Job Announcement\u00a0Field Assistant \u2013 Trials\u00a0Arusha, Tanzania
\nThe World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) is a non-profit, autonomous international agricultural research center with headquarters in Taiwan and five regional offices around the globe. WorldVeg\u2019s research and development work focuses on breeding improved vegetable lines, developing and promoting safe production practices, reducing postharvest losses, and improving the nutritional value of vegetables. The center aims to raise awareness of the importance of vegetables for improved health and global poverty alleviation. For more information, please visit our website: worldveg.org.
\nWorldVeg seeks to recruit Field Assistant to support vegetable germplasm regeneration, characterization, and seed post-harvest activities, ensuring the production and maintenance of high-quality, genetically authentic seed. The incumbent will be based in the Center\u2019s regional office for Eastern and Southern Africa in Arusha, Tanzania.
\nKey Responsibilities:<\/p>\n
Implement vegetable germplasm regeneration and characterization activities in strict accordance with approved genebank Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), technical guidelines, and experimental protocols.
\nEnsure accurate labeling, documentation, and tracking of genebank accessions throughout regeneration, characterization, harvesting, and post-harvest handling processes to maintain genetic identity and traceability.
\nCollect, record, and manage data on morphological and agronomic traits, including high-quality photographic documentation, following prescribed data standards.
\nCollect and properly prepare plant samples (e.g., leaves, seeds, and other tissues) for laboratory analysis, ensuring correct labeling (e.g., timely submission).
\nPrepare, compile, and submit complete and accurate trial data sets and summary reports to the supervisor at the end of each production cycle.
\nSupervise routine field management activities, including irrigation, fertilizer application, weeding, staking, pest and disease monitoring, and implementation of integrated pest and disease management practices.
\nSupervise and coordinate casual laborers during land preparation, planting, crop maintenance, harvesting, and post-harvest operations to ensure timely and quality task execution.
\nEnsure proper harvesting, drying, cleaning, processing, and temporary storage of regenerated seed to maintain high physical purity, physiological quality, and genetic integrity.
\nSupport additional genebank operations, including seed processing, seed health integrity testing, germination testing, inventory management, and related activities, as requested.
\nComply with institutional safety, biosafety, and phytosanitary regulations in all field and post-harvest activities.
\nPerform any other duties related to genebank operations as assigned by the supervisor.<\/p>\n
Required Qualifications and Competencies (Technical and Behavioral)<\/p>\n
Minimum BSc in Agriculture with a major in horticulture, or a related field.
\nMinimum one year experience in vegetable field trials, or related collection.
\nAn experience with field layout of experimental designs is an added advantage.
\nGood knowledge of plant physiology, diseases, and insect-pests of vegetable crops.
\nGood writing skills and ability to communicate in English.
\nGood knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel.<\/p>\n
Note:\u00a0This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position.
\nThe candidate we hire will embody WorldVeg\u2019s Five Core Values:<\/p>\n
Dedication to Innovation and Knowledge Sharing\u00a0Supports the conduct of world-class science, respects ethical standards, and is committed to transparently sharing results.
\nCommitment to Impact\u00a0Aspires to achieve positive, tangible, and lasting impact contributing to Sustainable Development Goals.
\nCommitment to Partnerships\u00a0Believes in the value of partnerships to advance research for development.
\nRespect for People\u00a0Respect the diversity of gender, culture, ethnic origin, religion, age, beliefs, and views.
\nRespect for the Environment\u00a0Strives to minimize its environmental impact and to introduce greener technology and practices.<\/p>\n
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