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About Us:
CultivAid is an Israeli NGO working in African countries to support the development of the agricultural sector. Operating as a technical enterprise, CultivAid leverages Israeli agricultural techniques and technologies to enhance crop yields, increase farmer incomes, promote economic development, foster diplomatic relationships, and address climate change challenges. CultivAid aims to impact the entire agricultural sector.
Position Overview:
The Junior Agronomist / Project Lead will be instrumental in supporting various agricultural projects in Tanzania, with a primary focus on our “Unlocking the Grape Value Chain” project in Dodoma. This role involves managing a variety of activities related to Extension to Farmers, Value Chain Development, Capacity Building, and Research & Development.
The Position Requires Relocation to Dodoma, Tanzania.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
- Fluent Hebrew speaking and writing- A MUST
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
- 1-3 years of experience in agriculture field work
- Experience working as a project manager
- Ability to prioritize, work independently and take initiative.
- Fluent English speaking and writing
Nice to Have:
- Experience working in an international environment
- Experience in growing grapes
Responsibilities:
- Project Management:
- Ensure action plan implementation and proper resource management and reporting.
- Participate in annual planning meetings to develop plans, budget forecasts, and operational strategies.
- Staff management and guiding the performance of the program agronomist.
- Develop and implement detailed project plans.
- Monitor project progress, manage schedules, and ensure adherence to deadlines.
- Demonstration plot operation, training and data collection:
- Work plan implementation of demo plots and oversee the action plans.
- Technical support for cultivation.
- Data collection and analysis of farmers.
- Implementation of training programs at each plot.
- Staff training.
- Strengthening Value Chain Partnerships:
- Build and maintain relationships with value chain actors.
- Promote contracts between processors and farmers for market stability.
- Organize and conduct workshops.
- Support and participate in the Dodoma Wine Festival.
- Research & Development:
- Oversee the establishment of a regional nursery for improved grape varieties.
- Ensure the production of high-quality vine seedlings.
- Develop and manage research programs with partners.
Join us in making a meaningful impact!
If you meet the requirements and are excited about this opportunity, please submit your resume through the link
For additional information and questions please contact:
HR@cultivaid.org
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CultivAid is an Israeli not-for-profit organization specializing in capacity building as well as knowledge and technology transfer initiatives with a focus on agriculture, water, and nutrition. CultivAid emphasizes the construction of local/regional knowledge infrastructures as an essential mechanism for empowerment and development. CultivAid’s methodology combines market oriented and social development initiatives.
