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Jobs in Tanzania 2024: New Job Vacancies at The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) 2024
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Jobs 2024
ASSISTANT SCIENTIST – Agronomy
IITA-TZ-2024 – IRRI-011 -NRS
Job type: Full-time
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) on behalf of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) invites applications for the position of Assistant Scientist – Agronomy
Background:
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is a nonprofit independent research and training organization. IRRI is a member of the Consultative Group of International Agricultural research (CGIAR) Consortium.
About IRRI
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through rice science; improving the health and welfare of rice farmers and consumers; and protecting the rice-growing environment for future generations. IRRI is an independent, nonprofit, research and educational institute, founded in 1960 by the Ford and Rockefeller foundations with support from the Philippine government. The institute, headquartered in Los Baños, Philippines, has offices in 17 rice-growing countries in Asia and Africa, and over 1,000 staff.
Working with in-country partners, IRRI develops advanced rice varieties that yield more grain and better withstand pests and disease as well as flooding, drought, and other harmful effects of climate change.
Job Purpose
Under the minimal supervision of the Senior Scientist, the Assistant Scientist will assist in the design of experiment(s), survey(s), and other research studies according to Organizational Unit-specific project goals and research objectives. Manage the implementation of defined research activities. Evaluate and validate experimental data and contribute to reports and manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications as well as presentations/posters for national and international conferences. Supervise, coach, and guide scholars, OJTs, researchers, and research technicians. Coordinate and prepare training sessions for a variety of stakeholders. Support the agronomy and extension research, promoting rural innovations, partnerships, and liaising.
This position will be based at Bagamoyo, Tanzania, and may only be filled by permanent citizens of Tanzania.
Duty Station: The position will be based in Bagamoyo.
Responsibilities
Assist in designing experiments/surveys based on the research outline provided Assistant Scientist – Agronomy at IRRI/IITA Tanzania September 2024
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTIITA-TZ-2024 – IRRI-011 -NRS
Job type: Full-time
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) on behalf of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) invites applications for the position of Assistant Scientist – Agronomy
Background:
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is a nonprofit independent research and training organization. IRRI is a member of the Consultative Group of International Agricultural research (CGIAR) Consortium.
About IRRI
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through rice science; improving the health and welfare of rice farmers and consumers; and protecting the rice-growing environment for future generations. IRRI is an independent, nonprofit, research and educational institute, founded in 1960 by the Ford and Rockefeller foundations with support from the Philippine government. The institute, headquartered in Los Baños, Philippines, has offices in 17 rice-growing countries in Asia and Africa, and over 1,000 staff.
Working with in-country partners, IRRI develops advanced rice varieties that yield more grain and better withstand pests and disease as well as flooding, drought, and other harmful effects of climate change.
Job Purpose
Under the minimal supervision of the Senior Scientist, the Assistant Scientist will assist in the design of experiment(s), survey(s), and other research studies according to Organizational Unit-specific project goals and research objectives. Manage the implementation of defined research activities. Evaluate and validate experimental data and contribute to reports and manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications as well as presentations/posters for national and international conferences. Supervise, coach, and guide scholars, OJTs, researchers, and research technicians. Coordinate and prepare training sessions for a variety of stakeholders. Support the agronomy and extension research, promoting rural innovations, partnerships, and liaising.
This position will be based at Bagamoyo, Tanzania, and may only be filled by permanent citizens of Tanzania.
