Call for village-based advisors (VBAs)/trainer of trainers (TOTs) – Tanzania
Organization: Kilimo Trust (KT)
Programme: Women and Youth Economic Empowerment in Fisheries through Inclusive Market Access (WYEEFIMA)
Number of positions: 8
Country: Tanzania
Assignment duration: Six months, renewable upon satisfactory performance
Reporting to: Program Assistant
Application deadline: 17:00 hrs on Monday, 17 August 2026
Background
Kilimo Trust (KT) is co-implementing a programme titled “Women and Youth Economic Empowerment in Fisheries through Inclusive Market Access” (WYEEFIMA). The programme is led by the Africa Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat and TradeMark Africa and funded by the Mastercard Foundation.
WYEEFIMA aims to economically empower women and youth aged 18–35 by improving their participation in cross-border fish trade.
To support implementation in Tanzania, Kilimo Trust is recruiting village-based advisors (VBAs)/trainer of trainers (TOTs) to work within assigned local communities. Qualified individuals are invited to submit an application letter and CV addressed to the Human Resource Officer, Kilimo Trust, Tanzania.
Key roles and responsibilities
The village-based advisor/trainer of trainers will:
- Act as the primary link between the programme and communities in Mwanza, Mara, Kigoma, Tanga, Mtwara, Karatu, Kagera, Tunduma and Zanzibar regions to support engagement and job creation.
- Mobilize and enrol women, youth, men, associations and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the designated digital data-collection platform, ODK.
- Conduct last-mile training in fish post-harvest handling (PHH), food processing and value addition using agreed methods.
- Track the volumes and value of fish and fish products traded across borders in collaboration with relevant authorities and Resident Associates.
- Support monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities, submit success stories and provide timely field activity reports.
- Participate in the distribution of co-financed start-up kits, follow up with recipients and monitor enterprise development.
- Work closely with area association partners, local leaders and district fisheries officers, and participate in trainings, workshops and stakeholder meetings.
- Attend meetings and field activities, as well as mandatory weekly coordination calls.
- Ensure adherence to Kilimo Trust procedures, maintain regular communication with Resident Associates, and provide community feedback and documentation.
- Conduct pre-training and post-training assessments and submit them through ODK/KOBO.
Qualifications and experience
The ideal candidate for the village-based advisor (VBA)/trainer of trainers (TOT) role should possess the following:
- A diploma or bachelor’s degree in fisheries, aquaculture, agriculture, agribusiness, food science and technology, or a related field.
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience in food processing, fish inspection, farmer training, data collection, community development or field-based project implementation.
- Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Proficiency in the local languages spoken in the deployment area will be an added advantage.
- Residence in the district or region where the VBA position is based is mandatory.
- Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Duty stations and position allocation
Candidates must originate from the specified location and will be based there, working within the assigned area subject to programmatic needs and operational priorities. Preference will be given to applicants from the listed villages or districts within the respective regions.
- Mwanza – Ukerewe: 1 position
- Kigoma – Kigoma Mjini, Uvinza and Ujiji: 3 positions
- Tanga – Mkinga: 1 position
- Mtwara – Mtwara (V) and Mikindani: 1 position
- Kagera – Missenyi, Muleba and Bukoba: 1 position
- Tunduma – Tunduma: 1 position
Total: 8 positions
Duration and timeline
The assignment is expected to be completed within six months and is renewable upon satisfactory performance.
Reporting and supervision
The village-based advisor (VBA)/trainer of trainers (TOT) will report directly to the Program Assistant.
Application procedure
Submit your application through the Kilimo Trust online recruitment system, addressed to the Human Resource Manager, using the following link:
Application deadline: 17:00 hrs on Monday, 17 August 2026.
Required application documents
Applications must include:
- A personal CV highlighting the applicant’s qualifications and experience in similar projects.
- An address indicating the applicant’s current village and district of residence.
- Work references, including the email addresses of referees or firms for whom the applicant has produced similar assignments.
- The applicant’s preferred area or location of work, clearly indicated in the subject line of the application.
Example subject line:
APPLICATION – VILLAGE BASED ADVISOR (VBA)/TRAINER OF TRAINERS (TOT) – MULEBA, KAGERA REGION
Qualified residents of the actual subcounty and districts of implementation are highly encouraged to apply.
