Technoserve, Inc. is an international nonprofit development organization founded in 1968. Its mission is to help entrepreneurial men and women in poor rural areas of the developing world to build businesses that create jobs, income and economic opportunity for their families, their communities and their countries.
TechnoServe implements agricultural value chain and SME development programs in 19 countries in Africa and Latin America using a market-driven, business-oriented approach.
For more information on TechnoServe, please visit www.technoserve.org.
In Tanzania, TechnoServe works on value chains development, thus Technoserve is expanding the development work to other areas and is recruiting for positions in cotton value chain development as follows:
Duty station: Lake Region 4 Business Advisors
Qualifications:
Applying candidates should possess the following requirements:
TechnoServe implements agricultural value chain and SME development programs in 19 countries in Africa and Latin America using a market-driven, business-oriented approach.
For more information on TechnoServe, please visit www.technoserve.org.
In Tanzania, TechnoServe works on value chains development, thus Technoserve is expanding the development work to other areas and is recruiting for positions in cotton value chain development as follows:
Duty station: Lake Region 4 Business Advisors
Qualifications:
Applying candidates should possess the following requirements:
- A Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) in Agriculture Science, Business Management or Economics
- A minimum of 5 years experience in the agricultural sector working directly with farmers
- Strong knowledge of cotton sector and cotton marketing (knowledge of cotton agronomy is an added advantage)
- Strong private sector experience and entrepreneurial skills
- Proven track record of developing complex client business plans
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
- Demonstrates strong passion for assisting small farmers in building profitable and sustainable businesses that benefit them
- Strong financial analysis and management skills
- Strong skills in business software (Excel, MS Project and Power Point)
- Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili
- Ability to develop well written, cohesive reports that are responsive to the donors' needs
- A valid driving license
Remuneration:
Technoserve offers a remuneration package competitive with private-sector salaries for similar positions.
APPLY (by email only) to the Recruitment Coordinator at info @ tnstanzania.org with the position title place in the subject line.
Please include
(1) cover letter describing your interest,
(2) curriculum vitae,
(3) salary history, and
(4) names and telephone contacts of three referees.
Please include all requirements in one document.
Applications will be treated confidentially.
Deadline for applications is October 10th 2009.
Note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Phone calls are prohibited and will disqualify application.
Technoserve is an equal opportunity employer.
Women are encouraged to apply.
