The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a member of a world-wide network of International Agricultural Research Centers. IITA's research focuses on smallholder cropping systems in sub-Saharan Africa. IITA has a regional hub in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania which co-ordinates the work of the institute in East Africa.
To support this work, IITA is looking for a Field Assistant. This position is required to support the IITA banana project that will be based at the IITA Office at the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NMAIST) in Kijenge, Arusha.
Responsibilities
The Field Assistant will perform the following duties, among others:
Pollinate banana bunches
Extract banana seeds
Design, plant and maintain banana fields (irrigation, manuring, pesticide application )
Supervise casual labourers working in the field
Oversee bunch harvesting, ripening and seed extraction
Ensure timely delivery of seeds to the tissue culture lab
Describe banana varieties
Transplant in vitro plants into the nursery and maintain the nursery
Maintain excellent breeding records
Report findings orally and in writing
Be responsible for the maintenance of field equipment
Maintain stocks of chemicals for field research
Assist administration for import and export of plant material
Other official duties as assigned by the banana breeder
Required Qualifications I Experience
BSc in Agronomy or Plant Pathology or Plant Physiology or Breeding or related discipline with at least 1 years' experience
Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, but also participate as a team member in accomplishment of duties.
Strong attention to detail
A positive attitude
Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
The ability to work independently and as a team member;
General information:
The initial contract for the position is for two years: renewable subject to performance and availability of funds. The duty station
for the position will be IITA in Arusha at the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science & Technology (NMAIST) in Kijenge.
This is a nationally recruited position and IITA offers a competitive remuneration package.
To support this work, IITA is looking for a Field Assistant. This position is required to support the IITA banana project that will be based at the IITA Office at the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NMAIST) in Kijenge, Arusha.
Responsibilities
The Field Assistant will perform the following duties, among others:
Pollinate banana bunches
Extract banana seeds
Design, plant and maintain banana fields (irrigation, manuring, pesticide application )
Supervise casual labourers working in the field
Oversee bunch harvesting, ripening and seed extraction
Ensure timely delivery of seeds to the tissue culture lab
Describe banana varieties
Transplant in vitro plants into the nursery and maintain the nursery
Maintain excellent breeding records
Report findings orally and in writing
Be responsible for the maintenance of field equipment
Maintain stocks of chemicals for field research
Assist administration for import and export of plant material
Other official duties as assigned by the banana breeder
Required Qualifications I Experience
BSc in Agronomy or Plant Pathology or Plant Physiology or Breeding or related discipline with at least 1 years' experience
Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, but also participate as a team member in accomplishment of duties.
Strong attention to detail
A positive attitude
Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
The ability to work independently and as a team member;
General information:
The initial contract for the position is for two years: renewable subject to performance and availability of funds. The duty station
for the position will be IITA in Arusha at the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science & Technology (NMAIST) in Kijenge.
This is a nationally recruited position and IITA offers a competitive remuneration package.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Applications including curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, telephone number, email address, and names and addresses of two referees should be sent to the
Country Representative, IITA- Tanzania, Plot No. 25, Mwenge - Coca-Cola Road, Mikocheni Industrial Area P.O. Box 34441,
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Applicants are requested to please indicate the reference number for the position as indicated on the heading of the announcement in your application as well as on the subject of your email if sending by email. If sending by post or hand delivery, please indicate the reference number on your application as well as on the left hand side of your envelope. Please note that any applications without the reference indicated will be automatically disqualified.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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