TIGO is launching a new program to deliver information and advisory services to smallholder farmer through mobile phones. This information will empower farmers to make more informed agronomic and business decisions is looking to fill the position of Agronomy Specialist.
Job Purpose :
The Agronomy Specialist will serve a critical role in launching this new program with a special focus on business process analysis, strategic planning, content aggregation,content development and project management.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Identify and filter relevant sources of agronomic information from a wide variety of sources including research institutes, universities, and the Internet
- Independently (and through collaboration with partners) transform data/information into formats appropriate for SMS and other means of delivery via mobile phone.
- Populate and field test agronomy knowledge database
- Contribute to the improvement of the user’s experience
- Resolve customer complaints/queries and tags quickly
- Provide excellent service to customers
- Any other duties as assigned by Line Manager.
Qualifications:
- 0-1years’ experience in the development of agronomy training content, behavior change communication, or other similar field
- Depth and breadth of agronomy knowledge
- Strong analytical skills and Problem Solving skills (able to quickly filter a large quantity of information for quality)
- Basic knowledge in use of technical principles, theories and concept
- High person standard and goal oriented
- Fluency in English
- Very strong writing skills in English and Kiswahili
- Computer literacy, especially Microsoft Excel and Word
- Strong Communication skills.
- Computer literacy, especially Microsoft Excel and Word
How to Apply:
Please follow the instructions as stated below as failure to do so could lead to disqualification.
1. Send an Application letter and CV/Resume.
2. Merge these two documents into one document in either word or pdf format.
3. Do not attach or send any scanned documents, these are sometimes too large for our inbox.
4. Include the job title and/or reference number in the subject line of the email address and send your application by email to Fenixjobstz@nftconsult.com
5. Only successful candidates will be contacted. For all other inquiries please contact our offices directly.
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Apply before:
27 Nov, 2012
27 Nov, 2012
TIGO Tanzania Agronomy Specialist
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