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 multicultural 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 (NMAIST) in Kijenge. This is a nationally recruited position and IITA offers a competitive remuneration package.
Applications
Application including curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, telephone number, email address, and names and addresses of two referees should be sent to:-
Country Representative
IITA-Tanzania
Plot No. 25, Mwenge – Coca-Cola Road, Mikocheni Industrial Area
P.O.BOX 34441
DAR ES SALAAM – TANZANIA
OR
Email to: IITA-Tanzania@cgiar.org
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.