Technician (Botanical Garden) at Pwani University

REF: PU/ADV/01/11/2023
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION OF TECHNICIAN (BOTANICAL GARDEN) - LOCUM

This is a temporary/short term position available for three (3) months.

Academic Qualifications
The candidate must have:

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Botany from a recognized Institution.

 OR

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Science, Landscaping, Horticulture or any other related discipline from an accredited and recognized Institution.

Experience
The candidate must:

• Have a minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience with proven integrity, independence, innovativeness and compliance to deadlines.
• Demonstrate community involvement (e.g. Member of BOG, SMC etc).
• Be registered with a relevant professional body.
• Experience of working in a higher institution of learning will be an added advantage.

Skills and knowledge
The candidate must have skills in:

•  Leadership skills
•  Technical communication skills
•  Good interpersonal skills
•  Supervisory skills
•  Computer proficiency
•  Teamwork skills
•  Organizational skills

Duties and responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities of the Technician (Botanical Garden) – Locum will include but not limited to:

• Plan surveys for enrichment planting of Botanical Garden.
• Care for plants in the Botanical Garden.
• Record the development and distribution of plant species within the Garden.
• Train students to properly care for plants and operate equipment.
• Label plants and manage plant inventory.
• Manage Plant Nursery and coordinate sale of Nursey plants.
• Preparation and submission of periodic reports.
• Collect plants and seed for enrichment planting and Nursery establishment.
• Collect data on tree survival rate and growth rate.
• Co-ordinate tree planting activities.
• Write monthly report with data of the above activities.
• Preparation of Annual Work Plans and Budgets for submission to Section Head.
• Enrichment planting within the Garden.
• Guide students and Faculty undertaking practical assignment in the Botanical Garden.
• Organize Outreach Educational programmers.
• Any other duties as assigned by Section Head.