Factors Affecting The Job Performance Of Agricultural Extension Workers In Handeni District, Tanzania

ABSTRACT

This study was conducted to determine factors affecting the job performance of agricultural extension workers (AEWs) at Handeni District, Tanga Region. Specifically, the study aimed at assessing the job performance of extension staff working under the public and private sector, identifying personal factors of extension staff that affect job performance, determining the relationship between the level of logistic support and the job performance, determining the relationship between the volume of work and the performance of agricultural extension workers and the relationship between perception of job satisfaction and job performance of agricultural extension workers. Using a cross sectional research design a sample of 72 AEWs were randomly selected for the study using self- administered questionnaire. It was also observed that 55.0% of AEWs with certificate qualifications have higher job performance than those with higher level of education in the public sector. There was low level of logistic support to the AEWs working in Handeni District. Moreover, there was higher proportion of AEWs with low volume of work in the public sector compared to those in the private sector. The study showed that the volume of work had a significant influence of AEWs on job performance both in the public and private sectors. The results also indicated that most AEWs in the private sector have negative perception on job satisfaction. In the public sector there was significant relationship (p