ADVERTISEMENT FOR INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Tanzania Cotton Board is a statutory organization that was formed by the Act of Parliament No. 2 of 2001, and entrusted with the function of overseeing the growth and sustainability of the cotton sub-sector. Specifically, TCB deals with regulatory functions within the cotton sub-sector on behalf of the government which includes ensuring adherence to cotton farming procedures and regulations, ensuring steady supply of agro – inputs, maintaining a level playing ground for the cotton business companies and collecting, refining and disseminating information to the stakeholders.

Tanzania Cotton Board has some openings in the following positions that wants to be undertaken under INTERNSHIP basis.

Agricultural Officer (Classification) (2 Posts)

Duty Station: Shinyanga Education Requirement:

Holder of Bachelor Degree in any of the following: Agriculture General, Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Irrigation, Agro-mechanization or any other qualification from a recognised Institution.

Duties and responsibilities:

• To classify cotton in accordance with rules, regulations and International Standards.
• To conduct machine (HVI) calibration and sample testing
• To review, update and recommend any changes that may be for improvement of sampling instructions and classification techniques.
• To prepare and issue periodic reports on classification of cotton from various ginneries.
• To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by his/her Supervisor.

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR INTERNSHIP

• Should be a Tanzanian Citizen;
• Should have acquired formal qualifications like a diploma, bachelor’s degree or postgraduate degree from any recognized and reputable institution and have not yet been exposed to work experience related to their area of study;
• Should submit degree or academic transcript;
• Should have completed their studies within three years from the date of this advert;
• A commitment or desire of intern to follow a career in a specific occupation that has been identified;
• Only qualified candidates will be contacted for further processes;
• Application closing date will be 31st May, 2024.