FRANSIS JOSEPH MASANJA
Tabora
Summary
Dynamic agricultural professional with a proven track record at Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI), excelling in data analysis and innovative research methodologies. Leveraged computer skills and teamwork to enhance field operations efficiency and foster stakeholder relationships. Achieved significant advancements in agricultural research and technology dissemination, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and scientific writing abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI)
Tabora
11.2022 - Current
- To participate in data collection for ongoing research projects;
- To keep records of research findings;
- To prepare research proposals under supervision of Senior Research Officer;
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis
- To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by supervisor
Agricultural Research Officer II
Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI)
Tabora
06.2020 - 11.2022
- Responsible for performing different crop researches as well as monitoring of research activities and providing report as required
- Setting of demonstration plot around the area where research activities are performed and conduction training to the farmers
- Responsible for technology dissemination and for linking researchers with other stakeholders
- Responsible for linking the research institute with stakeholders; assembly and dissemination of agricultural technologies
- Compiling weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports for center accordingly submits these to the Head quarter
- Carrying out any other research activities as assigned by the Center Director
BVR Kit Operator
Urambo District Council (UDC)
Tabora
03.2020 - 03.2020
- To check form if it is fully signed and completed by authorized village and migration officer
- Help customer to take fingerprint
- To help customer were to get services
- To solve BVR machine problems
- To enroll customer to BVR machines
Livestock Field Officer II
Urambo District Council
Tabora
05.2014 - 01.2019
- Establish and manage demonstration plots, advertise them and conduct field days
- Find and manage new livestock market opportunities in different areas
- Ensuring a speedy resolution to any problems that may arise on duty
- Plan suitable livestock marketing strategies related to the prevailing business
- Prepare marketing price, quarterly, monthly and annual reports in livestock
- Collect intelligence information as per requirements and design strategies on how to overcome the strong rivals harmoniously assigned by the management
- Improved field operations efficiency by implementing innovative data collection and reporting techniques
Field Attachment (Agricultural Field Officer)
Urambo District Council
Tabora
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Monitoring and evaluation of different projects initiated
- Assist employees on work matters, career development, personal problems and organization matters
- Using a number of management information system to record, maintain, plan and manage the organization's human resources
- Farmers Data collection from field sites
- Preparation of farmer training about organic products
- Forming farmer groups and promoting about organic farming in Tanzania
- Preparation of organic products exhibition during Agricultural shows
- Translation of different leaflets to Swahili language which is easy to be understood
- Improved field operations efficiency by implementing innovative data collection and reporting techniques
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders, fostering trust and open lines of communication during site visits and meetings
- Expedited decision-making processes by presenting comprehensive reports containing vital field insights to senior leadership teams regularly
Temporally Assistant Agricultural tutor
Ministry Of Agriculture Training Institute (MATI)
Tabora
09.2013 - 04.2014
- Training student's agricultural courses
- Coordinates with field implementers regarding reports and M&E activities
- Performing all activities of the institute and progress towards achieving the organization output
- Monitor and evaluate overall progress on achievement of results
- Reporting of Quiz, Assignment Controlled Continuously tests, quarterly, half-yearly and annual progress on students results
- Participate in seasonal reviews and planning workshops and Agricultural Projects assist preparing relevant reports
- Assisting certificate preparation for Grandaunts
- Preparation of demonstration sites for farmer trainings managing them
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials
Education
Master of Science - Crop Science (Crop Improvement)
Sokoine University of Agriculture
Morogoro, Tanzania10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Applied Agricultural Extension (AAE)
Sokoine University of Agriculture
Morogoro, Tanzania11.2018
Ordinary Diploma in General Agriculture - Agriculture
Ministry of Agriculture Training Institute
Mtwara, Tanzania07.2013
Advanced Level Secondary Education -
Bishop Durning High School
02.2011
No Degree -
Buhangija Secondary School
Shinyanga, Tanzania10.2008
No Degree -
Lohumbo Primary School
Shinyanga, Tanzania10.2003
Skills
- Computer skills
- Report writing skills
- Team work skill
- Innovativeness
- Microsoft Office
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Data Collection
- Data Entry
- Data Analysis
- Research and analysis
- Complex Problem-Solving
- SPSS Proficiency
- Research reporting
- Scientific Writing
- Multitasking and Organization
Certification
- Making Research work Training, Certificate
- Resilient and Sustainable food system for food secure future (RSFS), Certificate
- The Global Biodiversity Framework, Sustainable Development and the Law, Certificate
Training
Extension Communication Skills workshop, Sokoine University of Agriculture, 06/01/18
Hobbies and Interests
- Study, Enjoying the Learning Process
- Watching Football, Enjoying the Game
- Listening to Music, Appreciating and Engaging with Music
Languages
- Swahili, Native
- English, Upper intermediate
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/03/90
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Tanzanian
- Marital Status: Single
- Religion: Christianity
References
- Sydney Steven Kasele, Retired Principal, MATI-Tumbi, P O Box 306, Tabora, Tanzania, +22783372900
- Innocent Busindeli, Lecturer, Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), P.O. Box 3000, Morogoro, Tanzania, +255766007911, innocentbusindeli@suanet.ac.tz
- Joshua Kidudu, Lecturer, Sokoine University of Agriculture, P.O. Box 3000, Morogoro, Tanzania, +255754247945, kidudujoshua@yahoo.com
Timeline
Research Assistant
Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI)
11.2022 - Current
Agricultural Research Officer II
Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI)
06.2020 - 11.2022
BVR Kit Operator
Urambo District Council (UDC)
03.2020 - 03.2020
Field Attachment (Agricultural Field Officer)
Urambo District Council
04.2017 - 08.2017
Livestock Field Officer II
Urambo District Council
05.2014 - 01.2019
Temporally Assistant Agricultural tutor
Ministry Of Agriculture Training Institute (MATI)
09.2013 - 04.2014
- Making Research work Training, Certificate
- Resilient and Sustainable food system for food secure future (RSFS), Certificate
- The Global Biodiversity Framework, Sustainable Development and the Law, Certificate
Master of Science - Crop Science (Crop Improvement)
Sokoine University of Agriculture
Bachelor of Science - Applied Agricultural Extension (AAE)
Sokoine University of Agriculture
Ordinary Diploma in General Agriculture - Agriculture
Ministry of Agriculture Training Institute
Advanced Level Secondary Education -
Bishop Durning High School
No Degree -
Buhangija Secondary School
No Degree -
Lohumbo Primary School
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