FIPS-Africa Program Manager – FIPS-Africa; NAFAKA
Staples Value Chain
Staples Value Chain
Duration: 12 months (Jan – Dec 2015) with possibility
of extension.
of extension.
Location: Morogoro, Tanzania with frequent travel to
Nairobi, Kenya (or based in Nairobi, Kenya, with travel to Tanzania); this
includes regular travel throughout field operations in Tanzania.).
Nairobi, Kenya (or based in Nairobi, Kenya, with travel to Tanzania); this
includes regular travel throughout field operations in Tanzania.).
Farm Input Promotions Africa (FIPS-Africa) is a
not-for-profit organization, based in Kenya, with a vision that all farming
households in sub-Saharan Africa become food secure. Our mission is to quickly
and cost-effectively improve on-farm agricultural productivity through
provision and promotion of appropriate farm inputs, services and advice to
large numbers of small-holder farmers. We work with farming communities through
local Vill
not-for-profit organization, based in Kenya, with a vision that all farming
households in sub-Saharan Africa become food secure. Our mission is to quickly
and cost-effectively improve on-farm agricultural productivity through
provision and promotion of appropriate farm inputs, services and advice to
large numbers of small-holder farmers. We work with farming communities through
local Vill
The NAFAKA Staples Value Chain Activity is
USAID-funded, under the Tanzania Feed the Future (FtF) Initiative, with the
goal to sustainably reduce poverty and food insecurity by increasing incomes
for smallholder farmers. The project activities work to improve smallholder
farmer productivity and profitability within the maize and rice value chains in
Morogoro (Kilombero and Mvomero Districts), Dodoma (Kongwa district) and
Manyara (Kiteto District). FIPS-Africa’s role within NAFAKA is to improve
farmer productivity through VBAs.
USAID-funded, under the Tanzania Feed the Future (FtF) Initiative, with the
goal to sustainably reduce poverty and food insecurity by increasing incomes
for smallholder farmers. The project activities work to improve smallholder
farmer productivity and profitability within the maize and rice value chains in
Morogoro (Kilombero and Mvomero Districts), Dodoma (Kongwa district) and
Manyara (Kiteto District). FIPS-Africa’s role within NAFAKA is to improve
farmer productivity through VBAs.
This Program Manager post is a senior management role
with FIPS-Africa, overseeing our activities within the NAFAKA program. The
Program Manager supervises one Extension Manager and a team of Business
Development, Field Monitoring, Data/Clerical and Communications staff in the
Morogoro office.
with FIPS-Africa, overseeing our activities within the NAFAKA program. The
Program Manager supervises one Extension Manager and a team of Business
Development, Field Monitoring, Data/Clerical and Communications staff in the
Morogoro office.
Reporting to the Assistant Director (FIPS-Africa) in
Nairobi Headquarters, and working day to day with the FIPS Tanzania Country
Manager, the Program Manager will manage the following areas of responsibility:
Nairobi Headquarters, and working day to day with the FIPS Tanzania Country
Manager, the Program Manager will manage the following areas of responsibility:
- Representation & Communication with NAFAKA
Senior Management; acting as liaison and key contact person within NAFAKA
for FIPS-Africa. - Coordination with FIPS-Africa Tanzania Country
Manager and HQ team in Nairobi on activity progress, milestones,
reporting, monitoring & evaluation. - Oversight of work planning and implementation of
activities as planned, both in terms of field operations (through
Extension Manager), and in the support functions (taking place both in
office and in field, including monitoring, data collection, reporting and
administration). - Staff supervision and follow-up including
clarification of job descriptions, recruitment for vacancies or
replacements, feedback and coaching.
Required Competencies:
- Program Management; a confident and effective
manager able to plan, delegate, track and monitor field activities across
multiple work sites - Communication; ability to maintain effective and
positive lines of communication with a wide array of stakeholders (project
beneficiaries, line staff, supervisors, colleagues in partner
organizations within NAFAKA project, funders and donors, public,
FIPS-Africa HQ office); excellent verbal and written skills - Organized and efficient; respects deadlines,
flexible and able to prioritize/re-prioritize work based on project needs
and new information - Accountable and committed; takes personal
responsibility and commits time and energy needed to complete tasks well
and on time - Supervisory skills; able to manage people,
facilitate positive workplace relationships and teamwork, instill
commitment and enthusiasm in team members, take corrective action as
required
Qualifications & Experience:
- Master’s Degree in a relevant field (may include
agriculture, international development, business/economics) - 5+ years experience in development, preferably
with 2 or more years in East African context, in a similar or relevant
role; exposure to agricultural programs is an added advantage - Recognized training or certification in project
management - Working knowledge of Swahili an added advantage
How to apply:
If your skills, qualifications and interests match the
above, apply by emailing your CV and covering letter to farminputpromotionsafrica@gmail.com, citing
NAFAKA Program Coordinator in the subject line. Due to the volume of
applications we receive, FIPS-Africa can only reply to those shortlisted for
consideration.
above, apply by emailing your CV and covering letter to farminputpromotionsafrica@gmail.com, citing
NAFAKA Program Coordinator in the subject line. Due to the volume of
applications we receive, FIPS-Africa can only reply to those shortlisted for
consideration.