Field Assistant - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Field Assistant
IITA-TZ-R4D-018-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 Field Assistant. This position is required to support the banana project ' .
Duty Station: This is a 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
The Laboratory Technician will observe and make pictures of the different flower development stages
Pollinate the different flower development stages
Maintain excellent breeding records
Oversee bunch harvesting and ripening'
Extract banana seeds·
Score seed production .
Ensure timely delivery of seeds to the tissue culture lab
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 Diploma Certificate in agronomy, pathology, physiology, breeding or- related discipline.
Preferably work experience in agricultural sciences or other research environment
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;
 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

General information:
The initial contract for the position is for two years: renewable subject to performance and availability of funds. This is a nationally recruited position and IITA offers a competitive remuneration package. 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,
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.

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