Job
Opportunities at Kilimanjaro Dairy Cooperative deadline 15 august 2018
Other
Arusha District Arusha
Description
Based
in Boma Ng’ombe – Hai District Headquarters,
Kilimanjaro
Region, Tanzania
The
Kilimanjaro Dairy Cooperative Joint Enterprise is a new cooperative initiative
that was registered in July 2017 by a number of Dairy Cooperatives in Hai
District. The Joint Enterprise intends to bring together all Dairy Cooperatives
in Kilimanjaro region to work on common interest of developing their dairy
industry.
Project
Summary
The
Joint Enterprise initiative is being promoted under the auspices of the Income
and Employment for Women and Youth (IEWY) project which is being implemented in
the Dairy Sector in North-east Tanzania through a partnership between SNV
Tanzania, Match Maker Associates Limited (MMA), Nronga Women Dairy Cooperative
Society (NWDCS) and Capacity Building for Organisations (CABO) and funded by
Comic Relief. The Government Local Authorities and the Cooperatives Registrar
is also supporting the project.
JE
main objective of this project is to develop the capacities of the Women-led
dairy enterprises in Hai and Siha Districts and later in other districts in
Kilimanjaro region, so that they increase their incomes and well-being of the
local communities. The Project is supporting the start-up of the Kilimanjaro Dairy
Cooperative Joint Enterprise Ltd, and among others will support acquisition of
technical support staff during the interim period of at least 2 years before it
becomes self-sustaining with its own staff.
01-Dairy
Specialist (1 Position)
Overview
of the position
Dairy
Specialist will spearhead design of a business model at the JE secretariat
level, that will ensure effective delivery of technical services to members of
the JE in order to improve their dairy production and productivity.
He
/ She will design improved extension solutions to facilitate the transfer of
recognized quality compliance systems to dairy beneficiary farmers. He/she will
be responsible for the training of Trainers on Animal husbandry practices,
technology transfer and adoption. He/ she will also mainly be responsible for
responding to JE members enquires on all technical issues of supporting the
dairy value chain in respect to sourcing and utilizing best practices in inputs
and technologies, animal husbandry best practices, milk handling, bulking and
transport to different markets (the milk supply chain). The dairy specialist
will also be in charge of offering advisory services to the dairy processors
who are current members of JE.
Job
Duties;
Identify
main constraints to access of improved dairy breeding inputs, adoption of best
practices in animal production and milk collection by smallholder dairy farmers
Lead
the JE technical Team in driving the breeding and livestock production, and
milk collection issues
Based
on the strategic business plan of the JE, develop an operational plan for
implementing the business model of providing services to members and access to
inputs and technologies
Ensure
appropriate and timely implementation of planned activities in the respective
operational plan
Coordinate
and Monitor technical training activities with relevant Extension Agents on
topics related to cattle management and animal husbandry- this ranges from
trainings related to milk hygiene, milk seasonal calendar to milk testing, milk
handling and transportation;
In
collaboration with KDCJE Board design the appropriate milk collection system
and centers (MCCs) and facilitate planning and resources mobilization for
upgrading of required facilities;
Train
milk operators on best practices related to milk collection, milk testing,
storage, and milk transportation and handling. The Dairy Specialist should
regularly supervise the milk collection process to make sure quality milk is
collected and transported to milk processor after proper testing is conducted
Train
farmers on better hygienic practices of dairy keeping, control of disease and
mortalities, and advice farmers on better breeding and feeding;
In
collaboration with milk off takers, design and implement a milk inspection
system in collection centers (MCCs) to ensure adequate hygienic control is in
place;
Advice
livestock farmers on disease control and animal husbandry methods;
Train
beneficiary farmers on best feeding practices to improve fodder production and
preservation. This include training dairy farmers on making feeds such as
silage and hay
Prepare
seasonal calendar on dairy activities for the farmers where KDCJE works and
train farmers on its usage
Collect
regular data regarding dairy production, productivity, feeding, vaccination,
medication and dairy diseases needed for the KDCJE
Establish
real-time database on project activities related to his/her field
Assist
KDCJE Coordinator in conducting beneficiary status surveys (monitoring &
evaluation) and other dairy related technical surveys;
Provide
mentoring and technical advices to dairy farmers on regular basis;
Perform
any other additional related duties as assigned by the supervisor
Required
Qualifications
Bachelors
or Master’s degree in in Veterinary Sciences or animal husbandry
Minimum
of 3 years of relevant working experience in the relevant fields and in
particular advising dairy farmers
Experience
in capacity building through training and other techniques especially with
extension staff and farmer organizations
Proven
track record in upgrading dairy value chain through working with relevant
public and private sector actors.
