Job Vacancy at Solidaridad East and Central Africa – Project Officer | Tanzania, October 2026

Job Overview

About Solidaridad East and Central Africa

Solidaridad East and Central Africa is part of Solidaridad, a global civil society organisation that provides market-driven solutions for sustainable production practices across different supply chains.

The organisation envisions a world where everything produced and consumed can sustain people while respecting the planet, one another and future generations.

Its mission is to bring together supply chain stakeholders and engage them through innovative solutions to improve production, supporting the transition towards a sustainable and inclusive economy that maximises benefits for all stakeholders.

Position Overview

The Project Officer will be responsible for implementing project activities in a timely and professional manner, in accordance with established objectives, goals, indicators and organisational requirements, while responding to beneficiary needs.

The successful candidate will ensure that project activities are delivered on schedule and achieve the intended results.

The Project Officer will report to the Project Manager or Senior Projects Manager at national and regional levels and work closely with the Country Projects Manager, Head of Programmes, Senior Project Officers, Project Associates, Innovation Theme Advisers and the Quality Function Team.

Job Objective

The Project Officer will provide essential support to project implementation, working closely with the Project Manager, Senior Project Officer and other team members to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Conduct research and analysis to establish good-practice programmes through participatory, community-based approaches.

2. Implement good-practice programmes covering areas such as soil management, intercropping, optimal planting densities, integrated pest management and the design of resilient agricultural production systems.

3. Establish demonstration plots and support Farmer Field Schools to introduce appropriate agricultural techniques and technologies for improved production.

4. Train farmers and build their capacity in regenerative agriculture, including organic waste and wastewater management, new technologies and innovative environmental solutions.

5. Develop training curricula and conduct capacity-building activities for farmer groups to strengthen their institutions.

6. Develop and implement strategic tools and plans to analyse project and financial management for farmers and farmer groups.

7. Support peer-to-peer learning among farmers on best practices and facilitate knowledge-sharing across cooperatives and associations.

8. Train producers on collecting data using digital tools provided by Solidaridad.

9. Build and maintain positive relationships with implementing partners, target communities and authorities at all levels to ensure project understanding and support.

10. Contribute to Solidaridad’s funding portfolio by participating in the development of quality concept notes and project proposals.

11. Coordinate and develop mutually beneficial partnerships with stakeholders, including partners, service providers, government departments, local development partners and the private sector.

12. Prepare monthly project reports, budgets and work plans in accordance with Solidaridad’s planning processes and schedules.

13. Collect and submit project monitoring and evaluation information to capture project outcomes, impact and lessons learned.

14. Oversee project implementation, monitoring and follow-up, ensuring meaningful beneficiary engagement, accountability and compliance with quality standards.

15. Coordinate internal and external stakeholders, manage implementing partners and oversee logistics, security, financial compliance and grant management to ensure effective and timely project delivery.

Knowledge and Experience Requirements

Applicants should possess the following qualifications and experience:

• A relevant Master’s Degree or higher qualification in Agriculture, Public Policy, Development Studies, Project Management, Strategic Management or another relevant field.

• At least three (3) years of experience working in the region.

• Understanding of the policy environment, issues and stakeholders in the agriculture and/or agribusiness sectors in East and Central Africa.

• Experience leading and managing small teams.

• Experience establishing new projects and programmes.

• Fluency in spoken and written English. Proficiency in other languages will be an added advantage.

• Knowledge of strategic management, human resource management, financial management and quality management.

Specific Job Requirements and Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate the following:

• Strong analytical thinking and excellent problem-solving skills.

• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and multitask effectively.

• Strong teamwork, self-motivation and ability to set and achieve goals.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong critical thinking, creative thinking and analytical abilities.

• Experience in programme administration, operating procedures, oversight and monitoring.

• Ability to work with database applications.

• Knowledge of project funding procedures and guidelines.

Employment Details

• Location: Arusha, Tanzania

• Department: Programmes Implementation

• Employment Type: Full-Time

• Experience Level: Mid-Level

• Contract: One year, renewable based on performance

• Reporting To: Project Manager

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official Solidaridad East and Central Africa recruitment portal.

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