Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, November 21 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) and the Cashew Board of Tanzania (CBT), is implementing the Building a Better Tomorrow in Cashew Farming (BBT-Cashew) program. As part of this program, SUA-MoA-CBT plans to recruit 500 agricultural extension officers and assistant officers for a one-year contract to support the development of cashew farming in Tanzania. The initiative will be implemented during the 2024/2025 agricultural season in preparation for the 2025/2026 cashew production season. The project will focus on Mtwara, Lindi, Ruvuma (Tunduru), and Pwani regions.

The BBT program aims to create 20,000 employment opportunities for youth and women through skill development (internships) and establish 12,000 village-based economic activities and block farming systems by 2030. Additionally, the Ministry of Agriculture intends to strengthen agricultural extension services through the BBT Agricultural Extension Entrepreneurship Scheme (BBT-AEES), where 500 qualified graduates will be employed on a temporary basis to provide cashew-related extension services.

The available positions are as follows:

2. Position: Assistant Agricultural Officer (400 Positions)

Key Responsibilities:
The responsibilities mirror those of Agricultural Officers, with additional focus on hands-on support in:
• Educating farmers on good cashew farming practices.
• Monitoring compliance with farming regulations.
• Assisting in the supervision of input distribution and usage.
• Establishing and managing demonstration plots.
• Collecting and updating data related to farmers and cashew processing activities.

Qualifications:
Applicants must have:
• A diploma in Agricultural Science, Agronomy, Horticulture, or Crop Production from a recognized institution.
• Tanzanian citizenship and be aged between 18–35 years.
• Willingness to work in rural areas under minimal supervision.
• No prior employment or termination from public service.
• No criminal record.
• Experience in cashew farming is an added advantage.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
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Applicants must submit:
Copies of their birth certificate, NIDA, secondary school certificates, and diplomas/degrees from recognized institutions.
Two recent passport-size photographs.
A curriculum vitae (CV) including complete contact details and references from three reputable individuals.

Submission:
Applications should be sent to the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Sokoine University of Agriculture, via email at coahr@sua.ac.tz with a copy to dus@sua.ac.tz. While email submissions are encouraged, applications can also be delivered in person to the mentioned offices.

Application Deadline:
Applications must be submitted by December 2, 2024.

For inquiries, contact: +255760485718

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