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Leading and managing KI's agricultural sector business development initiatives, the Agricultural Specialist will also play a support role in the implementation of the Feed the Future Initiative. Summarily, the successful candidate shall be responsible for Directing, planning, and coordinating KI's agricultural sector' growth and expansion activities.
Administer a countywide mapping and data coordination program for use in tracking, evaluating, and
reviewing the effectiveness of the respective agricultural program and facilitate program planning and
initiate changes for improvement.
Identify, vet and engage individual consultants hired on short term and long-term basis.
Provide technical supervision of all consultants employed under this the project by ensuring acceptable project deliverables.
Carryout business intelligence to identify potential agricultural opportunities to be commissioned by
various development partners
Advise and lead KI's efforts in business development with regard to the agricultural sector.
Participating in the writing of competitive proposals for consideration by host country clients and their
various development partners
As the sector expert, the agricultural specialist will cultivate a positive image of the company by maintaining KI's high visibility before stakeholders and the general public
Backstopping the core implementation team working on the Feed the Future project as and when needed
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
A Master's and/or Bachelor's degree in agricultural economics, agribusiness, or closely related fields and a minimum of three years of successful practical experience working in the sector; a demonstrated knowledge of the challenges facing agriculture and food security. The successful candidate will also be required to show a profound understanding of the breadth and depth of technical and institutional issues related to value chain development in Tanzania. In addition, the successful candidate shall have a proven Ability to plan and manage projects and programs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of subordinate personnel.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with many local and international independent consultants and related contributors.
Strong interpersonal skills;
A proven personal commitment to environmental conservation.
Demonstrated ability to produce excellent written reports in English.
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from: Agricultural Specialist - Kilimanjaro International (KI) - Wavuti
Administer a countywide mapping and data coordination program for use in tracking, evaluating, and
reviewing the effectiveness of the respective agricultural program and facilitate program planning and
initiate changes for improvement.
Identify, vet and engage individual consultants hired on short term and long-term basis.
Provide technical supervision of all consultants employed under this the project by ensuring acceptable project deliverables.
Carryout business intelligence to identify potential agricultural opportunities to be commissioned by
various development partners
Advise and lead KI's efforts in business development with regard to the agricultural sector.
Participating in the writing of competitive proposals for consideration by host country clients and their
various development partners
As the sector expert, the agricultural specialist will cultivate a positive image of the company by maintaining KI's high visibility before stakeholders and the general public
Backstopping the core implementation team working on the Feed the Future project as and when needed
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
A Master's and/or Bachelor's degree in agricultural economics, agribusiness, or closely related fields and a minimum of three years of successful practical experience working in the sector; a demonstrated knowledge of the challenges facing agriculture and food security. The successful candidate will also be required to show a profound understanding of the breadth and depth of technical and institutional issues related to value chain development in Tanzania. In addition, the successful candidate shall have a proven Ability to plan and manage projects and programs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of subordinate personnel.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with many local and international independent consultants and related contributors.
Strong interpersonal skills;
A proven personal commitment to environmental conservation.
Demonstrated ability to produce excellent written reports in English.
Click here to Request Application Now
from: Agricultural Specialist - Kilimanjaro International (KI) - Wavuti
