FARMER TRAINING SPECIALIST

The Tea Research Institute of Tanzania (TRIT) was established in 1996 as an autonomous

organization representing the Government of Tanzania and the tea industry. Its duty is to support

the continued development of the tea industry, both large and small-scale producers, with

appropriate high quality, cost effective research and technology transfer. It is funded by both public

and private and by grant aid from willing donors. TRIT invites suitably qualified Tanzanians to fill

the following vacant position:-

FARMER TRAINING SPECIALIST

Holder of M.Sc. in Agricultural related degree from a recognized University with at least 2

years of work experience from a reputable organisation involved in coordination and

execution of Farmer training programmes. The candidate must be knowledgeable in

computer software particularly MS office package. Knowledge and skills on desktop

publishing and hands on knowledge of relevant ICT equipments will give an added

advantage. Should be under 40 years of age.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

- The candidate will be reporting to the Program Leader - Technology Transfer,

-To coordinate training programme for extension staff and farmers,

-To supervise and train junior Research Officers and technical staff.

-To coordinate, prepare and submit periodic and regular reports on progress of the

training programme within TRIT and prepare appropriate reports.

- Participate in the preparation and conduction of training for junior Research Officers

and Technical staff.

-To prepare and publish relevant training materials, displays, leaflets for use by the

participating trainees, and for TRIT publicity purposes,

- To coordinate TRIT’s participation of in agricultural fair such as “nane-nane” and

open days.

DURATION

Three years renewable contract.

REMUNERATION

We offer a very attractive and competitive package for the suitably qualified candidates

commensurate with qualifications and experience.

DUTY STATION

TRIT operates at two locations: Ngwazi Tea Research Station, Mafinga, Mufindi District,

Iringa Region on the shores of the scenic Lake Ngwazi and Marikitanda Tea Research

Station located near Amani in Muheza District, Tanga Region.

Please send your application and a full CV to:-

The Executive Director,

Tea Research Institute of Tanzania,

P.O. Box 2177

DAR ES SALAAM

Tel: +255 (O) 22 2122033, +255 (O) 22 2113838

Fax: +255 (O) 22 2113838

Email: trit@bol.co.tz

Closing date for receiving applications is 14TH September, 2009.