Job Opportunity Programme Officer - Agribusiness

Rikolto in Tanzania is seeking a Programme Officer - Agribusiness to support the Vijana Kilimo Biashara (VKB) and Joint Programme on Accelerating Progress Towards Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment (JP RWEE) projects. The role involves enhancing smallholder farmer inclusion in the sunflower and sorghum value chains and building market linkages in Singida and Dodoma. Interested candidates should submit their applications to eastafrica.recruitment@rikolto.org by October 25th, 2024.

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Deadline:

October 25, 2024

Job Opportunity: Programme Officer – Agribusiness

Rikolto in Tanzania is seeking a Programme Officer - Agribusiness to support the implementation of two key projects: Vijana Kilimo Biashara (VKB) and the Joint Programme on Accelerating Progress Towards Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment (JP RWEE). These projects aim to enhance the inclusion of smallholder farmers in fair trading relationships, improve food productivity, and promote economic empowerment for women and youth in the regions of Singida and Dodoma.

The Programme Officer will work closely with farmers, local partners, and stakeholders, providing technical agronomic support, coordinating field activities, and facilitating market linkages. Key responsibilities include identifying constraints and opportunities within the sunflower and sorghum value chains, strengthening entrepreneurial skills among farmer organizations, and collaborating with private companies to promote sustainable sourcing.

Key Roles:

Number of Posts: 1
Contract Duration: 1 year (renewable)
Duty Station: Singida

To apply, submit your application letter, CV, and relevant certificates to eastafrica.recruitment@rikolto.org by October 25th, 2024. For further details on responsibilities and qualifications, download the full Terms of Reference (TOR)below: