Senior Partnership and Development Officer – Lake Zone at CVPeople Tanzania — August 2026

Senior Partnership and Development Officer – Lake Zone at CVPeople Tanzania — August 2026

Job Opportunity: Senior Partnership and Development Officer – Lake Zone  

Job Details 

• Recruitment Agency: CVPeople Tanzania

• Position: Senior Partnership and Development Officer – Lake Zone

• Industry: Agriculture, Agribusiness & Sustainable Development

• Duty Station: Mwanza (Lake Zone Operations), Tanzania

Role Overview & Key Responsibilities

The Senior Partnership and Development Officer drives commercial demand and partner sales for branded irrigation equipment across the Lake Zone region. Reporting functionally to complement the Country Manager, the role manages donor-funded targets, builds private-sector dealer networks, develops joint partner programs, and leads field marketing initiatives to lift smallholder farming households out of poverty.

• Partnership Development & B2B Strategy: Identify, evaluate, and negotiate strategic partnerships with private sector dealers, NGOs, government agencies, and farmer organizations; draft joint programming concept notes.

• Dealer Network & Sales Execution: Maintain adequate inventory of irrigation pumps, spare parts, and promotional materials across dealer networks; conduct dealer trainings on product knowledge, stock control, and customer engagement.

• Project & Target Management: Ensure all donor-backed project targets and sales milestones in the Lake Zone are consistently met or exceeded.

• Training & Field Marketing: Deliver training modules to partner staff, extension officers, and farmer groups on sustainable irrigation practices; collaborate with marketing and product development teams for new product field tests.

• Asset & Performance Oversight: Manage all regional assets, analyze partnership sales trends, oversee regional budget/resources, and represent the organization in regional agricultural forums.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Agribusiness, Business Administration, Marketing, Development Economics, or a related field from a recognized university.

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant, hands-on experience in agricultural sales, partnership development, or private-sector dealer network management.

• Driving License: Must possess a valid driving license held for at least 3 years.

• Core Competencies:

  • High entrepreneurial drive, self-motivation, and ability to work with minimal direct supervision in fast-paced field environments.

  • Proven track record in concept note development and partner model conceptualization.

  • Strong negotiation, analytical, presentation, and relationship-management skills.

• Language Requirements: High fluency in spoken and written English and Kiswahili.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application online through the official CVPeople Tanzania recruitment portal.

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