VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
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.
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Activity background
TAHA is currently implementing a 5-year USAID funded project called “Tuhifadhi Chakula”. 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 post-harvest handling issues within key value chains with major contribution to Tanzania food security basket. The project will implement interventions around four (4) main thematic areas, which are improve food handling, storage and value addition at producer and commercial levels, facilitate market access to ensure agricultural goods 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 a motivated and experienced Tanzanian to fill positions as described below.
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
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 “Tuhifadhi Chakula”. 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 post-harvest handling issues within key value chains with major contribution to Tanzania food security basket. The project will implement interventions around four (4) main thematic areas, which are improve food handling, storage and value addition at producer and commercial levels, facilitate market access to ensure agricultural goods 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 a motivated and experienced Tanzanian to fill positions as described below.
Position: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning SpecialistReporting to: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager
Duty station: Arusha, Tanzania (1)
Position summary
The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist will be
responsible in developing and implementing an effective MEL Plan in
collaboration with project stakeholders, oversee data collection,
analysis, and reporting, ensuring project progress is tracked and
aligned with objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support the MEL Manager in implementing the project’s
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Plan (MEL Plan) in collaboration
with project technical staff and partners.
• Assist in managing the project’s results framework, including
indicators, targets, and data collection methodologies, ensuring
alignment with the project’s overall objectives.
• Provide technical support in the design of annual monitoring
surveys, including probabilistic sampling strategies, and analyze
quantitative data.
• Contribute to designing qualitative studies, interviews, and
interactive tools to generate qualitative information and analysis.
• Assist in developing and maintaining databases to manage the
indicator framework and ensure smooth data sourcing from project
stakeholders.
• Develop and implement digital data collection tools and
methodologies for monitoring and evaluating project activities and
results.
• Assist in the collection, cleaning, and validation of project data, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Set up and maintain systems for real-time data collection,
integrating digital platforms such as Kobo Toolbox, Comcare, or ODK.
• Collaborate with the MEL Manager and IT team to troubleshoot and optimize digital data collection systems.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of project data using advanced
statistical tools such as Power BI, STATA, R, or Python to generate
actionable insights.
• Design and develop dynamic, interactive dashboards using Power
BI, ensuring visual clarity and alignment with project objectives.
• Create data visualizations for quarterly and annual reports to
illustrate trends, key performance indicators (KPIs), and progress
toward goals.
• Automate data processing pipelines for recurring reports and dashboards to improve efficiency.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis to inform project decision-making and strategic planning.
• Train project staff and partners on data analysis techniques and the effective use of visualization tools like Power BI.
• Conduct capacity-building sessions on statistical analysis, survey design, and digital data collection tools.
• Support partners and stakeholders in understanding and interpreting data visualizations to inform decision-making processes.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on project progress, including visual summaries of data trends and insights.
• Maintain and update a repository of interactive dashboards and visual tools for knowledge sharing across the organization.
• Systematically document and disseminate project insights, ensuring reports include visual storytelling to communicate impact.
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Qualifications and skills
Degree Level: Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Statistics or related field.
Experience: Proven experience of at least 5 years
in monitoring and evaluation, preferably in projects related to
international development or nonprofit organization.
Key Skills: High level of leadership,
interpersonal, communication, presentation, technical and strong
analytical skills including a demonstrated ability to interact
effectively and collaboratively, Computer skills and problem-solving
skills.
Reporting to: Market Access Coordinator
Duty station: Dodoma (1), Zanzibar (1)
Position summary
The Market Access facilitator is responsible for support in
developing and implementing marketing strategies, facilitating access to
markets, and ensuring compliance with local and regional market
standards to enhance the competitiveness of horticultural value chain
actors in the allocated area of project implementation.
Scope of work
• Plan and support implementation of different activities such as
B2B, B2C and marketplace meetings etc. to foster market linkages in the
value chain.
• Develop various approaches to increase the volume of sales and investments in the selected value chains in the region.
• Work closely with key actors including farmers, AMCOS, buyers,
traders, off-takers, processors, and financial institutions to maximize
the trade opportunities and market linkages in the value chain.
• Develop on ground linkages between farmers and processors with markets through collective market approaches.
• Support development and adoption of postharvest technologies in
the value chain such as models for common use facilities, simple
machines, packhouses & sheds etc.
• Conduct market intelligence survey on available horticultural product opportunities in the region and inform the sector.
• Promote and conduct capacity building on the usage of a Marketing Intelligence System (MIS) and TARIC
• Support developing market requirements guidelines for different
markets (Domestic & Export) and periodically check that these
requirements are disseminated to farmers for easy markets access
facilitation.
• Prepare periodic trend to inform buyers/off-takers on the
availability of horticultural products facilitate to business linkages
to value chain actors.
• Support value addition activities to reduce food losses through
advice to processors on adding value to highly demanded processed
products.
• Support addressing market challenges affecting the sale of
various crops around the areas of assignment though capacity building to
farmers, AMCOS, Offtakes and processors.
• Collect and analyze market driven data to inform stakeholders on various marketing aspects.
• Design and ensure effective execution of market capacity building activities around farmers, processors, and traders.
