Field Assistant (SOG/ST 2) - Bodles Research Station

Key Responsibilities

Technical/Professional: 

• Assists with the preparation of work programmes; 
• Assists with the implementation of work programmes; 
• Assists in the layout, stalking and labelling of plots/land for experimental treatments;
• Supervises activities related to the establishment, cultivation, transplanting, disease and pest control, care and general maintenance of cutting, seedling, plants; 
• Attends meetings, seminars and workshops; 
• Assists with the measuring of tasks and calculating payments; 
• Inspects work in progress to ensure compliance with approved standards and guidelines. 

Management/Administrative: 

• Prepares and submits Monthly Reports; 
• Prepares and submits fortnightly Pay Bills; 
• Issues items from stores; 
• Provides guidance and assistance to field staff; 
• Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

• Good oral and written communication skills; 
• Good interpersonal skills; 
• Good people management skills; 
• Good teamwork and co-operation skills; 
• Good customer and quality focus; 
• Compliance; 
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills. 

Technical: 

• Sound knowledge of farm practices and techniques; 
• Ability to read and layout experimental plots; 
• Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications; 
• Knowledge of the operations of Government/Ministry’s policies and procedures. 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Level 2 Certification from the National Council of Technical and Vocational Training (NCTVET); 
• One (1) year related work experience. 

 OR 

• Graduate from an Agricultural Technical School; 
• Two (2) years related work experience. 

Special Condition Associated with the Job

• Exposure to agricultural chemicals; 
• Extended hours outdoors; 
• Ability to lift 22 kg.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.