Crop Technician Jobs at National Agricultural Research Organization

Job Title: CROP AGRONOMY TECHNICIAN

Job Ref: Abi 04/2012 (1 vacancy)

Salary Scale: UR 6

Tasks and Responsibilities:

1. Independently employing knowledge of farming principles and practices to develop and implement experimental field plans and budgets
2. Preparing experimental fields and materials such as seeds, fertilizer, measurement instruments and other supplies for undertaking field experiments
3. Preparing the experimental plot, planting seeds and labeling each experimental block according to the field plan
4. Collecting data, specimens and samples at various experimental plots and overseeing management of experiments and records
5. analyzing experimental data, interpreting results and preparing charts and graphs in order to support the documentation of research findings and results
6. Conducting crop disease and pest surveillance
7. Participating in harvesting and post harvest activities including drying and packing
8. Participating in baseline surveys to determine farmer needs and production constraints as well as establish the impact of technology adoption
9. Participating in developing and delivering education and training programmes to farmers and other stakeholders including students on visits and attachments
10. Providing support to the Scientists undertaking agricultural research on experimental plots
11. Performing any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor and the Director

Qualifications and Experience

1. Diploma in Agriculture or equivalent qualifications gained from a reputable educational institution
2. At least two years experience in Crop agronomy experimentation work gained from a reputable organization

Key Competencies

1. Ability to control field experiments and agricultural operations
2. Ability to participate in multidisciplinary work teams
3. Customer responsiveness
4. Proficiency in computer software applications and statistical packages
5. Good communication and interpersonal skills

How to Apply:
Interested persons with the indicated requirements should submit hand written applications together with detailed curriculum vitae giving day time telephone numbers and names and addresses of three referees as well as copies of professional Certificates and testimonials to the under-listed address not later than 5.00 pm, Monday 6th February 2012. Applicants should quote the post applied for on both the application and the envelope.

The Director
Abi Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute
P.O Box 219, Arua

Deadline:6th February 2012