Conducts fertilizer quality assurance, inspections, regulatory compliance monitoring, licensing support, and stakeholder coordination across various regions of Tanzania Mainland.
Responsibilities
- Conduct quality assurance on fertilizer products.
- Monitor fertilizer dealers to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
- Liaise with other regulatory agencies and external stakeholders.
- Plan quality assurance activities relating to fertilizer registration and licensing.
- Investigate inquiries and licensing information and prepare reports.
- Conduct field inspections to ensure manufacturers and distributors meet the required standards.
- Report information to the supervisor and follow up on corrective actions taken.
- Assist in the preparation of the Authority’s Quality Plans.
- Assist in implementing quality procedures.
- Assist in ensuring fertilizer products comply with national and international standards.
- Perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Laboratory Technology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, General Agriculture, Agronomy, Soil Science, Crop Science, Horticulture, Agricultural Education and Extension, or Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Quality assurance, inspection, reporting, and regulatory compliance skills.
- Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and internet).
- Good mobilisation and communication skills.
- Ability to work in marginalised conditions.
- At least one year of experience in a related field is an added advantage.
- Must be a Tanzanian citizen.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant laboratory, chemistry, biotechnology, agriculture, agronomy, soil science, crop science, horticulture, agricultural education, agricultural economics, or agribusiness discipline.
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and internet application skills.
Document Requirements
- Resume
- Certificate
- birth certificate
Application Instructions
- Submit a signed, handwritten application letter (in English or Swahili) addressed to the Executive Director, Tanzania Fertilizer Regulatory Authority, P.O.
- Box 46238, Dar es Salaam, clearly indicating the position applied for.
- Attach an updated CV with reliable contacts (postal address, email and mobile number) and three reputable referees, certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts (Form IV/VI certificates, diploma/degree), National ID, birth certificate, and a letter of endorsement from a Local Government Officer confirming your place of residence.
- Results slips, testimonials and partial transcripts are not accepted.
- This is a contract position for a maximum of one year, based in various regions of Tanzania Mainland.
- Only Tanzanian citizens may apply, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
