The Tea Research Foundation of Central Africa seeks to recruit a suitably qualified person to fill the following vacant position:

Technical Officer – Plant Breeding

Reporting to the Trainee Research Scientist, the duties and responsibilities shall include:

• • Assist scientists in the implementation, supervision and monitoring of field or laboratory activities
  • Assist in collection, compilation and statistical analysis of data from research trials
  • Develop and maintain an up-to-date data bank for all research projects
  • Train, supervise and provide technical guidance to assistants or labour in carrying out research activities
  • Undertake inspections and develop weekly and monthly work plans for all research activities
  • Assist scientist in conducting literature searches on various subjects or research areas
  • Compile monthly and quarterly progress reports for research experiments

Qualifications and Key Competences

• • Diploma in Agriculture or related field from a recognized institution
  • Two years of relevant experience in research work
  • Be innovative and able to work with minimum supervision
  • Good work planning and work organizational skills
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Possess good supervisory and report writing skills
  • Good knowledge of Statistical packages, Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
  • Ability to meet targets on all assigned activities

The Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and shall offer a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Interested persons meeting the stated minimum requirements must submit their applications and detailed CV’s with three traceable referees to:

The Director
Tea Research Foundation of Central Africa
P.O. Box 51
MULANJE
Email:  [email protected]

Closing date for receiving applications: Friday, 17th March 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted