Dear Colleagues,
Please find following Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No. 2000/ 50
For those interested in applying - Good luck!
Wilco Liebregts
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ECO-CONSULT PACIFIC appreciates a reference to its Pacific Vacancy
Announcement Service if you decide to send in an application.
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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Announcement No. 00-028
It is the policy of Northern Marianas College that equal opportunity be
given to all qualified applicants without regard to age, race, gender,
marital status, place of origin, religion, disability status, political
affiliation or family relationship. The College is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
POSITION TITLE: Agriculture Research/Extension Agent
(Horticulture/Fruit Crop Scientist)
Pay Level & Step: 32/01 - 35/08
Annual Salary: $28,803.12 - $43,877.39 Depending on qualifications
Location: NMC Rota Campus
Opening Date: 5/01/00 Closing Date: when filled
NATURE OF POSITION:
The position is located on Rota, CNMI, under the direction of the Crop
production improvement program leader and under the direct supervision of
the CNMI-CREES Rota Coordinator.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Agriculture Research/Extension programs are interdisciplinary and require
the ability of the Agent to work as a team member to: 1) Identify and
diagnose important problems of farmers, households, consumers and merchants
2) Establish research and extension program priorities 3) seek and prepare
grant proposals 5) develop a plan of work and 6) implement, evaluate, and
interpret research, extension, and other activities; working with clientele,
advisory groups, Northern Marianas College (NMC) staff, and other agencies
and organizations.
Performs job duties using appropriate research/extension methods,
techniques, and technology; evaluates educational activities for
effectiveness; recruits, trains, organizes, involves, and recognizes
volunteer leaders (youth and adult); establishes and maintains effective
working relations with other extension and research specialists.
Leads and extension and research, fruit improvement program in the CNMI;
assesses research and extension priorities, prepares a program, writes and
submits grant proposals; manages projects and staff.
Develops educational and research programs focused on fruit production,
business management, marketing, environmental stewardship, integrated pest
management, post harvest, quarantine and other topics of importance to theCNMI.
Plans and implements an effective public relations program to promote
extension/research.
Teaches courses, in areas of expertise, for the CNMI-CREES degree programs.
Performs other duties as requested.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a Master's degree in Horticulture (or a BS
degree with at least 5 years of highly relevant research or extension
experience). Knowledge of tropical or semi tropical fruit production and
Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Experience in conducting research, with
farmers, in farmers' fields, (orchards) is preferred. Training is or
experience in extension program development and evaluation, and proposal
writing is strongly preferred. Familiarity in working with computers is
required. Good written and oral communication skills are required. Ability
to deliver public presentations and work effectively with groups. Ability
to statistically design and analyze the results of experiments and surveys.
Ability to work as a multidisciplinary team member or leader and to work
well with farmers.
How to Apply:
Employment Application forms are available at the Human Resources Office of
the College. To be submitted to the HR Office together with official school
transcripts, diploma or certificates, and police clearance not later than
the closing date of the Announcement.
Further details can be obtained from:
Dr. Marlin Van der Veen <MarlinV@...>
or
Director of HRO, Mr. Kohne Ramon <kohner@...>
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on our database who have provided us with an email address. The service is
provided free of charge. Unless otherwise indicated, ECO-CONSULT PACIFIC
will not be involved in the selection process, nor in any of the
negotiations for the position, and will not claim any charges from the
specialists.
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