2 New Various Jobs at at CEFA Tanzania March 2025

Supervision and Technical Support 

• Supervise and support the Field Agents in the implementation of project activities.
• Provide technical guidance on sustainable agriculture practices, irrigation systems, school gardens, and food production.
• Ensure adherence to project timelines and identify potential bottlenecks to propose solutions.

Project Implementation and Monitoring 

• Coordinate
  and monitor activities such as school gardens, poultry distribution,
  irrigation system installation, and training sessions.
• Supervise and ensure the quality of data collection, including the use of the KOBO system for monitoring and evaluation.
• Conduct regular field visits to assess progress, provide technical feedback, and support Field Agents in problem-solving.

Capacity Building and Training 

• Organize
  and deliver training sessions for Field Agents, farmers, and local
  stakeholders on sustainable agriculture, food security, and hygiene
  practices.
• Ensure that agricultural extension officers and beneficiaries receive appropriate guidance on best practices.

Engagement with Beneficiaries and Local Authorities 

• Maintain
  continuous dialogue with local authorities, school committees, and
  community leaders to enhance project acceptance and participation.
• Facilitate communication between beneficiaries and the project team to ensure responsiveness to emerging needs.

Reporting and Documentation 

• Compile monthly progress reports on agricultural activities, including challenges and recommendations.
• Ensure proper documentation of best practices and lessons learned for future project planning.
• Support the PM and OO in preparing technical reports and donor communications.

Required Competencies

• Proven experience in project coordination and supervision in rural development or humanitarian projects.
• Strong knowledge of agricultural practices, food security strategies, and nutrition-sensitive agriculture.
• Ability to work with rural communities and effectively communicate with beneficiaries and local stakeholders.
• Experience in managing field teams and training field personnel.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Rural Development, Food Security, or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in NGOs and/or as Agricultural Coordinator.
• Proficiency in English and Kiswahili with strong reporting skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Tanzanian citizenship.

Additional Valuable Competencies

• Previous experience in similar projects within the intervention area (Iringa Rural and Kilolo Districts).
• Prior work experience with Italian NGOs operating in Tanzania.
• Valid driving license with experience in driving on rural and unpaved roads.
• Familiarity with local languages (Kihehe and/or Kibena).

The
Employee is requested to maintain a flexible attitude and a good degree
of adaptation to possible modifications and/or integrations to the
foreseen duties based on local necessities. Furthermore, efforts should
be made to integrate the work into the wider context of CEFA’s presence
in Tanzania to facilitate consistency and continuity among current and
prospective projects.

Application Procedures
We want
to ensure we select candidates who pay attention to details and can
follow organizational procedures. Only applications adhering to the
following instructions will be considered:

• Submit your application via email before 17:00 (EAT) on the 21st of March 2025 to this email address: cefa.recruitment.tz@gmail.com
• The subject line should state: “Application for Agricultural Coordinator – CEFA Iringa”.
• Attach
  your Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter. We recommend a length of
  maximum 2 pages for the CV and 1 page for the Cover Letter.
• Do NOT attach certificates or transcripts at this stage; we will request them only for shortlisted candidates.

2. National Vacancy Tanzania: Project Field Agent (Iringa DC and Kilolo)
CEFA
is looking for a Field Agent to implement projects addressing
malnutrition in the Iringa DC and Kilolo Districts, specifically the
projects titled Fighting Malnutrition in Iringa Rural- FM189/2021 and
Food Education for Communities in Kilolo District- FM144/2022.
Job Location: Iringa Office
Starting Date: 1st April 2025, 11 months with possibility of extension
Salary: According to the experience and level of education of the selected candidate, the maximum basic salary is 1,300,000 TZS/=

The Project
CEFA
is looking for a Project Field Agent to join the team and, together
with the current Field Agent, implement nutrition-focused interventions
in Iringa Rural and Kilolo Districts, within the Iringa Region of
Tanzania. Since 2007, CEFA has been implementing a regional program to
fighting malnutrition and food insecurity through sustainable
agricultural development. This project builds on that foundation,
addressing malnutrition through awareness campaigns, training, and
practical interventions aimed at improving dietary diversity, food
availability, and hygiene practices.

Overall Objective:
The
project seeks to reduce malnutrition and food insecurity among
vulnerable groups, including children, pregnant women, and families at
risk, in Iringa Rural and Kilolo Districts. It aims to improve access to
diverse and nutritious food while promoting good hygiene and nutrition
practices at the community and household levels.

Specific Objectives:

• Raise awareness in rural communities about healthier dietary and hygiene practices.
• Conduct educational and practical interventions in schools to improve food availability, diversity, and sustainability.
• Build
  capacity among farming families and agricultural extension officers to
  adopt sustainable practices that increase productivity and resilience.

Duty and Responsibilities