Duty Station: The position will be based in Bagamoyo.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, manage and monitor research activities including necessary protocols, research tools, data collection, analysis and interpretation
- Monitor and manage the strategic collaborations around breeding, agronomy and extension research
- Exchange conceptual ideas with collaborating partners (national/international) and seek feedback
- Coordinate with collaborating partners on their research requirements
- Verify suggested methodologies and establish parameters
- Assist in the identification of support staff and assign tasks/responsibilities
- Ensure availability of services and supplies necessary to deliver research objectives
- Provide assistance and guidelines/information to scholars and collaborators considering the implementation of experiment(s) including the logistics
- Assign, monitor and evaluate research activities/tasks performed by Researchers, Research Technicians and contract workers, providing guidance when necessary, for strengthening outreach programs, monitoring, evaluation, action research and experiments
- Maintain smooth conduct of experiment(s) by troubleshooting and fostering a productive teamwork environment
- Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Summarize and validate data using appropriate advanced statistical tools independently
- Assist in the interpretation of results
- Assist in drafting conclusions to enable necessary actions or decisions
- Assure maintenance of accurate data recording and update database for efficient storage and retrieval of information
- Help draft project reports, prepare posters and papers for presentation at local and international conferences
- Contribute to the development of concept notes and projects for funding or technical collaborations for research and development jointly with relevant IRRI staff
- Develop and contribute towards documentary outputs like knowledge products and research document/ publications/scientific writing/policy briefs, summarizing research findings and draft manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals
- Draft training materials using readily available published information (i.e. protocols, methodology) and also in collaboration with the partners
- Prepare necessary supply; identify resource persons; make sure that the logistics are appropriate for defined purpose
- Responsible for the professional development of Research Technicians
- Supervise the work of Researchers and/or Research Technicians
- Carry out performance appraisals of Research Technicians
- Responsible for the professional development of Research Technicians
- Supervise or assist students and trainees
- Perform other relevant tasks assigned by the supervisor from time to time.
Key Performance Indicators
- Successful completion of defined experiment(s) or research studies within given time frame
- Research findings and/or data sets from assigned studies are timely delivered, efficiently generated and a valuable reference for future studies;
- Database is up-to-date, timely and quality reporting and submission of reports to relevant stakeholders
- Presented (paper or poster) to at least one professional conference each year
- Effective monitoring and guiding field technical staff, partner agencies promptly as and when required.
- Satisfactory preparation (material) and set up (supply, venue, logistic) of training sessions as reflected in feedback evaluations
Qualifications and experience
- MSc in Agriculture with minimum 3 years of relevant work experience around breeding, agronomy and agriculture extension
- BSc Agriculture with minimum 5 years of relevant work experience around breeding, agronomy, agriculture extension
Skills and knowledge
Mandatory
General information:
The duration of the contract is two years renewable subject to performance and availability of funds. These are nationally recruited position and IITA offers a competitive remuneration package.
How to Apply:
This is Full-time Job, The application pack should include an application letter, copies of certificates, and a curriculum vitae which contains a telephone number, email address, and contact details of two referees. Applications should be sent by email to IITA-Tanzania@cgiar.org and addressed to:
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 2nd October 2024.
IRRI offers a highly extensive employee benefits package inclusive of globally-covered medical insurance, retirement plan, life and accident insurance and other allowances.
Join our team and be part of our story!
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Has proven Technical proficiency in conducting research experiments.
- Has strong oral and written communication skills
- Has strong analytical skills
- Has some experience with Quality assurance
- Has some experience with Research management
- Has good presentation skills
- Has experience on data analysis and relevant statistical tools
- Working experience in in rice fields Languages
- Excellent English and Swahili oral and written skills
General information:
The duration of the contract is two years renewable subject to performance and availability of funds. These are nationally recruited position and IITA offers a competitive remuneration package.
How to Apply:
This is Full-time Job, The application pack should include an application letter, copies of certificates, and a curriculum vitae which contains a telephone number, email address, and contact details of two referees. Applications should be sent by email to IITA-Tanzania@cgiar.org and addressed to:
The Country Representative, IITA-Tanzania,Applicants are requested to include the reference number for the position (IITA-TZ-2024 – IRRI-011 -NRS) in the subject of their application letter, as well as in the subject of their email. Please note that any applications without the reference number indicated will be automatically disqualified.
Plot No. 25, Mwenge – Coca-Cola Road,
Mikocheni Industrial Area,
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 2nd October 2024.
IRRI offers a highly extensive employee benefits package inclusive of globally-covered medical insurance, retirement plan, life and accident insurance and other allowances.
Join our team and be part of our story!
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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