Nafasi za Kazi at IUCN Tanzania Programme Officer ~ Sustainable Agriculture, Mbarali 

Nafasi za Kazi at IUCN Tanzania Programme Officer ~ Sustainable Agriculture, Mbarali

BACKGROUND

Nafasi za Kazi at IUCN Tanzania Programme Officer ~ Sustainable Agriculture, Mbarali

JOB DESCRIPTION

SPECIFIC DUTIES;

More specifically, the roles and responsibilities of the Programme Officer – Sustainable Agriculture(Mbarali) – include:

Support the technical and financial management of the SUSTAIN Pro Programme
Provide technical backstopping to project partners and other project stakeholders to support timely achievement of targets, results and deliverables

Deliver on technical reporting as per donor and IUCN guidelines and requirements
Provide support to the implementation of SUSTAIN Eco programme as assigned by the Line Manager

Establish linkages with other relevant projects in the landscape to increase synergies and complementary.

Nafasi za Kazi at IUCN Tanzania Programme Officer ~ Sustainable Agriculture, Mbarali

Support networking with key development partners, Government institutions and NGOs to support project implementation

Support the documentation, collation, storage and packaging of project information
Support exchange and sharing of knowledge and lessons learned from the project Update the projects on the IUCN portal with relevant project data

Organize and facilitate project events – meetings, workshops, field visits and related activities

Represent IUCN at meetings as may be required

Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Nafasi za Kazi at IUCN Tanzania Programme Officer ~ Sustainable Agriculture, Mbarali

REQUIREMENTS

Education;

Minimum Bachelor Degree in a relevant discipline, including agriculture, agribusiness, agricultural economics, business administration, or related fields.

Knowledge of issues related to sustainable agriculture, climate change, will be an added advantage.
Computer literacy in relation to office applications (word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint) use of internet and online communication tools

Work Experience;

At least five years of professional experience in sustainable agriculture, agribusiness or in sustainable development.

Solid knowledge of policy issues on sustainable agriculture, agribusiness or related themes

Practical experience in leading / supporting the implementation of field projects including on sustainable agriculture

Experience in creating and facilitating dialogues, partnerships and synergies;
Experience in the working with farmers groups, input suppliers, processors and other value chain actors

Computer literacy in relation to office applications (word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint) use of internet and online communication tools;

• Fluency in English and Kiswahili (both written and verbal).

Core Competencies;

Transparency: Able to build trust and contribute to informed and responsible decision making by carrying out the work of IUCN in a transparent manner; provides clear guidance to ensure that objectives and desired measurable results are understood by members of the team.

Inclusiveness: Understands and accepts cultural diversity, and provide a tolerant, positive and supportive working environment that fosters respect for diversity, demonstrates ability to work in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.

Professionalism: Promote the organization’s interests, objectives and values in a diligent and professional manner.

Accountability: Takes responsibility of individual and collective actions, promotes the IUCN One Programme approach.

Functional Competencies;

Adheres to IUCN ESARO core values of Transparency, Inclusiveness, Professionalism and Accountability

Excellent report writing skill

A strong delivery-oriented work ethic with the ability to meet competing demands and challenging timelines;

Computer literacy in relation to office applications (word processing, spreadsheets, power point) use of internet and online communication tools

Demonstrates strong leadership and people -management experience including supervision of staff, consultants and coordination of programme/projects teams in an multi-disciplinary environment and effective management of virtual team settings;
Must be strategic thinker, highly motivated, results driven and able to energize and motivate teams

Excellent interpersonal skills to support building networks and partnerships;
Must be a strong team player with proven communication and diplomacy skills and ability to work effectively with multicultural environment displaying sensitivity and respect for diversity

Committed to continuous learning, proactive and mature attitude towards self-development;

Willing to travel and work in rural areas frequently within Tanzania