Farmers Group Development Officer at CVPeople Tanzania

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CVPeople Tanzania | Full time

Farmers Group Development Officer

Recruit and develop new commercial pyrethrum farmers in lringa region.
Provide professional agronomic and financial advice to commercial farmers.
Train farmers in record keeping and the development of farm plans and budgets.
identify and develop areas with potential to grow pyrethrum and encourage commercial pyrethrum growing in those areas.
Assist farmers with input financing applications.
Report to company management on areas of improvement for success of commercial farming.
Introduce productivity improving crop husbandry technologies and support farmers in the adoption of these technologies.
Collaborate with field extension staff researchers and government institutions to improve commercial pyrethrum farming

Minimum Required: A Bachelor’s degree holder in Agriculture Economics and Agribusiness from a recognized institution. Knowledge/experience in agronomy and/or crop husbandry is of added advantage.
Minimum required; At least 1 year experience working with small holder commercial farmers on improved agricultural technologies.
Superior customer service skills and a high level of discretion with confidential and sensitive information;
High level of diplomacy required with the ability to manage relationships in a positive manner:
Excellent knowledge of agronomy and agribusiness.
Critical thinker and fast leaner and ability to help farmers, local leaders. and other stakeholders in the assigned area in their decision to join the commercial program:
Able to troubleshoot problems whilst also identifying issues which need to be escalated;
Exceptional work ethic and attention to detail;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including strong written and verbal communication with ability to articulate issues
Fluent in Kiswahili, with good command in English language to participate in meeting and communicate with supervisors
Good personality traits as well as proven ability to work with smallholder farmers to develop capacity and engender loyalty and commitment to the company.