Programme Coordinator Tanzania Agricultural Scale up Initiative (TASUI) Job Vacancy: Oxfam

Programme Coordinator
Tanzania Agricultural Scale up Initiative (TASUI)

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Level C1 globally competitive
Salary & Benefits: GBP21,559 net per annum plus additional benefits
Contract Type: Open Ended

Oxfam GB has been working in Tanzania since the early 1970s.

We have an exciting and ambitious National Change Strategy, which focuses on Livelihoods and Vulnerability, Governance and Education and is designed to deliver impact at local, regional and national level; and links with aspects of Oxfam global campaigning for change.

Oxfam's vibrant every level. We collaborate closely with other Oxfam's also working in Tanzania, along with many other aspects of civil society in Tanzania; government, donors, NGOs & the private sector.

Oxfam has an on-going agribusiness initiative improving livelihoods of smallholder farmers and producers in Shinyanga: We will soon extend this work to Tanga.

We require a Programme Coordinator to lead the Tanzania Agricultural Scale Up Initiative.

We require, an exceptional manager and leader to take this programme to the next level.

The Role

• As Programme Coordinator you will develop and manage the TASUI programme.
• You will manage and support the programme managers in Shinyanga and Tanga to develop specific projects and initiatives to increase production and access to markets.
• Work on business development will include collaboration with the private sector.
• You will be representing Oxfam GB to the private, Government and NGO sectors on related issues.
• A priority will be to facilitate women in economic leadership, ensuring gender equity, diversity and HIV/AIDS awareness are incorporated into the programme.
• As a member of the Country Management Team you will share with senior colleagues and the Country Director the collective ownership of the overall Oxfam programme in Tanzania.

The Person

• To be successful you will have significant experience of programme leadership, creating and communicating a vision for a programme leading change.
• You will have proven ability to develop and manage programmes, and manage the implementing teams.
• You will have strong technical competence in agriculture, agri-business development, community participation and in delivering complex development programmes.
• You should have demonstrable strategic planning, analytical and influencing skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
• Experience of managing development programmes within African or the Tanzania agricultural environment, donor contracts management, experience with the private sector, networking and facilitating building alliances would all be an added advantage.

This is an opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam's values and beliefs.

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV in English detailing your experience for the post and include daytime telephone contacts to hecajobs @ oxfam.org.uk or apply online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs using REFINT3450

The closing date: 13th November 2009

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.