Field Project Manager ; Cassava Seed Distribution System - Tanzania
Title : Field Project Manager
Posting : Mtwara
Position summary
As leader of the project team, the Field Project Manager will be responsible for the overall success of the Commercially Sustainable, Quality assured Cassava Seed Distribution System in Tanzania project and will provide leadership and guidance to implement the project in Tanzania in a manner consistent with MEDA’s philosophy and development methodology. The Field Project Manager coordinates and provides in-country management for all of the project’s activities including (but not limited to) project set-up and implementation, logistics coordination, financial planning and monitoring, staff recruitment and training, and liaison with partners and other stakeholders in the project
Qualifications
• Minimum seven years demonstrated experience in business or project management including: staff management, budgeting, report-writing, in agriculture or agri-business related fields
• Post-graduate education in a relevant discipline: agricultural economics, business, marketing, economic development, etc.
• Creative, entrepreneurial and resourceful approach to developing and marketing small businesses, preferably in the agriculture sector, with an understanding of sustainable private sector and supply chain methodologies.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills with capacity to build consensus with a broad group of stakeholders.
• Ability to work with government entities, mobilize partners and facilitate alliances.
• Good understanding and appreciation of gender equality and environmental issues.
• Administrative and logistics experience with multiple projects
• Fluency in English and Swahili – spoken and written
To apply, please send (1) your current Curriculum Vitae, (2) at least three references with current e-mail and telephone contacts, (3) your salary history, and (4) a cover letter describing your interest in the position.
Send your application to Human Resources at any of the following:
386 Toure Drive – Masaki; or
PO Box 10817, Dar es Salaam; or
Email hrtz@meda.org
Application Deadline: 25th April 2012 – send in applications immediately. No calls please.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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