CVPeople Tanzania Vacancy | Project Officer – Agriculture
Responsibilities
- Setting and measuring KPIs and taking corrective action as necessary to ensure KPIs are achieved.
- Emphasis on monitoring and evaluation of performance to track monthly performance against monthly goals
- Emphasis on eProd performance tracking and training subordinates
- To develop and refine on a continuous basis, cost effective practices.
- To identify and implement key performance measures and tracking mechanisms to gauge performance against these measures.
- To design and implement annual work plans structured to define key goals and activities undertaken to achieve those goals.
- Ensure full adherence to good agricultural practice on all project sites.
- Maintain accurate records of all key indicators of project inputs and outputs.
- Ensure that all sites are properly maintained and ensure that appropriate resources are allocated in order to ensure strict adherence to best practice.
- Arrange for flower samples to be sent to the laboratory for testing and update records with test results as necessary.
- To identification and implement program modifications and improvements.
- To prepare program budgets and take all measures necessary to adhere to budgets.
- Perform administrative tasks as required.
- Submit detailed and accurate research and operational reports on a timely basis.
- Maintain a culture of continuous improvement in all activities.
- Liaise with industry experts to take advantage of this expertise to improve program outcomes.
- To oversee the implementation of best agronomic and bio-security practices in pyrethrum growing areas in line with knowledge base developed from ongoing R & D programs.
- To ensure that extension staff receive adequate training to enable them to implement best practice IPM and agronomy support programs.
- To supervise and guide extension staff in their planning and operational activities.
- To attend local government – stakeholder meetings on agriculture and liaise with agricultural officers in all pyrethrum growing regions
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Knowledge and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, or related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in community development project management or extension services.
- Demonstrated experience in setting and measuring KPIs, with a track record of achieving goals.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train and supervise subordinates effectively.
- Proven ability to develop and manage budgets, ensuring adherence to financial constraints.
- Proficiency in data management and reporting, with experience in maintaining accurate records and submitting timely reports.
- Knowledge of integrated pest management (IPM) and biosecurity practices preferred.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Flexibility to travel to project sites and attend stakeholder meetings as required.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Fluent in both written and spoken English.