Driver/Field Assistant - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
DRIVER/FIELD ASSISTANT
IITA-TZ-R4D-021-AR

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 Eastern Africa.
To support this work, IITA is looking for a Driver/Field Assistant. This position is required to support the banana project

Duty Station: This isa Nationally Recruited Position and the incumbent will be based at the IITA Office at the Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology (NMAIST) in Kijenge, Arusha.

Responsibilities
Provide support and transport between locations in Arusha in support of breeder and administrator.
Assist with field operations
Maintain excellent breeding records
Oversee bunch harvesting and ripening
Assist the banana team in breeding and field activities
Report findings orally and in writing
Other official duties as assigned by the banana breeder

Required Qualifications / Experience
The candidate should have a Certificate/Class C or above and valid driving permit.
At least 1 year experience in agricultural practices
Flexibility, reliability and honesty
Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili
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 Institute of Science & Technology (NMAISn in Kijenge. This is a nationally recruited position and IITA offers a competitive remuneration package.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applications: 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, Oar 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.
Closing date: Two weeks from the date of advertisement appearing in the newspaper. Please note .that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.