Website World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg)
World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg)
Job Announcement: Field Assistant – Trials
Organization: World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg)
Location: Arusha, Tanzania
Reports to: Supervisor, Regional Office for Eastern and Southern Africa
About WorldVeg
The World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) is a non-profit, autonomous international agricultural research center headquartered in Taiwan, with five regional offices globally. WorldVeg focuses on:
- Breeding improved vegetable lines
- Developing and promoting safe production practices
- Reducing post-harvest losses
- Improving the nutritional value of vegetables
The center’s mission is to raise awareness of the importance of vegetables for health improvement and global poverty alleviation. Learn more at worldveg.org.
Position Summary
The Field Assistant will support vegetable germplasm regeneration, characterization, and seed post-harvest activities, ensuring production and maintenance of high-quality, genetically authentic seed. The position is based at WorldVeg’s regional office in Arusha, Tanzania.
Key Responsibilities
Germplasm & Field Operations
- Implement germplasm regeneration and characterization according to genebank SOPs, technical guidelines, and experimental protocols
- Ensure accurate labeling, documentation, and tracking of genebank accessions
- Collect, record, and manage data on morphological and agronomic traits, including high-quality photographic documentation
- Collect and prepare plant samples (leaves, seeds, tissues) for laboratory analysis
- Supervise routine field management activities such as irrigation, fertilizer application, weeding, staking, pest and disease monitoring, and IPM practices
- Supervise casual laborers during land preparation, planting, maintenance, harvesting, and post-harvest operations
Seed Post-Harvest & Genebank Support
- Ensure proper harvesting, drying, cleaning, processing, and temporary storage of regenerated seed
- Support additional genebank operations: seed processing, health integrity testing, germination testing, and inventory management
- Comply with safety, biosafety, and phytosanitary regulations
- Perform other duties related to genebank operations as assigned
Required Qualifications and Competencies
Technical:
- Minimum BSc in Agriculture (major in horticulture or related field)
- At least 1 year of experience in vegetable field trials or related activities
- Knowledge of plant physiology, diseases, and insect-pests of vegetable crops
- Familiarity with field layout and experimental designs is an added advantage
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
Behavioral:
- Good writing and communication skills in English
- Commitment to innovation, knowledge sharing, partnerships, and positive impact
- Respect for people and the environment
WorldVeg Core Values:
- Dedication to Innovation and Knowledge Sharing
- Commitment to Impact
- Commitment to Partnerships
- Respect for People
- Respect for the Environment
Additional Information
- This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position
- Initial appointment: 6 months, with possible extension based on funding and performance
How to Apply
Applicants should submit:
- Letter of application explaining suitability and interest
- Curriculum vitae (CV) including telephone and email
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Names, addresses, and contacts of three referees
- Date of availability
Send applications to: info-esa@worldveg.org or via the job bank site.
Include the position title in the subject line.
Application Deadline: 16 March 2026
To apply for this job email your details to info-esa@worldveg.org