Producer Organization Trainer at Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung (HRNS)

Full Time Tanzania January 24, 2024 Training

Job Overview

Producer organization Trainer

About Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung

Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung (HRNS) is a non-profit foundation. HRNS is headquartered in Germany while the organization is active worldwide. With the objective of promoting sustainable development, HRNS implements hands-on projects to improve working and living conditions of farmers and their communities.

Working for HRNS you will find yourself surrounded by colleagues who are passionate about and dedicated to the mission and vision of the Foundation. Joining HRNS means being part of a diverse team with varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We follow the principle of equal opportunity and are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment.

Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung Africa, has a strong presence in Tanzania with projects currently being implemented in Arusha, Kilimanaro Ruvuma, Songwe and Mbeya Regions.

For its office in Mbeya, Tanzania, HRNS is recruiting a Producer organization Trainer

Purpose of Position

To organize/strengthen multi-tier farmer organisation and build their capacity to manage their activities in relation to sustainable coffee production and marketing in a participatory and business-minded way.

Key responsibilities

To sensitize, mobilize and organize farming households into farmer groups through the establishment of Producer Organizations (POs) and (AMCOS) in collaboration with the OD/G&Y Coordinator for Organizational Development
To train farmers and farmer group representatives on organizational development, managerial skills, business and indentureship skills, group dynamics, record keeping, work planning, Cooperative development knowledge, effective activity implementation and monitoring based on the defined training curricular.
To monitor and assess the growth, performance and organizational development of POs, AMCOS and other established structures i.e. Councils, Committees and clusters using provided tools and report to the Management in the appropriate format.
To facilitate PO and AMCOS registration.
Facilitate linkages between farmer organizations and potential partners e.g. financial institutions and input suppliers.
To facilitate AMCOS monthly planning and general meetings
To Facilitate the establishment of codes of conduct at AMCOS and PO level and ensure its implementation.
To cooperate closely with the AMCOSs on marketing and group mobilization activities.
To participate in survey data collection and support external consultants in monitoring activities.
To facilitate AMCOS monitoring committees’ establishments and operations
To facilitate and encourage AMCOSs and POs that they collect membership fees to sustain their operations.
To ensure AMCOS and PO leaders are leading their organizations with reference to the objectives for their formation as stipulated in their constitutions and they have a written plan for achievement and are holding regular meetings to report the achievements in reverence to the AMCOS formation to their members.
To ensure AMCOS and PO leaders are leading their organizations with reference to the objectives for their formation as stipulated in their constitutions and they have a written plan for achievement and are holding regular meetings to report the achievements in reverence to the AMCOS formation to their members.
As a consultant to the farmer organizations, you will be required to assist them in planning, budgeting, operations management, problem solving, etc. The POT does not take decisions or act on behalf of the group; as a consultant she/he must assist the groups in making and implementing their own decisions.
To facilitate the selection of Farmer Promoters (FPs)and Lead Farmer Promoters at PO and AMCOS level and keep the M&E team updated on any changes in the structure including function holders.
To enhance the Farmer-to-Farmer extension by training FPs and LFPs on organizational development, business skills, facilitation, and Cooperative development knowledge.
Backstop and supervise planning, implementation and reporting of OD activities conducted by FPs and LFPs at PO and AMCOS level.
To monitor the performance of FPs and LFPs on regular basis, submit their activity reports to OD/G&Y Coordinator and FOM and keep the M&E updated.
To facilitate LFPs and FPs monthly / quarterly meetings at AMCOS level in order to ensure the effectiveness of the staff farmer ratio.
To adopt approaches and methodologies that are gender sensitive and promote gender equality.
To facilitate equitable participation of men and women in all activities of the program and projects in particular in marketing and decision-making processes
To promote mainstreaming of gender aspects in farmer group policies and procedures.
To promote ideas of gender equality in communications with partners and stakeholders.
To ensure gender disaggregated information is collected in cooperation with M&E
Strengthen the youth group/s continuously.
Provide business skills and entrepreneurship trainings to the youth group.
Facilitate service linkages between the youth groups and applicable stakeholders (for example financial institutions, the government, livestock experts etc.)
Support in organizing mentoring session among the mentors and the respective youth.
Backstop and support youth in implementing successful businesses.
Participate in monthly youth meetings.
Backstop selected youth on business plan implementation and loan repayment.
Support youth in implementing successful businesses.
Report occurring challenges related to the Youth project to OD/G&Y Coordinator
To prepare and implement training plans based on the training needs and progress of POs, Councils, Committees, Clusters and AMCOS in collaboration with the OD/G&Y Coordinator and the FOM.
To prepare weekly work plans, Monthly workplans and reports and quality checks of collected and provided data.
To facilitate AMCOS monitoring committees’ establishments and operations
To get involved positively in OD team meetings as part of your Job, as many work-related information’s may be provided through OD team meeting and other general meetings that you will be informed about by your OD/G&Y Coordinator or any higher administrative authorities.
During the continuation of this Contract the Employee shall not be allowed to receive, offer, or authorize any payment on behalf of the Employer.
To carry out any other duties as required by management or OD/G&Y Coordinator for the successful implementation of the project and to always act with honesty and integrity.
The POT is not expected in any way to sign or enter in any other Contract of Employment other than this during the duration of his Contract with Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung Africa.

Qualifications and Requirements

Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Community Development
Minimum of three (2) years’ experience in community development related field. Experience in working with donor funded projects.
Excellent Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications (Excel spreadsheets, word processing, and electronic mail along with data entry experience). Excellent communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively in a diverse team
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities

How to apply

If you are interested in the position and feel you match the above qualifications and experience, we welcome you to apply. Please send your CV and a cover letter with salary expectations and preferred date of commencement in English to: [email protected] by Jan 31, 2024.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.