Young Talent Development Professionals (3 Posts) at Rikolto Tanzania

Young Talent Development Professionals (3 Posts) at Rikolto Tanzania

Position: Young Talent Development Professionals (3 Posts)

Organization: Rikolto Tanzania
Project: Growing Together Project
Duty Stations: Mbeya,Dodoma and Iringa, Tanzania
Reports to: Program Coordinator
Technical Supervision: Program Advisor and Program Coordinator
Type: Internship / Young Talent Development Opportunity

Purpose of the Position

Rikolto Tanzania is seeking three qualified and motivated young graduates in agribusiness and related fields to support the implementation of the Growing Together Project.

The selected candidates will be attached to Rikolto’s offices in Mbeya and Iringa, where they will support programme implementation, field operations, stakeholder engagement, monitoring, documentation, and reporting.

Through a practical, learning-by-doing approach, the programme will provide opportunities for young graduates to gain hands-on experience, develop their professional competencies, and contribute to strengthening agricultural value chains and agribusiness development.

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidates will work under the guidance of the Program Coordinator and Program Advisor. Their responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

Programme Implementation and Documentation

• Support the implementation of project activities in Mbeya and Iringa regions.
• Prepare minutes and reports for stakeholder meetings, coordination meetings, training sessions, and other programme events.
• Document programme activities, innovations, successes, challenges, and lessons learned at cluster level.
• Support the preparation of regular programme progress reports.

Agribusiness Development and Market Linkages

• Work with Business Development Services (BDS) providers to identify and strengthen business relationships between farmers, farmer cooperatives, service providers, and buyers.
• Support the development and documentation of innovative business models and partnerships at partner level.
• Collaborate with cooperative BDS providers to ensure the delivery of relevant and quality training to farmer cooperatives and other programme participants.
• Conduct follow-up activities to assess the application of knowledge and skills gained through training.

Field Coordination, Coaching and Mentorship

• Support the monitoring of activities conducted by local business coaches and community facilitators at cluster level.
• Monitor and document the performance of local coaches and community facilitators.
• Compile and maintain attendance records for training participants and local business coaches.
• Support the coordination of coaching and mentorship activities to strengthen the capacity of farmers and their organizations.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

• Work closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist to collect, verify, analyse, and document programme data.
• Support data analysis and synthesis as required by the supervisor.
• Ensure that programme data and documentation are accurate, complete, and submitted on time.
• Contribute to documenting good practices, success stories, innovations, and lessons learned to inform programme improvement and decision-making.

Stakeholder Engagement and Representation

• Participate in relevant stakeholder meetings, workshops, and other engagements as directed by the supervisor.
• Build and maintain positive, trust-based relationships with Rikolto’s stakeholders and partners, including local authorities, farmer cooperatives, private-sector actors, and other relevant institutions.
• Support communication and coordination among programme stakeholders to facilitate effective implementation of project activities.

Expected Outputs

The successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the following outputs:

• Timely submission of quality monthly programme reports to the Program Coordinator and relevant supervisors.
• Improved documentation of programme activities, innovations, business cases, successes, and lessons learned at cluster level.
• Strengthened business relationships between farmers, cooperatives, BDS providers, buyers, and other value-chain actors.
• Accurate and up-to-date training attendance records and field activity documentation.
• Improved monitoring and documentation of the activities of local business coaches and community facilitators.
• Accurate and timely M&E data to support programme planning and decision-making.
• Practical recommendations and innovations that contribute to improved programme implementation.
• Effective communication and collaboration with programme stakeholders and partners.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Applicants must have graduated in 2022 or later.
• A Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields is required:
  • Agribusiness Management
  • Agricultural Extension
  • Cooperative Management and Accounting
  • Agricultural Economics
  • Business Economics
  • Or another relevant field that provides the competencies required for the position.

Relevant fields may include administration, accounting, finance, marketing, governance and leadership, business and strategic planning, entrepreneurship, community mobilisation, and stakeholder engagement.

Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidates should demonstrate:

• Strong communication, report-writing, and documentation skills.
• Good interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to collect, organise, and analyse programme data.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and time management.
• Commitment, discipline, initiative, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including farmers, cooperatives, local authorities, and private-sector actors.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with programme teams.
• Willingness to participate in field activities and travel within the assigned programme areas.

Geographical Knowledge and Residence

Applicants should be residents of, or have good knowledge of, the programme’s intervention areas. The ability to reside in or access the assigned duty station is essential, as successful candidates will be responsible for arranging their own accommodation.

5. Internship Approach and Professional Development

The selected candidates will gain practical experience through a learning-by-doing approach, supported by guidance, coaching, and mentorship from the Program Coordinator and Program Advisor.

They will participate in field activities, stakeholder engagements, programme monitoring, data collection, reporting, and agribusiness development initiatives. This approach is intended to strengthen their practical skills and prepare them for future professional opportunities in agribusiness and development programming.

6. How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications by email to:

Email: [email protected]

Subject line: Application – Young Talent Development Professionals

Application deadline: 13 November 2026 at 16:00 EAT.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.

For more information about Rikolto and its work, please visit the official Rikolto website.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Rikolto Tanzania is committed to its mission of promoting inclusive and sustainable food systems.