Solidaridad Tanzania is seeking a Project Officer to lead the implementation of sustainable agriculture and regenerative farming initiatives in Arusha. Reporting directly to the Project Manager, the Project Officer will execute field activities, establish demonstration plots, train farmer groups on regenerative practices and digital data collection, manage partner relationships, and track project monitoring, evaluation, and budget compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Field Execution & Regenerative Agriculture: Implement good agricultural practice (GAP) programs covering soil management, intercropping, integrated pest management (IPM), and resilient crop production systems.
- Farmer Capacity & Demonstration Plots: Establish demonstration plots, facilitate Farmer Field Schools (FFS), and develop training curricula to build institutional capacity across farmer groups, associations, and cooperatives.
- Digital Tools & Innovation: Train farmers and producers on collecting field data using Solidaridad digital tools and adopting environmental solutions (e.g., organic waste and wastewater management).
- Stakeholder & Community Engagement: Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with targeted communities, local government authorities, private sector partners, and development stakeholders.
- M&E, Reporting & Compliance: Prepare monthly work plans, budgets, and progress reports; collect M&E data to measure outcomes and impact; and manage grant compliance, logistics, and field security protocols.
- Business Development: Contribute to Solidaridad’s funding portfolio by supporting the development of project concept notes and grant proposals.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agribusiness, Development Studies, Project Management, Strategic Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience setting up and managing agricultural or rural development projects in East/Central Africa.
- Deep understanding of agribusiness policies, agricultural supply chains, and smallholder farmer networks in the region.
- Proven track record in team leadership, program administration, financial tracking, and participatory community-based approaches.
- Proficiency in digital database applications and monitoring tools.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, report-writing, and cross-functional communication skills.
- Fluency in spoken and written English and Swahili.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the official Solidaridad Network / Job Portal before November 11, 2026.
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