POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN II
IITA-TZ-2023 – IRRI-009 -NRS- UYOLE
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) on behalf of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) invites applications for the position of Research Technician II.
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.
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The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is the world’s premier research organization 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.
This position will provide support to the Seed System and Product Management activities specifically in the up-scaling of improved rice cultivation technologies such as Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) technology and the deployment of quality seedEof improved, climate-resilient, market-preferred and nutritious rice varieties to ensure high rate of genetic gain to farmers while ensuring equitable access for women and other disadvantaged groups.
Duty Station: The position will be based in Uyole – Mbeya.
Qualifications and experience
- Diploma course in Agriculture with 2 years of relevant work experience
Skills and knowledge Mandatory
- Basic knowledge of MS office programs such as Word and Excel or related software Preferred
- Experience in rice production
- Know how to drive a motorcycle in the field and have a valid driver’s license for this category or be willing to learn it.
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Responsibilities
Purpose
- Assist in research activities related to Seed System and Product Management, including coordinating with national research partners (e.g. NARES, NGOs, women groups, and universities) in setting up trails, organizing field days, data collection, and conducting interviews based on the planned research activities and SOPs.
- Support the deployment and demonstration of various technologies both at the research station and in farmers’ fields with the aim of creating awareness and demand of those technologies among stakeholders.
- Execute routine protocols to ensure proper positioning of technologies that are ready for up-scaling and provide feedback on farmer and other stakeholder responses and learnings to the technical team.
- Support researchers and scientists in implementing surveys.
Engagement
Provide timely, consistent and accurate information to direct supervisor to ensure smooth flow of research activities, such as farmers’ preferences, unexpected factors that may result to unexpected outcomes of field demo and trials, conflict and other issues, to ensure that research objectives and SOPs are followed.
Delivery
- Carry out regular monitoring and maintenance of research facilities and equipment.
- Lead data collection in the field across identified study areas including those being implemented in collaborations with partners.
- Assist in advising stakeholders on tested and validated beneficial technologies (e.g. new varieties, climate mitigation practices, practices that enhance water use efficiency etc.) to key stakeholders.
- Contribute to the deployment of digital tools such as seed cast to enhance efficient monitoring of the rate and extent of adoption of new technologies by farmers and other stakeholders.
- Contribute to writing reports on findings of Seed System and Product Management activities as well as other research results.
- Support in the planning and organizing of technical workshops or trainings as part of capacity building for stakeholder on Seed System and Product Management related activities.
Work Condition and environment
Requires work in field conditions, open to operate from project sites whenever required (physically or virtual assistance in implementation of SOPs and data management)
General information:
The duration of contract for the position is two years. This is a nationally recruited position and IITA offers a competitive remuneration package.
Applications: 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.0. Box 34441, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania or by email to IITA-Tanzania@cgiar.org
Applicants are requested to please indicate the reference number for the position as indicated on the heading of the announcement in your application as well as on the subject of your email if sending by email. If sending by post or hand delivery, please indicate the reference number on your application as well as on the left-hand side of your envelope. Please note that any applications without the reference number indicated will be automatically disqualified.
Closing date: The deadline for submitting the application is 19 June 2023.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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RESEARCH ASSOCIATE – 2
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture(IITA) on behalf of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) invites applications for the position of RESEARCH ASSOCIATE – 2.
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.
The research Associate will facilitate the planning, designing and implementation of the routine trials, data analysis and other research activities of projects about Rice production improvement in Tanzania focusing on the development and up-scaling of improved rice production and post-harvest technologies and on training farmers, technicians and extension officers. Constantly communicate with internal and external project partners and collaborators to exchange conceptual ideas and to effectively gather feedback and research-related requirements for the advancement of technologies. Consolidate, evaluate and analyze research data gathered from trials.
Duty Station: The position will be based in – Dakawa – Morogoro.
Qualifications and experience
- Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture with minimum 5 years work experience from which at least 3 years in rice research/development
- Master of Science degree in Agriculture with minimum 1-year relevant work experience in rice research/development
Skills and knowledge Mandatory
- Has proven technical proficiency in conducting research experiments and field trials
- Has strong experience in field management (layout, irrigation, fertilization, pest and disease monitoring)
- Has proven technical proficiency in conducting Farmer-Field Schools
- Has experience in statistical analysis and report preparation
- Has strong oral and written and communication skills
- Has strong analytical skills
- Has proven technical proficiency in conducting research experiments and field trials
Preferred
- Has strong technical experience in guiding farmers, technicians and extension officers
Responsibilities
Purpose
- Facilitate the planning, designing and implementation on the routine trials, data analysis and other research activities of projects about Rice production improvement in Tanzania focusing on the development of improved rice production and post-harvest technologies and on training farmers, technicians and extension officers.
