Agricultural Research and Extension Trust (ARET) is mandated to conduct research on tobacco and allied crops and provide extension to tobacco farmers. The Trust is seeking experienced officers to join its workforce as follows
Post: Registry and Records Management Clerk
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who loves to keep track of business and office practices; and who demonstrates a client oriented approach: tact and ability to work with internal and external in providing daily clerical work within the Registry Unit. Tenable ARET Head Office, Lilongwe
Key functions
The incumbent will be expected to provide administrative support services and supervise registry staff.
Post: Internal Audit Assistant
This exciting role requires someone who is objective and highly skilled to join the internal audit team to add value and improve the Trust’s operations by bringing thematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management control and governance processes.
Tenable ARET Head Office, Lilongwe
Key Functions
To assist in the delivery of a quality internal audit service
Post: Extension Agent (Forestry)
This is an exciting and challenging position. Joining a team of specialized technicians, the position requires a mature and responsible person who is able to work independently and to make professional decisions when working with growers. Tenable: ARET Head Office, Lilongwe
Key function
To implement programs with farmers that relate to forestry, conservation and the environment: production and profitability, and best management practices.
Post: Agronomist
This is a varied and challenging role ideal for someone who is dynamic, self motivated and service oriented, identifying goals to be accomplished daily and annually. The incumbent must have a thorough understanding of production agriculture concepts and techniques. Tenable: Kandiya Research Station in Lilongwe
Key Functions
To plan, coordinate and supervise implementation of agricultural activities particularly agronomic aspects aimed at improving tobacco production.
Mode of Application
If you meet the above criteria and are looking for a role in a productive team where you can make a real difference, please submit your application together with copies of certificates and a detailed curriculum vitae with your contact numbers, and names and addresses of three traceable referees with their contact numbers to: director@aret.org.mw or send the same not later than Friday, 1st December, 2017 to the following address
The Chief Executive Officer,
ARET,
Private Bag 9,
Lilongwe.
ARET is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving workforce diversity and therefore it encourages both qualified men and women to apply.
