Dear Colleagues,
This Vacancy announcement - Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No. 2000/ 52-
just arrived!
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. 00-027
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
(Crop Protection Specialist)
Pay Level & Step: 26/01 - 35/08
Annual Salary: $22,568.00 - $43,877.39 Depending on qualifications
Location: NMC Rota Campus
Opening Date: 5/01/00 Closing Date: 5/15/00
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.
The agent will be responsible for the implementation, on Rota, of the
approved CNMI Cooperative Research, Extension, and Education Service
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Project;
For the implementation of the IPM project the agent shall:
1. Participate in the "Training for IPM Trainers" Program;
2. Implement and prepare the report on the KAP survey held on Rota;
3. Hold IPM workshops and community awareness programs on Rota;
4. Manage and assist in the implementation of the weekly pest scouting
activities, ensure the data collected are placed into the database ;
5. Be responsible for the communications channel between farmers and the
concerned technical agents on crop production problems encountered in the
fields; supervise DLNR and local CNMI-CREES staff working on IPM.
6. Assist in other activities related to the IPM project as assigned by the
IPM coordinator with the concurrence with the Rota CREES Coordinator.
Performs other duties as requested.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Plant
Pathology, Entomology or related field. Good knowledge of the insect,
disease, weed and other pest problems of the crops grown in the CNMI. A
good understanding of IPM and suitable methods of controlling pests in the
CNMI is required. Training or experience in extension program development
and evaluation, and proposal writing is strongly preferred. Familiarity in
working with computers is required. Good writing is strongly preferred.
Familiarity in working with computers is required. Good written and oral
communication skills. Ability to deliver public presentations and work
effectively with groups. 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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