Position Description:
Responsibilities:
Responsible for production of pyrethrum flowers through close supervision of field operations, farmer's extension services and education on recommended agronomic practices. Functions include:
Overall responsibility for increasing yield and production of pyrethrum flowers
Close Supervision of field operations including buying clerks, other field staff
Mobilizing rural farmers to grow pyrethrum
Sensitizing pyrethrum growers on recommended agronomic practices
Monitoring flowers buying and payment system, utilization of advances by buying agents
Registering and maintaining data on pyrethrum growers
Organizing trucks for transporting pyrethrum flowers from buying centres
Coordinating seeds production, distribution and supervising nursery management
Requirements:
University Degree / Diploma in Agriculture from recognized Agriculture Institute,
2-3 years experience in agricultural field work or agro business/manufacturing industry
Knowledge of pyrethrum agronomic practices, agricultural crops marketing
Strong character, problem solving, communication & interpersonal skills
Good computer knowledge: Excel and Word
Good command in both spoken and written English, Kiswahili
Able to work as a team outdoors for long hours, results oriented
High integrity
Application Instructions:
PCT is an equal opportunity employer (females and males).
PCT offer successful candidates attractive remunerations and excellent opportunities to grow.
Interested and qualified individuals are welcome to apply.
Email CV in Word to: pct.mafinga@yahoo.comor martin.oweka@pct.co.tz
Send application by post or by hand to:
General Manager,
Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania Ltd
P. O. Box 63,
Mafinga Iringa Region, Tanzania
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