Various Jobs at Agricultural Markets Development Trust (AMDT),

Job Opportunity at Agricultural Markets Development Trust (AMDT), Senior Strategic Communications Officer

Senior Strategic Communications Officer Job Overview

This is a senior position within AMDT and instrumental in compiling and translating information from interventions into knowledge that can be shared internally and externally with other interested development stakeholders including the beneficiaries and the Government. The Senior Strategic Communications Officer will oversee the development of the AMDT Communication strategy and the conceptualization of the communication tools including forward thinking on the target audience for every information being communicated from the Trust. The Senior Strategic Communications Officer is expected at all times to work with AMDT Results Measurement Manager and Portfolio Analyst to understand and comprehend sub-sector strategies, plans, interventions and outcomes.

Job Description

The Agriculture Markets Development Trust (AMDT) has been established by the Governments of Denmark, Ireland, Sweden and Switzerland in 2014 and the current Trustee is KPMG. The Trust has been established as a long term facility with the overall objective of increasing incomes and employment opportunities for poor women, men, and young people in Tanzania. With a strong pro-poor focus, the Trust works with the Private Sector, Government and Civil Society Organisations to promote the making Markets Work for the Poor (M4P)/Market Systems Development (MSD) approach that stimulates changes to market systems leading to broad and sustained impact on the lives of smallholder farmers as well as competitiveness of agricultural MSMEs. AMDT achieves this by investing, together with market actors, in interventions that are: (i) based on diagnosed constraints and pro-poor opportunities, (ii) are well coordinated to enhance the leveraging of investments and resources targeting similar outcomes, (iii) stimulate the development of inclusive, competitive, and resilient agricultural market systems, leading to sustained benefits and impacts for the productive poor.

In order to improve its ongoing interventions in the country, AMDT is now seeking qualified Tanzanian candidates to fill new vacant full-time positions. Brief descriptions and qualification requirements for the open positions are outlined below.

Reporting to: Technical Director

Key responsibilities for the position is divided into two main areas:

Knowledge Generation:

Ensuring that all information on AMDT portfolio of interventions, and where possible the interventions of others in the selected value chains, is standardised, packaged for appropriate use, and made easily accessible to key stakeholders, so as to enhance learning and coordination of value chain interventions, and sharing of information;

Specific Tasks will include:

Work with AMDT staff and other stakeholders to develop AMDT Knowledge Management and Communications strategy, plans, and where necessary interventions;
Ensure the application of a centralised, accessible, and user-friendly resources and system for all interventions and value chain information, program development opportunities, key contacts, and other essential information;
Assist in the Monitoring, Verification and Reporting of AMDT interventions with the aim of ensuring that high quality, accurate and timely information/data and various analyses are collected and stored;
Document coordinated field visits for external stakeholders to learn and share experience on the Trusts supported interventions and activities;
Working closely with the Result Measurement manager to develop specific tools to be used in generating information for communication on Trusts work;
Develop terms of reference, oversee, mentor and provide guidance to consultants, interns or other supporting staff within your domain;
Work with other staff of the Trust to ensure the development of the Trust stakeholder/partners system for organising and managing contacts;

Timely Communication:

Working with staff and Trust’s partners, produce quality and edited multi-media content for publications (print and electronic), ensuring that it can be accessed by target audience through appropriate channels such as AMDT website, social media, publications, conferences and other forums or platforms.

Specific Tasks will include:

Working with other Market Systems Analysts, Results measurement unit and other staff, Organise and facilitate high level meetings, events and workshops;
Prepare and undertake presentations regarding the work of AMDT in various meetings to different stakeholders;
Working closely with other units within the Trust to identify printers, publishers and other stakeholders so as to speed up availability of high quality communication materials;
Take lead in the quality review of all the information and communication in form of responses to external stakeholders, publications of the Trust or any other information that is communicated to stakeholders and general public;
Oversee the consistent promotion and application of AMDT brand and visual identity across external and internal communication products, including helping to crystallise and promote AMDT as a Markets Development facilitator;
Work with AMDT staff, technical specialists and stakeholders to develop communication products relating to the two strategic pillars of AMDT (Strategic Advice and Market Facilitation). The communication products will include, but not limited to, high quality publications or reports, blogs and op-eds, short videos/documentaries, photo essays, brochures,newsletters, leaflets, policy briefs, case studies, and other social media content.
Participate as a member in the development of the Trust’s Strategic and Annual plans including Quarterly, Bi-Annual and Annual reports;
Develop periodic email newsletters and other direct communication tools targeting key or specific audiences;
Oversee the compilation of the Trust’s stakeholders Annual reports version;
Perform other tasks relating to knowledge generation, management and communication as identified by Technical Director.

