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Call for Applications: Program Officer – Nutrition

DEADLINE:
May 25, 2025
Rikolto in East Africa seeks a Program Officer – Nutrition to lead nutritional interventions under the Vijana Kilimo Biashara (VKB) and JP RWEE projects in Dodoma, Tanzania. The officer will provide technical guidance, facilitate training, promote nutrition awareness, and support inclusive community health and food security initiatives. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Food Science, or related field; experience working with rural women; proficiency in English; valid driver’s license. Contract: 1 year (renewable). Duty Station: Dodoma. Apply by May 25, 2025: Submit cover letter and CV (with 3 referees) to eastafrica.recruitment@rikolto.org (subject: Program Officer – Nutrition). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Offre d’emploi : Finance Officer – Goma, DRC

DEADLINE:
May 11, 2025
Rikolto en Afrique de l’Est recrute un.e Finance Officer pour renforcer ses opérations financières à Goma. Le poste comprend le suivi budgétaire, le traitement des paiements et la conformité aux exigences des bailleurs. Profil recherché : Bac+5 en finance/comptabilité, au moins 3 ans d’expérience dans une ONG internationale, maîtrise de TOMPRO ou EXACT Globe, excellente maîtrise du français et de l’anglais. 📅 Début : 1er juin 2025 📍 Contrat : 12 mois renouvelables Candidature : Envoyez un seul fichier PDF (lettre de motivation, CV, diplôme, attestations, pièce d’identité) à 📧 eastafrica.recruitment@rikolto.org | Objet : FINANCE OFFICER Q2 2025 Complétez aussi ce formulaire : https://forms.office.com/e/FEBabVbaaJ 👩🏾‍💼 Les candidatures féminines sont vivement encouragées.
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Call for Consultant: Co-formulating Rice Recipes & Training Culinary Professionals

DEADLINE:
May 11, 2025
Rikolto in East Africa seeks a chef instructor to co-formulate rice-based dishes and snacks with 150 culinary professionals in Arusha, Mbeya (Tanzania), and Mbale (Uganda) under the Healthy Rice Initiative. The consultant will lead recipe innovation, training sessions, and support development of recipe books based on consumer feedback. Qualifications: Experience in Southeast Asian rice-based cuisine and culinary training. Duration: 24 working days. Apply by 11 May 2025: Submit proposal, qualifications, and budget to eastafrica.recruitment@rikolto.org (subject: Bid for co-development of rice recipes in Tanzania and Uganda).
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Call for Consultant: Food Environment Analysis & Mapping of Commodity Platforms

DEADLINE:
May 11, 2025
Rikolto in East Africa seeks a consultant to conduct a food environment context analysis and map commodity sector platforms in Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, as part of the "Growing Together" program. The consultant will assess food availability, distribution models, and sector platforms for key commodities. Qualifications: Expertise in food systems with experience in Ethiopia. Duration: 30 working days for analysis, 60 days for technical assistance. Apply by May 11, 2025: Submit proposal, qualifications, and budget to eastafrica.recruitment@rikolto.org (subject: Food Environment Consultancy in Ethiopia).
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Call for Consultant: Food Environment Analysis & Mapping of Commodity Platforms in E

DEADLINE:
April 28, 2025
Rikolto in Tanzania is seeking a consultant to conduct a Food Environment Context Analysis and Mapping of Commodity Sector Platforms in Dodoma, Dar es Salaam, Morogoro, Iringa, and Mbeya under the Grow Together programme. The assignment will provide insights on food availability, accessibility, affordability, food flow, and value chain governance across maize, rice, sunflower, and common beans. Duration: 30 working days (May–June 2025). Qualifications: Strong expertise in food systems (preferably in Tanzania), stakeholder mapping, and multi-stakeholder platforms. Excellent research, analysis, and writing skills required. Apply by April 28, 2025: Submit a technical and financial proposal, including methodology, work plan, team composition, and budget to eastafrica.recruitment@rikolto.org (subject: Food Environment & Platforms Consultancy).
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Call for Applications: Join Rikolto’s Regional Advisory Board in East Africa (Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and DR Congo)

DEADLINE:
May 10, 2025
Rikolto in East Africa is inviting experienced leaders in food systems, sustainability, and governance to join its Regional Advisory Board. The Board offers strategic guidance to strengthen our programmes and amplify impact.
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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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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