TERMS OF REFERENCE
Position: Technical Manager
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Duty Station: Arusha
1.0 INTRODUCTION
TAHA, an apex private sector member-based organization mandated to develop and promote horticultural value chain (flowers, fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs and horticultural seeds) in Tanzania. TAHA’s goal is to improve the growth and competitiveness of the horticultural industry in the country for social and economic gains. TAHA is seeking for a motivated and highly experienced individual to fill the position of Chief Technical Manager to oversee production, market access, business development services, and cross-cutting issues (nutrition, gender, youth, food safety and environment). The role requires strong leadership and management skills to ensure the effective coordination and execution of TAHA’s strategic objectives. The Technical Manager will work closely with various stakeholders, including government bodies, private sector partners, and donor agencies, to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of Tanzania’s horticultural sector.
2.0 POSITION OVERVIEW
The position oversees all production and market access activities, ensuring improved agricultural practices, technology adoption, and access to local and international markets for horticultural value chain actors. It involves establishing learning platforms, promoting climate-resilient farming, coordinating with financial institutions, and enhancing business development services for SMEs. The role also ensures integration of cross-cutting themes such as gender, youth, nutrition, and environment across all TAHA operations. Additionally, the position demands strong team leadership, strategic representation, and a high level of professionalism to manage complex, multi- stakeholder initiatives effectively.
3.0 POSITION OVERVIEW
a. Production: Oversee all the Production activities and will be overall responsible for;
• Technology drive and promoting Good Agricultural Practices
to farmers, focusing on optimizing production efficiency, improving
crop quality and yield, and ensuring successful adoption of the promoted
practices.
• Establishing and managing practical learning platforms like
Practical Training Centers, Demo plots, Farmer Field Days and Farmer
exchange visits. All these must be implemented within the context of
ever-changing climate arena.
• Collaborate with research institutions, partners, development projects
and extension service providers to disseminate innovative technologies
and practices to farmers across the value chain.
• Establishing and institutionalize a robust, sound and cost-effective extension system