Agribusiness Manager

Introduction

Iringa Hope, an International Non-Governmental Organization, operates programs in the Northern highlands of Tanzania, specifically in the regions of Iringa and Njombe, with its headquarters in Iringa. Using a unique approach, Iringa Hope provides agricultural financing, marketing, and training to smallholder farmers in Tanzania. Our goal is to alleviate poverty and empower agricultural entrepreneurs. To further our mission, Iringa Hope is seeking applications from qualified individuals for different positions based in Iringa. If you are passionate about empowering farmers and communities through sustainable agriculture, we encourage you to apply.

Job title: Agribusiness Manager  

Reporting to: General Manager

Location: Iringa

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Foster positive and enduring business relationships with input supply companies and farmers to support continuous farm production and enhance produce.
• Manage the Delayed Sales and Storage (DSS) program to inculcate positive post-harvest attitude to farmers.
• Supervise the Trading Desk (TD) portfolio including innovation of professional commissioned sales force to drive business growth.
• Identify reliable markets for farmers farm produce, establishing and maintaining market linkages.
• Assess and make better use of market potential for input supplies, storage, and sales of farmers’ crops.
• Actively lead the team to provide technical backstopping to farmers for them to fortify and diversify the farming practices.
• Manage and maintain input supply detailed records from farmers
• Enhance the tailor-made input supply voucher system and coordinate timely input delivery.
• Monitor and track improvements in farmers’ crop yields based on inputs and best farming practices.
• Innovate and promote new products for farmers
• Develop a comprehensive business plan covering inputs and farm produce sales.
• Manage storage facilities and services including fumigation to minimize crop losses due to insect damage profitably.
• Prepare annual budget and work plan for the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Business Administration, Marketing or a related field.

Experience

• Proven track record in agricultural business management and development of not less than 5 years.
• Extensive experience in fostering positive relationships with input supply companies and farmers.
• Demonstrated success in managing post-harvest programs, such as the Delayed Sales and Storage (DSS) initiative.
• Experience in supervising teams and managing portfolios, with a focus on innovation and growth.
• Strong analytical skills to assess market potential for input supplies, storage, and crop sales.
• Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail for managing input supply records and other relevant data.

Technical Knowledge

• Familiarity with agricultural best practices and innovations.
• Understanding of crop yields improvement through inputs and best farming practices.

Innovation and Product Development

• Proven ability to innovate and introduce new products or services in the agricultural sector.
• Experience in working with subsidy program in agricultural inputs

Business Planning and Budgeting

Mode of Application

If you meet the above general conditions and wish to join Iringa Hope family, please send your current CV (include your referees), certified academic certificates and transcripts to the following email address: iringahoperecruitment2024@gmail.com.

Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted. The deadline for application is 21st November, 2024.

Please address to:
Director of Iringa Hope
P. O. Box 200
Iringa.