Private Sector Advisor at Oxfam

Private Sector Advisor at Oxfam
Ref INT4447
Region Horn, East & Central Africa
Closing date for applications: (UK Time) 31 March 2011
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Level: National C2
Gross salary: 2,493,653 Per month and other benefits
Contract Type: Open EndedJob Ref No:INT4447

Who we are
Oxfam GB is an International NGO working with others to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering in Tanzania and more than 80 other countries worldwide. In Tanzania, Oxfam GB is currently working in
Ngorongoro district and Shinyanga region, focusing on Economic Justice – Rural Livelihoods (including smallholder, pastoralist and women’s livelihoods); Gender Justice – Equality for Women and Active Citizenship – Quality Education and Community Empowerment.

We are currently looking for a dynamic and knowledgeable Private Sector Advisor to enhance the impact of our work in Tanzania.

The role
Reporting to programme Coordinator Economic Justice, you will be responsible in strengthening the sisal, rice, vegetables and Local chicken value chain in Shinyanga region with women and men producers and processors, Lead in guiding the Agricultural Scale Up along business orientation, facilitate market linkages between smallholder farmers and Private Sector in TASU, managing relationships with the government agencies and donors in relation to engagement and relations with the private sector, Identify private sector opportunities and provide advice to programme staff on best methods for engagement with these opportunities, Ensure that TASU staff and others within Tanzania working on improving livelihoods are aware of privates sector activities and trends in Tanzania, the region and globally that are related to development of smallholder producers, facilitate the process of developing business model/s in relation to value chains implemented by TASU In consultation with relevant stakeholders, Coordinate plans to address Private Sector agenda in TASU and support field staff to implement private sector strategies to sustain value chains, Provide capacity building to Oxfam project staff and partners on Private Sector engagement, Liaise with Oxfam finance department on compliance of projects management in OPAL and PeopleSoft

The person
A candidate envisaged for this role will hold a Higher Education in Economics, Agriculture Economics and Agribusiness, Public Administration or other relevant discipline with at least 3 years of professional experience in the area of Private sector Development and sound knowledge of the agricultural sectors, possess Knowledge and competence on Value Chain Development, Private Sector, gender, Enterprises Development and related development matters, possess Sound knowledge of the national policy environment in Tanzania, economic growth, pro-poor policies, Experience in working with development partners, the government, and development of contractual agreements , Profound knowledge of monitoring and evaluation systems and being able to translate M&E concepts to practical agreeable and implementable activities, Strong track record of Project Cycle Management, Excellent communication skills both written and verbal English and Kiswahili as well as strong management, communication and coordination skills.

To apply
If you believe you qualify for this post, please submit your application and CV, detailing your qualifications and experience for the post by applying online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs.
You are advised to use advert REF INT4447 and job title for this position.
The closing date for this application is Friday 1st April 2011