Zonal Manager -Lake zone

Interested in joining an organization and project that provides business solutions to poverty in Tanzania? MEDA Tanzania has 5 vacancies in its MMB Project team in the Lake Zone as well as Mkuranga, Rufiji and Mtwara areas to join a rewarding and fast-paced working environment in its Commercially sustainable, Quality assured Cassava Seed Distribution system project. The Commercially sustainable, Quality assured Cassava Seed Distribution system is a pilot project which aims to test, document and promote commercially-sustainable supply chains for affordable, quality-assured cassava seed serving small farmers. This will be done through the testing of two commercially-based certified cassava seed multiplication supply chain models while attempting to establish these on a sustainable and commercially viable footing. Zonal Manager -Lake zone (1 position) Purpose of the Job Manage all Program technical and administrative requirements, contractual and compliance aspects of the MMB program in lake zone. Oversee project deliverables and implement sound internal processes; ensure program is managed in accordance with Donor and Country policy and procedures Job Responsibilities Oversee Zonal Project Strategy and Performance Targets - CSE's, Stems produced, Stems sold, CSE's retained, Farmers buying stems Quality management - ensuring fields staying compliant, delivering quality Leading marketing efforts for region and Establishing a CSE marketing group Refining model as necessary - CSE size and numbers, market strategy to achieve performance goals Management of other staff in the lake zone team Their performance - motivation, coaching Staff annual review (with Field Project Manager) Ensuring compliance with MEDA procedures Administration Operation of Lake zone Office Representing MEDA in the local area business, government, other stakeholders Preparing monthly plans for the Lake Zone and staff Prepare monthly budget to correspond with activities in work plan Monitor expenses to budget - (staff expenses, vehicle, programming) Monitoring and Evaluation and general Reporting Ensuring timely and accurate Data collection at all sites Monthly progress Zone report - posting on SharePoint Tracking M&E against Performance targets and keeping Field Project Manager advised

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