Overview
Agriculture Project Specialist Jobs in Arusha, Arusha, Tanzania at Tanzania Empowerment Forum Limited (TEF Consult)
Title: Agriculture Project Specialist
Company: Tanzania Empowerment Forum Limited (TEF Consult)
Location: Arusha, Arusha, Tanzania
About the Role
The Agriculture Project Specialist will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing agribusiness digital initiatives within the M-Kulima platform and other IoT-driven solutions. The role involves engaging agricultural value chain stakeholders — including farmers, buyers, logistic companies, and input providers — to accelerate the adoption of digital platforms such as M-Kulima and M-Pesa.
The specialist will also collaborate with government authorities and key partners to align the organization’s vision with national priorities in agricultural digitization, sustainability, and financial inclusion.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, design, and execution of agriculture-based digital projects under the M-Kulima initiative.
- Recruit and onboard agribusiness partners, logistics providers, buyers, and farmers onto the digital platforms.
- Drive the continuous development and enhancement of digital farmer services to ensure innovation and market relevance.
- Provide technical support and training to partners and farmers using the platform.
- Maintain the accuracy, security, and confidentiality of all project and stakeholder data.
- Build and sustain strategic relationships with government institutions and agricultural associations.
- Conduct stakeholder mapping, engagement sessions, and field visits to ensure project sustainability and scalability.
- Track and report on project performance metrics and implementation outcomes.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience in agriculture or agri-tech projects is required.
- Familiarity with digital platforms, IoT applications, and mobile financial services (e.g., M-Pesa, M-Kulima) is an added advantage.
Core Competencies, Knowledge & Experience
- Proven ability to manage multi-stakeholder projects and partnerships in agriculture, ICT, or digital transformation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Swahili.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and multicultural teams.
- Strong stakeholder management, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- At least three (3) years of experience in agriculture project management, strategic planning, or business development.
- Self-driven, innovative, and capable of identifying and developing new business opportunities.
- Quick learner with the ability to understand digital platforms, partnership models, and government processes.
Performance Metrics (KPIs)
- Timely delivery of project milestones and “first-time-right” solutions.
- Number of stakeholders (farmers, agribusinesses, logistics, buyers, input providers) successfully onboarded.
- Data accuracy, confidentiality, and system security compliance.
- Measurable impact in adoption and usage of digital agricultural services.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should submit their applications to:
Human Resource Manager
Tanzania Empowerment Forum Limited (TEF Consult)
Email: [email protected]
P.O. Box 33542, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Or
Online Application: