Job Title: Agronomist
Employer: One Acre Fund
Duty Station: Iringa, Tanzania
Application Deadline: 11th July 2014
Job Description:
One Acre Fund is an primarily agricultural organization dealing with maize,
sunflower, and many other agronomic crops. We are seeking a talented individual
to run trials on a variety of crops and methods, consult farmers and staff on
agronomic issues, and to assist with training development of thousands of farm
families across Southern Tanzania
At One Acre Fund we value innovation and hard work. First and foremost we are
seeking someone
who is very knowledgeable about agronomic crop production in
Tanzania, specifically maize production. We are also seeking someone who is interested
in developing creative solutions to agricultural issues facing our farmers.
This position includes the management of large nurseries and numerous staff. A
successful candidate must be management oriented with leadership experience.
This position also includes data collection that will undergo strenuous
validation. Attention to detail and accuracy are very important. A successful
candidate should have some experience crop research, academic or professional.
Data collection and office communication will be done electronically and
basic understanding of email, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel would be highly
valued.
This position will be working with both Tanzanian and international staffers.
English proficiency in mandatory, as well as flexibility and understanding for
minor cross cultural differences.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Nursery
Trial Management- Propose, plan and execute agricultural trials. This position
comes with the responsibility to report the results of products and methods
that could boost incomes for thousands of families. The agronomist will be
responsible for hiring and managing nursery labor. Nursery guidance will come
from a senior manager, but will largely be an independent project.
• Farmer
level trials- The Agronomist position will also have the responsibility of
organizing and consulting on farmer level trials to test the practicality of
new products or methods
• Crop
Calendaring and Training development- The Agronomist will work closely with
senior level staff to consult on the timing of agricultural practices to
produce the highest return on farmer investment. This position will also
consult staff on farmer level trainings to ensure the best practices for our
farmers
• Crop
Consultation- The agronomist position will also have the responsibility of
directly interacting with farmers to discuss the status of their crops and
scout for any potential issues
• If
you have skills or experiences in these areas, please highlight them on your
cover letter and resume.
Career Growth and Development
One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership capacity. We
provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and
regular career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings where we
listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles
that each person can be passionate about.
Qualifications:
• Passionate
about serving smallholder farmers
• Degree
in Agronomy or similar plant science field
• Language:
fluent in English and Kiswahili, ability to speak local languages.
• Demonstrated
basic computer skills, including typing and email
• Clear
communicator in-person and on the phone
• Proactive
problem solver
• Integrity
and a positive attitude
• Demonstrates
high-quality work with a strong attention to detail
• Willingness
to commit to living in rural Tanzania for a long-term position
• Independent
worker with strong ability to manage own schedule and tasks
• Confident
communicator who is comfortable talking with many people on a variety of topics
• Ability
to work as part of a larger team
Desired:
• Language:
conversational in Kihehe
• Leadership
experience at work, or outside of work
• Proven
ability to set and meet targets on the job
• Advanced
computer skills, specifically excel
• Writing
experience
Career development:
Twice annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest
significant time in your career development.
Timeline: Resumes should be submitted by Friday July 11th we will begin
interviews starting in June and are planning on a start date no later than
August 25th.
Compensation: 700,000/TSH+ (Dependent on qualifications)
Benefits: NSSF, airtime and small transportation allowances, work computer,
benevolent fund
Career development: Twice annual career reviews and regular feedback. Your
manager will invest significant time in your career development.
One Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer.
How to Apply:
Email cover letter and resume to: tanzaniajobs@oneacrefund.org with the Subject
line: Agronomist + the place you heard of the position. Please include grades
and test scores on your resume.
