The Belize Agricultural Health Authority invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position:   Plant Health Officers   Minimum qualification: Associate Degree in Agricultural Science or Biology Competencies:1. Superior work ethics, practices, and integrity.2. Excellent inter-personal and organizational skills.3. Fluent in written and spoken English and working knowledge of Spanish.4. Strong computer skills particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel.5. Excellent time management skills.6. Excellent reporting skills.7. Ability to perform field work with minimal supervision.8. Capacity and flexibility to work in remote areas.9. Highly motivated team player who takes initiative.10. Valid class “A” driver’s license. The primary function of the Plant Health Officer is to conduct Plant Health activities in pest surveillance, inspection and certification, diagnostics, pest control/eradication, public relations, and general plant health related field work. Click here for the Job Description Salary: BAHA Pay Scale 10 of 2016: $17,810.76 x 852.84 – $34,014.72 Stations of Duty: Central Farm, Cayo District Interested persons may submit letter of application, résumé, proof of qualification, official transcript, two recent reference letters (within six months from application date) and a valid police record, no later than Friday, March 14, 2025 to:  Human Resource DirectorBelize Agricultural Health AuthorityP.O. Box 169, Cor. Hummingbird Hwy. & Forest Dr., Belmopan, BelizePhone: 501-8220197, Fax: 501-822-0271, e-mail: baha@btl.net, website: www.baha.org.bz Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview by Friday, March 21, 2025.              

Hope Creek Village, Stann Creek District, Belize, February 24, 2023.- Twenty small banana/plantain farmers and PMS (Project Management Service) staff members participated in this training. They learned about Foc TR4 symptoms, other pests and diseases, and ways to avoid them from the Taiwanese who had experience with a similar crop threat. This training was made

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