Assistant Program Officer – Value Chain Development (1 Position)

Position Details

Item	Description
Job Title	Assistant Program Officer – Value Chain Development
Program	Regional East Africa Women and Youth Economic Empowerment in Fisheries (WYEEFIMA) Project
Job Grade	KT5
Unit of Service	KT Tanzania
Reports To	Program Officer – Value Chain Development
Supervises	Program Assistants, Technical Assistants, Resident Associates, Consultants
Employment Type	One-Year Contract (Renewable)

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Purpose of the Job

The Assistant Program Officer – Value Chain Development will lead efforts to support and manage technical teams involved in fisheries value chain development, with a particular focus on empowering women and youth.

The role provides leadership and management support to the Tanzania Country Office and contributes to the successful implementation of the WYEEFIMA Project by ensuring project targets are achieved efficiently and effectively.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning

• Provide technical support in developing detailed Results Plans and project budgets.
• Support the design of training programs for:
  • Women fish traders
  • Youth fish traders
  • Other fisheries value chain actors
• Assist project teams in developing annual and operational work plans.

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2. Project Implementation

Technical Support

• Work with technical teams to prepare training materials covering:
  • Fish Post-Harvest Handling (PHH) Management
  • Business Management
  • Fish Trade
  • Enterprise Development

Business Development Support

• Support fisheries stakeholders in developing:
  • Business cases
  • Business plans
  • Investment proposals

Market & Investment Analysis

• Provide technical support in conducting:
  • Feasibility studies
  • Market assessments
  • Fish by-product investment analyses

Activity Implementation

• Implement planned project activities.
• Track project progress against:
  • Milestones
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Ensure compliance with donor and organizational standards.

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3. Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)

• Conduct periodic surveys to assess project performance.
• Collect and manage data for tracking project indicators.
• Support preparation of:
  • Monthly reports
  • Quarterly reports
• Document:
  • Success stories
  • Best practices
  • Lessons learned
• Prepare reports, presentations, and infographics.
• Review reports submitted by:
  • Field Assistants
  • Resident Associates
  • Consultants
• Monitor project risks, issues, outcomes, and impacts.

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4. Finance & Administration

• Ensure compliance with:
  • Financial regulations
  • Project controls
  • Operational procedures
• Support administrative operations of the Tanzania Country Office.
• Contribute to documentation and management of project records.

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5. Information & Communication

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with:
  • Government institutions
  • Development partners
  • Private sector actors
  • Community stakeholders
• Support development of:
  • Articles
  • Press releases
  • Learning materials
  • Best practice documentation

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6. Human Resource Management

Provide supervision and guidance to:

• Project Assistants
• Technical Assistants
• Resident Associates
• Village Agents
• Consultants

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7. Fundraising & Resource Mobilization

• Contribute to fundraising initiatives within Tanzania.
• Support proposal development and quality assurance processes.
• Assist in resource mobilization efforts for new projects and partnerships.

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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The successful candidate will be expected to achieve:

Project Development

• Training materials for MSMEs, traders, and youth groups developed.
• Business cases and investment scenarios developed for fisheries stakeholders.
• Effective support provided to WYEEFIMA project partners.

Knowledge Management & Visibility

• At least four (4) annually published:
  • Articles
  • Blogs
  • Podcasts
  • TV features
  • Radio messages

Reporting

• Accurate and timely monthly and quarterly reports submitted.

Administration & Compliance

• Effective support to HR and administrative functions.
• Proper utilization of project finances according to organizational policies.

Resource Mobilization

• At least two (2) project proposals submitted and successfully funded annually.

Brand Visibility

• Increased organizational visibility and recognition in Tanzania.

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Educational Qualifications

Applicants must possess a Degree in one of the following fields:

• Agricultural Economics
• Business Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Natural Resource Economics
• Related Discipline

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Experience Requirements

Mandatory Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in value chain development within rural settings.
• Minimum four (4) years of progressive experience in project management.
• Proven experience implementing value chain development initiatives targeting women and youth in Tanzania.

Added Advantages

Experience in:

• Value Chain Studies
• Cross-Border Trade
• Entrepreneurship Development
• Fisheries Sector Development

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Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of value chain development approaches.
• Experience in project planning, implementation, and monitoring.
• Proposal writing and fundraising skills.
• Strong report writing and documentation skills.

Leadership & Team Management

• Experience coordinating and managing diverse teams.
• Ability to supervise field-based staff and consultants.

Communication Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with multiple stakeholders.

Language Skills

Knowledge of:

• Kiswahili (advantageous)
• Local languages spoken within Tanzanian fishing communities (added advantage)

Personal Attributes

• High integrity and professionalism
• Self-driven and proactive
• Innovative and solution-oriented
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

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Application Requirements

Applicants should submit:

1. Application Letter
2. Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. Names and contacts of three referees:
   • Two must be immediate former supervisors
4. Copies of all Academic Certificates
5. O-Level and A-Level Transcripts
6. Statement and proof of current remuneration package

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Application Procedure

Applications should be submitted electronically through the official Kilimo Trust application portal and addressed to:

The Human Resource Manager
Kilimo Trust

Application Portal

Applications can be submitted via:

Kilimo Trust Recruitment Portal

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Application Deadline

Friday, 3 July 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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