New Jobs at Iringa Farmers Cooperative Union (1993) Ltd

Agronomist 

Reports to: Projects Manager

Job Purpose: To mobilize farmers through their Primary Cooperative Societies and provide extension services to implement profitable and sustainable agriculture.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Train farmers on good agricultural practices to increase productivity, improve produce quality, and enhance livelihoods.
• Sensitize smallholder farmers to engage in agribusiness.
• Collaborate with staff to facilitate training for lead farmers.
• Ensure timely collection and submission of data.
• Facilitate the timely establishment of demo plots for sustainable agricultural practices.
• Provide day-to-day support to farmers and monitor progress.
• Supervise IFCU (1993) Ltd agricultural projects.
• Suggest new technologies to improve agricultural production.
• Collect success stories from the field to enhance IFCU (1993) Ltd visibility.
• Perform other activities as assigned by the employer.

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Qualifications:

• Diploma in general agriculture or related fields.
• At least 2 years of experience in sustainable agricultural projects.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of computer and data collection devices.
• Good communication skills in English and Swahili.
• Ability to drive a motorcycle with a valid driving license.
• Affinity for partnership relations.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with agricultural cooperatives is an added advantage.
• Applicants must be between 24 and 35 years old

Overview of IFCU (1993) Ltd

Iringa Farmers Cooperative Union (1993) Ltd (IFCU) is a secondary-level cooperative society registered under Registration No. AFF-IR-IR01-2022-1. Operating in the Iringa Region across three districts—Iringa, Kilolo, and Mufindi—IFCU (1993) Ltd is dedicated to supporting agricultural cooperatives and enhancing farming practices. The organization is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill two key positions: Finance and Administration Officer/Chief Accountant and Agronomist.

Finance and Administration Officer/Chief Accountant 

Reports to: General Manager

Job Purpose:

To provide technical finance expertise and advice, ensuring the accuracy of all financial transactions and managing all financial aspects of IFCU (1993) Ltd.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree in accountancy, finance, business administration, cooperative accounting, or a related field with relevant experience.
• Holder of CPA (T).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a relevant role.
• Ability to manage multiple projects without loss of effectiveness.
• Strong ability to build working relationships with finance and non-finance staff.
• Teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of computer and data collection devices.
• Experience working with agricultural cooperatives in accounting is an added advantage.
• Applicants must be between 24 and 35 years old.

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