LVIA-Improving nutrition by supporting a diversified and sustainable food system
LVIA
KONGWA, Tanzania (United Republic of)
Description
Diverse Food System is a 3-years project funded by AICS focused on supporting food security, improving nutrition and inclusiveness of the food security system of the communities living in Dodoma region. All the activities are targeting the most vulnerable groups, such as children, pregnant women and women heads of household living in rural areas. The volunteer will be directly involved supporting local colleagues in the implementation of: - awareness-raising campaigns - seeds and small animal kits distribution - data collection - coordination meetings - communication activities (social, video, etc.) - narrative and financial reporting - monitoring procedures and filing project documents
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
LVIA will provide accommodation at the compound located in the Kongwa district. In the compound, there are an office and single cottages with 2 separate rooms with private bathrooms, equipped with basic furniture. There is a kitchen equipped with dishes, fridge and a gas cooker. In case of activities outside Kongwa, the organisation will provide for food and transport.
Training during the activity
The volunteer will receive in Tanzania swahili language lessons, to be able to relate to community beneficiaries. He/She will also receive a proper presentation of Diverse Food System project, in order to have the possibility to be updated on the project implementation. The Program coordinator will share the basic for project management and administration, in order for the volunteer to play a crucial role in activities implementation in Kongwa area. Training on project proposal and writing will be also offered in case any financial opportunity will happen.
Participant profile
LVIA is looking for a person who would like to test himself/herself in a different experience, environment and culture. A person willing to travel and move around the territory even with few comforts and who has a spirit of adaptation, preferably with other experiences abroad. A person who knows Office Package very well, who is confident with social media (video and photographic material collection, as well as with capacities to relate on his/her own experiences) and know English as well.
Activity dates
A total of 40 week(s) during the period 01/04/2025 to 31/12/2025
Activity location
Mnyakongo Street, Kongwa District, KONGWA, Tanzania (United Republic of)
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Activity topics
Environment and natural protection
Education and training
Nutrition and subsistence agriculture
WASH (Water, sanitation and hygiene)
Support to local Small and Medium Enterprise
Deadline for applications
No application deadline