Technical Officer New Job Vacancy at ACDI/VOCA Tanzania | May, 2019

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Jobs in Tanzania 2019: Technical Officer New Job Vacancy at ACDI/VOCA Tanzania | May, 2019

AJIRA TANZANIA 2019 / NAFASI ZA KAZI 2019

Job Location TZ-Dar es Salaam

Type Long-term 
Overview 

Established in 1993, Tanager, an ACDI/VOCA affiliate, is an international nonprofit organization that brings people together at the table, on the ground, and across supply chains to co-create economic and social opportunities that change lives. Based in Washington, D.C., Tanager works with partners and ACDI/VOCA family of companies to expand market access and unlock the full potential of shared market opportunities that result in reliable supply chains, stable incomes, healthy families, and resilient communities.

Job Title: Technical Officer, Tanzania
Tanager, an ACDI/VOCA affiliate, is promptly seeking a Technical Officer for the anticipated AgResults Tanzania Dairy Production Challenge Project. The purpose of this project is to strengthen the ability of smallholder farmers (SHFs) to increase dairy productivity to meet the growing demand for milk and dairy products in Tanzania. AgResults will implement a prize mechanism to award per-unit monetary prizes to Tanzanian private sector competitors that successfully sell or deliver “bundles” of productivity-increasing inputs to SHF dairy producers. The Technical Officer will be responsible for competitor and Technical Advisory Committee engagement from a technical standpoint. The Technical Officer will help align the project’s industry engagement, government engagement, and day-to-day oversight strategies to support the Team Leader in smooth project launch and implementation.  

Responsibilities

• Engage competitors on a regular basis to understand progress, challenges, opportunities, and potential adjustments the Project should make.

• Ensure that Competitor bundles of inputs and services are reviewed for quality, gender inclusivity and climate impact.

• Support all technical meetings, especially annual TAC meetings to review competitor applications and input proposals

• In support of the Team Leader, liaise with project stakeholders including TAC, Competitors, Verifier, and government officials as well as provide inputs for project deliverables.

• Serve as Acting Team Leader when the Team Leader is absent.

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Qualifications
• A minimum of seven of experience working with dairy value chains.
• A Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, economics, business, international development, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working the private sector in dairy production, processing, and inputs supply is highly desired.Source: AjiraLeo Tanzania
• Proven ability to work independently; effectively manage time, competing priorities, and complex tasks; and identify opportunities and challenges and propose appropriate responses or solutions.
• Experience with positive stakeholder engagement, including the agribusiness private sector, international donors, and government officials.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in English.

Please apply directly online at www.acdivoca.org/international-jobs.The applications will be reviewed promptly upon receipt, only finalists will be contacted. ACDI/VOCA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and people from diverse groups are encouraged to apply.
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