Business Development Services (BDS) Officer Vacancy

TAHA – Horticulture for Health and Wealth

TAHA is a leading private sector apex organization in Tanzania mandated to develop and promote the horticultural industry, including flowers, fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs, and horticultural seeds. The organization works with farmers, processors, exporters, and service providers to strengthen the sector’s competitiveness and contribution to the economy.

Organization Contact Information

Address: P.O. Box 16520, Arusha, Tanzania
Telephone/Fax: +255 27 2544568
Website: www.taha.or.tz

Program Background

TAHA is implementing the Joint Programme “Transforming Seaweed Farming through Integrated Financial Solutions for Enhanced Food Systems in Zanzibar”, in partnership with WFP, the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, FAO, IFAD, and UN Women.

The program aims to transform seaweed farming into a commercially viable, inclusive, and climate-resilient sector through financial inclusion, market access, and capacity building. Target groups include seaweed farmers, cooperatives, women, youth, and vulnerable communities in Unguja and Pemba.

Position Details

Job Title: Business Development Services (BDS) Officer
Number of Positions: 2 (One in Pemba, One in Unguja)
Reporting To: Business Development Services Coordinator
Contract Duration: 8 months
Application Deadline: 17 May 2026
Submission Email: recruitment@taha.or.tz
Subject Line: APPLICATION FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER POSITION

Role Summary

The BDS Officer will support entrepreneurship development, cooperative strengthening, financial literacy training, governance systems, and market linkage facilitation for seaweed farming communities.

Key Responsibilities

Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy

Coordinate training on budgeting, record-keeping, and business planning
Support farmers in developing bankable business plans

Cooperative Governance

Facilitate training on inclusive leadership and gender-responsive governance
Support development and improvement of cooperative by-laws
Strengthen accountability and internal management systems

Market Linkages

Connect cooperatives with buyers, processors, and markets
Support participation in trade fairs and B2B events

Capacity Building

Support Community-Based Trainers under the Certified Financial Educators (CFE) Programme
Coordinate field-level training activities

Monitoring and Reporting

Collect and analyze project data
Prepare progress reports
Document lessons learned and success stories

Stakeholder Coordination

Work with district authorities, extension officers, and financial institutions

Qualifications and Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Cooperative Management, Community Development, Economics, or Rural Development

Experience

At least 3 years of experience supporting MSMEs or farmer groups
Experience in training and community engagement
Experience in seaweed sector is an advantage
Candidates from Zanzibar are preferred

Skills

Strong communication (written and verbal)
Good planning and coordination skills
Strong interpersonal abilities
Training facilitation skills

Additional Requirement

Ability to ride a motorcycle or drive a vehicle is an advantage

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit the following:

Application letter
Curriculum Vitae (not more than 4 pages)
Copies of academic certificates

Submission Address

Human Resources and Administration Manager
TAHA
P.O. Box 16520
Arusha, Tanzania

Or via email:

Email: recruitment@taha.or.tz
Subject: APPLICATION FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER POSITION

Important Notes

Salary will be according to TAHA salary scale based on qualifications and experience
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
If no response is received after the deadline, consider the application unsuccessful

Vision and Mission

Vision: A vibrant, prosperous and sustainable horticultural production in Tanzania
Mission: To develop and promote the horticultural sector in Tanzania to be profitable, sustainable, and competitive

To apply for this job email your details to recruitment@taha.or.tz

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