- Contribute to the development of the research projects including selection of adequate research tools and equipment, verification of suggested methodologies and establishment of parameters related to rice production intensification.
- Verification and up scaling of technologies that enhance improved rice yields in farmers’fields.
Oversee maintenance of the research areas, research fields and technical equipment
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Engagement
- Constantly communicate with internal and external project partners and collaborators to exchange conceptual ideas and to effectively gather feedback and research-related requirements for the advancement of the projects
- Provide assistance and guidelines to internal and external stakeholders considering efficient implementation of the projects
- Constantly monitor, evaluate and provide recommendations to improve research and training activities/tasks performed by Research Technicians and contract workers in order to maintain smooth conduct of field and greenhouse trials as well as to foster a productive working environment
- Coordinate with required IRRI services and supplies to ensure smooth implantation of experiments/surveys
Delivery
- Consolidate, evaluate and analyze research data gathered from the project trials
- Evaluate, validate and contribute to the interpretation of results, contribute to the writing of manuscripts for reports/publications as well as presentations/posters for national and international conferences
- Prepare and submit updated research outputs to the Scientist in a timely manner
- Supervise and lead the maintenance of accurate data recording and updating of database for efficient storage and retrieval of information
Work Condition and environment
- Requires work in field/screenhouse/greenhouse/laboratory
- May require occasional travel to other countries
General information:
The duration of contract for the position is two years. This is a nationally recruited position and IITA offers a competitive remuneration package.
Applications: 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.0. Box 34441, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania or by email to IITA-Tanzania@cgiar.org
Applicants are requested to please indicate the reference number for the position as indicated on the heading of the announcement in your application as well as on the subject of your email if sending by email. If sending by post or hand delivery, please indicate the reference number on your application as well as on the left-hand side of your envelope. Please note that any applications without the reference number indicated will be automatically disqualified.
Closing date: The deadline for submitting the application is 19 June 2023.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Assistant Scientist
IITA-TZ-2025 – IRRI-008 -NRS- UYOLE
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) on behalf of the International Rice Research Institute(IRRI) invites applications for the position of Assistant Scientist.
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.
Under the minimal supervision of the 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 manuscript for peer-reviewed publications as well as presentations/posters for national and international conferences. Supervise, coach and guide scholars, on the job trainees, researchers and research technicians. Coordinate and prepare training sessions for a variety of stakeholders. Support the Seed Systems Lead in strengthening seed systems and extension research, promoting rural innovations, partnerships and liaising.
Duty Station: The position will be based in Uyole – Mbeya .
Qualifications and experience
- Bachelor degree in Agriculture with minimum 4 years of relevant work experience around Agronomy, agriculture extension
- Master’s degree in Agriculture with minimum 2 years of relevant work experience around Agronomy and agriculture extension.
Skills and knowledge Mandatory
- 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 in data analysis and relevant statistical tools Preferred
- Working experience in stakeholder management
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Responsibilities
Assist in designing experiments/surveys based on the research outline provided
- Design, manage and monitor research activities including necessary protocols, research tools, data collection, analysis and interpretation.
- Monitor and manage the strategic collaborations around breeding, seed systems 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.
Manage the implementation of experiments/surveys and other research studies related to breeding and seed systems.
- 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)
Consolidate, evaluate and analyze research data
- 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
Contribute to the preparation of reports, publications, and presentations.
- 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
Coordinate and prepare trainings
- Draft training materials using readily available published information (i.e. protocols, methodologyjand 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
- Act as resource person for training courses and visitors
People Management
- 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
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Work Condition and environment
Requires field visits at project implementation sites within Kenya General information:
The duration of contract for the position is two years. This is a nationally recruited position and IITA offers a competitive remuneration package.
Applications: 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.0. Box 34441, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania or by email to IITA-Tanzania@cgiar.org
Applicants are requested to please indicate the reference number for the position as indicated on the heading of the announcement in your application as well as on the subject of your email if sending by email. If sending by post or hand delivery, please indicate the reference number on your application as well as on the left-hand side of your envelope. Please note that any applications without the reference number indicated will be automatically disqualified.
Closing date: The deadline for submitting the application is 19 June 2023.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
