Istituto Oikos is an
independent association founded in 1996 in Milan, which operates in Europe,
Africa, Asia and South America, to promote the conservation and sustainable
management of natural resources as a tool for economic and social development.
To this end, it encourages cooperation and partnerships between organizations
of the Global North and Global S
outh; it implements training and education
programs and supports responsible tourism initiatives (http://www.istituto-oikos.org/).
Istituto Oikos
collaborates with public and private entities, both internationally and in Italy.
Since 1999 Istituto Oikos has a local office in Tanzania (Oikos East Africa).
POSITION: Sustainable Enterprise
Development Advisor
PROJECT: EENT – NTRI Program
DUTY
STATION:
Arusha city with frequent visits in the intervention area (Longido District,
Monduli District, Arusha District (Arusha Region); Simanjiro District (Manyara
Region), Makame District)
DURATION: One year renewable
STARTING
DATE:
April – May 2017
SALARY: to be defined according to
qualifications and working experience
Description
of the project:
Istituto Oikos is engaged in three projects focusing on increasing the
resilience of pastoral communities by protecting the ecosystem services they
depend upon. The Endangered Ecosystem-Northern Tanzania (EENT) is a USAID
funded program, which is part of the Northern Tanzania Rangeland Initiative
(NTRI), with the ultimate outcome of more resilient human and natural
communities with women and youth empowered, inclusive broad-based economic
growth sustained and effective democratic governance improved. Istituto Oikos
is participating in the program implementing activities within the strategy 3
(“Increase and
diversify income and improve health for local communities, women and youth
through joint ventures, value chain interventions, microenterprises, and
community health initiatives”), engaging women and youth in the
development of financially sustainable and environmentally friendly
micro-enterprises as a strategic contribution to preserve the rangelands’
biological diversity. Two other European funded projects, the first under the
Empowerment for better livelihoods, including skills development and vocational
education and training, for marginalised and vulnerable persons and people
dependent on the informal economy and the second under the GCCA Tanzania:
Integrated Approaches for Climate Change Adaptation, have similar scopes and
activities. The three projects together target a large part of the Northern
rangelands, outside protected areas.
General
duties:
under the supervision of Oikos Country Director and Oikos Scientific Advisor
and in collaboration with Project Manager and Oikos Social Business Advisor ,
the Sustainable Enterprise Development Advisor will be in charge of the
planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring and supervision of innovative,
equal, environmental-friendly, culturally acceptable entrepreneurships able to
integrate profit and social values.
Key
responsibilities
Make
a market analysis of the economic potential of small enterprises in two
strategic sectors: leather and honey production for the Maasai rural
communities (with women and youth as target) in the above mentioned
intervention area.
Support
the training program aimed at improving livelihoods by increasing “Know-why”
and “know-how” of purchasing and selling processes (consumer side and
entrepreneur side).
Develop
and support small enterprises in two strategic sectors: leather and honey
production.
Support
the process of creation and development of women producers groups able to meet
the local and /or international market.
Participate
in the development of a business plan for each one of the established
enterprises.
Develop
sustainable and profitable market linkages for micro-enterprises in target
villages.
Support
the monitoring activities and participate to internal project progress review.
Participate
to program coordination meetings organized by the leading agency and partners.
Prepare
monthly and quarterly technical reports on project implementation, according to
the required internal and donor procedures.
Skills and
requirements
Proven
expertise in social businesses, artisanal businesses, agro and green businesses
in Europe or at least 3 years proven working experience in small
enterprises/green economies in developing countries.
Proficiency
in English.
Knowledge
of word processing packages and spreadsheets.
Familiarity
with the concept of indicator and monitoring.
Able
to base him/herself in remote areas.
Added values
Degree
in socio-economic studies.
Previous
experience in sale business.
Technical
expertise in leather sector.
Swahili
knowledge.
Previous
experience in Tanzania and in women empowerment activities.
DEADLINE FOR
SUBMISSION:
28th February 2017
HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates
should send their CV and a letter of motivation (max 1 page), both written in
English, and the details of 3 people for professional references to selezione@istituto-oikos.org,
indicating Vacancy Notice SEDA/TZ/2017
in the object of the mail.
Only short listed
candidates will be contacted.