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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 Project Manager will manage the “Unlocking the Grape Value Chain” project, aimed at enhancing grape cultivation and the wine industry in Dodoma, Tanzania. This role involves managing activities across four main components: Extension to Farmers, Strengthening the value chain, Capacity Building and trainings, and Research & Development. The coordinator will ensure the successful execution of the project’s objectives, foster collaborations, and drive sustainable growth in the grape value chain.
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 for each component.
- Monitor project progress, manage schedules, and ensure adherence to deadlines.
- Demonstration plot operation, training and data collection:
- Work plan implementation of each plot and oversee the action plan
- Examining and addressing all technical issues for proper grape growing.
- Data collection and analysis of farmers
- Implementation of training programs at each plot
- Staff training.
- Strengthening Winery Partnerships:
- Build and maintain relationships with value chain actors
- Promote contracts between wineries and farmers for market stability
- Organize and conduct workshops for small winery owners.
- 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.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
- 2-3 years of experience in agriculture field work
- Previous experience as an project manager – advantageous
- Ability to prioritize, work independently and take initiative.
Language Skills:
- Fluent English speaking and writing
- Fluent Hebrew speaking and writing
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
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.