The successful candidate will need to possess the following competences:

Demonstrate understanding of knowledge management principles and best practices;
Extensive experience and technical expertise in knowledge generation, management and capacity development in the agriculture sector;
Good working knowledge of statistical and database applications;
Proven track record of successfully delivering knowledge management strategies;
Demonstrated experience in facilitation of cross-organisation lesson learning, capturing of intellectual capital, its dissemination and application, including development of collaborative tools to promote experience sharing and innovation;
Familiarity with policy research and analysis, and ability to translate findings into clear, engaging and user-friendly contents for outreach and dissemination;
Must be a self-directed, highly organized person who can effectively prioritize and follow through on multiple projects, simultaneously, a creative problem solver who takes pride in producing quality work, and is willing to learn new things;
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the variety of communications and public outreach tools available to convey simple yet highly important messages;
Experience with the use of social media for professional communications would be desirable;
Strong communication skills both written and verbal, excellent report writing, ability to convey information in a clear and concise manner, and organizational skills;
Prior use of professional information systems, more specifically their design and use for reporting or production of communications materials and event organisation;
Must demonstrate strong ability in working with diverse team;
Has to be of unquestionable integrity;
Interpersonal skills are essential.

Key Qualifications

Minimum of a degree in Mass communication, Economics, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Business
Administration, Information and Communications Technology, Marketing, Policy, and appropriate research field or other related discipline;
At least 7 years in similar position in donor funded programmes of which 5 years should have been in leadership position
At least 4 years of work in project or program cycle management in the agriculture sector preferably in Tanzania;
Good knowledge of policy issues relating to business enabling environments (BEE), Gender, Youth, Climate Change mitigation and private sector led growth/development;
A background or understanding of current trends in knowledge management and communication;
Proficiency in writing for both English and Swahili languages.

To be considered for any position, an applicant must submit her/his CV (5 Pages Maximum), a capability statement letter that provides details of the applicant’s specific qualifications for the position (2 pages Maximum), and a copy of degree certificates only. All applications to be send to: [email protected] and must be received on 18th August 2020 not later than 16.00 hrs EA time.

In the subject line of the email, write the title of the position for which you are applying. Applications that do not follow these instructions, or that do not meet the stated minimum qualification requirements will not be considered. Only qualified applicants will be contacted for interview. AMDT is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women to apply.

Job Opportunity at Agricultural Markets Development Trust (AMDT), Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Job Overview

Administrative Assistant will be responsible for carrying out day to day office administration, logistics and general outlook of the office.

Job Description

The Agriculture Markets Development Trust (AMDT) has been established by the Governments of Denmark, Ireland, Sweden and Switzerland in 2014 and the current Trustee is KPMG.
The Trust has been established as a long term facility with the overall objective of increasing incomes and employment opportunities for poor women, men, and young people in Tanzania.
With a strong pro-poor focus, the Trust works with the Private Sector, Government and Civil Society Organisations to promote the making Markets Work for the Poor (M4P)/Market Systems
Development (MSD) approach that stimulates changes to market systems leading to broad and sustained impact on the lives of smallholder farmers as well as competitiveness of agricultural MSMEs.
AMDT achieves this by investing, together with market actors, in interventions that are: (i) based on diagnosed constraints and pro-poor opportunities, (ii) are well coordinated to enhance the leveraging of investments and resources targeting similar outcomes, (iii) stimulate the development of inclusive, competitive, and resilient agricultural market systems, leading to sustained benefits and impacts for the productive poor.

Reports to: Human Resources and Administration Officer (HRAO).

Scope of Work:

Welcome visitors, determine nature of business and inform relevant AMDT personnel;
Assist in making travel, meeting and other arrangements for staff;
Answer, screen and forward phone calls questions about AMDT and provide callers with address, directions and other information as authorized by AMDT;
Assist in monitoring use of utilities (like water and electricity);
Administratively assist in coordinating outreach activities arising like team building or AMDT events;
Compile records of supplies, monitors and checks both quantity and quality of supplies from time to time;
Preparation of routine correspondence, meeting notes, routine reports and replying to general information requests;
Support with dispatching and receiving letters and any documentation or publication reports;
Gathering and archiving all related media publications;
Oversee office general cleanliness;
Supervise simple routine maintenance services within the office;
Any other duty assigned by the Human Resources and Administration Officer and any other by Senior Management Team;
Attend and support minutes taking during staff meetings.

Key Qualifications

Highly organised person;
Excellent communication and organizational skills;
Ability to set priorities, organize tasks, and achieve them;
Ability to work under minimal supervision;
Is proactive, has self-drive, is disciplined, and committed;
S/he has Integrity and flexible approaches of work;
S/he has Effective time management skills;
Maintenance of confidentiality at all times.

