Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) is a public university located in Morogoro, Tanzania, specializing in agriculture and related applied sciences. It was officially established in 1984 and is named after Edward Sokoine, Tanzania’s second prime minister. The main campus is in Morogoro, about 200 kilometers west of Dar es Salaam, on the slopes of the Uluguru mountains. SUA also has several other campuses and training sites, including the Solomon Mahlangu Campus in Morogoro, a training forest in Arusha, and a forest reserve in Lushoto.

JOB DETAILS:

The TAGDev 2.0 program through its Agri-food Systems and Entrepreneurship Development in rice and horticulture Value Chain(s) in Tanzania (AGRIFOSE-RIH) project at SUA is seeking to recruit a suitable qualified Tanzanian to serve as project Assistant. This is a full-time position related to supporting the research team on administration and implementation of project activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Holder of a Bachelor’s degree in fields related to Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural extension, Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Irrigation Engineering or Agricultural Engineering obtained from a recognized institution;

1. Applicants must have sufficient knowledge and skills in computer operations/use.

• Good communication skills (oral and written, in English and Kiswahili) with strong interpersonal skills and leadership qualities

1. Experience in project management or field project assistantship in agricultural value chain will be an added advantage.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out day-to-day project activities including communications, project meetings, pl monitoring project activities as in the project plan
• Conduct field research activities such as field data missions, data collection, and stakeholders workshops
• Prepare various project reports for various stakeholders
• Provide support and create balance in the time and scope of executing tasks under the direct supervision of the Project team;
• Carry out administrative duties including records and information management, sorting, filing and sending out project files to the right personnel, workers, and stakeholders;
• Performe any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

AGE:  Between 18 and 35 years of age at the time of application

DURATION:

This is a Two-year contract, renewable subject to impressive performance and availability of resources.