Assistant II- Field and Greenhouse (Internal Advert), Arusha Tanzania
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Job Summary
THE ORGANIZATION
The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve PEOPLES lives. Alliance solutions address the global crises of malnutrition climate change biodiversity loss and environmental degradation.
The Alliance works with local national and multinational partners across Latin America and the Caribbean Asia and Africa and with the public and private sectors. The Alliance is part of CGIAR a global research partnership for a food-secure future dedicated to reducing poverty enhancing food and nutrition security and improving natural resources and ecosystem services.
About the position
The Bean program is looking for 2 motivated and qualified individuals to fill the position of Assistant II- Field and Greenhouse and provide advanced breeding techniques to promote breeding research activities.
Key duties & responsibilities
Support in making bean crosses for different bean varieties.
Assist in conducting and collecting necessary data for advanced breeding and seed multiplication at different locations.
Support in analyzing the data and report to supervisor on time.
Visiting fields regularly to monitor weeds disease development and insect growth.
Collecting soil tissue and samples from fields for analysis.
Assisting with research work and other project activities.
Assist in field layout and mapping.
Assist seed inventory and greenhouse activities.
Carry out any other duties that will be assigned to him/her by the supervisor.
Requirements
Diploma in crop production plant breeding or any other related areas of study
At least one years experience in breeding activities especially in beans and other related crops will be an added advantage.
Experience in data collection and entry data management quality assurance and timely reporting
High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
Excellent communication skills in English and Kiswahili
Computer proficiency including MS Office (Word/ PowerPoint advanced Excel skills
Strong ability to coordinate prioritize and organize workload; take initiative and work under pressure.
Ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure and meeting deadlines.
Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
Ability to maintain the highest level of integrity and standards of ethics confidentiality and professionalism.
Terms of employment
This position is a nationally recruited position based in either Arusha Tanzania. The initial contract will be for 1 year subject to a probation period of 3 months and is renewable depending on performance and availability of resources.
This position is graded at BG05 level in a scale of BG01 to BG14 (BG14 being the highest level according to the Alliance job classification framework policy). We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits including but not limited to insurance retirement plan staff training and development paid time off and flexible working arrangements.
The Alliance Bioversity-CIAT is committed to fair safe and inclusive workplaces. We believe that diversity powers our innovation contributes to our excellence and is critical for our mission. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority. We encourage applicants from all cultures races colors religions sexes national or regional origins ages disability statuses sexual orientations marital status and gender identities. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
Applications
Applications closing date: 31st December 2025
Please note that email applications will not be considered.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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