Sustainable Agriculture Tanzania (SAT) is a grassroots
organization with registration number 00NGO/R/0833. SAT works closely
with small scale farmers on organic farming and stakeholders like
universities, companies and governmental extension officers. Its
holistic approach is built on the four pillars dissemination, research,
application and networking.
JOB TITTLE:Content Writer With background in Journalism
Job Brief
We are looking for a talented Content Writer or Journalist to support our Communications department with high quality stories and texts about our work in Tanzania. You will create and develop media material together with our Communications manager in Swahili and English.
Tasks:
- Write high quality articles in cooperation with our team of experts
- Accompany our facilitators on their trips to our farmers and partners in the field to cover their work
- Develop and write success stories about our farmers
- Advertise SAT Farmer Training Courses, FairCarbon4Us, and other relevant consulting services
- Creation and further development of internal communication materials
- Management of in-country communications in local languages and local media outlets
- Manage and produce articles and texts for our international network of partners
- Proofreading and translation of reading materials
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Requirements:
- Fluent in English and Swahili
- At least 3 years of experience as a journalist or similar
- Very good writing skills
- A degree-level qualification, preferably in Journalism / Marketing / Communications or similar
- High Interest in organic agriculture
- Team player who likes to learn new things
- IT skills (Excel, Word, Teams)
- Highly motivated
- Drivers-license to ride a motorcycle
- Experience in the NGO sector is a plus
- Work in remote areas
Required Documents
- An application letter describing your motivation for the position
- Recommendation letter
JOB TITTLE:Farmer Training Centre Farm Manager
We are looking for an experienced Farm Manager to work at SAT-Farmer Training center Farm. As a farm manager, you’ll be responsible for the work of farm staff, farm administrative issues and all financial aspects of the farm. As the farm manager you will also deal directly with suppliers, customers and other stakeholders. Keeping up with new developments and ensuring compliance with regulations also falls under your areas of responsibility. Many farms have diversified in recent years and include keeping livestock of varying species and all these projects will also be overseen by you in your role. Note that many farms are concerned with arable crops as well as livestock so please check the reference for Farm Manager (Crops) as well. Your duties will vary with the type of livestock being reared.
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Responsibilities
- Planning and implementing breeding programs of farm animals
- Implementing new agroecological farming technologies which minimizes costs and enhances
- production and productivity
- Ensuring the farm is compliant with various legal guidelines and working to minimize the
- environmental impact of the business, for instance via waste disposal
- Monitoring the health and welfare of the livestock
- Keeping all farm records including the movements of all livestock into and out from the farm
- With the support of the Horticulture expert /supervisor ensure the horticulture section is
- properly managed and production is enhanced
- Marketing and selling the livestock and livestock products to a variety of customers
- Managing any farm diversification activities
- Scheduling repairs, maintenance, and replacement of equipment and machinery.
- Undertaking practical work as necessary depending on the volume of work
- Recruiting and managing farm staff following discussion with the management and ensuring
- they work safely and effectively
- Managing cash flow and developing and monitoring budgets
As a Farm Manager you’ll be likely to spend a lot of your time in the office and farm making sure that everything is moving along profitably and dealing with suppliers, customers and other stakeholders. This doesn’t mean that you won’t be expected to undertake manual work around the farm at times which may involve physical labour in dirty conditions.
You’ll need to be able to manage a team and solve problems as they arise without delay. Generally, the role is for someone who is interested in farming as a business enterprise, as well as in science and nature generally.
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WHAT QUALIFICATIONS ARE DEMANDED
- Applicants will be required to have relevant minimum Diploma in Livestock, animal production,
- range management or Animal science or Degree in Agricultural Sciences.
- Working experience Minimum 3 years.
- Alternatively, the candidate may have originally commenced employment in a farm business as a
- farm worker with an Apprenticeship level qualification in a subject such as Agriculture, specializing in
- livestock or animal husbandry
- The ability to make decisions in stressful environments, super communication and interpersonal
- skills and willingness to work overtime as required will be a plus.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- An application letter describing your motivation for the position
- Recommendation letter
- Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae
- Copy of NIDA Card or NIDA Number
- Photocopy of academic certificates and transcripts
Applications should be addressed to:
Human Resource Manager
Sustainable Agriculture Tanzania (SAT),
P.O Box 6369,
Morogoro
The deadline for receiving applications is 11 th October, 2021
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