Field Officers

LVIA is an Italian NGO operating in Dodoma region. The organization is based in Kongwa town and implements activities across the Kongwa, Chamwino & Bahi districts. For the implementation of the new project, “Diverse Food System: Improving Nutrition by Supporting a Diversified and Sustainable Food System,” LVIA is looking for the following:

Field Officers (2 Posts)

Summary: 

The field officers will work at the office & field level; they will increase communities’ ownership, awareness & competencies through capacity-building actions and training. They will ensure the timely compilation of all official reports required by the LVIA and will generate materials & support all relevant logistics.

Duration: The contract is 1 year period with 3 months’ probation. High possibility to renew for two more years, depending on funds & candidate’s performance.

Place of duty: Kongwa, Chamwino & Bahi Districts

Tentative starting date: Early December 2022

About You: 

You are a people person; you enjoy being in the field but also perform well in the office; you are flexible and ready to move; you are fluent in English, a confident communicator, and can put your meaning across transparently.

Requirements:

• At least Diploma in Agriculture or relevant field
• At least three years of experience in a relevant position
• Computer Literature
• Ability to ride a motorbike

Functions:

• Identify and engage seed growers; carryout & supervise field inspection and reporting
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• Train the beneficiaries & advise them on seed multiplication and crop diversification
• Organizing farmers’ meetings to identify problems and set priorities
• Communicate on time any feedback that can affect the successful implementation of the project
• Build and maintain good relationships with both project beneficiaries & local authorities
• Be aware and respectful of gender balance, socio-cultural aspects, staff safety, unethical & mismanagement behavior, proper environmental management
• Farmers assessment, Identification, and registration as well as support to the identified vulnerable farmers

Application Procedures:

Interested candidates should send their CV, a motivational letter, a copy of professional certificates, and possibly, the details of three referees.

Please indicate the job you are applying for, like in the example: LVIA /Agronomist / Your Name & Surname. Send to: cr.tanzania@lvia.it and tanzania@lvia.it or apply directly to the LVIA Office in Kongwa by 31^st of October 2022.

NOTE: All application Letters should be written in English, and you will be required to bring Original professional certificates during the interview. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by telephone or email; the job interview will be held in the LVIA Kongwa office.

L.V.I.A
P.O. BOX 160 Kongwa Tanzania
Tel/Fax: +255(0)762901671/0625276272