Rice Sector Manager Job Position: Aga Khan Foundation (AKF)

AGA KHAN FOUNDATION (EAST AFRICA)

Coastal Rural Support Programme (Tanzania)

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private, non-denominational development agency promoting creative and effective solutions to problems that impede social development. The Aga Khan Foundation (East Africa) is launching a new multi-input area development programme in Mtwara and Lindi Regions of southern Tanzania in early 2009 and is seeking qualified candidates to fill the following positions which are focused on interventions in the rice sector.

1. Rice Sector Manager (Ref: CRSPT01)

The Rice Sector Manager is responsible for leading an intensive programme to significantly improve rice production and strengthen market linkages in the rice value chain in Mtwara and Lindi.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Master’s degree in Agriculture with a specialisation in rice;
• 5-10 years experience managing an agriculture component in a non-governmental organisation, with preference given to those with at least 5 years experience in rice specifically, in a supervisory capacity, managing a diverse team in an intense, results-oriented environment;
• Proven familiarity with the Participatory Learning and Action Research in Integrated Rice Management approach;
• Professional contacts with key institutions active in the rice sector, including WARDA and IRRI;
• Proven familiarity with market-based approaches to development;
• Knowledge of Tanzania’s agricultural policies and practices;
• Experience in grant management.
  

The candidate is expected to have the following aptitudes:

• Demonstrated initiative and attention to detail;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili;
• Excellent computer skills and high familiarity with Microsoft software;
• Ability to function effectively within and outside the office in a cross-cultural, inter-disciplinary environment, including the ability to meet multiple demands and deadlines with a positive and constructive attitude under minimal supervision.

The position will be based in either Mtwara Town or Lindi Town, southern Tanzania.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter quoting the appropriate reference number, a CV and the names and contact information of three referees (at least two of which must be professional) before the close of business on Monday, 1 December, to the Executive Officer, Aga Khan Foundation (East Africa), by e-mail to akf.tz @ akdn.org or by mail to Aga Khan Foundation (East Africa), P.O. Box 40898, 00100, Nairobi, Kenya. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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