Overview
Nature and scope:
The
job holder reports to the Director of Planning, Policy, and Research
administratively and to the project steering committee in all project
matters. He/She is the project focal point and is responsible for the
coordination, implementation, reporting, and management of the project.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Effectiveness.
- Accountable
for ensuring all elements are in place for smooth and effective
implementation of the project, achieving the key milestones of the
project as agreed with the donor. - Lead and support the
development of strategic and business plans for new business and joint
venture operations, which include possible processing plants.
- Ensure the business work ties to an annual operating plan and work towards financial sustainability.
- Support
milk processors and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) to overcome
business challenges and expose them to business opportunities for
growth. - Lead and develop strategic plans and formulate key
strategies for the project, translated into actionable and impactful
short and long-term work plans and align with sound budgets. - Oversee general project leadership (Programs, Finance, and HR).
- Lead
and collaborate with implementing partners to formulate sound strategic
actions and techniques in the project implementation.
Partnership Development, Relationship Management, and Resource Mobilization.
- Establish, foster, and manage high-level relationships with key stakeholders who are critical to the success of the project.
- Map
strategic project partners available within the country like
Government; Ministries, Departments, and Agencies; Private Sector
Players, multilateral and bilateral organizations; farmer-based and
farmer-supporting institutions, and others. - Collaborate with
Bank and Implementing Partners to engage and manage relationships with
strategic partners; and create mutual linkages among partners to
leverage resources; hence synergies. - Represent TADB and the
Project in various stakeholder platforms; share and gather learning
events across partners and ensure that TADB and Project interests are
taken care of at all levels. - Lead planning and strategic efforts in resource mobilization in collaborations with TADB and Implementing Partners.
- Work with Implementing Partners, other partners, and stakeholders in improving and sharing experiences across the country.
Operations and Compliance.
- Accountable for project-level compliance with both TADB and donors’ contractual obligations, policies, and procedures.
- Along with the Bank and Implementing Partners Finance Teams, lead Operational Plans and Budgets (OPBs) and review activities.
- Supervise expenditure control within the budgets.
- Ensure compliance with contractual regulations and procedures of the donors.
- Ensure the existence and functioning of systems for the control of all assets, estates, funds, equipment, and installations.
- Submit timely financial reports to the Bank and BMGF as required.
- Facilitate all audits and follow up on the implementation of any recommendations emanating from such audits.
- Recruit,
train and retain high caliber staff for the project (under TADB) and
ensure Implementing Partner gets desired characters for the project.
Responsible for end-to-end Project Staff Performance.
- Oversee procurement activities under TADB’s mandate and as per TADB set policies and standards for procurement.
- Ensure
goods/ services to be procured reflect value for money, are timely
delivered, and are in intact quality and specifications. - Produce
quarterly progress reports which will cover updates on annual work
plans, financial, technical, administrative issues, and partnership
management events. - Produce various reports in partnership with implementing partners for sharing with stakeholders within and outside the country.
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Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience:
- Master’s
in Business Administration or Agricultural Economics or Animal Science
or Food Science (Dairy Technology) or Rural Development or Project
Management or Marketing. - Minimum ten (10) years of experience in
development projects, commercial businesses, NGO
management/dairy/agriculture development, and dairy value chain
management. - Minimum five (5) years of experience with proven
success in senior positions in Project Management (preferably
dairy/agricultural projects). - Relevant training in Enterprise development, Organizational Development Project planning, and management.
Remuneration:
Tanzania
Agricultural Development Bank Limited is an equal opportunity employer.
The bank offers an attractive remuneration package, career development
opportunities and an excellent working environment.
Mode of application and deadline:
Job applicants are required to apply for these employment opportunities through the TADB career portal: https://www.tadb.co.tz/careers/
Please note: applicants are required to attach the following to their respective applications.
Application letter showing how they meet the requirements of the position;
- An
up-to-date Curriculum Vitae which includes Contacts stating the name in
full, physical address, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of the
candidate. - Certified copies of relevant certificates.
- Names and full contacts of three (3) referees.
Closing date: Applications should reach the undersigned no later than 4.00 pm on Monday, 21st of February 2022.
