Mwenyekiti wa Shirecu
Meneja Mkuu
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Shinyanga Region Cooperative Union (1984) LTD is a Secondary - level Farmers’ Cooperative Society formed since 1984. The Union is located in Shinyanga Municipality with a total of 107 Primary Cooperative Societies (AMCOS) and 38,178 farmers, primarily engaged in the cultivation of cotton and other mixed crops including legumes such as peas and chickpeas. Since its inception, SHIRECU (1984) LTD has grown into a strong and autonomous Co- operative organization and is currently carrying out a major social-economic transformation. In this regard, the union invites applications from suitable, qualified and skilled Tanzanians to fill the following available vacancies:
1.0 OPERATIONS MANAGER (1 Post)
Nature and scope
The successful candidate will report to General Manager. He/She will be responsible for all operations issues related to production, logistics, Storage, processing, marketing of UNION member’s products.
Duties and Responsibilities
i. To advice General Manager on all activities relating to crop production and operations;
ii. To manage stores and warehouse for the crop production inputs;
iii. To plan and implement all procurement and logistics for cotton farming and other related variety crops;
iv. To coordinate and manage the marketing activities of the Crop;
v. To receive and work on information regarding production, processing and marketing of member’s products;
vi. To provide trainings to enhance productivity to farmers through field/extension officers;
vii. To champion the campaign on promotion of value chain in member’s agricultural produce;
viii. To prepare of season budget of farm input’s requirement;
ix. To perform any other duties as may be assigned by General Manager;
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
i. Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture General/Agribusiness/Argo-Economics, or related discipline from a recognized higher learning Institution (Master degree will be an added advantage);
ii. Minimum of 2 years relevant related experience in as similar position in a reputable organization;
2.0 HUMAN RESOURCE AND ADMINISTRATION MANAGER (1 POST)
Nature and scope
The successful candidate will report to General Manager. He/She will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight in Human Resources Management and Administration Functions. The position ensures efficient service delivery in administrative operations, Staff management and Organizational development to support the achievement of Institutional goal.
Duties and Responsibilities
i. To advice General Manager on all activities relating to human resources management;
ii. To manage the Recruitment process;
iii. Coordinates implementation of the client service charter.
iv. To Manage Compensation and benefits
v. To process payrolls;
vi. Coordinates Staffs performance appraisal
vii. Develop and implement training and development programs.
viii. To Coordinate health, safety and welfare of all employees at work place;
ix. To manage disciplinary process, end to end;
x. To coordinate performance management process;
xi. To administer Pensions and compensation schemes;
xii. To be the custodian of employee’s personal records;
xiii. To perform any other duties as may be assigned by General Manager;
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
i. Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration or any related;
ii. Strong knowledge of human resource and labor laws;
iii. Minimum 2 years’ experience as an HR officer in a reputable organization
iv. Understanding of HR best practices and Organizational Development
3.0 EXTENSION OFFICER (2 Posts)
Nature and scope
The successful candidate will report to Operations Manager. He/She responsible for helping farmers in their decision making and ensuring that appropriate knowledge is implemented to obtain the best results with regard to sustainable production and processing. He/She will work directly with farmers (AMCOS Member’s) sharing information and improved agricultural techniques to rise up Cotton production.
Duties and Responsibilities
i. To provide extension education and services to farmers on their farms in order to obtain the best production;
ii. Data collection& reporting
iii. To assist farmers to make better decisions on crop production in order to increase agricultural production;
iv. To advice farmers on how to save costs of farming equipment and procedures;
v. To assist famers to comply with standards set for the crop;
vi. To be responsible for crop quality control at AMCOS level;
vii. To assist farmers to adopt good crop farming practices;
viii. To assist farmers in agricultural produce value chain;
ix. To ensure availability of farm inputs and facilitate their applications;
x. To apply agricultural technology and record field events and register farmers (AMCOS Members).
xi.Carry out any other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
i. Diploma in General Agricultural or any related;
ii. Minimum 2 years’ experience from a reputable organization;
iii. Expert in crop production;
iv. Basic proficiency in ICT tools (smartphone apps, Ms Office)
4.0 PERSONAL SECRETARY (1 Post)
Nature and scope
The successful candidate will report to Human Resource Officer. Successful candidate will be responsible for managing diaries and organizing meetings and appointments, often controlling access to the manager/executive, Organizing events and conferences. Reminding the manager/executive of important tasks and deadlines.
