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Tanzania Forest Conservation Group Careers

Climate change, agriculture and poverty alleviation: putting small-scale farmers at the heart of policy and practice

The goal of the climate change, agriculture and poverty alleviation project (CCAP) is that poverty has been reduced amongst small-scale farmers in Tanzania and greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture have been reduced through the widespread adoption of climate resilient, low emission agricultural practices. The project will achieve this by advocating for Tanzania to develop and implement policies and strategies that prioritise support to small-scale farmers. The project is a 27 month partnership between ActionAid Tanzania, the Tanzanian Community Forestry Network (MJUMITA), the Tanzanian Farmer's Network (MVIWATA), the Tanzania Forest Conservation Group (TFCG) and the Tanzania Organic Agriculture Movement. The priority districts for the project are Kilosa and Chamwino. The project is financed through the Accountability in Tanzania Programme. As part of this project, TFCG and MJUMITA welcome applications from qualified Tanzanian women and men for the following six positions. The jobs advertised here will operate until December 2014. Detailed job descriptions for each job are available below.

Project Manager: Based in Morogoro

Qualifications, experience and skills

• An MSc in natural resources management, climate change, community development or agriculture.
• At least 5 years experience in project management.
• In-depth knowledge on climate change issues; and on small-scale agriculture.
   Goal: To ensure that the 'Climate change, agriculture and poverty alleviation Project' achieves its goal and objectives by providing overall guidance and support to the Project team.
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Advocacy and Communication Officer - TFCG: Based in Dar es Salaam.

Qualifications, experience and skills

• An MSc or higher degree in a subject related to natural resources management and / or Social Sciences
• At least 5 years experience in advocacy work with a preference for candidates who have worked on natural resources-related issues and climate change.
Goal: To implement the project's advocacy strategy which aims to encourage elected representatives to direct support to small-scale farmers to implement climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies.
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Advocacy and Communication Officer - MJUMITA: Based in Dar es Salaam.

Qualifications, experience and skills

• An MSc or higher degree in a subject related to natural resources management and / or Social Sciences
• At least 5 years experience in advocacy work with a preference for candidates who have worked on natural resources-related issues and climate change.
   Goal: To implement the project's advocacy strategy which aims to encourage elected representatives to direct support to small-scale farmers to implement climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies.
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Agricultural Officer: Based in Kilosa District

Qualifications, experience and skills

• BSc or higher degree in agriculture or agronomy.
• At least 3 years experience in working with small-scale farmers.
   Goal: The Agricultural Officer will lead a field-based programme of training and technical support to small-scale farmers in Kilosa District with a particular focus on promoting conservation agriculture.
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Finance Officer

Qualifications, experience and skills

• Advanced Diploma in Accounting or Bachelor Degree in Accounting or NBAA Professional Level II or Equivalent
   Goal: To assist the Finance and Administration Manager in ensuring that TFCG's finances and assets are managed according to TFCG's procedures and policies and in accordance with Tanzanian law.
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Driver and Logistics Managers, TFCG, based in Morogoro, 1 MJUMITA, based in Kilosa.

Qualifications, experience and skills

• Certificate of Secondary Education; Class C driving license; at least 5 yrs driving experience; at least 30 yrs old.
   Goal: To assist the Finance and Administration Manager in ensuring that TFCG's finances and assets are managed according to TFCG's procedures and policies and in accordance with Tanzanian law.
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How you can apply

Qualified candidates should send applications including a detailed CV, covering letter, contact details (including an e-mail address and phone number) and contacts of three professional referees to: Personnel Officer, CCAP, c/o, Tanzania Forest Conservation Group, P.O. Box 23410, Dar es Salaam. Email: personnel@tfcg.or.tz
Please name your CV and covering letter files using your full name. Please do not send scans of certificates as these are only required for candidates at the interview stage.
TFCG is committed to conserving the environment, if you are able; please submit your application electronically. Please specify for which position you are applying. Job descriptions and additional information on applying are available at www.tfcg.org/careers. The deadline for applications is 17:00 2nd November 2012. Short-listed candidates will be informed of the interview date by 15th November 2012. Applicants who have not received communication by this date should consider their application unsuccessful.


CALL FOR PROPOSALS FROM CONSULTANTS

Title: Market research for sustainably produced charcoal

The Tanzania Forest Conservation Group (TFCG) is a national NGO whose mission is to conserve and restore the biodiversity of globally important forests in Tanzania for the benefit of the present and future generations. TFCG invites proposals from consultants to carry out a comprehensive market analysis for sustainably produced charcoal. TFCG invites eligible consultants to submit technical and financial proposals to undertake this work. The terms of Reference for the consultancy are available at here.
Technical and financial proposals should be sent to: applications@tfcg.or.tz and should be addressed to the Executive Director, Tanzania Forest Conservation Group, PO Box 23410, Dar es Salaam.
The closing time for receipt of applications is 31st October 2012 at 1700 local time.