FIELD AND LABORATORY

1. Assistant Soil Conservation Officer (C-3)
2. Senior Soil Conservation Assistant (C-2)

(Closing Date : 31 July 2008)

ASSISTANT SOIL CONSERVATION OFFICER (C-3)
(Agriculture Department, Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources)

Salary Scale : C-3 B$1,980.00 (Fixed) per month
Period : 3 years (36 months) contract

Minimum Qualification:

1. BDTEC/BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Soil Conservation / Land and Water or Environmental Science / Geography / Science or other relevant qualification from Institutes recognised by The Government of His Majesty The Sultan of Negara Brunei Darussalam.
2. Higher qualification in relevant subject would be an advantage.
3. Age 25-40 years old.

Priority will be given to candidate with the following experiences:-

1. Work experience in land degradation management / soil erosion projects.
2. Possess skill in research reports writing and publication.
3. Possess good knowledge and skill in computer and Geography Information System (GIS).
4. Ability to speak and write in Malay and English fluently.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Monitoring and ensure implementation of the consultancy project on 'Assessment and Impact of Soil Erosion and Development of Soil Conservation Strategies in Major Agricultural Project Areas in Brunei Darussalam'.
2. Development of strategies and mechanism for implementation of soil conservation techniques.
3. Implementation the follow up action on outcome of the findings of the consultancy project.
4. Conducting advanced field studies on soil erosion control and conservation techniques.
5. Assessing problems of soil erosion and suitable controlling techniques according to degree of steepness, soil type and amount of rainfall.
6. Conducting technology transfer activities and training programmes to field staff and farmers through participatory extension approach system.
7. Liaise with districts extension staffs and farmers for implementation of suitable soil conservation technologies at different Agriculture Development Areas (ADAs).
8. Liaise with international organizations including ASEAN region on exchange of information on soil erosion control technologies for adoption in Brunei Darussalam.
9. Conduct field visits for monitoring the problem of soil erosion in Agriculture Development Areas (ADAs).
10. Provide advisory services on soil conservation techniques for the farming community.
11. Prepare pamphlets / booklets on the guidelines and different method of soil management and conservation techniques in hilly Agriculture Development Areas (ADAs)
12. Cooperate and implement other tasks assigned by senior officers in the department.

General

Successful applicant must be prepared to perform duties outside normal working hours, week-end and public holiday or undertake shift duties. They must also be prepared to serve in any part of Negara Brunei Darussalam.

SENIOR SOIL CONSERVATION ASSISTANT (C-2):
(Agriculture Department, Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources)

Salary Scale: C-2 B$1.215.00 per month (Fixed)
Period: 3 years (36 months)

Minimum Qualification:

1. BDTEC/BTEC National Diploma (ND) in Science / Geography / Biology / Chemistry / Environmental Science or other relevant qualification from Institutes recongnised by The Government of His Majesty The Sultan of Negara Brunei Darussalam.
2. Higher qualification in relevant subject would be an advantage.
3. Age 25-40 years old.

Priority will be given to candidate with the following experiences;-

1. Field knowledge in agriculture specific to soils and crops.
2. Good knowledge and skill in computer and Geography Information System (GIS).
3. Knowledge in soil chemical and physical analysis and handling latest laboratory analysis equipments.
4. Ability to speak and write in Malays and English fluently.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assisting in implementation of various soil conservation research programs.
2. Assisting the extension staff of the districts and farmers in implementation of suitable soil conservation technologies at different sites.
3. Assisting Assistant Soil Conservation Officer in organizing various technology transfer and training programs on soil conservation techniques for extension staff and the farming community.
4. Working with field extension staff on adoption of various techniques through participatory approach by farmers.
5. Conduct field for monitoring the problem of soil in Agriculture Development Areas (ADAs) and collecting soil samples.
6. Provide advisory services on soil conservation techniques for the farming community.
7. Handling chemical and physical analysis of the soil sample and other laboratory works.
8. Other tasks assigned by senior officers in the department.

General:

Successful applicant must be prepared to  perform duties outside normal working hours, week-end and public holiday or undertake shift duties. They must also be prepared to serve in any part of Negara Brunei Darussalam.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

Successful candidates will be appointed initially on a 3 years contract. Renewal will be subject to mutual agreement.

Appointment will be immediate for successful candidates.

The applicants are requested to furnish details of their qualification and experience and recent photograph (non-returnable) along with their handwritten applicaitons.

The post applied for shall be clearly marked on the envelope and addressed to:-

THE DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND PRIMARY RESOURCES
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN BB3510
NEGARA BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

the applicants are allowed to fax his / her application with the required information first before closing date and follow up by post immediately. Fax. no. +673-2382 226.

Only short listed applicants will be notified for interview. The applicants shall be sent sufficiently early to reach the above address by not later than 31st July 2008.