Job Description

Job Purpose

The Kilombero Community Charitable Trust (KCCT) is seeking passionate Agriculture
Training Officers to lead our training initiatives in sustainable sugarcane cultivation
and marketing for Agricultural Marketing Cooperative Societies (AMCOS).

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
• Training Needs Analysis: Conduct assessments to identify skill gaps and training requirements among AMCOS, farmers, and stakeholders involved in sugar cane production.
• Training Delivery: Facilitating engaging and interactive training sessions to AMCOS.
• Performance Evaluation: Monitoring the effectiveness of training programs through assessments, evaluations, and feedback mechanisms to measure knowledge retention and skill development.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborating with internal departments, external partners, government agencies, and community stakeholders to align training initiatives with broader organizational and industry objectives.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously reviewing and updating training materials, methodologies, and curricula to incorporate new technologies, industry trends, and best practices.
• Community Outreach: Engaging with local communities and farmers to provide education, extension services, and capacity-building initiatives aimed at improving sugar cane farming practices, socio-economic development, and sustainability.
• Record Keeping: Performing record keeping for all training, modules, manuals, events, costs, and registers.

Job Qualification and Experience

• Diploma in Applied Agricultural Extension, Agriculture or a related field.
• Experience delivering training in a diverse environment, with a focus on inclusivity and
cultural sensitivity
• Minimum 3 years of experience in sugarcane farming.
• Proven expertise in the sugarcane industry, including a strong understanding of AMCOS grower
operations.
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainable agricultural practices and environmental stewardship.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Swahili.

Terms Of Service: The successful candidate will be engaged on a Contract Basis.

All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, please apply for the position on or before 22nd April 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Kilombero Community Charitable Trust is an equal-opportunity employer. Women and people with disability are highly encouraged to apply.