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Community Job & Volunteer Opportunities TAWIRI - Tanzania
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Employment Opportunities:
1. DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH CENTRE (4 POSITIONS) Qualification and experience: • A holder of PhD or MSc degree or its equivalent qualification in wildlife biology and management or natural sciences from recognized Institutions. • A good field experience of not less than eight years in scientific or research related field four of which should be at senior management position. • Must have not less than a total of four publications in local and International journals. Duties and responsibilities: • Head the Centre. • Advice the Director General on all matters related to the Centre. • Promote and coordinate research within the Centre. • Undertake research projects approved by the Institute. • Provide administrative back-up for researchers under the Centre. • Evaluate and recommend to the Institute applications for first issue or renewal of research clearance. • Play a leading role in assessing research needs and possible funding sources. • Take responsibilities for all financial transactions of the Centre. • Keep an up to date inventory of wildlife research activities at the Centre. • Establish a mechanism for planning, monitoring, controlling and coordinating wildlife research at the Centre. • Perform any other duties assigned by the Director General. • Age: A maximum of 45 years. Salary: PGSS 19 (Tshs. 1,167,830) with attractive fringe benefits. 2. CHIEF ACCOUNTANT (ONE POSITION) Qualification and experience: • A holder of a degree/Advanced Diploma in Commerce or Accountancy with a Certified Public Accountancy (T) (CPA) qualification or its equivalent. • A working experience of not less than eight years four of which should be in a senior managerial level. Duties and responsibilities: • Head of Accounts • Establish and maintain Accounts of the Institute in accordance with existing financial regulations. • Responsible for all transactions and payments made to or for the Institute. • Responsible for all accounting and financial records of the Institute and for ensuring that an adequate system of internal financial control is maintained. • Responsible for preparing statement of assets and liabilities of the Institute. • Responsible for formulating financial and accounting policies and procedures. • Responsible for reviewing financial budget and cash flow of projects. • Responsible for preparing financial accounts, submitting the accounts report for auditing and dealing with audit queries. • Responsible for control and supervision of financial accounts of the Institute including proper recording, banking, credits and claims. • Responsible for preparing statutory statements on accounts of the Institute. • Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director General. • Age: A maximum of 45 years. Salary: PGSS 19 (Tshs. 1,167,830) with attractive fringe benefits. 3. HEAD OF WILDLIFE EDUCATION AND INFORMATION (ONE POST) Qualification and experience: • A holder of PhD or MSc. in Education majoring in Biology, Zoology, Botany, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation or other natural sciences. • A teaching experience and or knowledge in preparation and dissemination of educational materials such as leaflets, posters, newsletters etc. will be an added advantage. • Must have a computer working knowledge. • Working experience in public relations is an added advantage. Duties and responsibilities: • Initiate, design and undertake Education Projects and disseminate research findings. • To translate scientific publications and reports into simple English and Kiswahili to benefit stakeholders. • Develop an effective and integrated system of information dissemination regarding wildlife with a view to increasing public understanding and awareness of its value and importance. • Liaise with research scientists on selection of materials suitable for dissemination. • Prepare brochures, newsletters, posters and leaflets. • Participate in organizing workshops, seminars, conferences and meetings for dissemination of research findings. • Manage researchers’ database, library and information services. • Perform any other duties assigned by the Director General. • Age: Maximum 45 years. Salary: PGSS 18 (Tshs 1,030,770 x 36,460 to 1,140,150) with attractive fringe benefits. Applicants should send their application letters with relevant copies of certificates, Curriculum Vitae (CV) and names of three referees so as to reach the undersigned not later than 14th August 2007. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. Director General Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute P.O. Box 661 ARUSHA. Tel: +255 (0) 27 2509871 Fax: +255 (0) 2548240 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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