Village-Based Advisor (VBA) / Trainer of Trainers (TOT) Jobs at Kilimo Trust

Kilimo Trust is recruiting8 Village-Based Advisors (VBAs) / Trainers of Trainers (TOTs)in Tanzania under the Women and Youth Economic Empowerment in Fisheries through Inclusive Market Access (WYEEFIMA) programme. The assignment is forsix monthsand may be renewed subject to satisfactory performance.

Duty Stations & Allocation

• Mwanza – Ukerewe: 1 position.
• Kigoma – Kigoma Mjini, Uvinza and Ujiji: 3 positions.
• Tanga – Mkinga: 1 position.
• Mtwara – Mtwara (V) and Mikindani: 1 position.
• Kagera – Missenyi, Muleba and Bukoba: 1 position.
• Tunduma – Tunduma: 1 position.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary link between the programme and communities in assigned implementation areas.
• Mobilise and enrol women, youth, men, associations and MSMEs using the designated ODK platform.
• Conduct last-mile training in fish post-harvest handling, food processing and value addition.
• Track volumes and value of fish and fish products traded across borders.
• Support monitoring and evaluation activities, success stories and field reporting.
• Support distribution of co-financed start-up kits and follow up enterprise development.
• Work with association partners, local leaders and district fisheries officers.
• Conduct pre-training and post-training assessments through ODK/KOBO.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Fisheries, Aquaculture, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Food Science and Technology or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in food processing, fish inspection, farmer training, data collection, community development or field-based project implementation.
• Residence in the district or region where the position is based is mandatory.
• Knowledge of local languages in the deployment area is an added advantage.
• Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply