Senior Partnership and Development Officer – Southern Highlands at CVPeople Tanzania — August 2026
Job snapshot
CVPeople Tanzania is hiring a Senior Partnership and Development Officer. The post centres on safe, timely transport operations. The post is based in Mbeya (Southern Highlands Operations), Tanzania.
| Role | Senior Partnership and Development Officer |
|---|---|
| Employer | CVPeople Tanzania |
| Location | Mbeya (Southern Highlands Operations), Tanzania |
CVPeople Tanzania runs transport operations to schedule and standard.
Role overview
The Senior Partnership and Development Officer drives commercial demand and partner sales for branded irrigation equipment across the Southern Highlands region.
Reporting functionally to complement the Country Manager, the role manages donor-funded targets, builds private-sector dealer networks, develops joint partner programs, and leads field marketing initiatives to lift smallholder farming households out of poverty.
Partnership Development & B2B Strategy: Identify, evaluate, and negotiate strategic partnerships with private sector dealers, NGOs, government agencies, and farmer organizations; draft joint programming concept notes.
Dealer Network & Sales Execution: Maintain adequate inventory of irrigation pumps, spare parts, and promotional materials across dealer networks; conduct dealer trainings on product knowledge, stock control, and customer engagement.
Project & Target Management: Ensure all donor-backed project targets and sales milestones in the Southern Highlands are consistently met or exceeded.
Training & Field Marketing: Deliver training modules to partner staff, extension officers, and farmer groups on sustainable irrigation practices; collaborate with marketing and product development teams for new product field tests.
Asset & Performance Oversight: Manage all regional assets, analyze partnership sales trends, oversee regional budget/resources, and represent the organization in regional agricultural forums.
Requirements
- Driving License: Must possess a valid driving license held for at least 3 years.
- Language Requirements: High fluency in spoken and written English and Kiswahili.
- Core Competencies: High entrepreneurial drive, self-motivation, and ability to work with minimal direct supervision in fast-paced field environments.
- Proven track record in concept note development and partner model conceptualization.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant, practical experience in agricultural sales, partnership development, or private-sector dealer network management.
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Agribusiness, Business Administration, Marketing, Development Economics, or a related field from a recognized university.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, presentation, and relationship-management skills.
Key skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Inventory & Warehouse Control
- Sales & Business Development
- Fleet & Vehicle Operation
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit their application online through the official CVPeople Tanzania recruitment portal.
Apply on the CVPeople Tanzania site
Common questions
- What role is open?
- CVPeople Tanzania is recruiting a Senior Partnership and Development Officer.
- Where is the job based?
- The post is based in Mbeya (Southern Highlands Operations), Tanzania.
- How do I apply?
- Submit your application directly on the employer's official portal: Apply on the CVPeople Tanzania site
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Advert requirement: Education: Bachelor's Degree in Agribusiness, Business Administration, Marketing, Development Economics, or a related field from a recognized university. How does your education or training match this requirement? Give the exact qualification, institution and completion status. Do not assume an alternative qualification is accepted.
Advert requirement: Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant, practical experience in agricultural sales, partnership development, or private-sector dealer network management. Which roles or assignments demonstrate the experience requested here? Explain the dates, your responsibility, your actions and the outcome. Do not count overlapping periods twice.
Advert requirement: Driving License: Must possess a valid driving license held for at least 3 years. Which registration or licence do you hold that matches this requirement, and what is its current status? State the type, issuing body and validity. Do not put private document numbers in a public answer.
Advert requirement: Core Competencies: High entrepreneurial drive, self-motivation, and ability to work with minimal direct supervision in fast-paced field environments. Proven track record in concept note development and partner model conceptualization. Strong negotiation, analytical, presentation, and relationship-management skills. How would you demonstrate this requirement using a specific example from your work or training? Describe the task, your actions, relevant tools and outcome. Be clear about anything you have not yet done.
Advert requirement: Language Requirements: High fluency in spoken and written English and Kiswahili. Describe a real task where you used this language or communication skill. Explain the audience, the message and how you checked understanding. Use your own example.
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Refer to the letter heading above, I am writing to apply for the Senior Partnership and Development Officer position. After reviewing the advertised requirements, I believe my skills, experience, and commitment to professional results make me a strong candidate for this opportunity.
My background has prepared me to contribute effectively in work relevant to Senior Partnership and Development Officer. I can bring relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work responsibly with teams, clients, and organizational priorities. In tailoring this application, I would highlight evidence related to Education: Bachelor's Degree in Agribusiness, Business Administration, Marketing, Development Economics, or a related field from a recognized universi.
I am especially interested in this role because it gives me an opportunity to apply my strengths, support the organization objectives, and continue growing professionally while delivering reliable results.
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