Program Assistant - Fisheries and Aquaculture

Purpose of the Job

Duties & Responsibilities:

Management of Project Partners:

a)      Support the recruitment, deployment, and supervision of WYEEFIMA Trainers of Trainers (ToTs), including Village-Based Advisors (VBAs) and Resident Associates (RAs).

b)     Build the capacity of ToTs on fisheries and aquaculture best practices to support effective programme implementation.

c)      Coordinate ToT activities and serve as a link between the ToTs, the Officer-in-Charge, and the WYEEFIMA Programme Team Lead.

d)     Mobilize and enroll eligible WYEEFIMA participants, including youth (18-35 years), women-led groups, and fish MSMEs, onto the PropaData platform.

e)      Strengthen linkages among producers, off-takers, transporters, border officials, local governments, and other stakeholders within the fisheries and aquaculture value chain. 

Project Planning and Implementation:

a)      Support the development of quarterly and annual WYEEFIMA work plans and budgets for approval.

b)     Implement programme activities and monitor progress against set targets and key performance indicators.

c)      Conduct regular field visits to monitor, support, and evaluate programme implementation.

d)     Ensure compliance with Kilimo Trust and donor requirements, standards, and procedures.

e)      Build the capacity of youth champions in fish post-harvest handling, food safety standards, and value addition.

f)      Provide technical support to consultants in planning and delivering field activities and training.

Project Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting:

a)      Support the development and implementation of the project Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) plan in collaboration with the Project Team Lead and M&E team.

b)     Coordinate the implementation of MEAL activities and ensure timely collection of programme data.

c)      Manage accurate data collection, analysis, and reporting in line with donor requirements.

d)     Prepare and submit timely quarterly progress reports to the Officer-in-Charge, Tanzania, for onward submission to the Programme Team Lead.

Information and Communication:

a)      Work closely with the Team Leader to ensure effective communication and engagement with project stakeholders and partners.

b)     In collaboration with the Communications Officer, document and disseminate best practices, success stories, lessons learned, articles, and other project knowledge products.

c)      Analyze programme data and develop knowledge products, including articles, blogs, case studies, and short videos.

Project Finance and Administration:

a)      Comply with Kilimo Trust’s financial policies and operational procedures.

b)     Ensure the value-for-money principle is upheld throughout programme implementation

Key Performance Indicators / Key Result Areas:

a)      Creation of fish value chain Cross-Border Trade jobs (both wage-employment and self-employment) for women and youth participants under WYEEFIMA programme.

b)     Increase in volume and value of fish and fish products traded through cross border trade

c)      Number of trainings in PHH and market access

d)     Number of fish MSMEs supported to participate in Cross Border Trade.

e)      Institutional and organizational capacity built for  all WYEEFIMA partners

f)      Access to start-up kits /inputs to eligible women and youth groups running fish cross border trade enterprises.

g)     Numbers registered and enrolled of fish value chain actors as members of CBT associations.

h)     Number of CBT associations created within the project area.

i)       Empowerment of youth champions using established networks.

j)       Required knowledge products developed for both WYEEFIMA participants and partners.

k)     Fish enterprises / groups supported to access knowledge products, non-financial products, financial services and BDS.

Educational Qualifications and Experience Required

Qualifications and Experience Required:

a)      Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries, Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture, Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences or Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture. Master’s degree in any of the fields listed above or in Natural Resource Economics & Management shall be an added advantage.

b)      Professional training in Aquaculture, Women & Gender studies, Youth empowerment is a requirement.

c)      A minimum of 5 years of progressive project management, especially in youth and women empowerment initiatives in East Africa is a strong requirement.

d)     Demonstrated technical experience in the Aquaculture sector, Cross Border Trade, and Entrepreneurship is key requirement.

e)      Experience supervising and coordinating diverse teams is an added advantage.

f)      Demonstrated experience and ability to write concise impactful field and country level reports.

h)      High attention to detail and accuracy; Integrity; Self-driven; Courteous; Innovative; and good management of time.

How to Apply;

If you are the right candidate, please send your application letter plus the followings:

a)      An up-to-date CV, highlighting relevant skills and experience (presented in relation to each of the responsibilities and experiences listed above).

b)     The names and contacts of three referees, and a daytime contact telephone number of each of them.

c)      Copies of Academic Certificates and Transcripts for O’ level, A’ level, Under-Graduate and/or Post-Graduate qualifications.

d)     The names and contacts of your immediate supervisor(s) in the current job and two of your immediate previous jobs.

e)      Your daytime contact telephone number.

Please submit your application documents electronically through our KT Odoo System addressed to; The Human Resource Manager, Kilimo Trust.

Deadline for receiving applications is Sunday 08th November 2026