JOB TITLE: MARKETING OFFICER
The Great African
Food Company (GAFCO) is a mission driven “for-profit” organization founded to
sustainably benefit small-holder farmers and the environment.
Our
business-centric approach to provide long-term sustainable solutions is in
response to the short-comings of traditional development models. GAFCO
committed creating economic opportunities for thousands of small-holder farmers
throughout East Africa to substantially increase incomes by marketing great
tasting food grown organically to reduce exposure to toxic chemicals, improve
soil fertility and increase biodiversity. We believe in local people, their
inherent understanding of what works best where they live and the potential for
change by sharing information within a business paradigm built on transparency,
fairness, environmental stewardship and economic sustainability. The
organization headquarters are in Arusha, Tanzania.
GAFCO is looking for
an aggressive, dynamic, energetic and exceptional
creative person to fill the position of sales and marketing officer.
Purpose of the
position:
Data Entry specialist
The purpose
of the Marketing Officer position is to assist in the planning, market development
and delivery of agreed volumes to identified markets, widening access and
community engagement activities and recruitment of reliable buyers for
smallholder farmers’ produce.
Major
Responsibilities:
·
Working with smallholder farmers (growers) and potential buyers
to know the demand and supply ranges of agricultural produce including organic
products.
·
Planning and developing strategies to attract buyers and
implementing them with growers in order to increase their profits.
·
Develop weekly, monthly and annual market projections
·
Advertising and distributing GAFCO products in and outside the
country
·
Developing and building the list of reliable clients and
customers in and outside the country.
·
Performing any other duties related to his/her work as assigned
by his/her supervisor.
·
Observe mission and core values of GAFCo and demonstrate a quality
of spiritual life that is an example to others.
Qualifications:
The following may be acquired through a
combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job
training:
·
Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness, or related field (Master
degree will be added advantage)
·
Experience in marketing agricultural products inside and outside
the country
·
Demonstrated experience in developing a competitive market
·
Minimum 3 year experience working with micro, small and/or
medium-size agribusinesses
·
Minimum 3 year experience developing business plans, especially
with firms in the agricultural sector
·
Experience conducting financial analysis and business planning
for agro-enterprises
·
Previous experience with private sector is an added advantage
·
Experience with both formal and informal markets is required
·
Aggressive,
dynamic, energetic and exceptional creative person
·
Well organized, detail-oriented and ability to work
independently
·
Fluency in English (written and spoken).
Please submit your CV and cover letter (With the subject name "APP. FOR
MARKETING OFFICER) through, larry.jacobs@greatafricanfood.com and copy
aman.mgandu@greatafricanfood.com .
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Great African Food Co. Ltd
P.o Box 6070
Arusha-Tanzania
Great African Food Co. Ltd
P.o Box 6070
Arusha-Tanzania