Bachelor’s Degree in
agricultural field, preferably in agricultural economics, Business
Administration or any similar qualification backed up with experience in
business planning, project analysis, evaluation-and monitoring.
• At least three (3) years proven experience in a reputable organisation, two
(2) of which in industrial/processing based organisation or related field.
• Experience in credit guarantee schemes and other financial or non-financial
business development services required to accelerate investments in small and
medium scale farming and agro enterprises is an added advantage.
In Service
Structure
Grow from entry of administrative secretary lev
els with the minimum entry
qualifications, and raise to Branch Manager Position.
Employment Status
Business Development Officer shall be employed on a three (3) year contract
renewable subject to performance
Salary Scale – DPSG1
Key result areas
• Promoting and informing about role of PASS, at meetings with potential
clients, at visits to clients, through handouts, posters, and advertising.
• Preparations of Business Plans (BP) & proposals for PASS/Clients.
• Identification of demand for assistance and support from target groups in
accessing finance from
• Banks. This will cover SMEs in primary and secondary agriculture including agro
processing.
• Design and establishment of feasible models for activities at smallholder
farmer levels, including diversification of crops, improvement of production
practices.
• Making pre-evaluations of proposals presented for support, and assisting entrepreneurs
in improving on proposals into Business Plans of acceptable standards.
• Identification, and preparation of solutions for bottlenecks in agriculture
performance e.g. market access, processing, and appropriate mechanization’
• Liaise with relevant key local authorities so as to identify and promote
investments in agriculture and agro business in the zone. This will include
Chamber of commerce, Agricultural officers, Traders, processors.
• Assisting clients with obtaining credit facilities from PASS collaborating
Banks.
• Monitoring the performance of the clients in relation to respective business
plans and budgets.
• Reporting to the management on progress according to the agreed procedures.
• Performing other duties as advised by management from time to time.
Duty station: The
duty station will be in any of the following stations: Morogoro and Kigoma.
APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS:
interested candidates should send application letters, Photocopies of Academic
Certificates, detailed Curriculum Vitae, to:
Managing Director
Private Agricultural Sector support (PASS) Trust
P.O.BOX 9490.
Dar es Salaam
Closing date for
receipt of applications is 14th October, 2016. Applicants who will not be
contacted should regard their applications unsuccessful.