Mechanization Graduate Interns

Mechanization Graduate Interns (3) - Based in Buhera/Chimanimani/Chipinge/Mwenezi, Zimbabwe

VACANCY OPEN TO ZIMBABWE NATIONALS ONLY

CIMMYT is a cutting edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow's problems today. It is entrusted with fostering improved quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops through applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South, through building strong partnerships. This combination enhances the livelihood trajectories and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers, while working towards a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries.

We are seeking highly skilled and motivated candidates for the position of Mechanization Graduate Interns to be based in Buhera/Chimanimani/Chipinge/Mwenezi, Zimbabwe. These positions are open to all Zimbabweans with excellent academic records. The successful candidates will assist the field teams in implementing mechanization field research and establishment, technical backstopping, and monitoring of mechanization and irrigation service providers and rural artisans under the ‘Feed the Future Zimbabwe Mechanization and Extension Activity’.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Help the Mechanization Hub teams establish mechanization and irrigation service providers in Manicaland and Masvingo provinces in partnership with public and private sector partners;
• Provide technical support to mechanization and irrigation service providers and collect and process their business/income, expenditure, and repair and maintenance data;
• Help establish and monitor on-farm mechanization and irrigation trials/demonstrations as per protocols and collect and organize machinery, soil, and agronomic data as per instructions provided;
• Assist the Hub teams in organizing awareness meetings, field days, fairs, and other promotional activities in partnership with project partners;
• Help assess new and existing farm machinery and other technologies and collect user feedback for improvement;
• Develop CAD models of farm machinery for local manufacturing;
• Help the Hub teams in training curricula development and conducting trainings on farm machinery and irrigation equipment;
• Support the preparation of technical bulletins, leaflets, and other promotional materials;
• Assist the Hub teams in implementing mechanization research and field activities;
• Willing to work and live in rural areas in Manicaland and Masvingo provinces.

Required academic qualifications, skills, and attitudes:

• BSc Agricultural Engineering graduates with a major in farm machinery (fresh graduates are encouraged to apply)
• Has hands-on skill in the development of CAD models using SolidWorks
• Has a valid driving license (class 3)