Environmental Specialist
Job Details
permanent
Iringa, Iringa, Tanzania
CVPeople Tanzania
03.01.2024
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Full Job Description
Responsibilities
(1) Responsible for the overall FTFT Kilimo Tija
Project environmental compliance, including
keeping the
PERSUAP, EMMP, and environmental checklists up-to-date:
• Facilitate the training and implementation plan of the
environmental procedures during the execution of activities by the
project stakeholders in the horticulture market system.
• Provide expert advice and evaluation on environmental
sustainability, the mitigation measures that must be taken on the
farms of stakeholders, and all the business and investment activities
that the FTFT Kilimo Tija Program supports.
•
Conduct field visits, collect data on the level of adoption of
environmental mitigation measures by project stakeholders, and advise
on compliance with environmental regulations, as proposed by the
Project Environmental Monitoring and Mitigation Plan.
(2) Report quarterly on the findings and progress of the project
stakeholders' activities on
safeguarding the environment
in the implementation of their activities;
• Advise
the FTFT Kilimo Tija Project Management Team on Tanzania Environmental
Laws that should be followed in the agriculture sector, as well as
appropriate technologies that project stakeholders should use to
reduce risks and ensure compliance with the project environmental
management plan.
(4). Performs any other duties
delegated by management.
Requirements
Knowledge &
Experience
•
At least a Bachelor's degree in environmental science with experience
in agriculture, agronomy, botany, horticulture, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of work experience in
agriculture or an institution supporting agricultural scaling
technology.
• Must have excellent knowledge of
horticulture production, strong leadership skills, and a proven track
record in agriculture development projects.
•
Previous or current experience in the horticulture industry in
Tanzania is an added advantage.
• Excellent
writing skills and oral communication skills
•
ability to work independently and produce quality communications under
tight deadlines
• Complete fluency in oral and
written Kiswahili and English
• Proficiency with
Microsoft Office and other media creation/editing programs
Candidates should submit a
resume and cover letter to no later than December 31,
2022