The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) in collaboration with VLIR-UOS Programme invites applications from suitably qualified, skilled, competent, and experienced Tanzanians to fill for the post of a Research Field Assistant for the Programme.

VLIR-UOS Programme is a programme established in partnership with NM-AIST and KU Leuven University under Belgian Development Cooperation aiming at Sustainable management of natural resources to the benefits of the local communities of Northern Tanzania.

Research Field Assistant (1 Position)

a) Qualifications, Knowledge and Essential Attributes Duties and Responsibilities

Holder of Diploma in  Agriculture  or  equivalent  from  recognized  college/institution  in
Tanzania. Experience in managing banana fields will be an  added advantage.

(b) Duties and Responsibilities

1.  Manage banana field trials including overseeing and executing fertilization plan, irrigation, weed and sucker management per given protocol.
2.  Assist in data collection that include; gravimetric soil moisture measurements, banana growth measurements, phenological timing and banana fruit harvesting per given protocol.
3.  Prepare and timely submit field requirements to the researcher.
4.  Weekly check-ins with the researcher.
5.  Any other Duties and Responsibilities as may be assigned by one’s reporting officer.

(c) Remuneration

We offer a total monthly allowance of 420,000TZS per month (subject to PAYE).
(d) Duration of the position:

Full time one year contract, with a probation period of three months. The position may be renewed subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding.

 
(e) Duty Station:

Work station will be Moshi-Kilimanjaro, however the position will involve frequent visits of on-farm fields that are located in Arusha.

(f)  Reporting  to:  Local  Coordinator,  VLIR-UOS  Programme  administratively  and technically to Project Leader & researcher.

(g) Applicants should not be above 45 years old.


Mode of Application:

Eligible candidates possessing the above qualifications and attributes are advised to submit their applications including the following:

•  A cover letter describing the applicants abilities and motivation,
•  Most recent Curriculum Vitae
•  Photocopies of relevant certificates
•  Letter of recommendation from two referees
•  Contact details: Telephone, E-mail and Postal Address

Deadline for application is 12th October 2021.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted through their addresses/e-mails/phones.


Applications should be sent by either E-mail: recruitmenthr@nm-aist.ac.tz Please mention the vacancy position in the e-mail header

or via postal address and should be addressed to:

Deputy Vice Chancellor – Planning, Finance and Administration
The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology,
P.O. Box 447,
ARUSHA, TANZANIA.

Note: Any other correspondence in response to this advertisement will not be dealt with.