Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) is seeking a Project Assistant for the Agri-food Systems and Entrepreneurship Development in rice and horticulture Value Chain(s) in Tanzania (AGRIFOSE-RIH) project. This is a full-time, two-year contract position, which may be renewed based on performance and resource availability. The duty station is the College of Agriculture/DUS at Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro.
Roles and Responsibilities
The Project Assistant will support the research team with administration and project implementation. Key responsibilities include:
- Carrying out daily project activities, including communications, meetings, and monitoring progress against the project plan.
- Conducting field research, such as data missions, data collection, and stakeholder workshops.
- Preparing project reports for various stakeholders.
- Providing support and ensuring tasks are executed in a timely manner under the direct supervision of the project team.
- Performing administrative duties like managing records, sorting and filing documents, and sending project files to the correct personnel.
- Performing any other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in a field such as Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Irrigation Engineering, or Agricultural Engineering from a recognized institution.
- Have sufficient knowledge of and skills in computer operations.
- Possess strong oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili, along with strong interpersonal skills and leadership qualities.
- Experience in project management or as a field project assistant in the agricultural value chain is an added advantage.
- Applicants should be between 18 and 35 years of age.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their application letter to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Planning, Finance And Administration), P.O. Box 3000, Chuo Kikuu, Morogoro. The application must include:
- An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Reliable contacts for references.
- Certified copies of academic certificates, academic transcripts, and all credentials (Form Four, Form Six, University, Birth Certificate, and National Identity Card).
Applications should be submitted electronically to [email protected] and copied to the Director, Directorate of Undergraduate studies ([email protected]) and the College of Agriculture ([email protected]). The deadline for applications is one week from October 20, 2025. Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.