TRAINER OF TRAINERS (TOT) -TANZANIA

1. Background:

Kilimo Trust (KT) is co-implementing a programme titled “Women and Youth Economic Empowerment in Fisheries through Inclusive Market Access” (WYEEFIMA). Led by the Africa Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat and TradeMark Africa and funded by the Mastercard Foundation. The programme aims to economically empower women and youth (ages 18–35) by improving their participation in cross-border fish trade.

To support implementation in Tanzania, Kilimo Trust is recruiting Village-Based Advisors (VBAs)/Trainer of Trainers (TOTs) to work within the assigned local communities. Qualified individuals are invited to submit application letter and CV addressed to the Human Resource Officer, Kilimo Trust, Tanzania. Further details are provided as below; 

2. Roles of the VBA/TOT under the WYEEFIMA programme:

i) Act as the primary link between the Program and communities in Mwanza, Mara, Kigoma, Tanga, Mtwara, Karatu, Kagera, Tunduma, Zanzibar Regions to support engagement and job creation.

ii) Mobilize and Enroll women, youth, men, associations, and MSMEs into the designated digital data collection platform (ODK).

iii) Conduct last mile training in fish post-harvest handling (PHH), food processing and value addition using agreed methods.

iv) Track volumes and value of fish and fish products traded across borders in collaboration with relevant authorities and Resident Associates.

v) Support M&E activities, submit success stories, and provide timely field activity reports.

vi) Participate in distribution and follow up of co financed start up kits and monitor enterprise development.

vii) Work closely with area Association partners, local leaders, district fisheries officers, and participate in trainings, workshops, and stakeholder meetings.

viii) Attend meetings, field activities, and mandatory weekly coordination calls.

ix) Ensure adherence to Kilimo Trust procedures, maintain regular communication with Resident Associates, and provide community feedback and documentation.

x) Carrying pre-training and post-training assessments and submitting it to ODK/KOBO

3. Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate for the Village-Based Advisor (VBA)/Trainer of Trainers (TOT) role should possess the following:

a) A Diploma or a bachelor’s degree in Fisheries, Aquaculture, Agriculture, Agribusiness, food science and technology and related fields.

b) A minimum of one (1) year of experience in food processing, fish inspectors, farmer training, data collection, community development, or field-based project implementation.

c) Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.

d) Proficiency in local languages spoken in the deployment area will be an added advantage.

e) Residing in the district or Region where the VBA position is based is mandatory.

f) Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply

4. Duty Station

Candidates must originate from the specified location and will be based there, working within the assigned area subject to programmatic needs and operational priorities. Preference will be given to applicants from the listed villages or districts within the respective regions.

5. Duration and Timeline:

The assignment is expected to be completed within a period of six months but is renewable upon satisfactory performance.

6. Reporting and Supervision:

The VBA/TOT will report directly to the Program Assistant.

7. Application Procedure

Please submit your application through the Kilimo Trust online recruitment system, addressed to the Human Resource Manager. The deadline for receiving applications is 17:00hrs on Friday 7th August 2026.

Application letter documents MUST include the following:

i) Personal CVs highlighting qualifications and experience in similar projects;

ii) Address indicating current village and district of residence;

iii) Work references - contact details (email addresses) of referees (firms for whom you’ve produced similar assignments).

iv) Applicants are requested to clearly indicate their preferred area (location) of work in the subject line of their application. Example subject line: APPLICATION – VILLAGE BASED ADVISOR (VBA)/TRAINER OF TRAINERS (TOT) – MULEBA, KAGERA REGION.

v) Qualified Residents of the actual subcounty & districts of implementation are highly encouraged to apply.