Job Description: Agriculture Inclusiveness Skills Advisor

Position Title: Agriculture Inclusiveness Skills Advisor

Location: Kasulu, Tanzania

Reports To: Project Coordinator

Project: Youth Entrepreneurship for the Future of Food and Agriculture (YEFFA)

Contract Type: Full-time (12 Months with a possibility of extension)

Position Overview: The Agriculture Inclusiveness Skills Advisor will be responsible for implementing and managing agricultural activities under the YEFFA project, which aims to empower youth with disabilities and refugee youth by providing them with the necessary skills, resources, and support to engage in sustainable agricultural practices. The Officer will work closely with local communities, agro-dealers, AMCOS, anchor firms, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of project activities and the achievement of project goals

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs on climate-smart agricultural practices, post-harvest handling, and value chain development tailored to the needs of youth with disabilities and refugee youth.
• Organize and conduct training sessions, workshops, and field demonstrations to promote sustainable farming techniques in horticulture, sunflower, maize, and rice production.
• Establish partnerships with anchor firms, AMCOS, and agro-dealers to facilitate market access and off-take agreements for project beneficiaries.
• Coordinate networking events and platforms to connect youth farmers with market opportunities and enhance their participation in structured markets.
• Support the establishment of community-based agricultural producer groups (hubs) to improve productivity and collective market access.
• Collaborate with agro-dealers to ensure consistent access to high-quality agricultural inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor is degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in agricultural project implementation, preferably working with marginalized communities.
• Strong knowledge of climate-smart agricultural practices, value chain development, and sustainable farming techniques.
• Experience in training and capacity building, with a focus on inclusive agricultural practices.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including youth, local communities, government agencies, and private sector partners.
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Commitment to promoting the rights and inclusion of youth with disabilities and refugee youth in the agriculture sector.
• Fluency in English and Swahili

Your profile

• Tanzanian National