chain actors to support their post-harvest management practices and interventions.
• Oversee the implementation of value chain development interventions, ensuring timely and effective execution.
• Collaborate with partners, government agencies, and private sector entities to ensure coordination and collaboration in implementing the strategies.
• Provide technical guidance and capacity building support to value chain actors to enhance their knowledge and skills related to food loss reduction and value addition.
• Develop a robust monitoring and evaluation framework to track the progress and impact of value chain development activities.
• Regularly monitor and assess the effectiveness of the implemented strategies and adjust approaches as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
• Prepare timely and accurate reports on value chain development activities, progress, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Support the process of recruitment, capacity building and performance appraisal of project staff involved with value chain development and provide regular technical guidance to enhance project performance
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of all activities, outcomes, and best practices for knowledge sharing and learning.
Specific Requirements:
• Will require a high level of professionalism, eloquence and trustworthiness.
• Maturity in handling the team and partners, a strong focus on strategic relationships and less focus on feelings or instincts.
• Ability to create the right environment for success against a backdrop of diverse and often conflicting needs and timelines.
• Ability to manage tasks crossing multiple functions.
Qualifications and skills
Degree Level A bachelor’s or master’s degree in agriculture, horticulture, agribusiness, food science, or a related field.
Experience • At least seven (7) years of experience working in senior managerial position
• Demonstrated experience in value chain development, post-harvest management, or related fields, preferably in the context of agricultural development and food security.
• Strong understanding of the agriculture sector in Tanzania, including knowledge of key value chains and food loss and waste challenges in the region.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing value chain development strategies and interventions.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including government officials, farmers, processors, and private sector actors.
Key Skills High level of leadership, interpersonal, technical and analytical skills including a demonstrated ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with a broad range of public and private sector counterparts and other key stakeholders
Application Procedure
Interested and suitably qualified individuals should send their applications enclosing detailed;
• Application letter
• Curriculum vitae (not exceeding 4 pages)
• Copies of qualification certificates
The cover letter to be addressed to;
Human Resources and Administration Manager
TAHA
P.O. Box 16520, ARUSHA.
Application Instructions.
1. Submission: All applications must be submitted via email to the following address: [email protected].
2. Format: Please compile your application into a single PDF attachment. Ensure that all required documents are included in the PDF.
3. Subject Line: In the subject line of your email, clearly state the position you are applying for. For example: “APPLICATION FOR SENIOR PROJECT ACCOUNTANT POSITION.”
4. Focus on One Application: Applicants are requested to apply for one specific vacancy only. Multiple applications for different positions will not be accepted.
5. Deadline: The deadline for submitting your application is Tuesday, 12th September, 2023. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
6. Adherence: Please carefully adhere to all instructions provided above. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in your application not being reviewed.
Remuneration
The successful candidate will be remunerated according the TAHA salary scale, and in alignment with the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience. Other employment benefits will be as per the organization’s policy
Please note: TAHA is an equal opportunity employer that welcome all qualified candidates to apply for the open positions. TAHA is committed to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
