Extension Officer at Arusha Cooperative Union

Extension Officer at Arusha Cooperative Union

Extension officer 

Location of the work Arusha and Kiteto Manyara

Arusha Cooperative Union
Business: Agricultural Marketing Coop Union a Union of 43 affiliate AMCOs. It was registered in 1988

Vision: The Co-operative that stimulates the local economy, sustainable and positive change for
members.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular visits to farms and rural communities to assess current agricultural practices and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide farmers with training and workshops on modern and sustainable farming
  techniques, crop management, livestock care, and other agricultural topics.
• Educate farmers on the use of new technologies, equipment, and inputs.
• Offer guidance on crop selection, planting, and harvesting times.
• Advise on soil testing, fertilization, and pest and disease management.
• Assist in livestock management, includingbanimal health, nutrition, and breeding practices.
• Facilitate access to markets by connecting farmers with buyers, cooperatives, or agricultural value chains.
• Provide information on market prices and trends
• Promote the adoption of modern agricultural technologies and practices, such as precision farming, organic farming, and agribusiness ventures

Key qualifications for the Applicant

• A Bachelors Degree in General Agriculture, Agriculture Science, Agronomy, Horticulture, or a related field is required.
• Strong knowledge of Agricultural Practices, Crop Management, Livestock care, and sustainable farming techniques is essential.
• Relevant certifications, such as Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) or other agricultural certifications, can enhance your qualifications. Additionally, ongoing training and professional development in agricultural practices and extension methods are beneficial
• The candidate should be at the age of 27 to 40.

Documents are needed Qualified candidates should send their applications
attaching detailed CV, certified of copies of academic credentials, reference letters from former employers (all in a single file) via email: [email protected]

Please address your application to addressing to:

Chairperson, Arusha Cooperative Union Ltd. P.O.
Box 7073, Arusha, Tanzania

Closing date for applications Send you applications on or before 9 th November 2023, (Close of Business)
Competitive remuneration and fringe benefits to be offered to the highly qualified candidate