SENIOR RESEARCH OFFICER

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:-

SENIOR RESEARCH OFFICER
Holder of M.Sc. in Agricultural related degree from a recognized University with at least 2
years of work experience from a reputable Agricultural research related organization. The
candidate must be knowledgeable on computer software particularly MS office package and
at least 1 statistical package. Should be under 40 years of age.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

- To coordinate and undertake research projects preparation.
- To supervise and train junior Research Officers and Technicians.
- To coordinate, prepare and submit periodic and regular reports on progress of
research projects and publish them in annual report and/or recognized journal(s)
Newsletter(s).
-Participate in the preparation and conduction of training for junior Research Officers
and Technical staff.
-To carry out research in the respective programme.
-The candidate must be prepared to pursue further studies related to the field of
research being undertaken as part of staff career development.

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.