KNCU Jobs 2026 – General Manager | Kilimanjaro Native Cooperative Union

KNCU Jobs 2026 – General Manager | Kilimanjaro Native Cooperative Union

KNCU Jobs 2026 – General Manager | Kilimanjaro Native Cooperative Union

Kilimanjaro Native Cooperative Union (1984) Ltd (KNCU) has announced a General Manager job vacancy for qualified, dedicated, self-motivated and skilled Tanzanian professionals. KNCU is a farmer-owned cooperative union established in 1933 to promote the collective interests of smallholder coffee farmers in the Kilimanjaro Region.

The union is legally registered under the Tanzania Cooperative Societies Act No. 6 of 2013, with registration number AFF-KJR-MSH-MC-2023-44, and operates across Siha, Hai, Moshi Rural and Rombo districts.

General Manager – 1 Post

Job Location: Moshi, Kilimanjaro
Contract Type: Permanent
Expected Start Date: October 2026
Application Deadline: 01 October 2026 at 4:00 PM

Position Summary

The General Manager will serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the Union and will be accountable to the Managing Board.

Duties and Responsibilities

The General Manager will be responsible for the following duties:

• Recruiting employees, supporting career development and taking disciplinary action against subordinate employees in consultation with the Board.
• Coordinating the implementation of the Strategic Plan, Business Plan, action plans and organizational targets.
• Liaising with coffee industry regulators, coffee research institutions, local authorities, agricultural input suppliers, NGOs, religious institutions, financial institutions and other relevant stakeholders to support the sustainability and profitability of the coffee value chain.
• Ensuring that effective performance management and reporting systems are in place and facilitating efficient communication.
• Ensuring that income and expenditure statements, balance sheets and other financial records are properly managed.
• Ensuring that accounting books and records are properly maintained and made available to auditors in a timely manner.
• Convening General Meetings of the Union in consultation with the Chairperson.
• Serving as Secretary at all General Meetings of the Union and meetings of the Board.
• Authorizing and facilitating the payment of salaries, allowances and other payments approved by the Board.
• Handling disciplinary matters concerning employees under his or her supervision in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and the Union's policies and procedures.
• Maintaining good relationships with KNCU (1984) members and establishing mutually beneficial business partnerships.
• Ensuring compliance with the Cooperative Development Policy, the Cooperative Societies Act, Cap 211 of 2025, its Regulations, KNCU (1984) Ltd By-Laws, Strategic Plan and operational manuals in realizing DIRA 2050.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Applicants for the KNCU General Manager position should meet the following requirements:

Education

Applicants should possess a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in any of the following fields:

• Management
• Economics
• Agriculture
• Business Administration
• Cooperative Management

The qualification should be obtained from a recognized institution.

Work Experience

Candidates should have proven relevant work experience of at least two (2) years in a managerial or related position.

Language and Communication Skills

Applicants should have strong communication skills in both Kiswahili and English, together with good report-writing and data-analysis abilities.

Technical Skills

Applicants should demonstrate proficiency in relevant computer and data-analysis tools, including:

• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Excel
• Gantt Charts
• Kobo Toolbox

Other Competencies

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Strong organizational skills
• Good time-management skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Good communication and reporting skills
• Ability to work effectively with different stakeholders

General Terms and Conditions

Applicants should observe the following conditions:

1. Applicants must be Tanzanian citizens.
2. An updated CV containing reliable contact details, including email, telephone number and postal address, must be attached.
3. Applications must strictly follow the requirements stated in the advertisement.
4. Applicants should attach copies of their relevant academic and supporting documents, including:
   • Bachelor's/Master's Degree certificates and transcripts
   • Form IV and Form VI certificates or their equivalents
   • Computer literacy certificate
   • Birth certificate
   • National ID
5. Testimonials, partial transcripts and result slips will not be accepted.
6. Forged certificates or false information will result in disqualification.
7. Applicants should provide at least two reputable referees with full contact details.
8. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
9. The deadline for submitting applications is 01 October 2026 at 4:00 PM.

How to Apply for KNCU General Manager Job

All applications should be submitted via email as a single document to:

info@kncutanzania.com

Alternatively, applications may be submitted through the following postal address:

The Chairperson
Kilimanjaro Native Cooperative Union (1984) LTD
P.O. Box 3032
01 Old Moshi Road
25101 Mawenzi Moshi
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

For inquiries: +255 754 467 868

KNCU (1984) Ltd is an Equal and Fair Opportunity Institution.

KNCU General Manager Vacancy 2026

Qualified Tanzanian professionals interested in management, cooperative development, agriculture, business administration and the coffee value chain can apply for this KNCU General Manager job opportunity before the stated deadline of 01 October 2026 at 4:00 PM.