Job Type : Contract
Industry : Agriculture
Education Level : Senior level
Background: The Tanzania Coffee Research Institute (TaCRI),
incorporated in 2000 as a company limited by guarantee under the Companies
Ordinance (Cap. 212), became legally constituted and operational in September
2001 with the major objective of rejuvenating the Tanzania coffee industry to
sustainable prosperity, placing new emphasis on stakeholder-led, demand-driven
RESEARCH FOR DEVELOPMENT.
TaCRI is now seeking to employ dynamic, committed, responsible
and self-motivated person to fill the vacant posts for an initial period of three
years renewable based on productivity/performance and continued need.
Location: TaCRI,
Ugano, and Mbimba sub-stations in Mbinga and Mbozi districts
Reports to: Zonal
Programme Managers-TaCRI Ugano and Mbimba sub-stations
Roles and
responsibilities:
To support the
development of the coffee industry by:
·
Disseminating proven technologies to district
extension staff, farmers, and estates through the provision of training courses
for sustainable and profitable coffee production
·
Identifying training needs and support TaCRI’s
training centre as an income generating centre
·
Promoting relevant and appropriate extension
messages for growing coffee as a business
·
Supporting the central research programme by
facilitating on-farm and on-station research
·
Supporting the development and upgrading of
respective district, ward, farmer groups, estates, and other
stakeholders’clonal coffee nurseries
·
Promoting market awareness including an
appreciation of cup quality
·
To test viable business models to produce
coffee, i.e, horizontal/vertical diversification
·
To support the development of nurseries
producing new varieties for replanting program
·
To develop and deliver training courses
(training of trainers)
·
Monitoring the implementation of Result 4
activities in the respective zone
Core competence:
Agronomy and
extension skills
The ideal candidate will need to have a strong understanding
of agronomic and extension principles associated with the production and
marketing of good quality coffee or any other perennial crops. Also, the
Candidates must be computer literate with outstanding communication skills.
Academic
qualification; At least a BSc in Agriculture/Agronomy/Horticulture/Rural
development with proven records of achievement. Applicants with Master’s Degree
will have an added advantage.
Work Experience:
At least a minimum of 2years of work experience with relevance in extension
and/or agricultural research activities. Experience with the private sector and
hands-on participatory approach and especially working with coffee farmer
groups/coffee industry will be an added advantage.
Remuneration: TaCRI is an equal opportunity employer and offers attractive and competitive remuneration.
· Mode of application:
All applications must reach the Chief Executive Director through the address below (not by email).
Chief Executive
Director,
Tanzania Coffee
Research Institute (TaCRI),
P.O. Box 3004,
Moshi.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
The deadline for the applications is 09.11.2021
Tanzania Coffee Research Institute (TaCRI), incorporated in
2000 as a company limited by guarantee and with share capital under the
Companies Ordinance (CAP. 2012), become legally constituted and operational in
September 2001 with the major objective of rejuvenating the Tanzania coffee
industry; placing new emphasis on stakeholder-led, demand-driven RESEARCH FOR
DEVELOPMENT with the motto "Thinking Big and Acting Big" & "UTAFITI NDIO UHAI WA WAKULIMA WA KAHAWA".
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