{"id":3115,"date":"2026-02-04T18:02:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T18:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/tanzania\/job\/field-technician-at-iita\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T00:50:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T00:50:12","slug":"field-technician-at-iita","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/tanzania\/?post_type=job_listing&p=3115","title":{"rendered":"Field Technician at IITA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Description<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assist in project coordination with the implementation of the project in Siha district, Kilimanjaro region \u00a0Tanzania.<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Supervise field facilitators recruited in the project.<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Identify sites for establishment of on-farm trials.<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure proper field layout, planting and weeding of demonstration trials<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Is responsible for day-to-day management of on-farm trials.<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Collect, process and compile data from the experiments.<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Train extension workers and farmers on proper handling and application of effective bio-input products.<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Organize learning and sharing of experiences forums between the various actors, projects and ongoing similar initiatives\/ programs in the country.<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Prepare project implementation report as required.<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Any other duties that may be assigned by project management.<\/p>\n<p>Requirements<\/p>\n<p>The candidate should hold \u00a0a BSc in Agriculture\/Horticulture\/Agronomy from a recognized university with relevant \u00a0experience in agricultural research and management.<br \/>\nCore Competencies<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Relevant work experience in agricultural research and management of at least 5 years, in a multicultural organization.<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Good understanding of the agriculture system in Tanzania.<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A good understanding of maize and bean crops management.<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to work with and maintain a good relationship with stakeholders.<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Be a good team player.<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and innovative.<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to create and sustain a coalition of partners.<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fluent in English<\/p>\n<p>Sharing is Caring! 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