Duties and Responsibilities
i. To receive, interview and direct visitors accordingly;
ii. To prepare letters, reports and various documents;
iii. To handle confidential and sensitive information;
iv. To ensure that working tools are in good order and the working environment is well maintained;
v. To receive and make telephone calls;
vi. To receive a register detailing records for incoming and outgoing mails and files;
vii. To communicate information by typing, sending and receiving emails/faxes;
viii. To keep diaries of events and make appointments for and on behalf of the designated officer/General Manager;
ix. Keeping records for the specific Events, Date of meeting, Schedule of the meetings and all related tasks;
x. To organize and follow upon travel and related logistics for meetings;
xi. To process, file, sort and retrieve information;
xii. To perform other duties assigned by a General Manager/Supervisor.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
i. Diploma in Secretarial Studies (NTA –Level 6) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
ii. Must have passed both Short hand (English) and (Kiswahili) Hati Mkato at a speed of 100 words per minute;
iii. Computer knowledge (MS-Word, MS-Excel, Internet, Email, MS-Publisher) acquired from a recognized institution.
iv. Minimum of two (2) years working experience.
v. Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.
MODE OF APPLICATION AND DEADLINE
Shinyanga Region Cooperative Union (1984) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates should apply in writing to or lodge their applications at the address shown below, enclosing:
1. Application letter showing how they meet the requirements of the position with reliable contacts staring name in full, telephone numbers and email addresses of the candidate;
2. An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae with names and full reliable contacts of at least three (3) referees;
3. Applicants should send Copies of relevant academic/professional certificates as well as a birth Certificate and National ID Card;
4. Applicants who studied abroad must attach proof of their qualifications/equivalence accreditation from local authorities (TCU/NACTE/NECTA); and
5. Applicants must indicate the position applied for on top of the envelope with the application letter.
CLOSING DATE
Applications should reach the undersigned not later than 2:00 pm on Thrusday, 15th January 2026.
General Manager,
Shinyanga Region Cooperative Union(1984) Ltd,
P.O Box 349,
SHINYANGA.
Email: info@shireculimited.co.tz
MAONESHO YA 32 YA WAKULIMA (NANENANE) LEO KATIKA VIWANJA VYA NZUGUNI JIJINI DODOMA.
Chama kikuu cha Ushirika Mkoa wa Shinyanga SHIRECU (1984) LTD Kimeshiriki maonyesho ya 32 ya wakulima nanenane katika viwanja vya Nzuguni jijini Dodoma
Watu mbalimbali wameweza kujifunze fursa mbalimbali za maendeleo kupitia ushirika, kilimo Cha zao la Pamba, Alizeti, Dengu na Choroko pamoja na namna bora ya Uendeshaji wa SHUGHULI za Chama kikuu Cha ushirika SHIRECU kinavyojikita kwenye kilimo bora na chakisasa Cha mazao mchanganyiko na kutoa elimu kwa Wakulima/wanachama pamoja na kuwatafutia masoko ya uhakika.
Maonyesho hayo yanaendelea hadi siku ya kilele katika Banda la Ushirika la Mkoa wa Shinyanga katika kijiji cha Ushirika.
Aidha, Chama kikuu cha Ushirika SHIRECU kinawakaribisha watanzania wote kuja kujionea fursa za uwekezaji na huduma mbalimbali ikiwa ni Pamoja na:-
i. Uwekezaji katika viwanda vya kuchakata pamba.
ii. Kilimo cha mazao mchanganyiko choroko, dengu, alizeti, mpunga na fursa ya kilimo cha zao la pamba.
iii. Fursa ya elimu ya kilimo bora na masoko ya mazao.
iv. Upangishaji wa maghala yaliyoko Bandari ya Dar es salaam Pamoja na mkoa wa Shinyanga
v. Upangishaji wa nyumba za kuishi pamoja na ofisi, zilizoko Dar es salaam pamoja na mkoa wa Shinyanga
vi. Fursa ya elimu kupitia shule yetu ya sekondari ya Buluba iliyoko mjini shinyanga.
vii. Fursa ya mikopo ya uwezeshaji kwa vyama wanachama na kupitia saccos ya chama kikuu cha Shirecu (1984) limited.
viii. Upatikanaji wa pembejeo bora, ikiwemo mbegu bora, viuatilifu, zana mbalimbali za kilimo kupitia duka letu la ushirika Shirecu lililopo mjini shinyanga.