• Prepare high quality activity reports, periodic reports,
collect, and package success stories and learnings for sharing with the
Project.
• Participate in the establishment of data collection mechanisms and tools for monitoring and evaluation.
• To perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications and skills
Degree Level: Bachelor’s degree in business
management, Marketing, Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics, Business
Administration, Economics, or any other related field.
Experience: At least 4 years of experience
working in Agricultural/Horticultural sector in sales, sourcing and
marketing of agricultural commodities or similar roles.
Key Skills: Excellent written and verbal
communication skills. Good planning & coordination, management, and
leadership skills. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build
and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.
Position: Value Chain Development Officer
Reporting to: Value Chain Development Specialist
Duty station: Njombe (1)
Position summary
The Value Chain Development Officer is responsible for working
with farmers to determine the best method to improve extension and
production techniques for improved crop yields, and work with farmers to
resolve crop challenges.
Scope of work
• Mobilize farmers into formal groups/associations and register them with TAHA.
• Establish a crop cluster for Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) training, agro dealers and market linkages.
• Set up demonstrations on farming practices, improved production technologies, harvesting and post – harvest techniques.
• Establishing and managing farmers’ collection and distribution centers to ensure they operate commercially and sustainably.
• Introduce innovative horticultural practices that empower
farmers with technical skills and capabilities through business-oriented
extension services.
• Prepare and coordinate technical training programs, farmer field
days, workshops, exchange visits and other farmers networking events.
• Identifying relevant new methods, develop training materials and
technologies of irrigation, harvesting, processing, storage, cooling
and transporting horticulture products to the market.
• Conduct periodic surveys to farmers to identify production,
harvesting and transportation constraints and develop mechanisms of
addressing such constraints.
• Organize Farmer Feld Days, where farmers can share production practices and experiences.
• Realize and coordinate the potential of other value chain within the region.
• To identify market opportunities at the local, regional & international levels.
• Develop and implement strategies for sustainable market linkages
at local, regional and international markets. Understand key market and
production requirement for aligning the demand and supply sides for
market linkage processes.
• Create market opportunities and provide a range of marketing options for small scale producers.
• Conduct assessment of farmers and SMEs to identify their
business capacity gap and propose the most economic and sustainable
methods of addressing them.
• Coordinate market/business interactive sessions between farmers,
traders and other relevant actors for the purpose of market linkages,
networking, and learning purposes.
• Work with other TAHA- departments in identifying marketing
challenges and opportunities and advice the best ways of addressing
them.
• In collaboration with stakeholders involved in collection
centres under your area and other TAHA departments (Business
Environment, Finance) assume the role of facilitating collection centre
business model development and implementation for operationalization of
centres.
• Maintain solid relations between TAHA, and Local Government
Authorities (LGAs) and other ground partners in the respective areas.
• Identify and coordinate ground partners in and ensure resources
are aligned with other ground partners for bigger/tangible results and
impact.
• Identify and engage relevant potential horticultural
actors/partners within your area and advice the best way of
working/partnering with them.
• Ensure quality and timely reports are produced and shared with
relevant parties in close collaboration with the Programs and M&E
Departments.
• Represent TAHA and the industry in events related to production, technology and innovation.
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Qualifications, skills and experience
A Bachelor’s or master’s degree of Science in Agronomy,
Horticulture, Agriculture general, Applied Agricultural extension and
Crop production and Management
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in agricultural development, with a focus on horticulture and crop production
• Proficiency in modern agricultural techniques, including Good
Agricultural Practices (GAP), irrigation, harvesting, and post-harvest
management.
• Strong understanding of horticultural practices, including knowledge of innovative and sustainable methods.
• Experience in establishing and managing farmers’ groups, collection, and distribution centers.
• Familiarity with market analysis, linkages, and marketing strategies for agricultural products.
Reporting to: Senior Officer HR and Administration
Duty station: Unguja, Zanzibar (1)
Overview
Administrator will be responsible for seamless operation of the
project in Zanzibar by providing essential administrative support to
project staff, managing administrative processes, and contributing to
the overall efficiency and effectiveness of project execution.
Scope of work
• Provide administrative assistance to project staff, including
scheduling meetings, arranging travel, preparing documents, and managing
communication.
• Act as a central point of contact for administrative queries and requests from project team members and external stakeholders.
• Assist in maintaining project calendars, deadlines, and reminders to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Organize and maintain project-related documents, files, and records, both in physical and electronic formats.
• Ensure the proper version control of documents and facilitate their accessibility for team members.
• Coordinate logistical arrangements for project events, meetings,
workshops, and conferences, including venue booking, catering, and
equipment setup.
• Assist in the planning and execution of project-related travel arrangements for team members and stakeholders.
• Draft, review, and edit project-related communications, emails, and official correspondence.
• Maintain open channels of communication within the project team, ensuring that relevant information is shared effectively.
• Collaborate with the finance team to track project-related expenses and assist in budget monitoring.
• Manage procurement requests for administrative supplies and services in alignment with project guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records of project-related administrative activities, expenditures, and progress.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and
external stakeholders, including partners, vendors, and service
providers.
