Minza Mulyandingu Masunga
Kibaha
Summary
Insightful Senior Research Officer with a track record of high productivity and efficient task completion. Specializes in quantitative analysis, data interpretation, and strategic planning. Excels at communication, teamwork, and problem-solving to deliver impactful research outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
National Coordinator for Sugarcane Research
Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute
Kibaha
02.2021 - 02.2024
- Coordinated sugarcane research activities according to the National Research Plans and Priorities
- Developed protocols for molecular detection of sugarcane disease
- Trained farmers on the good agronomic practices
- conducted research on Integrated pest management
- Played leading role in resource mobilization to support sugarcane research and development
- Prepared training manuals related to management of sugarcane disease for extension officers and farmers
- Monitored sugarcane fields for sugarcane disease and provide appropriate recommendations for the management
- Prepared annual sugarcane research progress report
- Prepared Annual work plans for sugarcane research Activities
- Prepared Annual Budget and submitted for funding
- Prepared annual reports for sugarcane diseases and management activities
- Prepared training needs for researchers
- Established seedcane nurseries neraby farmers at Kilombero, Kilosa, Mvomero, Manyara and Misenyi Districts
- Organized annual meeting for sugarcane stakeholders
- Presented progress report on sugarcane research activities and financial report to stakeholders, steering committees and Board of trustees for Sugar Industry Development Trust Fund
- Prepared research proposals for sugarcane research activities and submitted for funding
Senior Research Officer, Head Pathology section and Laboratory Manager
Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI)
Kibaha
06.2007
- Determined the existence of microbial pathogens in sugarcane samples by developing and implementing innovative laboratory experiments
- Optimized protocols for molecular diagnosis of sugarcane smut disease
- Proposed research funding for sugarcane disease research.
- Executed comprehensive studies on sugarcane disease utilizing surveillance surveys, experimental designs, and field layouts
- Collected and analyzed sugarcane disease data
- Prepared reports outlining sugarcane research activities
- Presented progress report on sugarcane disease research to sugarcane stakeholders
- Designed and executed research projects in collaboration with team members
- Maintained and calibrated laboratory equipment, ensuring accurate and reliable results.
- Developed protocols for molecular detection of sugarcane disease
- Trained farmers on the good agronomic practices
- Conducted research on Integrated pest management
Education
MSc. Molecular Biology -
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KULeuven)
Belgium07.2012
BSc. Agriculture General -
Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA)
Morogoro07.2004
Advanced Certificate of Secondary School -
Mkwawa High School
Iringa07.2000
Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education -
Mbeya Secondary School
Mbeya07.1997
Skills
- Facilitation skills
- Agricultural skills
- Molecular biology skills
- Proposal Writing
- Team Oversight
- Budget Planning
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Strategic Planning
- Meeting Coordination
- Presenting Ideas and Plans
- MS Office
- Research methodologies
Personal Information
Nationality: Tanzanian
Publications
- Morphological and Molecular Identification of Pratylenchus goodeyi Associated with Banana in Tanzania, Doreen Mgonja, Gladness Temu, Magreth Mziray, Beatrice Kashando, Ambilikile Mwenisongole, Minza Masunga, Sylvester Lyantagaye, Nessie Luambano, Tanzania Journal of Science, 45, 2, 2019
- Control of Cowpea Weevil (Callosobruchus maculatus L.) in Stored Cowpea (Vigna unguiculatus L.) Grains using Botanicals, Shazia O.W.M. Reuben, Minza Masunga, Rhodes Makundi, Robert N. Misangu, Bukheti Kilonzo, Maulid Mwatawala, Herman F. Lyimo, Christine G. Ishengoma, Dastun G. Msuya, Loth S. Mulungu, Asian Journal of Plant Sciences, 5, 91-97, 2006
References
- Dr. Nessie Luambano, Nematologist, Center Manager,Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute, P.O Box 30031, Kibaha, Tanzania, +255 786 840 910, nluambano@yahoo.com
- Dr. Hildelitha Msita, Soil Scientist, Manager for Natural Resource Management Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute, Arusha Road, P.O Box 1571, Makutupora, Dodoma, +255 683 554 556, hildelitha.msita@gmail.com
Timeline
National Coordinator for Sugarcane Research
Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute
02.2021 - 02.2024
Senior Research Officer, Head Pathology section and Laboratory Manager
Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI)
06.2007
MSc. Molecular Biology -
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KULeuven)
BSc. Agriculture General -
Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA)
Advanced Certificate of Secondary School -
Mkwawa High School
Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education -
Mbeya Secondary School
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