Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) Announce 50 Job Opportunities

Welcome to our website faizaforum.com, your trusted platform for the latest job updates in Tanzania. We are excited to share that Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) has announced 50 Job Opportunities. These positions provide a great chance for qualified professionals to advance their careers while contributing to the growth of one of Tanzania’s leading academic institutions. Apply before September 12, 2025 and become part of SUA’s dedicated team.

Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) is a well-known public institution in Tanzania that specializes in agricultural sciences, natural resources, and related subjects. Sokoine University of Agriculture, located in Morogoro, and established in 1984 after evolving from the former Faculty of Agriculture under the University of Dar es Salaam. SUA plays a key role in promoting agricultural development, food security, environmental conservation, and rural development in Tanzania and beyond. The university offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in faculties such as Agriculture, Forestry and Nature Conservation, Veterinary Medicine, and Science. SUA emphasizes practical and community-based learning to equip students with real-world skills. It also collaborates with local and international institutions to tackle global agricultural and sustainability challenges. These efforts have made SUA a recognized center of excellence in agricultural education and innovation across East Africa.

Future of Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA):

Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) is shaping a dynamic future through modern infrastructure, innovative programs, and cutting-edge research. With projects like HEET and AI4MoreCrops, SUA is advancing smart agriculture and sustainability. It empowers communities through outreach initiatives like AGRISPARK and combats hidden hunger with nutrition-focused solutions. SUA is also nurturing agri-tech startups, positioning itself as a hub for agricultural excellence in Africa.

Positions Available:

A. Assistant Agricultural Officers (45 Positions) – Responsibilities 

• Educate farmers on optimum agricultural techniques for avocados, including land preparation, farm management, harvesting, value addition, storage, and market sales.
• Educate and monitor the quality of raw avocados from field to warehouse.
• Monitor and guarantee that producers use the finest avocado cultivation practices.
• Prepare and submit weekly status reports on avocado cultivation in your allocated job area.
• Prepare realistic input requirements for farmers, such as seeds and seedlings.
• Update the digital database of avocado producers and other stakeholders, including input service providers, in the designated area.
• Provide farmers with instruction on optimal avocado cultivation methods, such as the proper and safe use of pesticides.
• Oversee avocado quality verification at the Primary Cooperative Society level (AMCOS).
• Estimate raw avocado production depending on the number of avocado plants capable of producing during the season (crop projection).
• Identify agriculture sector stakeholders in the designated work region and connect them with farmers who require their services.
• Ensure that each farmer has a notebook to document the services provided by all stakeholders, including agricultural extension officers.
• Work with local leaders to choose a lead farmer.
• Provide information on additional crops grown by farmers in the village/area under supervision.
• Assess avocado production in the allotted region at the conclusion of each season.
• Perform any additional duties specified by your supervisor.

Qualification, Experience and Competencies:

• A Tanzanian diploma-level agricultural graduate with a diploma in Agricultural Science (Agriculture General), Agronomy, Horticulture, or Crop Production and Management from a government-approved university.
• Not now employed or previously terminated from public service.
• Not been imprisoned for any criminal offence.
• Be willing to work in different rural locations.
• Be able to operate efficiently without supervision.
• Be prepared to work under a temporary contract and receive the monthly allowances specified in the agreement.
• Prepare to sign a performance-based contract for the specific season.
• Experience in avocado cultivation is advantageous.

B. Agricultural Officer (5 Positions) – Responsibilities 

• Educate farmers on optimum agricultural techniques for avocados, land preparation, farm management, harvesting, value addition, storage, and market sales.
• Educate and monitor the quality of raw avocados from field to warehouse.
• Monitor and guarantee that producers use the finest avocado cultivation practices.
• Prepare and submit weekly status reports on avocado cultivation in your allocated job area.
• Prepare and submit realistic input requirements for farmers, including seeds and seedlings.
• Oversee and ensure that the supplied inputs in the designated area reach the growers and that they properly use them on avocado plantations.
• Conduct small-scale field research and trials to evaluate improved seed varieties, fertilisers, and new technologies.
• Update the digital database of avocado producers and other stakeholders, including input service providers, in the designated area.Oversee the distribution of subsidised avocado cultivation inputs provided by the government to growers in the designated area.
• Provide farmers with instruction on optimal avocado cultivation methods, such as the proper and safe use of pesticides.
• Oversee avocado quality verification at the Primary Cooperative Society level (AMCOS).
• Estimate raw avocado production depending on the number of avocado plants capable of producing during the season (crop projection).
• Identify agriculture sector stakeholders in the designated work region and connect them with farmers who require their services.
• Ensure that each farmer has a notebook to document the services provided by all stakeholders, including agricultural extension officers.
• Supervise assistant agricultural extension officers in your designated area.

Qualification, Experience and Competencies:

• Obtain a degree in Agricultural Science (General), Agronomy, Horticulture, or Crop Production and Management from a government-approved institution.
• Not now employed or previously terminated from public service.
• Not been imprisoned for any criminal offence.
• Be willing to work in different rural locations.
• Be able to operate efficiently without supervision.
• Be prepared to work on a temporary contract and get the monthly allowances indicated in the contract.
• Prepare to sign a performance-based contract for the specific season.
• Experience in avocado cultivation is advantageous.50 Job Openings at Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA)
• Be aged between 18 and 40 years.

How to Apply:

Applications should be addressed to the Head of the Faculty of Agriculture at Sokoine University of Agriculture via email at coahr@sua.ac.tz, with a copy to the Director of Undergraduate Studies at Sokoine University of Agriculture at dus@sua.ac.tz. Applicants are urged to send their applications via email, although they can also deliver them to the aforementioned office or via EMS and include the following:

• Copies of birth certificates, NIDA, secondary education certificates, diplomas, and degrees from government-accredited training institutions (all in one file).
• Two current passport-sized photos of the applicant.
• A Curriculum Vitae (CV) of the applicant, including full address, phone number, email, and contact information for three reliable referees.

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