Field Interns

SNV Netherlands Development Organisation http://www.snv.org/ is a Dutch-based international development organisation that provides market-based solutions for the poor through local institutions and organisations in 24 developing countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Working in Agriculture, Energy, and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene, we have built a long-term, local presence in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors works with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organisations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.

With over 50 years of working to support Tanzanian communities, we have a long track record of achieving scale and sustainability that makes a lasting difference in the lives of people in poverty. SNV in Tanzania’s diverse portfolio covers climate-smart agriculture, landscape conservation, renewable energy, and water, sanitation and hygiene.

Empowering Smallholder Farmers for Food Security and Climate Resilience (NOURISH Tanzania) is a five-year project that aims to achieve resilient food security and improve nutrition for SHF households in key regions of Tanzania.

The project focuses on two areas, both of which experience food insecurity and malnutrition, but which are distinctly different: the central-northern zone (Singida, Dodoma, Manyara) which suffer from acute food insecurity and Southern Highlands (Songwe, Rukwa) which faces chronic malnutrition.

The project has reached its mid-term stage with a strong foundation laid through improving smallholder farmer households’ knowledge of climate-smart agriculture and nutrition practices, while also strengthening engagement with critical stakeholders. Moving forward, the project aims to deepen adoption by consolidating access to essential services, strengthening linkages, and addressing key systemic barriers that have been identified.

Through this placement, the project will enhance its field presence and community engagement, strengthen linkages and service delivery, and broaden outreach.

The Field Intern will support the implementation of NOURISH Project activities at community level, working closely with farmers, local leaders, extension officers, and other stakeholders in the target areas. The role is field-based and includes supporting community mobilisation, delivery of agriculture and nutrition-related activities, monitoring field progress, and documenting results to contribute to effective implementation of project interventions.

The successful candidate will have one to two years of relevant experience in the agriculture and nutrition sector, with practical exposure to community engagement and field activity support. The intern should be comfortable working with rural communities through mobilisation and training, supporting accurate data collection, entry, analysis, and reporting, and contributing to effective coordination of field activities while actively learning.

Project implementation:

• Support the organisation and day-to-day implementation of agriculture and nutrition activities in assigned communities especially training and follow-up.
• Mobilise farmers, community groups, and local stakeholders to participate in project activities, meetings, demonstrations, and training sessions.
• Support community-level planning, identification, establishment, technical follow-up of demonstration plots, farmer learning activities, and other field-based interventions.
• Promote good agricultural practices, horticulture activities, and nutrition-sensitive approaches at community level.
• Mobilize, coordinate and support access to finance interventions including development Village Savings and Lending Associations (VSLA) and linkages to finance.
• Assist in collection of market information and stakeholders leading to identifying market opportunities and facilitating linkages for input and output markets.
• Promote market systems strengthening and linkages between smallholder farmers and critical service providers for inputs, finance, training, information, and markets.
• Work closely with community leaders, extension staff, and project team members to strengthen local participation and coordination.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for field visits, meetings, and community engagement activities.

Monitoring, Learning and Reporting:

• Collect field data using approved tools and support verification of information from project sites and beneficiaries.
• Accurately and timely enter data into project databases, tracking tools, or spreadsheets to track progress, maintain or update project records.
• Support basic data cleaning, analysis, and preparation of summaries for internal reporting and learning.
• Assist in preparing field reports, activity updates, beneficiary records, and other routine documentation.
• Participate in community feedback sessions and document key observations, lessons, and success stories from the field.
• Observe and analyse trends, issues, and relationships for learning purposes and to support programme improvement.
• Continuously identify risks and challenges in value chain activities and propose practical solutions.

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in general agriculture, crop science, horticulture, nutrition, community development, or a related agricultural field from a recognised learning institution.
• One to two years of relevant working experience in the agriculture and/or nutrition sector. Previous experience as an intern or volunteer in relevant sectors equally counts.
• Experience working directly with communities, farmer groups, or rural households, with strong community engagement skills.
• Practical understanding of field activity implementation, farmer mobilisation, and basic extension support.
• Skills in data collection, data entry, basic data analysis, and report preparation.
• Understanding of agriculture, horticulture, and nutrition-sensitive community approaches is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili.
• Computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other basic digital data entry and processing tools, is essential.
• Willingness and ability to work extensively in the field, including in remote rural communities.
• Basic knowledge of climate-smart, regenerative, or sustainable agricultural practices is an added advantage.

Attributes:

• Strong willingness to learn and work in rural communities with people of diverse background and culture
• Proactive and committed to creating lasting impact
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Location: Songwe and Rukwa region

Duration: 1 year (possibility of renewal)

Number of interns: 3

Remuneration: Based strictly on SNV Tanzania internship rates.

WORKING AT SNV

SNV offers a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of Agri Food team.

HOW TO APPLY

The vacancy is for internal and external candidates, and it will active up to 20th June 2026. All applications should be through Smart Recruiters on the following link https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/SNV .