Field Assistant – 3 Positions at IITA

Field Assistant Job Vacancies – 3 Positions at IITA SHORT–TERM CONTRACT VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT Position: Field Assistants – 3 Positions IITA–TZ–2026–STS–001- LAKE ZONE The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not–for–profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub–Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a secure food future. IITA is looking for suitably qualified person to fill the position of Field Assistant, to be based in Mwanza/ Geita, Kagera and Kigoma. Responsibilities: Support delivery of the small cassava seed packs to farmers Provide agronomic knowledge to the recipient of small cassava seed packs Monitoring field performance to provide advice on field management Collect data, analysis and report writing Perform any other activities as assigned by the coordinator. Required Qualifications/Experience Bachelor’s degree / Advanced Diploma in Agriculture. 5 Years’ field experience Working with little or no supervision Active engagement skills with rural Communities Knowledgeable on cassava production and seed system Gender integration skills in rural community activities Communication and Interpersonal Skills Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Tools Active learning and good writing skills General information: The duration of the contract is 18 months. This is a nationally recruited position and IITA offers a competitive remuneration package. How to Apply: The application pack should include an application letter, copies of certificates, and a curriculum vitae which contains a telephone number, email address, and contact details of two referees. Applications should be submitted through: Workable – Home – International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and addressed to: The Country Representative, IITA-Tanzania, Plot No. 25, Mwenge – Coca-Cola Road, Mikocheni Industrial Area, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Applicants are requested to include the reference number for the position (as indicated on the heading of the announcement) in the subject of their application letter, as well as in the subject of their email. Please note that any applications without the reference number indicated will be automatically disqualified. Closing date for applications: Monday 9th February 2026. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. CLICK HERE TO APPLY

• Support delivery of the small cassava seed packs to farmers • Provide agronomic knowledge to the recipient of small cassava seed packs • Monitoring field performance to provide advice on field management • Collect data, analysis and report writing • Perform any other activities as assigned by the coordinator. • Bachelor’s degree / Advanced Diploma in Agriculture. • 5 Years’ field experience • Working with little or no supervision • Active engagement skills with rural Communities • Knowledgeable on cassava production and seed system • Gender integration skills in rural community activities • Communication and Interpersonal Skills • Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Tools • Active learning and good writing skills