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Call for Consultant: Development of a Digital Membership Database

DEADLINE:
March 17, 2025
Rikolto in Tanzania seeks a consultant to develop a digital membership database for TCCIA Tanga under the Inclu-Cities Project. The system should streamline membership management, integrate e-payments, automated notifications, QR-coded certificates, and ensure data security. Qualifications: Proven experience in database development for membership organizations. Expertise in data security, UI/UX design, and cloud hosting. Ability to deliver within 40 working days. Apply by March 17, 2025: Send a proposal, work plan, and budget (max 25M TZS) to eastafrica.recruitment@rikolto.org (subject: Database Development – TCCIA).
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Call for Consultant: Mentorship for Youth Agribusinesses

DEADLINE:
March 17, 2025
Rikolto in Tanzania seeks a consultant to mentor 50 youth-led agribusinesses in Dodoma and Singida under the VKB Project. The mentorship will focus on business development, financial literacy, compliance, market access, and investment readiness. Key Responsibilities: Guide enterprises in business planning, financial management, and investor readiness. Support business registration and compliance (BRELA, TRA, LGAs). Facilitate access to finance, markets, and partnerships. Conduct business visits and submit a final report by April 20, 2025. Qualifications: Degree in Business, Agribusiness, or related fields. 3+ years in business consultancy, incubation, or donor-funded programs. Strong digital communication and reporting skills. Apply by March 17, 2025: Send a cover letter (subject: Mentorship – VKB Project) and CV (PDF) to eastafrica@rikolto.org.
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Call for Consultant – Research on Local Government & School Feeding in Mbale

DEADLINE:
March 12, 2025
Rikolto in East Africa is seeking a qualified consultant to investigate the role of local governments in promoting healthy and sustainable school meals in Mbale, Uganda, under the SchoolFood4Cities initiative. The research will analyze governance challenges, pilot policy interventions, and provide insights for scaling school feeding programmes across Africa. Key Responsibilities: 🔹 Assess the role of local governments in school food programme governance. 🔹 Develop and implement pilot initiatives in Mbale. 🔹 Generate empirical data to inform policy recommendations at national and regional levels. 🔹 Facilitate knowledge-sharing among city stakeholders. Interested consultants should submit a cover letter, CV, and daily rate quotation to eastafrica.procurement@rikolto.org by March 12, 2025, 5 PM, with the subject line: SchoolFood4Cities Consultant Application.
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Call for Agricultural Input Suppliers & Technical Experts – Kilimo Stahimilivu

DEADLINE:
March 12, 2025
Rikolto in Tanzania seeks qualified agricultural input suppliers to support 40 demonstration plots in Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Mbeya, and Songwe under the Kilimo Stahimilivu project. The suppliers will provide horticultural inputs and technical support for climate-resilient farming using solar-powered drip irrigation systems. Eligibility ✔️ BSc in Agronomy, Horticulture, or General Agriculture. ✔️ Registered agro-dealer with government certifications. ✔️ 3+ years of experience with smallholder farmers. ✔️ Compliance with tax regulations (EFD receipts). How to Apply Submit a Technical & Financial Proposal with: 📌 Price list of required inputs. 📌 Methodology for managing a one-acre demo plot. 📌 CV(s) of key personnel. Email applications to eastafrica@rikolto.org by March 12, 2025, with the subject: "Agricultural Input Supply – Kilimo Stahimilivu"
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Call for Consultant to Conduct Capacity Needs Assessment for Water User Associations in Katavi

