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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Full Time
About the Organisation
We work directly with communities, keeping their voice and their story at the centre of our programmes.
BRAC is one of the largest development organizations in the world, dedicated to alleviating poverty by empowering the poor, especially women and youth, through a range of programs in education, health, agriculture, livelihoods, and social development. In Tanzania, BRAC implements several programs aimed at economic and social empowerment of marginalized communities.
Job Title
Agribusiness Officer job at BRAC
BRAC Tanzania
Job Description
The role involves providing strategic direction to agribusiness development initiatives within the VKB project, especially focusing on sorghum and sunflower value chains. The officer will facilitate market linkages, develop agribusiness models, build capacity of farmer groups, support aggregation and value addition activities, and promote sustainable practices. They will also ensure safeguarding standards are met, collaborate with stakeholders, monitor project performance, and report on progress.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Lead agribusiness strategy for the VKB Project aligned with its goals
Implement innovative agribusiness models in sorghum and sunflower value chains
Facilitate market linkages between farmers and buyers at all levels
Support value addition activities such as processing, packaging, and branding
Strengthen value chain linkages with private sector actors and service providers
Design and implement training on business planning, marketing, and cooperative management
Assist in record keeping and decision-making tools for farmer groups
Develop and support tailored business plans for small and medium agribusinesses
Coordinate produce aggregation and establish efficient aggregation centers
Improve quality control and storage practices
Build and maintain partnerships with government agencies, financial institutions, NGOs, and others
Represent the VKB Project in external forums
Monitor, evaluate, and report on agribusiness progress
Promote environmentally sustainable and inclusive practices
Ensure safeguarding standards are understood and practiced across the team
Support safeguarding policy implementation and reporting
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, or related field
Master’s Degree is an added advantage
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years in agribusiness development, value chain analysis, agricultural financing, or market linkage, preferably in youth/women-targeted projects
Skills and Competencies:
Strong understanding of gender in agriculture and rural development
Experience in gender-sensitive training and data analysis
Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders
Knowledge of environmentally sustainable and socially inclusive agribusiness practices
How to Apply
ONLINE APPLICATION ONLY!
Interested candidates are advised that applications for this position must be submitted online. To apply, please click on the "Apply" button below.
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