3 New Job Vacancies at Solidaridad Network Tanzania – Various Posts

ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND
Solidaridad is a global network
civil society organization with expertise in developing sustainable
market-oriented supply chains, farmer training, certification and credit
linkages related to coffee, cocoa, cotton and 10 other commodities. The
organization has experience in managing international programmes
working with grass root organizations, producers, civil society and
local government, and core and support role private sector actors.
Solidaridad has a strong presence in Africa and Asia, as well as North,
Central and South America (www.solidaridadnetwork.org).

Solidaridad
is currently implementing the project titled To Certification and
Beyond: “Market access for sustainable coffee, horticulture and tea from
Tanzania. The project is implemented in
Zanzibar (Unguja and Pemba), Mbeya, Njombe, Ruvuma and Songwe with the
aim of supporting the voluntary certification process of the coffee, tea
and horticulture producer groups in Tanzania.
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The
overall objective for this project is to address issues surrounding
effective use of certification schemes and use of voluntary
sustainability standards (VSS) to improve and drive market opportunities
for Tanzanian “branded” sustainable tea, coffee and horticulture
products. The Specific objectives will include: i) improving domestic,
regional and international market access for Tanzanian “branded”
sustainable tea, coffee and horticulture products; and ii) supporting
the adoption of identified voluntary sustainability standards.

1. Development
and publication of four position papers: To Certification and Beyond:
“Market access for sustainable coffee, horticulture and tea from
Tanzania” Project
As part of the interventions towards
creating positive impact to farmers in certification and market access,
the project is aiming at developing and publishing four position papers
that will address and influence positive changes in the agricultural
sector. In this regard, Solidaridad is recruiting a consultant to
support the development, writing and publishing the papers.

OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The overall objective of this assignment is to develop and publish the one position paper on:
1. Avocado production and marketing in Tanzania.
2. Coffee Production and Marketing in Tanzania
3. Tea production and marketing in Tanzania
4.
Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) and Certification process
(impact of VSS and private certification) in for smallholder farmers in
Tanzania.

3.0 DELIVERABLES
1. One position paper topic for each theme: avocado, coffee, tea and VSS (to be agreed with the project team)
2. One position paper developed and published for each topic/theme

QUALIFICATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Education
·
University degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, Crop
Protection, Environmental Sciences or related and relevant field (master
degree and above preferred).
· Relevant professional training and experience in paper writing and publication

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Experience
· At least 5 years’ working experience in horticulture (for avocado), agriculture sector in Tanzania.
· Experience in voluntary sustainability standards and certification schemes required (for VSS and certification position paper)
· At least five years’ experience in conducting and leading writeshop and publication of position papers

CONSULTANCY PERIOD
Details
will be worked out jointly with the consultant team and project staff.
However, the work is expected to commence in late January for an
estimated 30 days’ period. This time duration does not include the
writeshop, which will be organized and coordinated by Solidaridad.

2. Development
of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Internal Inspection (GlobalGap
Certification); Certification and Beyond: “Market access for sustainable
coffee, horticulture and tea from Tanzania” Project
As
part of the interventions towards producer groups’/AMCOS certification
the project will build capacity within and for the groups/AMCOS to
become eligible for different voluntary certification labels. In this
regard, Solidaridad is recruiting a consultant to support the
horticulture groups in Njombe District Council and Wanging’ombe District
to develop quality management systems and internal inspection to abide
with the Global Gap certification.

OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The
overall objective of this assignment is to support 12 horticultural
groups in two districts of Njombe DC and Wanging’ombe DC to develop a
clear and sound quality management system for Global Gap Certification.
In addition, the consultant is expected to conduct internal inspection
to prepare the groups for the external audits.

KEY ACTIVITIES
i. Establishment of QMS teams with support from FO and PMEL
ii. Provide intensive training to QMS team
iii. Develop a clear and sound quality management system
iv. Provide training to QMS team on internal inspection
v. Conduct internal inspection along with QMS team, FO and PMEL

DELIVERABLES
1.
Detailed training report (details on the processes followed and
achievement reached)-a separate report for development of quality
management system and the internal inspection.
2. Quality Management System developed for each group
The groups have already received voluntary sustainability standard training from Solidaridad.

QUALIFICATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Education
·
University degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, Crop
Protection, Environmental Sciences or related and relevant field.
· Relevant professional training and certification in Global G.A.P. implementation from a recognized institution is mandatory.
· Relevant training in food safety, quality and hygiene.
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Experience
·
At least 5 years’ working experience in Global G.A.P. implementation in
fresh fruits and vegetables sector preferably including in Avocados in
the small and medium scale farmers’ context.
· Has successfully helped producers/exporters certify against Global G.A.P standard or benchmarked equivalent scheme.

CONSULTANCY PERIOD
Details
will be worked out jointly with the consultant team and project staff.
However, the work is expected to commence in late January for an
estimated 30 days’ period.

3. Development of Quality
Management Systems (QMS) and Internal Inspection (GlobalGap
Certification); “Market access for sustainable coffee, horticulture and
tea from Tanzania” Project
As part of the interventions
towards producer groups’/AMCOS certification the project will build
capacity within and for the groups/AMCOS to become eligible for
different voluntary certification labels. In this regard, Solidaridad is
recruiting a consultant to support the horticulture groups in Njombe
Town Council to develop quality management systems and internal
inspection to abide with the Global Gap certification.

OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The
overall objective of this assignment is to support 14 horticultural
groups in Njombe Town Council to develop a clear and sound quality
management system for Global Gap Certification. In addition, the
consultant is expected to conduct internal inspection to prepare the
groups for the external audits.

KEY ACTIVITIES
i. Establishment of QMS teams with support from FO and PMEL
ii. Provide intensive training to QMS team
iii. Develop a clear and sound quality management system
iv. Provide training to QMS team on internal inspection
v. Conduct internal inspection along with QMS team, FO and PMEL

DELIVERABLES
1.
Detailed training report (details on the processes followed and
achievement reached)-a separate report for development of quality
management system and the internal inspection.
2. Quality Management System developed for each group
The groups have already received voluntary sustainability standard training from Solidaridad.

QUALIFICATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Education

• University degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, Crop Protection, Environmental Sciences or related and relevant field.
• Relevant professional training and certification in Global G.A.P. implementation from a recognized institution is mandatory.
• Relevant training in food safety, quality and hygiene.

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Experience

• At
  least 5 years’ working experience in Global G.A.P. implementation in
  fresh fruits and vegetables sector preferably including in Avocados in
  the small and medium scale farmers’ context.
• Has successfully helped producers/exporters certify against Global G.A.P standard or benchmarked equivalent scheme.

CONSULTANCY PERIOD
Details
will be worked out jointly with the consultant team and project staff.
However, the work is expected to commence in late January for an
estimated 30 days’ period.

How to apply
6.0 APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications should be submitted no later than 14th January 2023.
Applications should include the following: Application letter/proposal
addressing understanding of this ToR, candidate’s previous experience as
well as their interest for the position. It should also indicate the
candidate’s availability and consultancy rates. The rates should be in
Tanzania Shillings (Tsh) and should cover all costs expected to be
incurred by a consultant.
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Include one (1) updated CV for the consultant and at least two publications (link) that the consultant has done before.
Please apply for only one topic/theme (avocado/coffee/tea/VSS).
All applications should be sent to the following email: procurement.tz@solidaridadnetwork.org
Attn: Country Manager
Solidaridad Eastern and Central Africa Expertise Centre (Tanzania office)
P.O. Box 544 – Arusha
Note: Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification and only successful candidates will be contacted.