Programme Officer
– Business Linkages and Entrepreneurship
Job Title:
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Programme Officer
– Business Linkages and Entrepreneurship
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Job Grade:
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KT4
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Reports to:
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Programme Team
Leader
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Employment
category:
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3 Year Renewable
Contract
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Duty Station:
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Dar-es-Salaam
with frequent field travels
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Purpose of the Job:
Establish and maintain business consortia of
potato value chain actors and deliver results
of the Calorie and Household Incomes from Potatoes Sub-sector (CHIPS)
Project and ensure: a) Doubling of incomes from potatoes
farming of SHFs or potatoes trading/processing Enterprises targeted by the
CHIPS project in Tanzania.
b)
Consistently delivering technical and financial
results of the CHIPS project, efficiently beyond expectation of clients, for
KT to be recognized as a world class brand in delivering value for money
results and solutions.
c)
High quality and continuous learning, internally at
KT and by KT Stakeholders, from the results and lessons of KT’s work.
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Specific Responsibilities:
Ensure effective execution of the Calorie
and Household Incomes from Potatoes Sub-sector (CHIPS) Project and timely
achievement of project deliverables with respect to:
Project planning:
1)
Develop and ensure implementation a detailed Annual
Results Plan and Financial budget of CHIPS project with respect to project
deliverables;
2)
By June 2016 Mobilization has been completed for the
targeted (20,000) SHFs, (1,500) small scale retailers and (13,500) Small
scale vendors to form AMCOS and Small Retailers and Vendors Trading
Associations (SRV-TA), that are capable of executing collective marketing
& procurement of potato inputs and outputs;
3)
Develop and implement Matching Grants guidelines
based on the knowledge and experiences of on-going projects;
4)
Support consortia to develop business plans and
proposals in line with Matching Grant Guidelines developed – so that:
a)
By June 2016, sub-projects for consortia covering at
least 50% of the target beneficiaries have been launched
b)
By October 2016, sub-projects for consortia covering
at least 100% of the target beneficiaries have been launched.
Project Implementation:
1)
Develop and implement strategy for formation,
strengthening and maintaining of effective business consortia, AMCOS and
Traders Associations for sub-project implementation;
2)
Mentor and strengthen business consortia for
continuous end-to-end market linkages to increase efficiency in trading of
inputs and output markets;
3)
Enhance capacity of AMCOS and SRV-TA for effective
governance and management
of their associations;
4)
Prepare training manuals to be used by consortium
partners for relevant training on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP); Good
Post Harvest Handling (GPHH) and better practices for ensuring food safety
during potato processing and preparation;
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5)
Develop capacity of consortium partners to execute
collective marketing & procurement among potato value chain actors;
6)
Enhance linkages of consortium partners with
financial institutions to access finance for capital investment.
Project Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning:
1)
Establish ICT based Monitoring, Evaluation and
Learning (MEL) system and implement MEL strategies and processes in
collaboration with PO-MEL;
2)
Ensure capturing of accurate baseline data and
establish database for tracking physical and financial performance of
sub-projects;
3)
Prepare and review quarterly progress reports and
documentation of success stories, lessons and facilitate sharing of the same.
Finance and Administration:
1)
Comply with project financial controls, regulations
and operational guidelines.
2)
Support basic administrative functions of the office;
e.g. ensuring timely procurement of supplies, efficient use and maintenance
of office equipment; attending to guests, running errands, filing of key
documents;
3)
Provide technical input to ensure documentation and
efficient management project documents.
Information and Communication:
1)
Introduce innovation in ICT to increase efficiency
and productivity in the potato production; sourcing and marketing;
2)
Establish, manage and maintain strategic
relationships with all stakeholders and partners;
3)
Coordinate communications between Project Team and
relevant stakeholders;
4)
Support the Programme Team Leader in preparation of
timely reports on project activities; consolidate findings and prepare
reports;
5)
Prepare documentation of best practices including
writing/editing articles, press releases, lessons learnt and other learning
materials;
6)
Review data and information generated by the
projects’ activities and produce knowledge products with quantifiable
indicators;
7)
Perform accurate data analysis and interpretation of
results;
8)
Ensure that potato value chain members are informed
and can respond quickly when market conditions change.
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Technical Competence Required:
You are the right candidate if you have
the following:
1)
Experience in managing Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises; Cooperative and Traders Associations (small scale traders and
vendors) in urban areas;
2)
A minimum of three (3) years of progressive project
management and execution experience especially donor-funded projects in the
agribusiness sector;
3)
Experience in effective partnerships and/or linkages
with private and public sector in donor funded projects;
4)
Possess negotiation skills and knowledge in business
contract management, group dynamics and good governance;
5)
Ability to use standard project management tools to
plan, schedule, track and manage project performance against deliverables;
6)
Ability to develop and deliver cohesive analyses and
reports;
7)
Demonstrated expertise in production of knowledge
products e.g. newsletters/news
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articles;
8)
Ability to generate innovative solutions in work
situations;
9)
You are very good in personal attributes, such
as: High attention to detail and
accuracy; Presence; Integrity; Self-driven; Courteous; Innovative; and Good
management of time.
10) Impeccable
communication skills especially in writing, team working, interpersonal and
computer skills;
11) Good
understanding of Agricultural Markets in East Africa will be an added
advantage;
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Qualifications Required:
1)
Basic Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Sciences or
Agricultural Economics or its equivalent.
2)
Post-graduate degree in Agribusiness, Marketing and
Cooperative Management.
3)
You scored an A in Mathematics and (Physics or
Chemistry or ICT or Biology) in your O-level qualifications.
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How to apply:
If you are the right candidate, please
send your application letter plus the following:
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An up-to-date CV, highlighting relevant skills
and experience (presented in relation to each of the Responsibilities and each
of the experience areas listed above);
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Copies of Academic Certificate and Transcripts
for O’ level, A’ level – where applicable, Under-Graduate and Post-Graduate
qualifications;
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The names and contacts of three referees, and
a daytime contact telephone number of each of them;
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The names and contacts of your immediate
supervisor(s) in the current job and one of your immediate previous jobs;
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Your daytime contact telephone number;
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A statement of proof of current remuneration
package.
Please submit your application
electronically to:
Deus Tirwakunda
Team Leader, Finance &
Administration
Kilimo Trust,
Plot 42, Princess Anne Drive
Bugolobi, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 392 264 980/1/2 OR +256
200 926 498
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Email: admin@kilimotrust.org
Copy email to: admintz@kilimotrust.org
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