4 New Job Vacancies at TAHA May 2024

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
TAHA is an apex private sector
member-based organization mandated to develop and promote horticulture
(flowers, fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs and horticultural seeds) in
Tanzania. TAHA’s goal is to improve the growth and competitiveness of
horticultural industry in the country for social and economic gains.
TAHA is a unified voicing platform for Tanzania horticulture,
representing farmers at all levels: processors, exporters and service
providers in the horticultural industry in Tanzania.

TAHA is looking for motivated and experienced Tanzanians to fill the position of Regional Agronomists.

Regional Agronomist
Position: Regional Agronomist.
Number of positions available: 4
Reporting to: Production Lead.
Duty station: Mbeya (1), Morogoro (1), Njombe (1) and Tanga (1), Tanzania.

Position summary
The
Regional Agronomist is responsible for working with farmers to
determine the best method to improve extension and production techniques
for improved crop yields, and work with farmers to resolve crop
challenges.The Regional Agronomist will
also conduct research and promote agricultural strategies to counter the
effects of climate change and related impact to soil and pest and
disease behavior, while participating in product marketing.

Scope
1.0 Production

• Mobilize farmers into formal groups/associations and register them with TAHA.
• Establish crop cluster for Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) training, agro dealers and market linkages.
• Set up demonstrations on farming practices, improved production technologies, harvesting and post – harvest techniques.
• Establishing and managing farmers’ collection and distribution centers to ensure they operate commercially and sustainably.
• Introduce
  innovative horticultural practices that empower farmers with technical
  skills and capabilities through business-oriented extension services.
• Prepare
  and coordinate technical training programs, farmer field days,
  workshops, exchange visits and other farmers networking events.
• Identifying
  relevant new methods, develop training materials and technologies of
  irrigation, harvesting, processing, storage, cooling and transporting
  horticulture products to the market.
• Conduct periodic surveys to
  farmers to identify production, harvesting and transportation
  constraints and develop mechanisms of addressing such constraints.
• Organize Farmer Feld Days, where farmer can share production practices and experiences.
• Realize and coordinate the potential of other value chain within the region.

1.2 Marketing

• To
  identify market opportunities at the local, regional &
  international levels. Develop and implement strategies for sustainable
  market linkages at local, regional and international markets. Understand
  key market and production requirement for aligning the demand and
  supply sides for market linkage processes.
• Create market opportunities and provide a range of marketing options for small scale producers.
• Conduct
  assessment of farmers and SMEs to identify their business capacity gap
  and propose the most economic and sustainable methods of addressing
  them.
• Coordinate market/business interactive sessions between
  farmers, traders and other relevant actors for the purpose of market
  linkages, networking, and learning purposes.
• Work with other
  TAHA- departments in identifying marketing challenges and opportunities
  and advice the best ways of addressing them.
• In collaboration
  with stakeholders involved in collection centres under your area and
  other TAHA departments (Business Environment, Finance) assume the role
  of facilitating collection centre business model development and
  implementation for operationalization of centres.

1.3 Partnerships
·
Maintain solid relations between TAHA, and Local Government Authorities
(LGAs) and other ground partners in the respective areas.
·
Identify and coordinate ground partners in and ensure resources are
aligned with other ground partners for bigger/tangible results and
impact.
· Identify and engage relevant potential horticultural
actors/partners within your area and advice the best way of
working/partnering with them.

1.4 Reporting
· Ensure
quality and timely reports are produced and shared with relevant parties
in close collaboration with the Programs and M&E Departments.

1.5 TAHA Representation
Represent TAHA and the industry in events related to production, technology and innovation.
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Qualifications, skills and experience
·
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree of Science in Agronomy, Horticulture,
Agriculture general, Applied Agricultural extension and Crop production
and Management.
· Minimum of 3 years of experience in agricultural development, with a focus on horticulture and crop production.
·
Proficiency in modern agricultural techniques, including Good
Agricultural Practices (GAP), irrigation, harvesting, and post-harvest
management.
· Strong understanding of horticultural practices, including knowledge of innovative and sustainable methods.
· Experience in establishing and managing farmers’ groups, collection, and distribution centers.
· Familiarity with market analysis, linkages, and marketing strategies for agricultural products.

Application Procedure
Interested and qualified individuals should send their applications enclosing detailed;
· Application letter.
· Curriculum vitae (not exceeding 4 pages).
· Copies of qualification certificates.

The cover letter to be addressed to;

Human Resources and Administration Manager,
TAHA,
P.O. Box 16520,
ARUSHA.

Application Instructions:
Submission: All applications must be submitted via email to the following address: recruitment@taha.or.tz
Subject Line: In the subject line of your email, clearly state the position you are applying for. For example: “APPLICATION FOR REGIONAL AGRONOMIST POSITION.”
Deadline: The deadline for submitting your application is Sunday, 09th June, 2024. Applications received after this date will not be considered.

Adherence: Please
carefully adhere to all instructions provided above. Failure to comply
with these instructions may result in your application not being
reviewed.

Remuneration
The successful candidate will
be remunerated according the TAHA salary scale, and in alignment with
the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience. Other
employment benefits will be as per the organization’s policy.

Please note:
TAHA is an equal opportunity employer that welcome all qualified
candidates to apply for the open positions. TAHA is committed to create a
diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and
respected.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.