Job Description
ASSISTANT I - FIELD RESEARCH (INTERNAL
& EXTERNAL ADVERT)
THE ORGANIZATION
The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT delivers
research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably
transform food systems to improve People's lives. Alliance solutions address
the global crisis 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
Assistant
I- Field Research is responsible for supporting the Implementation of Field
research activities within the Bean Breeding Program. The Incumbent assists in
field trial establishment, crop management, data collection harvesting seed
handling and maintenance of research sites to ensure high-quality research data
and successful execution of breeding activities.
Assistant
I- Field Research will support the planning, establishment, management, monitoring and
evaluation of field experiments and breeding trials. The position ensures that
field operations and conducted according to research protocols, contributes to
accurate data collection, maintains field equipment and research materials, and
supports the production of quality breeding materials for research and variety
development
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Work Closely with
Bean Breeders, researchers, technicians and greenhouse staff to implement field
research activities.Collaborates with
project teams and research partners during field trials, demonstrations and
training activities.Support interns,
students and visiting scientists during field operations.Participate in
Planning meetings, field evaluations and research activities.Maintain effective communication with supervisors
and research teams regarding field activities and observationsPrepare research fields for planting
according to experimental designs and research protocols.Assist in land
preparation, planting, transplanting and field layout of breeding trials.Label plots and
breeding materials accurately to ensure traceability.Conduct routine
crop management activities, including irrigation, weeding, fertilizer
application, staking and pest and disease management.Monitor crop growth
and report nay abnormalities affecting field trials.Collect, record and
verify field data accurately using standard data collection procedures.Harvest research
materials according to breeding protocols and ensure proper handling and
storage of harvested seeds.Assist in seed
processing, drying, cleaning, packaging, labelling and inventory management.Maintain Field
equipment, tools and irrigation systems in good working conditions.Ensure research
plots and surrounding work areas are clean, organized and safe.Support field
demonstrations, training sessions and research visits.Comply with
occupational health, safety and environmental standards.Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
in support of Bean Breeding Program.
Required Qualifications and Experience.
Bachelor’s degree
in agriculture, Crop, Science, Agronomy, Plant Science, Hot culture or related
field.Additional training
in Agricultural research or field experimentation will be an added advantage.At least 1-2 years
of experience in Agricultural field operations, crop production or agricultural
research.Experience in filed
trial management and data collection is desirable.Experience working
with breeding programs or research institutions is an added advantage.Knowledge of bean
production or other legume crops is preferred.
Technical Competencies
Knowledge of Crop
Production and field management practices.Basic understating
of agricultural research and experimental field trials.Ability to
accurately collect, record and verify research data.Knowledge of seed
handling, harvesting, processing and storage procedures.Ability to identify
common crop pests’ diseases and nutrient deficiencies.Competence in
operating and maintain basic agricultural tools and equipment.Good organizational
skills with strong attention to detail.Ability to work
independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.Good organisational
skills with strong attention to detail.Ability to work
independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary team.Good written and
verbal communication skills.Physical ability to
work outdoors under varying weather conditions.Commitment to
maintain research quality safety and compliance with institutional procedures.
Terms of employment
This is a nationally recruited position based at Arusha, Tanzania. The
initial contract will be for one year subject to a probation period of three
months and is renewable depending on performance and availability of resources.
This position is graded at BG04 level, with a minimum basic salary of TZS 915,302, 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
Applications
Applicants
are invited to visit https://alliancebioversityciat.org/careers to
get full details of the position and to submit their applications. Applications
MUST include reference RFP301408 ASSISTANT I - FIELD RESEARCH as the
position applied for. Cover letter and CV should be saved as one document using
the candidate’s last name, first name for ease of sorting. The Alliance
collects and process personal data in accordance with applicable data
protection laws.
Applications closing date: 19th August 2026