RESEARCH OFFICER GRADE II (FORESTRY) at TAFORI
Application Period
10/01/2026 – 24/01/2026
Duties and Responsibilities
Recommended:
To perform field data collection, computer data entry and analysis and gathering relevant literature;
To undertake specific research activities with less supervision from Senior Researchers or team leader;
To prepare and submit a manuscript draft to respective supervisor for review;
To train and supervise technicians;
To prepare research progress reports according to respective work plans;
To assist in the planning of specific research projects;
To assist in preparing fundable research proposal and consultancy;
To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualifications
Holder of Master Degree and Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields: Forestry, Agroforestry, Forest Products and Technology, Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, Forest Resource Assessment and Management from a recognized Institution with a minimum of an Upper Second Class at Undergraduate Level.
Remuneration
PRSS 2
Application Period
10/01/2026 – 24/01/2026
Duties and Responsibilities
- To drive the Institute’s motor vehicles;
- To keep motor vehicles in good condition and report any defects to the supervisor immediately;
- To carry out minor mechanical repairs;
- To diagnose vehicle problems when possible and report any technical irregularities for rectification;
- To check items such as tyres, lights, brakes, horn, and tool kit to ensure they are in proper working order, and to keep the vehicle clean;
- To check that the motor vehicle has sufficient fuel, water, brake fluid, battery water, and correct tyre pressure;
- To inspect vehicles for defects before and after trips and submit a report on the vehicle’s condition to the Administration Office;
- To maintain motor vehicle logbooks in accordance with laid-down regulations;
- To ensure that the vehicle and goods are properly locked and secured at all times;
- To drive all types of vehicles and keep records of vehicle movements;
- To carry out basic mechanical repairs and vehicle servicing.
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Qualifications
Holder of Form IV or VI Certificate and Class “C or E” Driving License who has attended Basic Driving Course offered by VETA or any recognized institution plus training certificates that qualified them for the respective ranks. The candidate must have driven experience of at least one year without causing any accident.
Remuneration
POSS 3
Application Period
10/01/2026 – 24/01/2026
Duties and Responsibilities
- To perform field data collection, computer data entry and analysis and gathering relevant literature;
- To undertake specific research activities with less supervision from Senior Researchers or team leader;To prepare and submit a manuscript draft to respective supervisor for review;
- To train and supervise technicians;
- To prepare research progress reports according to respective work plans;
- To assist in the planning of specific research projects;
- To assist in preparing fundable research proposal and consultancy; and
- To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualifications
Holder of a Master Degree in one of the following fields Beekeeping, Bee Resources, Entomology, Toxicology, Biochemistry from a recognized Institution with a minimum of an Upper Second Class at the Undergraduate Level.
Remuneration
PRSS 2