The Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) is a membership-based organization registered in Kenya with country offices in Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, and Rwanda. Our members are key stakeholders and players in the grain value chain including cereal growers, millers and processors drawn from within the Eastern Africa Region and beyond. Our core mandate is to develop and promote orderly structured marketing systems and provide market information for grains to reduce transaction costs and eliminate barriers to regional trade

We seek to fill the above position with an individual whose main responsibility is to execute the Structured Trading Systems activities that facilitate grain aggregation and storage and facilitate market linkages in the local and international markets with the aim of meeting market demand for grain and the approved quality standards.
Reporting to the Country Programs Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties amongst others:

• Structured Trading Systems: Support the implementation of STS initiatives in the area of operation.
• Market Linkages: Assist in market research, collecting market information, identifying buyers, and supporting market linkage forums.
• Grain Business Institute: Support the marketing and promotion of the Institute through the execution of planned activities and delivery of set targets.
• Policy Advocacy: Support in conducting research and impact assessment of new policies and monitor the implementation of various policies, strategies and action plans.
• Institutional Strengthening: Contribute to engagement with partners supporting our programs.
• Financial Management & Internal Control: In consultation with the Country Program manager, support commercial services and revenue generation for Activities in Tanzania.
• Learning & Development: Help with documenting program lessons and supporting monitoring and evaluation efforts.

Academic and professional Qualifications and experience required

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, agribusiness or related agricultural field years relevant work experience.
• Experience in working with agricultural sector stakeholders.
• Ability to develop a close & strong relationship with a variety of stakeholders and partners.
• Excellent organizational, coordination and time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (English).
• A problem solver; team player; independent thinker and self-driven person who takes initiative.
• Demonstrated knowledge in use of Ms Office suite

If your background and competence match the above specifications, please send your application demonstrating how your qualifications & experience matches our requirements. It should include an updated C.V., your current remuneration package, valid email address, daytime contact number and full contact details of 3 referees including day time telephone number to: hr@eagc.org by 4th July 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. EAGC is an equal opportunity employer.