Education, Training and Experience

At least a Diploma in Business/ Public Administration or any related field;
At least four years of work experience in similar position with a reputable organization;
Proven experience with MS Office Applications.
and/or Certification in Project or Program Management, a plus

To be considered for any position, an applicant must submit her/his CV (5 Pages Maximum), a capability statement letter that provides details of the applicant’s specific qualifications for the position (2 pages Maximum), and a copy of degree certificates only. All applications to be send to: [email protected] and must be received on 18th August 2020 not later than 16.00 hrs EA time.

Job Opportunity at AMDT, Human Resources and Administration Officer (HRAO)

Job Title : Human Resources and Administration Officer (HRAO)

Reports to : Head of Operations (HoO)

Position summary

Human Resources and Administration Officer (HRAO) plays a critical function within the day to day operations of the Trust. The position holder is responsible for the overall coordination of human resources and administration matters pertaining to the Trust and is the link between Senior Management and the entire staff.S/he ensures staff are highly motivated and equipped with adequate tools and skills to achieve the program goals. HRAO is responsible in ensuring the Trust is administratively compliant and functional at all times by adhering to all statutory requirements.

Specifically, the HRAO will have the following key responsibilities:

With support from Subject Matter expert and Senior Management Team, Update, Implement and Oversee Human Resources Strategic Plan by ensuring it is aligned with the Overall Trust’s Business Plan;
With support from Subject Matter Experts, design and implement staff training needs assessment; on job mentoring, coaching and training and planning for external capacity building. This is aimed at ensuring that at all times all the staff have adequate skills and are competent for the jobs assigned to them; Continuously undertake job and positions analysis and recommend to the Senior Management Team for adoption;
Being custodian of the staff personal files; This entails updating files with all relevant documentations and information;
Be custodianand oversee staff complianceto the AMDT human resources manual and other guidelines; This entails total compliance and adherence to the implementation of the disciplinary measures and enforcement of other policies;
Coordinate, schedule and manage staff annual and compassionate leave including other staff benefits;
With highest level of confidentiality, provide an ear to all staff concerns, address or escalate to the HoO or TD as the case may be on a timely basis;
Supervise, coach and mentor Admin and Human Resources staff;
Design and implement activities that focuses on staff annual retreat / team building;
Work with staff and senior Management in the implementation of the Whistle Blower Policy; and other policies as provided in the Human Resources manual;
Develop Human Resources Unit annual business plan;
Draft quarterly, semi annually, and annual reports of the Human resources unit and submit the same to the Head of Operations;
Orient and coordinate (schedule) staff on the mid term and annual evaluation plans using Balanced Score Card Performance Management systems;
Attend management meetings and present Human Resource’s unit updates, plans for the week, month etc;
On consultation with the Technical Director, organize andcoordinate monthly management meetings by ensuring meeting agenda, minutes and matter arising are circulated on a timely basis;
Coordinate the identification andmanagement of good relations with service providers who offer admin and logistics services to AMDT;
Develop and learning culture within AMDT;
Any other duty assigned by the Head of Operations..

Key Qualifications

Excellent written and verbal communication;
Ability to interact with staff of all levels and qualifications;
Must be of highest level of confidentiality and possess great organizational skills;
Must possess listening and interpretation skills;
Ability to provide guidance and support to component heads in setting priorities, organizing themselves and achieving tasks;
S/he possesses the ability to think strategically;
Ability to set priorities, organise tasks, and achieve them;
Ability to work under minimal supervision;
Is disciplined, proactive, self-driven and committed;
S/he has integrity and flexible approaches of work;
S/he has effective time management skills

Education, Training and Experience

At least a Degree in Human Resources Management, Public Administrations, Sociology, social welfare and any related field; An Advanced degree is an advantage but not a Must.
At least five years of work experience in similar position with a reputable organization preferably involved in professional development;
Proven experience with MS Office& Human Resources Management systems /applications;
Experience in conducting performance appraisals

To be considered for any position, an applicant must submit her/his CV (5 Pages Maximum), a capability statement letter that provides details of the applicant’s specific qualifications for the position (2 pages Maximum), and a copy of degree certificates only. All applications to be send to: [email protected] and must be received on 18th August 2020 not later than 16.00 hrs EA time.

Job Opportunity at Agricultural Markets Development Trust (AMDT), Program Manager – Results Measurement

Program Manager – Results Measurement Job Overview

This is a key position aimed at ensuring that AMDT supports pro-poor market systems developments based on the selected portfolios(value chains).The position holder is responsible for coordination of various data which then informs the progress made on the interventions by implementing partners and stakeholders.The main role of the Program Manager – Results Measurement is to oversee the conceptualization of monitoring and results measurement designs and tools, tracking instruments, facilitate evaluation and evidence based analysis including learning from the performance of all AMDT interventions based on the DCED standards.