DEADLINE:
March 7, 2025
Rikolto in Tanzania is seeking a qualified consultant to conduct a capacity needs assessment for three Water User Associations (WUAs) in Katavi under the IKI Katuma Project. The assessment will identify skills and knowledge gaps among WUA leaders regarding water resource management, legal compliance, and regenerative farming practices. The consultant will be responsible for: Mapping existing WUAs and evaluating their functionality. Facilitating discussions on wetland conservation and water resource management. Assessing WUA leaders’ understanding of legal water use requirements. Identifying key community influencers and barriers to wetlands conservation. Developing a capacity-building plan to enhance water use efficiency and conservation efforts. Interested consultants (individuals or firms) should submit their technical and financial proposals, along with a CV and references from at least three organizations, to eastafrica@rikolto.org by March 7, 2025, clearly mentioning the title of the survey in the subject line.
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WITO WA USAILI KUSHINDANIA MRADI UNAOHAMASISHAUPATIKANAJI WA AJIRA KWA VIJANA HUSUSANI VIJANA WANAWAKE (YEFFA)

DEADLINE:
March 8, 2025
YEFFA (Youth Entrepreneurship for the Future of Food and Agriculture) ni mradi unaolenga kuwawezesha vijana wajasiriamali katika mikoa ya Mbeya, Songwe, Njombe, Rukwa, na Katavi ili kuleta suluhisho bunifu kwa mifumo endelevu ya chakula. Kupitia mafunzo, ushauri, na fursa za uwezeshaji wa kibiashara, YEFFA inasaidia biashara zinazolenga kuongeza thamani katika mnyororo wa alizeti kwa kuboresha uzalishaji, kupunguza upotevu wa mazao, na kuimarisha mifumo ya masoko. Ikiwa unamiliki biashara au una wazo la biashara katika sekta ya kilimo na thamani ya alizeti, jisajili bure kabla ya tarehe 8 Machi 2025 kwa kupakua fomu kisha ijazena kuiwasilisha kwenye halmashauri yako au kwa barua pepe eastafrica@rikolto.org. Kwa maswali au msaada wa kujiandikisha, wasiliana na waratibu wa mradi kupitia simu 0763700814. Usikose fursa hii ya kipekee ya kuimarisha biashara yako na kuchangia mfumo jumuishi wa chakula!
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Consultancy Opportunity – Mid-Term Review for FICAP Project

DEADLINE:
March 4, 2025
Rikolto in Tanzania is seeking a consultant to conduct a Mid-Term Review for the FICAP Project. The consultant will assess the impact of integrated solar-powered drip irrigation systems on smallholder farmers’ resilience. Regions Covered: Northern Highlands: Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Meru Southern Highlands: Mbeya, Songwe, Rungwe Interested candidates should send their applications to eastafrica.recruitment@rikolto.org by March 4, 2025.
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Consultancy Opportunity – Capacity Development for Farmer Business Organizations

DEADLINE:
March 4, 2025
Vacancy: Capacity Development Consultant – Multiple Regions Rikolto in Tanzania is seeking three Capacity Development Consultants to support the Youth Entrepreneurship for the Future of Food and Agriculture (YEFFA) project. The consultants will strengthen Farmer Business Organizations (FBOs) in Njombe, Mbeya, Songwe, Rukwa, and Katavi regions by enhancing internal management, financial systems, marketing strategies, and production operations. This role involves working closely with farmers, local authorities, and stakeholders to empower youth and women in the sunflower value chain. Regions Covered: Njombe (1 consultant) Mbeya and Songwe (1 consultant) Rukwa and Katavi (1 consultant) Interested candidates should send their applications to eastafrica.recruitment@rikolto.org by March 4, 2025.
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Get to know Rikolto in East-Africa

For more than 30 years, Rikolto in East Africa has worked continuously to achieve one goal: a better deal for farmers. Rikolto is an international network organisation with more than 50 years of experience in partnering with farmer organisations and food chain stakeholders across Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America. We work around three global programmes: Sustainable Rice, Sustainable Cocoa and Coffee, Good Food for Cities.

Do you still have questions? Get in touch with us!

For Tanzania: Mary Ngido - mary.ngido@rikolto.org

For Uganda: Aidah Namulondo - aidah.namulondo@rikolto.org

For Congo: Carole Malembe - carole.malembe@rikolto.org