IFAD Hiring Project Coordinator in Tanzania

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Government of the Republic of Tanzania (GoT) have entered into a partnership agreement in order to improve the livelihoods of rural people through an intervention focused on smallholder dairy producers. The project goal is to contribute to the transformation of the dairy value chain to improve livelihoods, increase food safety, and to mitigate the impact of the dairy sector on climate change. The development objective is to improve income, climate resilience and nutrition of smallholder dairy producers and their participation in a competitive and safe value chain. The project aims to deliver on the following two interlinked development outcomes, backed with effective project management, monitoring and evaluation; (i) increased climate-smart production, productivity, and resilience of dairy smallholder production systems and; (ii) improved market access for smallholder farmers and reduced environmental footprint of the dairy value chain;

Job Title: IFAD Hiring Project Coordinator in Tanzania

Climate Smart Smallholder Dairy Transformation Project (C-SDTP) targeted geographical areas are Mbeya (Rungwe, Mbeya, Mbarali), Iringa (Mufundi, Kilolo, Iringa), Njombe(Njombe,Makete, Wanging’ombe), Tanga (Lushoto, Muheza, Korogwe, Pangani, Tanga), and Morogoro (Mvomero, Kilosa, Morogoro rural) and for Zanzibar, in Unguja (West A, West B, Central, North A, North B and South Districts) and Pemba (Wete, Micheweni, Chakechake and Mkoani districts). A total of 120,000 households representing 600,000 people, will directly benefit from the project, of which 40% of direct beneficiaries will be women and 30% are youth. The C-SDTP will be managed under the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries (MLF) aligned with the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Vice President’s Office (VPO) and President Office-Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG) for mainland; and First Vice President Office in Zanzibar (VP1), Ministry of Finance and Planning President’s Office for Zanzibar, as well as representatives from the Private Sector and Farmers’ Organizations.

The Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Office wishes to recruit suitable candidates for the following positions in the project supported with the financial contribution from IFAD

Open Positions at IFAD Tanzania

1. Project Coordinator (PC) – DODOMA

Operating within the C-SDTP and reporting to the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, they will be responsible for all matters pertaining to the effective implementation, management and coordination of activities for effective delivery on the project objectives. He/ she will also be responsible for technical support to the District teams. He/ she will be based in the PCO headquarters, MLF in Dodoma with frequent visits to the regions of intervention (Iringa, Mbeya, Morogoro, Njombe, Tanga) as well as Zanzibar (PCT).

This is a high-level professional position with a highly demanding mission to attain the desired outputs of C-SDTP Seasoned professionals with strong organizational and managerial experience are required. A solid understanding of the project area and of the dairy sector is highly commendable.

Under the authority of the MLF, who simultaneously chairs the national steering committee of C-STDP, the Project coordinator will:

The main responsibilities of this position will be:

1. Provide orientations for the project strategy and methodology;
2. Coordinating and managing the project team and creating team spirit with PCO project staff, including the PCT located in Zanzibar, implementing partners, MLF and district staff;

1. Ensure project performance in accordance with the financing agreements and the various related procedures through results-based management;
2. Ensure timely implementation of the project, including coherence with the Annual Work plan and Budget.
3. During the first three months of the assignment, develop an expert understanding of IFAD’s project performance indicators and ensure at least satisfactory rating of all indicators.
4. Develop approaches to accelerate the achievement of results, anticipate implementation risks and develop mitigation measures;
5. Ensure synergies between project components to maximize the project impact
6. Manage the funds allocated to the project by the various donors as the final accountable officer of these funds vis-a-vis the Tanzanian government and the donors and report to the authorities mentioned in the financing agreements on the physical and financial progress of the project.

Academic qualifications, experience, skills, and attitudes:

1. Holder of a Master’s degree at least in one of the following fields: Animal Science and Production, Agriculture Extension, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture Economics and Agri-Business agro­economics, or related programs. A PhD in such fields will be an added advantage;
2. At least ten (10) years of professional experience in the planning, coordination and management of agricultural or rural development projects, funded by multilateral or bilateral (international) donors;
3. Professional experience in monitoring and evaluation and/or financial management will be an asset;
4. Demonstrated skills and abilities in business negotiation, communication and public relations, human resources management;
5. Commitment to the principles of good governance and ethics;
6. Perfect command of English and Kiswahili;
7. Very good knowledge of the main office software (Office);

Duration:

• 5 years of yearly performance-based contract, and 6 months’ probation period. The identification and hiring of the Project Coordinator will be based on competitive recruitment from seconded government staff and/or external candidates.

2. Dairy Value Chain and Market Specialist(DVCMS)

The Dairy Value Chain and Market Specialist (DVCMS) will support the field implementation of the activities of the C-SDTP in the domain of dairy value chain. they will support the Dairy sector specialist in all aspects of implementation of the program, with a particular focus on value chain aspects.

The main responsibilities of this position will be:

• Carry out a dairy enterprise training needs assessment for the target groups, including gender considerations, during the baseline survey;
• Identify opportunities for new business models for dairy input services offered by the milk MCCs, e.g. Dairy Hub and productive alliances model;
• Contribute to the preparation of the Annual Work Plans& Budget (AWPBs);
• Ensure that the concept of an enterprise approach and market-oriented smallholder dairy development is integrated and mainstreamed in the dairy sector, and encourage the implementation and demonstration of market-oriented activities that support smallholder dairy farmers Solicit, screen, advise, and direct contract service providers to develop and administer training modules suited to the needs of smallholder dairy farmers, transporters, processors and distributors/retailers including women, youth and other target group;
• Identify key problems and offer interventions in the use of existing technologies and practices with respect to the hygiene standards, quality and safety control, equipment, packaging, branding and marketing of dairy products;
• Based on the analysis, propose recommendations (including new technologies, equipment, TA and training etc.) for improvement to enhance the value chain actors’ capacity to add value and increase income;
• Assist the project’s procurement officer in sourcing and procuring required new technologies, equipment, TA and training for participating enterprises throughout the dairy value chain;
• Assist the Director with dairy value chain Development program implementation and reporting at regional level;
• Prepare necessary reports as required by the Project Coordinator and IFAD;
• Ensure the implementation of gender activities related to women and youth participation in the dairy agribusiness.

Academic qualifications, experience, skills, and attitudes:

Educational Background:

• Minimum qualification: MSc in Dairy Science; Dairy Technology; or Animal Science and Production; Agricultural Economics; Agribusiness Animal Science/production (with a major in Dairy Science).

Experience:

• At least 10 years of experience in coordination of rural development activities in the field
• At least 5 years of experience in the dairy industry in the business of dairy processing and marketing, with an understanding of technology management, packaging, and quality and safety control;
• At least 5 years of experience in development of dairy production;
• Minimum 3 years practical working experience in project implementation;
• Computer literacy and proficiency (word processing, spreadsheets, and data bases);
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and to meet deadlines;
• Willing to create and work in a team atmosphere with colleagues; and well-organised and well oriented to details.

Duration:

The duration of the assignment will be for five (5) years of yearly performance-based contract, and 6 months’ probation period. The identification and hiring of the Dairy Value Chain and Market Specialist (DVCMS) will be based on competitive recruitment from seconded government staff and/or external candidates.

The deadline to receive applications is August 8^th, 2024. Qualified candidates should submit their application, including a letter of interest, complete curriculum Vitae and copies of Certified Academic Qualification to:

Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries,
P Box 2870- Dodoma
Email: barua@mifugo.co.tz

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