Project Officer _ Tanzania

Solidaridad East and Central Africa

Solidaridad is a global civil society organization (CSO) that provides market-driven solutions for sustainable production practices across different supply chains. We envision a world in which all we produce, and all we consume, can sustain us while respecting the planet, each other, and the next generations. Our mission is to bring together supply chain players and engage them with innovative solutions to improve production, ensuring the transition to a sustainable and inclusive economy that maximizes the benefit for all stakeholders.

Title: Project Officer _ Tanzania 

Duration: 1 year’s contract (renewal based on performance)

Reporting line: Project Manager

Location: Tanzania

Position Overview

The Project Officer is responsible
for implementing the project activities in a timely and professional manner, according to objectives, goals and indicators and in line with organisational requirements and based on beneficiary needs. The Project Officer implements the project activities to ensure that Solidaridad projects are delivered on time and produce the desired results. The Project Officer reports to the Project Manager or Senior Projects Manager
at national and regional level and works closely with the Country (Projects) Manager at country level. The Project Officer works closely with the Head of Programmes, Senior Project Officers, Project Associates, innovation theme advisers and the quality function team.

Objective

The Project Officer provides essential support to project implementation, working with the Project Manager, Senior Project Officer and other team members to achieve project success.

Key Result Areas

1. Conduct research and analysis to establish good practice programmes through participatory community based approaches.

2. Implement the good practice programme which may include but are not limited to the following areas: soil management, intercropping, optimal densities, integrated pest management and design of resilient agricultural production systems.

3. Establish demonstration plots and support farmer field schools to be used to introduce appropriate agricultural techniques and technologies for improved production.

4. Train and build the capacity of farmers on regenerative agriculture, including organic waste and waste-water management, new technologies and support them to implement innovative environmental solutions.

5. Develop training curriculum` and conduct capacity development to the farmer groups to strengthen their institutions.

6. Develop and implement strategic tools and plans to analyze project and financial management for farmers and farmer groups.

7. Support peer-to-peer learning between farmers on best practices and across cooperatives and/or associations.

8. Train producers on how to collect data using digital tools availed by Solidaridad.

9. Build and maintain positive relations with implementing partners, targeted communities and authorities at all levels to ensure that the project is understood and supported in implementation.

10. Contribute to Solidaridad’s funding portfolio by contributing to the development of quality concept notes and proposals.

11. Coordinate and nurture mutually beneficial partnerships with other stakeholders including partners, service providers, government departments, local development partners and the private sector.

12. Prepare monthly project reports, budgets and work plans in line with Solidaridad’s planning process and schedules in a timely basis.

13. Gather and submit project monitoring and evaluation information for capturing Project outcomes, impact and lessons learned.

14. Oversee project implementation, monitoring, and follow-up, ensuring meaningful beneficiary engagement, accountability, and adherence to quality standards.

15. Coordinate internal and external stakeholders, manage implementing partners, and oversee logistics, security, financial compliance, and grant management to ensure effective and timely project delivery.

Knowledge and experience

• Relevant academic level education, Master or higher – in relevant field e.g. Agriculture, Public Policy, Development Studies, Project Management, Strategic Management, etc.
• At least three (3) years experience in the region.
• An understanding of the policy environment, issues and stakeholders in the agriculture and/or agribusiness sector in East and Central Africa.
• Experience of leading and managing small teams.
• Experience setting up new projects and programmes
• Fluent in spoken and written English, other language skills proficiency desirable.
• Knowledge of strategic, human resource, financial and quality management.

Specific job requirements

• Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Multi skilled with multi-tasking capabilities.
• Strong team-player with a high level of self-motivation and ability to set and meet goals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent critical, creative thinking and analytical skills.
• Experience in program administration, operating procedures, oversight and monitoring.
• Ability to work with database applications.
• Knowledge of project funding procedures and guidelines.