Field Assistant – Trials

About World Vegetable Center

The World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) is a non-profit, autonomous international agricultural research center with headquarters in Taiwan and five regional offices around the globe. WorldVeg's research and development work focuses on breeding improved vegetable lines, developing and promoting safe production practices, reducing postharvest losses, and improving the nutritional value of vegetables. The center aims to raise awareness of the importance of vegetables for improved health and global poverty alleviation.

Position Overview

WorldVeg seeks to recruit a Field Assistant to support vegetable germplasm regeneration, characterization, and seed post-harvest activities, ensuring the production and maintenance of high-quality, genetically authentic seed. The incumbent will be based in the Center's regional office for Eastern and Southern Africa in Arusha, Tanzania.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement vegetable germplasm regeneration and characterization activities in strict accordance with approved genebank Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), technical guidelines, and experimental protocols
• Ensure accurate labeling, documentation, and tracking of genebank accessions throughout regeneration, characterization, harvesting, and post-harvest handling processes to maintain genetic identity and traceability
• Collect, record, and manage data on morphological and agronomic traits, including high-quality photographic documentation, following prescribed data standards
• Collect and properly prepare plant samples for analysis and characterization

Employment Details

• Location: Arusha, Tanzania
• Employment Type: Contractor
• Duration: 8 months
• Sector: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Career Growth

This position offers a great opportunity for career growth in agricultural research and vegetable science.