TechnoServe Jobs Vacancies in Tanzania

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TechnoServe Jobs in Tanzania for Program Manager, Senior Business Advisors and Business Advisors

TechnoServe is an international NGO with offices in 20 countries in the developing world. Its mission is to build businesses that create jobs, income, opportunity, and economic growth in developing countries, using a market-driven, business-oriented approach.

For more information on TechnoServe, please visit www.technoserve.org.

In Tanzania, TechnoServe supports agricultural value chain development and SME development.

TechnoServe is recruiting for positions of Program Manager, Senior Business Advisors and Business Advisors as follows:

Program Manager

TechnoServe seeks a Program Manager (PM) for a potential USAID agricultural value chain program in an East African nation. This program is expected to focus on food staples value chains. The goal of the program will be to strengthen the competitiveness of the sectors, increase availability of food staples, and expand farmer market access. TechnoServe may be a subcontractor to another organization, and the PM would work dosely with the prime organization’s chief of party.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversee all of the program and operations for assigned field staff and supervise the activity implementation team
Manage all operations in assigned field office(s)
Maintain proactive communications with the prime organization’s chief of party on all aspects of program and field office operations;
Communicate activities, program progress and issues with the TechnoServe Tanzania country director
Develop work plans; prepare programmatic and operational financial projections for the program in close collaboration with the local financial controller
Conduct weekly meetings to review and discuss status of program development and implementation, progress evaluated and next steps agreed;
Oversee all aspects of the subcontract to maintain quality; supervise preparation of all sub-contractor documents; ensure completion of project budgeting and contracts which adhere to the prime organization and USAID rules and regulations;
Collaborate with M&E manager to develop, monitor, evaluate and recommend performance measures for regional and individual activities
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with prime organization, local government authorities, local contractors, international NGOs, donors, and other key stakeholders; and,
Perform other duties and activities as required for the successful management of the subcontractor role.

Qualifications:

Advanced degree in Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, or other relevant degree
At least 8 years of experience in relevant value chain programs, with a minimum of five years of managing USAID programs
Strong private sector market orientation, entrepreneurial and innovative thinker
Strong leadership/management experience with an international development contractor or international NGO, as a manager of programs
Strong leadership skills and demonstrated experience in managing complex, multi-disciplinary, and challenging field operations in developing countries, Africa preferred
Demonstrated skills in problem soMng, consensus building, and coordination of diverse stakeholders
Knowledge of USAID regulations and procedure
Proven record in thought leadership in market-led approaches to agriculture development, value chain development, nutrition/food security
Verbal and written fluency in English; understanding of Kiswahili a plus
Previous successful expenence mentoring and building capacity of local staff;


Senior Business Advisors

(2 Positions)

Qualifications:

Applying candidates should possess the following requirements:

A Master’s degree in Agronomy or Business Management required
A minimum of 7 years experience in project management in the agricultural sector, preferably staple crops
Line management experience and P&L responsibilities



Business Advisors

(3 Positions)

Qualifications:

Applying candidates should possess the following requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy or Business Administration required
A minimum of 3 years of work experience in the agricultural sector, preferably staple crops
All SBA and BA candidates must have:

Strong private sector experience and entrepreneurial skills
Proven track record of developing client business plans
Working experience with farmers’ organizations
Private sector experience and entrepreneurial skills
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Strong financial analysis and management skills
Strong skills in business software (Excel, MS Project and PowerPoint)
Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili
Ability to develop well written, cohesive reports that are responsive to the donors’ needs
A valid driving license

Remuneration: TechnoServe offers a remuneration package competitive with private-sector salaries for similar
positions.

APPLY (by email only) to the Recruitment Coordinator at info@tnstanzania.org with the position title placed in the subject line.

Please include

cover letter describing your interest,
curriculum vitae,
salary history, and
names and telephone contacts of three referees.
Please indude all requirements in one document.

Applications will be treated confidentially.

Deadline for applications is May 31st, 2010.

Note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Phone calls or SMS are prohibited and will disqualify application.

TechnoServe is an equal opportunity employer.

Women are encouraged to apply.