Major function

The specialist will provide leadership, guidance, and support for Component 2: development of sustainable and socially inclusive value/supply chains for the rice sector. This includes governance frameworks, market mechanisms, and incentives that support sustainable value chain development. The role involves oversight of delivery through the LCUs in Kilombero and Unguja and providing targeted technical support.

Key responsibilities

Technically lead and advise on the implementation of Component 2, including:

• Development of a policy paper on improved land tenure and water governance systems.
• Development of a sustainable value chain development plan for the rice sector.
• Development of guidelines, standards, and training packages for public and private actors.
• Undertaking an opportunity analysis for private sector investments in sustainable rice production value chains.
• Negotiation and establishment of a collaborative agreement and platform for engagement among public, private, and civil society actors.
• Advise project partners and LCUs on design and implementation of Component 2 activities.
• Collaborate with the PMU on preparing TORs for consultant recruitment and development of sub-contracts.Recruitment Portal Access
• Review reports and products from consultants, staff, and sub-grantees to ensure quality.
• Conduct field missions with M&E to monitor implementation and support landscape teams.
• Provide input into semi-annual and annual Project Progress Reports.

Gender mainstreaming and stakeholder engagement (Component 2 support)

• Lead and track GAP implementation across Component 2.
• Provide oversight of SEP implementation during project implementation.
• Deliver capacity-building sessions for partners and country teams.
• Participate in joint technical missions and site visits with the PMU.
• Guide and support establishment of Grievance Redress Mechanisms for both landscapes and the central PMU.
• Contribute safeguards and gender inputs to quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports.
• Ensure lessons learned are shared through global platforms and communication materials.

Environmental and social safeguards

• Ensure bidding documents and contracts reflect environmental and social safeguard requirements as outlined in the ESMF, GAP, and SEP.
• Review activities to identify risks early and ensure mitigation measures are in place.
• Prepare site-specific Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs).
• Monitor safeguard compliance by contractors and partners.
• Provide training on safeguard requirements to PMU and LCU staff.
• Support agencies and partners in meeting government and WWF/GEF safeguard standards.
• Develop monitoring tools (checklists, templates) for safeguard implementation.
• Provide safeguards and gender oversight for field activities, exchanges, and capacity-building.

General conditions

All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania with age not above 50 years.

Applicants must attach an up-to-date CV with reliable contacts.

Applicants should apply based on the information in this advertisement.

Applicants must attach certified copies of:

• Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates
• Corresponding transcripts
• Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates
• Professional Registration and Training Certificates (where applicable)
• Birth certificate

• Provide leadership, guidance, and support for Component 2: development of sustainable and socially inclusive value/supply chains for the rice sector.
• Oversee delivery through the LCUs in Kilombero and Unguja and providing targeted technical support.
• Technically lead and advise on the implementation of Component 2.
• Develop a policy paper on improved land tenure and water governance systems.
• Develop a sustainable value chain development plan for the rice sector.
• Develop guidelines, standards, and training packages for public and private actors.
• Undertake an opportunity analysis for private sector investments in sustainable rice production value chains.
• Negotiate and establish a collaborative agreement and platform for engagement among public, private, and civil society actors.
• Advise project partners and LCUs on design and implementation of Component 2 activities.
• Collaborate with the PMU on preparing TORs for consultant recruitment and development of sub-contracts.
• Review reports and products from consultants, staff, and sub-grantees to ensure quality.
• Conduct field missions with M&E to monitor implementation and support landscape teams.
• Provide input into semi-annual and annual Project Progress Reports.
• Lead and track GAP implementation across Component 2.
• Provide oversight of SEP implementation during project implementation.
• Deliver capacity-building sessions for partners and country teams.
• Participate in joint technical missions and site visits with the PMU.
• Guide and support establishment of Grievance Redress Mechanisms for both landscapes and the central PMU.
• Contribute safeguards and gender inputs to quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports.
• Ensure lessons learned are shared through global platforms and communication materials.
• Ensure bidding documents and contracts reflect environmental and social safeguard requirements as outlined in the ESMF, GAP, and SEP.
• Review activities to identify risks early and ensure mitigation measures are in place.
• Prepare site-specific Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs).
• Monitor safeguard compliance by contractors and partners.
• Provide training on safeguard requirements to PMU and LCU staff.
• Support agencies and partners in meeting government and WWF/GEF safeguard standards.
• Develop monitoring tools (checklists, templates) for safeguard implementation.
• Provide safeguards and gender oversight for field activities, exchanges, and capacity-building.

• Leadership
• Guidance
• Technical support
• Policy development
• Value chain development planning
• Training package development
• Opportunity analysis
• Negotiation
• Collaboration
• Project management
• Report writing
• Gender mainstreaming
• Stakeholder engagement
• Capacity building
• Environmental and social safeguards management
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Monitoring and evaluation

• Citizens of Tanzania
• Age not above 50 years
• Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates
• Corresponding transcripts
• Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates
• Professional Registration and Training Certificates (where applicable)
• Birth certificate
• Certificates from foreign institutions must be verified by NECTA, TCU, or NACTE as applicable.