The TADB is hereby inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacancies:

Senior Officer, Smallholder Agriculture Transformation

Nature and Scope

The successful candidate will report to the smallholder agricultural transformation manager. He/she will be responsible for the transformation of smallholder farmers operating less than two hectares of cropland and depending on household members for most of the labor from subsistence to commercial farming.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in the developing and implementing smallholder farmers transformation strategy to achieve sustainability of food production and agricultural diversification
• Assist in developing and innovate suitable products and services for financing smallholder farmers and suggest low-cost and effective delivery mechanism
• Market the bank strategy for smallholder transformation, products and services tailored to transform smallholders to realise the bank set goals;
• Search, develop and suggest partnerships/ collaborations with the government, the private sector and international development institutions to support smallholder farmers transformation initiatives
• Carry out research best practices/lessons learned elsewhere on successful initiatives undertaken to transform smallholder farmers and suggests to the bank for modification or adoption at all times ;
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor from time to time

Qualification, Knowledge, and Experience

• University degree in Economics, business administration, agricultural economics, finance, accounts, banking or related discipline
• Minimum of 3 years experience in credit assessment and/or relationship banking at Officer level;
• Strong computer-based analytic skills
• Strong written and communication skills with the ability to write reports in a concise and focused style;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Remuneration Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank Limited Is an equal opportunity employer. The bank offers and attractive remuneration package, career development opportunities and excellent working environment

Mode of Application and Deadline

Qualified candidates should apply in writing to or lodge their applications at the address shown below and enclosing:

• Application letter showing how they meet the requirements of the position
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae
• Contacts stating name in full, telephone numbers and email addresses of the candidate
• Copies of relevant certificate
• Names and full contacts of three referees

Closing date: Applications should reach the undersigned not later than 4.oopm ib Friday 1st June 2018

Managing Director, Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank 3rd Floor Acacia Estates Building, Plt 84 Kinondoni Road, P.O Box 63372 14109 Dar es Salaam Email: info@tadb.co.tz