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Project Officer
Background and Context
The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) is a not-
for-profit organisation that facilitates and promotes public/
private partnerships to access, develop, adapt and deliver
appropriate agricultural technologies for sustainable use by
smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa.
It is headquartered in Nairobi, and its mandate covers sub-
Saharan Africa.
More information about AATF is available at wvvw.aatf-
africa.org
Recently, AATF got funding from the United States Agency for
International Development (USAID) through Feed the Future
Partnering for Innovation Initiative, to support the project on
commercialization of the IR maize technology in Kenya,
Tanzania and Uganda.
The initiative aims to provide farmers with effective means of
controlling Striga weed and thus improve their maize
productivity.
In this regards, AATF is seeking to recruit a Project Officer, with
requisite qualification and experience, to assist it ¡n
commercialization the technologies in Tanzania.
Description and Objective of the Assignment
This position bears the responsibility for ensuring that project
operations in the target areas are successfully implemented as
per AATF’s work plan.
The incumbent will assist AATF in developing and
implementing the project deployment and commercialization
plan, ¡n line with AATF’s mission.
This is a nationally recruited position and thus the incumbents
will be based in Mwanza.
The position is on a two-year contract, but may be renewed
based on performance and availability of funds.
Reporting directly to the Programme Officer-Projects
Management and Deployment (PMD), and under the overall
supervision of the Senior Manager-PMD, the incumbent will
oversee assigned project operations in target areas as
appropriate.
He/she will be expected to provide strong leadership to
facilitate the achievement of the set project milestones.
Key duties and responsibilities
To ensure the marketing and commercialization of IR maize
varieties
To represent AATF in the field work and meetings
To assist in the development and the implementation of
annual project work plans in target areas
Established and maintained productive networks and linkages
with project partners, government departments and other
stakeholders for effective and timely achievement of project
goal and objective.
To track project milestones against work plans, write and
compile reports as per required timelines.
Foster transparency and best practices with stakeholders in
target countries.
To ensure field data collection and analysis as appropriate,
including compilation of summary reports
Actively assess and suggest approaches that will enhance the
efficiency of the product deployment.
Organizing seed fairs, farmer workshops and field visits to
facilitate knowledge and technology transfer to the farmers.
Assist in development and implementation of appropriate
training modules for capacity building of seed producers,
extension service providers and farmers.
Work with extension, farmers and seed companies to facilitate
increased adoption of IR maize technology.
Desired Candidate Profile
At least a Bachelor’s degree in agricultural or related sciences
from a recognized University.
Experience in field work, data collection and analysis is a
distinct advantage.
At least 3 years’ experience in project management with
reputed organization working in the food security sector
Familiarity with the formulation and conduct of Extension
Training Programs
Experience in working with seed producers to facilitate seed
production and sales
Ability to work with teams within public and private sector
partners.
Maintain confidentiality of all information that comes by virtue
of appointment and ¡n the course of assigned duties.
Excellent planning, quality management and budgeting.
Results and detail-orientation and the ability to work with a
sense of urgency in a multicultural and diverse environment.
Team player with capability to work with people in such a
manner as to guide teams to commit to objectives.
Proven communication skills including the ability to clearly
document and present information through oral and written
English.
Good understanding of the operations of NGOs will be an
advantage.
Submission of Applications
Qualified Tanzanian candidates are invited to submit their
applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MTF
Human Resource Associate aatf-hr@aatf-africa.org on or
before 21st March, 2014.
Your CV should include details of your qualifications,
experience, current position, telephone contact, email address,
names and addresses of three referees.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.