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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

National Advisor Private Sector Development

The Swiss Cooperation (SC) in Tanzania focuses on three domains: Governance & Accountability, Private Sector Development in Agriculture (PSD) and Well Being (health and water). As a part of its activities, SC aims at supporting and enhancing the role of the private sector and strengthening the economy for the benefit of the rural poor people with a focus on improved access to markets for small and medium scale farmers and better quality of products.

The Swiss Cooperation is looking to hire a National Advisor for Private Sector Development in the agricultural sector who will be working both on strategic as well as programme management level and supporting the SC Office (COOF) in the implementation of its Tanzanian Country Programme 2011 - 2015.



Key Responsibilities
Thematic policy dialogue: Represent the Swiss Cooperation concerns and endeavors in the field of private sector development and agriculture towards Tanzanian and international development partners, government and non-state actors at various levels, drawing on the agency’s cooperation activities, partnership spirit programs and projects.

Program management: Technical, methodological and policy support to the formulation, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation of projects and programs in the field of private sector development, with a particular focus on agriculture.
Context analysis: Support the overall Swiss program development and the private sector development domain with well documented socio-economic and political context analysis that will advise the strategy of the Swiss cooperation program in Tanzania in the field of private sector development in agriculture.





Qualifications and Experience
Masters degree in Agricultural Economics, MBA-Agribusiness, Public Administration or other relevant discipline.
At least 10 years of professional experience in the area of Private Sector Development and profound knowledge of the agricultural sectors.
Extended knowledge and capacities to analyze trends in the area of (macro) economy, but particularly in the area of Private Sector Development, trade and economic growth in agriculture.
Strong track record of program management (Project Cycle Management).
Sound knowledge of the national policy environment in Tanzania, economic growth, pro-poor policies.
Organization of program implementation including formulating Terms of References, defining budgets, monitoring contracts, etc.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal English and Kiswahili as well as strong management, communication and coordination skills.
Ability to work in a complex and dynamic organizational setting, in a multi-cultural environment and delivering at tight deadlines with minimal supervision

The Swiss Cooperation Office offers:
-A challenging job in a small and highly motivated and professional team
-An interesting salary package with extra social benefits
-Continuous training and capacity building opportunities
-Tanzanian Nationals, women and men, are encouraged to apply

For the full Terms of Reference please check the website: www.swiss-cooperation.admin.ch/tanzania


To apply for this position please email your CV together with a covering letter stating why you should be considered for this position and state the reference APSD in the subject line of the email to : daressalaam@sdc.net

The deadline for applications is 10 April 2011