Job Title: Technical Assistant – Agribusiness, Tanzania
Job Grade: KT 7
Program: Regional East Africa Women and Youth Economic Empowerment in Fisheries project
Unit of Service: Tanzania
Reports To: Program Assistant - Aquaculture
Duty Station: KT Tanzania – Dodoma
Supervision: Village Agents/ToTs
Employment Category: Contract
Purpose of the Job
The Technical Assistant – Agribusiness will support the implementation of the Women and Youth Economic Empowerment in Fisheries project in Tanzania.
Responsibilities:
Management of Project Partners
a) Actively support and strengthen linkages between District Officials, KT, and other relevant
stakeholders in the implementation area.
b) Actively support Resident Associates, ToTs and WYEEFIMA project participants to participate in
project activities, improve quality of fish and fish products for sale in national and regional markets.
Project Implementation:
a) Conduct all activities in accordance with approved project plan.
b) Assist in the preparation and dissemination of training materials, including the customization and printing of manuals and posters.
c) Support in the coordination of training logistics, such as booking venues, arranging transport, and organizing refreshments.
d) Build the capacity of the ToTs and fish value chain actors in PHH techniques.
e) Assist in linking traders to suppliers of PHH technologies and facilitating access to finance for post-harvest equipment.
f) Provide logistical support for the distribution of PHH materials and technologies to fish value chain actors.
Project Monitoring & Evaluation
a) Communicate with participants to ensure their participation in training sessions and follow-up
activities.
b) Coordinate with trainers, Lead trainers and other stakeholders to ensure the smooth execution of the training program.
c) Write and submit monthly technical reports detailing the progress of activities, challenges
encountered, and recommendations for improvement.
d) Ensure that reports are comprehensive and submitted on time to Program Assistant for aggregation.
e) Conduct regular field monitoring of project activities in liaison with the in-country M&E Team
f) Collect and enter data related to participant training sessions, participant attendance, and
feedback.
g) Support the establishment and management of Business Organizations, ensuring accurate data collection for volumes traded and other activities.
h) Manage and ensure accurate data capturing and analysis about the WYEEFIMA project activities.
i) Prepare and monthly progress reports for regions for which he/she is responsible
Finance and Administration:
a) Comply with project and KT financial controls, regulations, and operational guidelines. b) Provide technical input to ensure documentation and efficient management of project documents.
Information and Communication:
a) Support the Communications and technical team to prepare documentation of best practices including writing/editing articles, press releases, lessons learnt and other learning materials.
HR Management
a) Supervise and manage the performance of Resident Associates and Village Agents to achieve project goals and objectives.
Fundraising:
a) Utilize technical skills, knowledge and networks to contribute to fundraising initiatives of KT Tanzania.
Competencies Required:
a) Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills.
b) Ability to operate independently when carrying out established, recurring and non-recuring tasks.
c) Good skills in writing, editing, formatting, research, negotiation, and verbal communications.
d) Demonstrated attention to detail.
e) Demonstrated knowledge and experience in value chain development in similar projects or programs that relate to women and youth empowerment.
Educational Qualifications and Experience Required:
a) Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Rural Development, Economics, Trade Facilitation or a related field.
b) Additional training or experience in project coordination, or related areas is an asset.
c) At least 2 years of experience in supporting agricultural or rural development projects, preferably in a program or technical assistant role.
d) Experience in data collection, report writing, and logistics coordination.
e) Experience in conducting training, mobilization of small traders and group formation.
f) Ability to speak and communicate well in Kiswahili language is an added advantage.
How to Apply
If you are the right candidate, please send your application letter plus the followings:
- An up-to-date CV, highlighting relevant skills and experiences (presented in relation to each of the responsibilities listed above).
- The names and contacts of three referees, daytime telephone contacts and emails. Two must be your previous immediate supervisors.
- Copies of all relevant Academic Certificates, and Transcripts for both “O” and “A” levels.
- A statement and proof of the current remuneration package
Please submit your application documents electronically through our KT Odoo System addressed to; The Human Resource Manager, Kilimo Trust.
Deadline for receiving applications is Friday 03rdJuly 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.