Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, March 24, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Field Officer (Crop Productionist)” will ensure the network of Quality seed producers is strengthened and expanded to provide a delivery system for certified planting material by identifying and promoting high yielding, disease-resistant, market suitable varieties. Train seed entrepreneurs, expand field certification to support new seed entrepreneurs, especially women and youth. Scale-out the application of the digital app to enhance seed certification and promote marketing of quality cassava seed. He will also Promote Good agronomic practices (GAP) including Digital technologies, train Farmers on-farm processing, and establishment of Marketing networks.

Responsibilities:
• Management and oversight of the production activities.
• Designing Implementing and monitoring of on-farm demonstration gardens
• Coordinating with the district staff to provide extensive knowledge to farmers
• Organize and conduct training for farmers and community extension staff
• Data collection, entry, analysis, and synthesis.
• Supervision and coordination of staff, students, and field labor
• Coordinate activities with project partners as may be necessary
• Coordinating with the nutrition and market teams to ensure cooperation
• Routine planning and reporting meetings
• Any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor
• Regular reporting

Qualification and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or related field with 5 years working experience in Agricultural development.
• A strong ability to work within a team under minimum supervision and deliver results.
• Experience in data entry, data management, quality assurance, and timely reporting
• Proven knowledge of data collection tools including structured questionnaires.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multi-cultural environment 3
• Ability to liaise with other project implementing multi-disciplinary teams
• Skills Required:
• Excellent communication skills in English and local language
• Computer proficiency including MS Office (Word/ PowerPoint, advanced excel skills, and SPSS)
• Ability to complete multiple tasks under pressure and meet deadlines

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Applications including curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, telephone number, email address, and names and addresses of two referees should be sent to the Country Representative, IITA-Tanzania, Plot No. 25, Mwenge – Coca-Cola Road, Mikocheni Industrial Area P.O. Box 34441, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania or by email to IITA-Tanzania@cgiar.org 

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