The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania (GoT) have partnered to enhance the livelihoods of rural communities through the Smart Smallholder Dairy Transformation Project (C-SDTP). This initiative focuses on smallholder dairy producers with the goal of transforming the dairy value chain to improve incomes, increase food safety, and mitigate the dairy sector\u2019s environmental impact. The development objective is to enhance income and resilience for smallholder dairy producers while increasing their participation in the dairy value chain.
\nThe project targets 140,000 households, representing 700,000 people, with 40% of direct beneficiaries being women and 30% youth. It will be implemented in the following geographical areas:<\/p>\n
Mbeya (Rungwe DC, Mbeya DC, Busokelo DC)
\nIringa (Mufindi DC, Kilolo DC, Iringa DC)
\nNjombe (Njombe DC, Njombe TC, Wanging\u2019ombe DC)
\nTanga (Lushoto DC, Muheza DC, Mkinga DC)
\nMorogoro (Mvomero DC, Morogoro DC, Kilosa DC)
\nArusha (Meru DC, Arusha DC)
\nKilimanjaro (Siha DC, Moshi DC)
\nPwani\/Coast (Rufiji DC, Mkuranga DC)
\nZanzibar-Unguja (West A, West B, Central, North A, North B, South)
\nPemba (North, South)<\/p>\n
The C-SDTP is managed under the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries (MLF), in alignment with the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Vice President\u2019s Office (VPO), President\u2019s Office-Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG) for mainland Tanzania, and the First Vice President\u2019s Office in Zanzibar, along with representatives from the private sector and farmers\u2019 organizations.
\nThe Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries invites applications for the following positions, supported by IFAD\u2019s financial contribution:
\nInformation Technology (IT) Specialist \u2013 PCO Dodoma
\nThe IT Specialist will lead the project\u2019s digital transformation agenda, ensuring secure, interoperable, user-centered systems for farmers, producer organizations, service providers, and public institutions. The specialist will report to the Project Coordinator, work under technical matrix supervision from the MLF ICT Unit, and be hired through competitive recruitment from seconded government staff and\/or external candidates.
\nMain Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Conduct needs assessment for the upgrade and deployment of MCC\/MCP MIS (farmer registry, volumes\/quality, payments, basic connectivity solutions with MNOs\/ISPs); monitor uptime and providers\/vendors as needed.
\nIdentify a vendor to support the upgrades and deployment of MCC\/MCP MIS.
\nEstablish data pipelines for analytics and reporting to PCO.
\nSupport preparation of experience-based administrative documents for transmission to relevant ministry departments and extension services.
\nFoster broad knowledge sharing within the project component, private sector\/business partners, and the Steering Committee.
\nSupport review of additional technical documents, including technical bids and proposals.
\nImplement data protection measures (access controls, backups, encryption where appropriate).
\nEnsure compliance with IFAD\/GoT policies on safeguarding\/PSEA, data privacy, and records management.
\nProduce technical documentation for all digital systems supported under C-SDTP.
\nProvide technical inputs to procurement (specifications, evaluation criteria) and manage vendor deliverables.
\nProduce full technical documentation for all project digital systems; maintain version control.
\nPerform any other ICT-related duties assigned by the supervisor to ensure delivery of project results.<\/p>\n
Academic Qualifications, Experience, Skills, and Attitudes<\/p>\n
Educational Background:\u00a0University degree in Systems\/ICT\/Information Systems or related field, with 8+ years of directly relevant experience. A Master\u2019s degree is an added advantage.
\nExperience:<\/p>\n
Advanced level competencies in ICT systems supporting rural development.
\nExperience working with private sector mobile network operators.
\nWorking experience with IFAD-funded projects is an advantage.
\nProven track record in systems rollout, user training, and vendor\/SLA management.
\nDemonstrable experience in systems integration (APIs), data governance, and writing technical documentation and SOPs.<\/p>\n
Skills and Attitudes:<\/p>\n
Fluent in Swahili and English.
\nProficiency with collaboration and documentation tools (MS 365\/Office, OneDrive, basic CMS, Adobe Suite).
\nProficiency in data visualization.
\nStrong critical thinking and excellent problem-solving skills.
\nIntegrity, inclusiveness, accountability, communication, teamwork, client\/citizen focus, professionalism, and commitment to continuous learning.<\/p>\n
Duration
\nThe contract duration is one (1) year, renewable based on satisfactory performance.
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