Background:

Inades-Formation Tanzania (IFTz) is a legally registered, independent, autonomous, not-for-profit, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that serves rural communities. It is one of the institutions providing action-training support for socio-economic empowerment of smallholder farmers and rural communities aimed at building their capacities to bring about their socio-economic advancement and transform the societies in which they live.

IFTz wishes to invite applications from pro-active, hard-working, and committed individuals to fill the post of Managing Director.

Minimum requirements:

• Master’s degree in the social sciences, economics, agriculture or rural development.
• Minimum of 8-years work experience in the management of NGOs or similar position.
• Broad experience of rural development and its challenges in Tanzania, and commitment to addressing poverty and marginalization of rural communities and smallholder farmers.
• Proven experience in project planning and management, proposal writing, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of donor-funded projects.
• Experience in nurturing good working relationships with local government authorities, donors, and partners.
• Analytical, dynamic, team-builder, solution seeker, well organized, flexible and gender-focused.
• A team player with good communication skills, coordination, facilitation, planning, and training skills.
• Pro-active and able to work under pressure, stressful conditions, and strict deadlines.
• Fluent in English and Swahili, with knowledge of French as an added advantage.
• Good practical skills in computer programs: Word, Excel etc.

Remuneration: Attractive and negotiable remuneration commensurate with the experience and responsibilities of the post.

Age limit: The candidate should be 35 years old and above.

Terms and conditions of Service:

The successful candidate will be employed for a 3-years renewable contract, with a one-year probation. Other conditions of service are as promulgated in IFTz’s Terms of Service.

Mode of Application:

Application letter with photocopies of relevant certificates, a detailed CV, and contacts of 3 referees (senior and responsible persons) with mailing address, e-mail, and telephone numbers.

Applications should be sent to the following address:

The Board Chairperson,
Inades-Formation Tanzania,
P 0. Box 203 Dodoma,
Tel: +255 26 2354230,
E-mail: inadestz@gmail.com

Closing Date: 14^th June 2021.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Those who will not hear from us two weeks after the closing date of this announcement should consider their applications not successful.