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 following vacant posts for an intial perion of three years renewable based on productivity/performance and continued need.

Location: TaCRI, Maruku and Lyamungu sub-statons in Bukoba and Hai Districts

Reports to : Zonal Programme Manager – TaCRI Maruku sub-sttaion and Programme Manager,

Key Responsibilities

The key function of the Extension Agronomist, as a member of TaCRI’s Result 4 team, is to support the rejuvenation fo the coffee industry in the respective zone by promoting and disseminating appropriate and financially available proven technologies to farmers and associated agencies; to facilitate two way linkages between researcher, district extension to support the development of nurseries producing new varieties for replanting program; to develop and deliver training courses(Training of trainers); to promote market awareness, including an appreciation of cup quality.

Specific Functions

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 an support TaCRI’s training center as income generating center

·         Promoting relevant and appropriate extension messages for growing coffee as businesses

·         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’ clone coffee nurseries

·         Promoting market awareness including an appreciation of cup quality

·         To test viable business models to produce coffee, i.e, horizontal/vertical diversification

·         Monitoring the implementation of result 4 activities in the respective zone

Core Competencies

Agronomy and extension skills

Ideal candidate will need to have strong understanding of agronomic and extension principles associated with production and marketing of good quality coffee or any other perennial crops

Change acceptance

Adapts readily to change and establishes organizational  processes that foster responsiveness, readiness to change and work under diverse conditions

Customer focus

Understanding and meeting the needs of internal and external customers; strong demand-led, market-oriented, and participatory process of technology development and dissemination

Team orientation

Showscomitmentot the teamwork and finds the best solutions by working positively and cooperatively the other, good leadership, high standards of performance, a sense of urgency, and mutual respect and integrity.

Qualification and experience

·         Academic qualification: At least a BSc in Agriculture/Agronomy/Horticulture/Rural development with proven records of achievement. Applicants with Masters Degeree will have an added advantage. Candidates must be computer literates with outstanding communication skills

·         Work Experience: Should have a minimu of Three years work experience with relevance hand-on participatory approach and especially working with coffee framer groups/coffee industry will be an added advantage

Remuneration: TaCRI is an equal ipportunity employer and offers attractive and competitive remuneration

Mode of Application

·         An application letter in your own handwriting or typed

·         Fully typed curriculum vitae certified copies of relevant cortificates

·         Full postal address including telephone contact details and email addres is any

·         Three contactable references

All applications must reach the Chief Executive Director thoru the addres below(and not by email) within two weeks from first appearance of this advert.

Chief Executive Director,

Tanzania Coffee Research Institute(TaCRI),

P.O Box 3004

Moshi

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted