Agronomist at Good Neighbors

Agronomist at Good Neighbors 

Agronomist at Good Neighbors 

Good Neighbors

Dar es Salaam

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Good Neighbors is an international humanitarian development NGO founded in Korea in 1991. It was granted General Consultative Status from the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC). The aim is to make the world a place without hunger, where people live together in harmony. In Tanzania it was officially established on 2005 and our efforts work towards creating environment where children’s rights are protected and sustainable development of communities through empowerment, leadership and ownership.

Good Neighbors Tanzania is looking for individual to join our highly motivated team in the following role;

Position: Agronomist

Reports to: Income Generation Manager
Location: Nambinzo – Songwe
Contract Duration: 1 Year (Renewable subject to funding availability and performance)

Objective

Good Neighbors Tanzania – Head Office is looking for a suitable candidate for the mentioned post, who will be responsible for develop better planting, cultivation, and harvesting techniques, improving crop yield, and solving problems for local farmers.
Furthermore, is responsible for the overall management and implementation of the agro- activities and resources within the area of responsibilities she/he analyses the agricultural situation of the region. Assessments and plans agro interventions in consultation with the respective field management, and technical supervisor in the agricultural project.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing better planting, cultivation, and harvesting techniques, improving crop yield, and solving problems for farmers.
•  Researching and promoting agricultural strategies to counter the effects of changes in soil, climate, weather, and pest damage.
• Ensure new developments in crop varieties, disease and pest control, crop rotation, and tillage systems are implemented in farming.
• Working with farmers to determine the best method of improving crop production.
• Keeping detailed records regarding fields, farmers and crops.
• Developing planting and irrigation plans, schedules, budgets, and timelines.
• Assesses crop production on the farm.
• Develop demonstrations farms that farmers will learn within the project area.
• Boost crop yields but also control pests and weeds and protect the environment.
• Developing better planting, cultivation, and harvesting techniques, improving crop yield, and solving problems for farmers.
• Researching and promoting agricultural strategies to counter the effects of changes in soil, climate, weather, and pest damage.
• Responsible for the documentation of project reports, including but not limited to monthly and quarterly reports, lessons learned, meeting minutes and M & E reports.
• Required to attend at least 3 courses as provided by GN academy including any other courses provided by GNTZ or by any other training institution, aiming to develop knowledge and capacity in own work.
• Required to achieve 90% of individual and departmental annual targets.

Qualification, Experiences and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, agriculture, Crop science, horticulture crop production, agricultural science or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of agronomy work experience.
• In-depth knowledge of soil and crop principles.
• Demonstrate capacities to establish and maintain strong collaborative working
  relationships with government officials, local organizations, Co-operatives, communities and other stakeholders.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Outstanding research and analytical skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Other Competencies/Attributes:

• Ability to improvise, flexibility, and adaptability to transitions
• Sincerity, patience, tact and the ability to earn the trust of others
• Good motivational organizational skills
• Good motivational organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Self-starter, strong ability to work well alone and with others;

Application Instructions:

• All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, please Click here to apply for the position on or before 14th February 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• All applications should be addressed to Country Director, Good Neighbors Tanzania, P.O. Box 33104, Dar es Salaam
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted through their active mobile numbers and email addresses.
• Good Neighbors Tanzania will not be responsible for transport or/and accommodation during the interview, there will be no refund for the expenses incurred.
• Good Neighbors Tanzania has a zero tolerance to any harm or sexual exploitation and abuse against any beneficiaries (or program participants).
• Safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s shared responsibility and all GN employees and partners are required to adhere to GN’s Code of Conduct both during and outside working hours.
• Familiarization with and adherence to the GN Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all employees and partners, in addition to related mandatory training.
• All applicants interested to work with GNTZ must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause Click here to access GN Safeguarding Policy.

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