Farmer Training Specialist - The Tea Research Institute in Dar es Salaam

Job Title:Farmer Training Specialist (One Post)

Position Description:
The Tea Research Institute of Tanzania (TRIT) was established in 1996 as an autonomous organization representing the Government of Tanzania and the tea industry. Its duty is to support the continued development of the tea industry, both large and small scale producers, with appropriate high quality, cost effective research and technology transfer. It is funded by both public and private and by grant aid from willing donors. TRIT invites suitably qualified Tanzanians to fill the following vacant positions,

Qualification

Holder of M.Sc. in Agricultural related degree from a recognized University with at least 2 years of work experience from a reputable organisation involved in coordination and execution of Farmer training programmes. The candidate must be knowledgeable in computer software particularly MS office packages. Knowledge and skills on desktop publishing and hands on knowledge of relevant ICT equipments will give an added advantage. The applicant should be under 40 years of age.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The candidate will be reporting to the Program leader. Technology Transfer,

To coordinate training programme for extension staff and farmers,

To coordinate, prepare and submit periodic and regular reports on progress of the training programme within TRIT and prepare appropriate reports.

Participate in the preparation and conduction of training for junior Research Officers and Technical staff.

To prepare and publish relevant training materials, displays, leaflets for use by the participating trainees, and for TRIT publicity purposes,

To coordinate TRIT's participation in agricultural fair such as "nane.nane" and Annual Farmers Open Days.

Duration

Two years renewable contract.

Remuneration

We offer a very attractive and competitive package for the suitably qualified candidates commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Duty Station

TRIT operates at two locations: Ngwazi Tea Research Station, Mafinga, Mufindi District, Iringa Region on the shores of the scenic lake Ngwazi and Marikitanda Tea Research Station located near Amani in Muheza District, Tanga Region. TRIT also has an Extension Services Unit based in Tukuyu and Lupembe in Rungwe and Njombe Districts respectively.

Application Instructions:

Please send your application and a full CV to-

The Executive Director,

Tea Research Institute of Tanzania,

P.O. Box2177

Dar es Salaam

Email; trit@bol.co.tz info@trit.or.tz

Closing date for receiving applications is 24TH July, 2013. Those who have already applied need not re-apply.