Desired
Skills and attitude
A
proactive and entrepreneurial individual who will explore and develop
innovative approaches to achieve impact and results;
Excellent
social / networking skills, ability to engage with government, private sector
and civil society;
Strong
interpersonal and influence skills
Good
team player, pragmatic, negotiator with solution orientated approach, with
leadership, coaching and self- reflection skills;
Readiness
to live, work and travel in rural districts with minimal amenities;
Excellent
written and verbal communication skills, in English and Kiswahili, including
reporting and presentation skills.
Contract
Type**:** Renewable Contract
Contract
Duration: One year Renewable
Desired
Start Date: 1st september 2018
How
to Apply
If
you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to
apply by sending your CV and letter of motivation before 15th August 2018,
through the following address and email:
Chairperson
of the Board
Kilimanjaro
Dairy Cooperative Joint Enterprise Ltd
P.O.
Box 27, Hai
Tanzania
Email: kdcje.maziwa@gmail.com
Dairy
Specialist will spearhead design of a business model at the JE secretariat
level, that will ensure effective delivery of technical services
02-Marketing
& Sales Officer
Job
Overview
We
are looking for a Marketing and Sales Officer to oversee the JE marketing
campaigns of our products and services both internally and externally. He/ She
will be responsible to create market and sales link between JE member
cooperatives with suppliers of various inputs and buyers of dairy products.
He/She would scale up comprehensive marketing activities across Kilimanjaro
region where the JE has mandate to operate. As a marketing officer, he/she will
be responsible for building a conducive client relationships with JE.
Duties
of the Marketing and Sales Officer:
Represent
JE in all market access related issues for JE members (Ensuring sufficient and
updated information is always available and demand and supply of key inputs and
dairy products).
Conduct
market research for JE products and services and prepare a JE operational
marketing plan, and relevant business models to be discussed with client, JE
Board and members and spreahead implementations of decisions made
Initiate
promotional activities of the JE dairy products and inputs (through Periodic
News letters, product bronchures etc and participate in relevant Dairy forums
and relevant trade shows)
Manage
client relationships in the agreed upon business models and provide feedback
for improvements where necessary
Perform
client risk assessment and due deligence
Meet
periodically with clients and JE cooperatives to monitor implementation of the
marketing plan.
Be
part of project implementation core team comprising of JE Coordinator, Dairy
specialist and other implementing partners
Prepare
monthly report on time about marketing activities that will enable management
to monitor implementation of the JE strategic business plan
Supporting
dairy cooperatives in developing business plan that will align with their
Enterprise objectives
Required
Qualifications
Bachelor’s
degree in Sales & Marketing, Economics, Agri Business
Minimum
of 3 years of working experience in sales and marketing, marketing research
Capacity
and experience to influence Cooperatives to adopt collective marketing
strategies
Proven
track record in leading marketing campaigns that have resulted into increased
sales and opening up new markets
Desired
Candidate Profile Client Service oriented with a passion to assist dairy
producers to succeed
Previous
experience in a similar marketing role.
Strong
and confident communicator.
Skills
and knowledge in identifying business strategic/potential areas
Function
independently in a team atmosphere
Able
to work in high demand/stress environment
Highly
proficient in Microsoft office, with an emphasis on Excel related tasks
Contract
Type**:** Renewable Contract
Contract
Duration: One year Renewable
Desired
Start Date: 1st september 2018
How
to Apply
If
you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to
apply by sending your CV and letter of motivation before 15th August 2018,
through the following address and email:
Chairperson
of the Board
Kilimanjaro
Dairy Cooperative Joint Enterprise Ltd
P.O.
Box 27, Hai
Tanzania
Email:
kdcje.maziwa@gmail.com We are looking for a Marketing and Sales Officer to
oversee the JE marketing campaigns of our products and services both internally
and externally
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