POSITION 2: PROJECT OFFICER – LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT
DUTY STATION: Mbeya/ Mbozi
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY: the Project Officer – Livestock Production is responsible for
providing strategic and technical support regarding the implementation of all field operations
relating to good livestock husbandry, production and overall animal well being, carrying out field
capacity building to stakeholders, organize groups for input supplies (veterinary drugs and
feeds) and writing progress reports.
DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Resource Management of Project Material and Financial Resources
 Ensure proper management of Original Placements of Livestock and Passing on the
Gift from the same and Other Resources,
 Facilitate the procurement of livestock production inputs supplies in accordance with
approved Heifer policies and procedures
 Recommend project budget adjustments based on field realities within approved
budget
 Ensure proper management of Heifer assets and other resources according to
policies and procedures in force
 In collaboration with the Accountant, manages project funds and implements
financial controls
Project Planning, Coordinating and Implementation
 Prepare result oriented annual work plans and budgets taking into consideration
recommendations from internal and external reviews and evaluations.
 Provide strategic technical assistance to both Project Supervisors and Farmers on
issues pertaining to animal husbandry (feeding, housing and diseases control) and
breeding and offer appropriate follow up measure
 In conjunction with area Project Supervisor, arrange and conduct village level
training sessions on subject matter needing intervention for farmers and farmer’s
groups
 Keep your immediate Supervisor updated with regard to project implementation
and provide advice as to how to manage project operations.
 Facilitate and coordinate trainings in all aspects of crop/livestock production and
wellbeing
 Facilitate and coordinate livestock disease prevention and control programs
Project Monitoring and Evaluation and Report Writing
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In collaboration with Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, ensures monitoring and
evaluation system is fully implemented
Lead the timely monitor and document POG fulfill in the assigned project
Prepare and submit progress reports on program and project activities
Monitor donor contract submission dates and deadlines to ensure the fulfilment of
reporting responsibilities
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Collaborate to facilitate regular participatory project self-review and planning by
project groups.
Develop and promote best practice examples and ensure documentation of
experience and lessons learned.
Visit project sites on regular basis for monitoring and proper execution of activities
Advise and assist in designing and updating appropriate animal records, maintain
detailed records and up to date paperwork for all duties as per current operating
formats
Write precisely and submit timely all the periodical reports that you are required to
produce as per agreed formats
Fundraising and Resources Mobilization
 Collaborate with the Program Cluster Manager to identify and prepare draft concept
notes for fundraising purpose
 Participate in the project proposal development and developing winning grassroots
development project proposals for funding
Field Collaboration /Partnerships and Networking
 Promote collaboration between Heifer Tanzania and all the relevant ministries of the
Government of Tanzania in the project communities in the program cluster.
 Promote collaboration between Heifer Tanzania and other development agencies (
NGOS, GO and CBOs etc) in the program cluster
 Manage and maintain operational networks/partnerships in project communities
 Handle matters of interest to Heifer Tanzania with the public, donors, volunteers,
collaborators and partners in the project communities with courtesy and tact.
Communication With / From the Field
 Ensure effective communication within the Program Cluster team and entire country
program.
 Coordinate the dissemination of incoming/outgoing communications between
Program and field projects.
 Provide information in public as requested required and approved by Country
director
 Strengthen effective communication from the project committees, farmer groups to
the program level and vice versa.
Personal and Professional Development and Team Building
 Carry yourself both professionally and personally so as to bring credit to
Heifer International and to not jeopardize its mission
 Demonstrate professionalism in the execution of duties
 Be a team player in the course of executing your duties for the fulfillment of Heifer
mission
OTHERS
 Carry out other duties that may from time to time be assigned to you by the Country
Director, in the interest of HPI Tanzania and Heifer International in general.
 This Job Description only serves as a guide for this POSITION.
 HPI/Tanzania reserves the right to revise this job description as when necessary
without prior notice.
QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES
 Minimum of BSc in Agriculture/ Animal Science, Veterinary medicine or related fields.
 At least five (5) years field experience in agriculture/ rural development projects
 Strong experience interacting with dairy producers on a day to day basis
 Managing and executing multiple tasks.
Application procedure.
Only email application with the position title placed in the subject line is accepted .Please send
your application to recruitment@hrsolutions.co.tz please note that the application deadline is
15th December 2014 and only SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Please include
1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae with name and telephone contacts of three referees.
3. Copies of relevant certificates
4. Salary history.