• Facilitate communication between project staff and stakeholders to ensure smooth coordination.
• Perform and other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications and skills
Degree Level: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management or any other related field
Experience: Proven work experience of at least 4 years in administrative roles, preferably in project or team support.
Key Skills: Proficiency in office software and
tools (Microsoft Office suite, project management software, etc.).
Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail. Excellent
communication, interpersonal, and time management skills. Ability to
work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines. Analytical
mindset with problem-solving abilities. Adaptability and flexibility in a
dynamic project environment.
Reporting to: Value Chain Development Officer
Duty station: Mbeya (1), Morogoro (1), Njombe (1), Tanga (1) & Unguja-Zanzibar (1)
Overview
The Value Chain Development Assistant is responsible for
supporting and ensuring on ground operational efficiency of the project
value chain components. This role encompasses support defining project
operational activities, in alignment with the project value chain
framework and the Overall Workplan implementation.
Scope of work
• Under guidance of VCDOs support and provide Agronomic skills and
knowledge to project beneficiaries especially farmers in collaboration
with project partners including the government.
• Lead on developing and managing beneficiaries/stakeholder’s database and share with the Value Chain department
• Support VCDOs to plan, prepare activity plans and organize on ground activities implementation
• Undertake on ground Project activities implementation of all
project components including building capacity of all project
beneficiaries in post-harvest management, value addition and climate
smart Agriculture.
• Work closely with Value Chain Development Department Administration to support onground administrative activities
• Under guidance of VCDOs support the implementation of strategies
to reduce food loss and waste, focusing on post-harvest handling,
storage, and processing practices.
• Collaborate and work closely with Value Chain Development
department staff in planning the implementation of various activities on
ground.
• Identify on ground available post-harvest technologies and link them with farmers, processors, and other stakeholders.
• Support the development of training programs (TOTs) for
stakeholders (farmers, processors, distributors, and community-based
organizations (CBOs/AMCOSs) involved in the value chains, aiming to
enhance their skills and knowledge on post-harvest management for
cascading effect.
• Participate in the technical implementation of on ground
sub-awardees activities, ensuring adherence to implementation and
achieving project objectives.
• Support in the development of quarterly reports and other
regular reports on the progress of value chain development activities.
Qualifications and skills
Degree Level: A bachelor’s degree of Agronomy, General Agriculture degree and Extension Services.
Experience: At least 1 year of experience working in agricultural sector.
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.
Reporting to: Communications Specialist
Duty station: Arusha (1)
Overview
The Communications Assistant is responsible for supporting the
Communications Department in all tasks related to internal and external
communication. This role is designed to provide practical work
experience and the opportunity to contribute to the organization’s
communication strategy.
Scope of work
• Provide administrative assistance to project staff, including
scheduling meetings, arranging travel, preparing documents, and managing
communication.
• Act as a central point of contact for administrative queries and requests from project team members and external stakeholders.
• Assist in maintaining project calendars, deadlines, and reminders to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Organize and maintain project-related documents, files, and records, both in physical and electronic formats.
• Ensure the proper version control of documents and facilitate their accessibility for team members.
• Coordinate logistical arrangements for project events, meetings,
workshops, and conferences, including venue booking, catering, and
equipment setup.
• Assist in the planning and execution of project-related travel arrangements for team members and stakeholders.
• Draft, review, and edit project-related communications, emails, and official correspondence.
• Maintain open channels of communication within the project team, ensuring that relevant information is shared effectively.
• Collaborate with the finance team to track project-related expenses and assist in budget monitoring.
• Manage procurement requests for administrative supplies and services in alignment with project guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records of project-related administrative activities, expenditures, and progress.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and
external stakeholders, including partners, vendors, and service
providers.
• Facilitate communication between project staff and stakeholders to ensure smooth coordination.
Qualifications and skills
Degree Level: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism or related field or any other related field
Key Skills: • Knowledge of Designing using applications like Adobe etc
• Knowledge in photography/videography
• Writing for and efficient use of social media.
• Experience in writing for horticulture is an added advantage
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Interested and 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.
- Submission: All applications must be submitted via email to the following address: recruitment@taha.or.tz.
- Subject Line: In the subject line of your email, clearly state the position you are applying for. For example: “APPLICATION FOR MONITORING, EVALUATION AND LEARNING SPECIALIST POSITION.”
- Deadline: The deadline for submitting your application is Sunday, 29th December 2024. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
- Adherence: Please carefully adhere to all instructions provided above. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in your application not being reviewed.
The successful candidate will be remunerated according to 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 creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application Procedure
Interested and 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
- Submission: All applications must be submitted via email to the following address: recruitment@taha.or.tz.
- Subject Line: In the subject line of your email, clearly state the position you are applying for. For example: “APPLICATION FOR MONITORING, EVALUATION AND LEARNING SPECIALIST POSITION.”
- Deadline: The deadline for submitting your application is Sunday, 29th December 2024. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
- 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 to 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.
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Note
TAHA is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes all qualified
candidates to apply for the open positions. TAHA is committed to
creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel
valued and respected.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
