(RFP301406) ASSISTANT I FIELD AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN TEMPORARY (INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ADVERT),ARUSHA TANZANIA

<p><b>ASSISTANT I - FIELD AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN TEMPORARY (INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ADVERT)</b><br/></p><p><b> </b><br/></p><p><b>THE ORGANIZATION </b><br/></p><p>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 crisis of malnutrition climate change biodiversity loss and environmental degradation.<br/></p><p>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.<br/></p><p><b>About the position</b><br/></p><p>Assistant I-Field and Laboratory Technician are responsible for supporting the Implementation of Laboratory and 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.<br/></p><p>The Field and Laboratory Technician are responsible for supporting field and Laboratory research activities within the Bean Breeding Program. The incumbent assists in the establishment and management of field trials sample collection laboratory and field equipment to ensure the generation of accurate high-quality research data.<br/></p><p><b>Key Duties & Responsibilities</b><br/></p><ul><li>Work Closely with Bean Breeders researchers technician laboratory staff and greenhouse staff to implement field research activities.<br/></li><li>Collaborates with project teams and research partners during field trials demonstrations and laboratory training activities.<br/></li><li>Support interns students and visiting scientists during field operations and laboratory discussions.<br/></li><li>Participate in Planning meetings field evaluations and research activities.<br/></li><li>Maintain effective communication with supervisors regarding laboratory results field observation and research progress<br/></li><li>Support in tissue sampling mechanical inoculation of viruses bacteria fungi oomycete nematode and other pathogens in fields greenhouses and culturing them.<br/></li><li>Support the process of bioassays with insects/vectors.<br/></li><li></li><li>Support in routine data collection for advanced breeding and seed multiplication at different locations.<br/></li><li>Support in preparation of clear accurate and concise reports of results and communicate them to colleagues or stakeholders.<br/></li><li>Visiting fields regularly to monitor weeds disease development and insect growth.<br/></li><li>Assisting the greenhouse activities and fieldwork.<br/></li><li>Involve in physical field activities during plating weeding and harvesting<br/></li><li>Carry out any other duties that will be assigned by the supervisor<br/></li><li>Assisting with research work and other project activities<br/></li></ul><b>Required Qualifications and Experience.</b><br/><ul><li>Bachelors degree in Agriculture Crop Science Plant Science Biology Biotechnology Laboratory Science Agronomy or related fields.<br/></li><li>Additional training in Laboratory techniques or agricultural research will be an added advantage.<br/></li><li>At least 1-2 years of experience in Agricultural Research and Laboratory Operations. field operations crop production or agricultural research.<br/></li><li>Experience in laboratory sample preparation filed trial management and data collection.<br/></li><li>Experience working with breeding programs or research institutions is an added advantage.<br/></li><li>Familiarity with laboratory safety procedures and quality assurance practices in an added advantage<br/></li></ul><b><b>Technical Competencies</b></b><br/><ul><li>Top of Form Knowledge of agricultural research methods and Laboratory procedures<br/></li><li>Ability to establish and manage field experiments according to research photostability to establish and manage field experiments according to research protocols<br/></li><li>Competence in collecting processing and analysing laboratory samples. Competence in collecting processing and analysing laboratory samples<br/></li><li>Experience with laboratory equipment operation calibrations and maintenance.<br/></li><li>Strong data collection record keeping and documentation skills<br/></li><li>Knowledge of seed processing storage and inventory management.<br/></li><li>Competence in collecting processing and analysing laboratory samples Ability to identify crop pests diseases and physiological disorders.<br/></li><li>Familiarity with laboratory quality control and biosafety procedures.<br/></li><li>Good computers skills including Microsoft Excel and electronic data collection tools.<br/></li><li>Strong Analytical organisational and problem-solving skills<br/></li><li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary research teams<br/></li></ul><p><b> </b><br/></p><p><b>Terms of employment</b><br/></p><p>This position is a <b>Temporary Position </b>based in Arusha Tanzania<i>.</i> The initial fixed contract will be for <b>6 Months</b>.<br/></p><p>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<br/></p><p><b> </b><br/></p><p><b>Applications</b><br/></p><p>Applicants are invited to visit to get full details of the position and to submit their applications. Applications MUST include reference <b>RFP301406 ASSISTANT I - FIELD AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN TEMPORARY </b>as the position applied for. Cover letter and CV should be saved as one document using the candidates last name first name for ease of sorting. The Alliance collects and process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.<br/></p><p><b>Applications closing date:<i>19th August 2026</i></b><br/></p><p>Please note that email applications will not be considered.<br/></p><p>Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.<br/></p><p>We invite you to learn more about us at: <br/></p><br/>Requirements.<br/>Benefits.<br/><p><b>Required Skills:</b></p><p>Educación y requerimientos Estudiante de últimos semestres y apto para prácticas de Ingeniería de sistemas telecomunicaciones electrónica informática o carreras relacionadas. Nivel de inglés intermedio (oral y escrito). Experiencia básica en brindar soporte al usuario con conocimientos en Microsoft Office y otros productos de software de uso frecuente (por ejemplo Adobe). Experiencia básica en la resolución de problemas de los sistemas operativos de escritorio de Windows (por ejemplo perfiles de usuario en Windows 10 Windows 11 entro otros). Dominio básico de conceptos relacionados con el aprendizaje automático (Machine Learning Business Intelligence). Conocimiento deseable en Jira Service Management a nivel funcional comprendiendo su propósito y principales funcionalidades. Competencias Trabajo en Equipo. Atención al detalle. Orientación al cliente y enfoque de servicio. Habilidades de gestión del tiempo y establecimiento de prioridades. Flexibilidad y adaptación al cambio capacidad para trabajar en un entorno de rápido desarrollo. Proactividad y autonomía voluntad de aprender e investigar nuevas tecnologías. Capacidad para trabajar en un entorno multicultural. </p><br/><p><b>Required Education:</b></p><p>Educación y requerimientos Estudiante de últimos semestres y apto para prácticas de Ingeniería de sistemas telecomunicaciones electrónica informática o carreras relacionadas. Nivel de inglés intermedio (oral y escrito). Experiencia básica en brindar soporte al usuario con conocimientos en Microsoft Office y otros productos de software de uso frecuente (por ejemplo Adobe). Experiencia básica en la resolución de problemas de los sistemas operativos de escritorio de Windows (por ejempl</p>

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