Minimum Qualification: Bachelor
Experience Level: Senior level
Experience Length: 10 years

Job Description

The Agriculture Markets Development Trust (AMDT) has been established by the Governments of Denmark, Ireland, Sweden and Switzerland in 2014 and the current Trustee is KPMG. The Trust has been established as a long term facility with the overall objective of increasing incomes and employment opportunities for poor women, men, and young people in Tanzania. With a strong pro-poor focus, the Trust works with the Private Sector, Government and Civil Society Organisations to promote the making Markets Work for the Poor (M4P)/Market Systems Development (MSD) approach that stimulates changes to market systems leading to broad and sustained impact on the lives of smallholder farmers as well as competitiveness of agricultural MSMEs. AMDT achieves this by investing, together with market actors, in interventions that are: (i) based on diagnosed constraints and pro-poor opportunities, (ii) are well coordinated to enhance the leveraging of investments and resources targeting similar outcomes, (iii) stimulate the development of inclusive, competitive, and resilient agricultural market systems, leading to sustained benefits and impacts for the productive poor.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide technical leadership and oversight to the MRM functions/unit of the Trust;
Support and manage results-based planning, monitoring and measurement for all AMDT interventions, in alignment with the M4P approach and the processes and procedures of DCED as adopted by the Trust;
Ensure that monitoring and results measurement are integrated at all levels and activities carried out on sub sector interventions that are supported by AMDT and its partners;
Oversee the development of various monitoring tools and submit the same to the management for approval before rolling out;
Support AMDT staff in the establishment of realistic intermediate and end-of-intervention outcome, impact targets, projections and ongoing analysis of progress;
Ensure that both monitoring methodology and monitoring systems provide measurable evidence of results achieved from the planning through implementation and closure of these interventions;
Provide a ‘quick alert’ to the Senior Management Team incase the reports/data from the partners indicate deviation from the agreed interventions, planned activities and outputs/intermediate outcomes;
Ensure the quality of the services offered by the MRM function/unit and the delivery of the expected products in due time;
Develop terms of references, oversee and provide guidance to consultants or other supporting staff within your domain;
In collaboration with other AMDT staff and stakeholders, design, manage, supervise and/or run surveys and data collection, including those for AMDT beneficiaries at household level in order to provide baseline/mid term and endline information as well as evidence of outcomes and impacts;
Ensure that in its practices, procedures and processes, AMDT meets the standards in MRM as expected of a Program of its size and complexity. This role will include ensuring compliance with and attaining of good MRM audit reports e.g. those following the DCED Results Measurement Standard audits;
Produce technical notes and trends on achieved results, learned lessons and the measures to implement for increase impact of the portfolio interventions and value chains for AMDTEnsuring processes and procedures are in place for collecting, preparing and analysing quality and accurate information/data such as the data quality control protocols, procedures for data checking and verification, trouble shooting of data quality errors, data cleaning and information /data standardisin;
Contribute to the preparation of periodic reports and work plans, and other publications of the Trust. This will include monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual reports;
Participate in the preparation of the Trust’s Annual Business Plan/Operational Plan by ensuring that log frame indicators are properly linked to the proposed interventions;
Provide quidance/training to AMDT team and partners on how to use the monitoring (data collection) tools and report formats;
As required, supervise, mentor and manage a team of monitoring staff, associates or consultants and ensure that they are able to perform to the expected standards;
Contribute to training of staff and selected stakeholders in data collection, analyses and storage, as well as development and proper handling of information and reports; and
Perform other tasks relating to monitoring and result management as identified by Technical Director.

The successful candidate will need to possess the following competencies:

Experience working on Market Development Programmes (preferably in agriculture) on developing results chains and impact projections;
Strong technical skills in quantitative and qualitative MRM methods (including impact assessment) as applied to development programmes;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Computer Programming Languages;
Good understanding of the logical framework approach, results-based measurement, project cycle management and other strategic planning approaches;
Experience developing practical guidance and tools for effective monitoring and reporting;
Experience of private sector development issues and M4P approach to development;
Proficiency in working with statistical and qualitative databases such as STATA, SPSS etc;
Previous MRM experience in Africa, preferably Tanzania;
Knowledge of the DCED results measurement standards;
Must demonstrate strong ability in working with diverse teams;
Must be a self-directed, highly organized person who can effectively prioritize and follow through on multiple projects/ interventions;
A creative problem solver who takes pride in producing quality work and is willing to learn new things;
Strong communication skills both written and verbal, excellent report writing, ability to convey information in a clear and concise manner, and organizational skills;
Has to be of unquestionable integrity; and
Interpersonal skills are essential.

Key Qualifications

Degree in Statistics, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, International Development or other related discipline. An advanced degree will be an advantage;
A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Monitoring and Results Measurement, preferably in the Agriculture sector;
At least 5 years of work experience in project or program cycle management;
Experience of private sector development issues and M4P approach to development;
Knowledge of the DCED results measurement standards.