Background
Duties and Responsibilities
· Conduct desk review of existing information on value chain(s) for the avocado industry in Tanzania;
· Engage with local authorities in Njombe and Siha districts and MIT for identification of target groups
· Develop a value chain proposal for each of the two products (from production, value addition and market) including issues pertaining to quality and standards and a clear road map for the development of the Value Chains in the two districts.
· Engage and sensitize with producers groups on formation of Marketing Cooperatives and Savings and Credit Societies
· Identify financial institution(s) and prospective markets and link them with the target producer groups/beneficiaries
· Engage with local authorities in Njombe and Siha districts and MIT on implementation of the road map.
· Prepare a detailed report, for avocado value chains with recommendations for a sequenced action plan for implementation.
Competencies
· Excellent interpersonal skills and good team spirit;
· Excellent report writing skills
· Groups formation and mobilization skills
· Knowledge in use of computer software packages for word-processing, databases and spreadsheets
· Experience and skills in training and transfer of knowledge;
· Excellent communication and facilitation skills;
· Ability to follow deadlines, accuracy and attention to detail.
· Able to engage with those of varying degrees of expertise and knowledge (especially farmers)
· Fluency in English and Kiswahili is essential
Required Skills and Experience
- Minimum of a Masters degree in economics, commerce, agricultural economics or agribusiness
- At least 5 years working experience in value chains; preferably in Tanzania/East Africa