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Title

Principal Research Officer & Principal Research Assistant

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Sectors Terrestrial / Aquatic Ecology & Conservation
Location Tanzania - Africa
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Mid Level
Deadline 12/08/2009
Company Name Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute
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IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

1. PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER (1 POSITION)

Qualification and experience

. Holder of a PhD degree in Wildlife Science, Zoology, Biology, Botany,
Veterinary Science or any related discipline from a recognized Institution.

. A research/field experience of not less than two years in wildlife or
related field after PhD degree.

. Must have published at least three scientific publications in local and
international journals after PhD degree.

. Report and proposal writing skills are an added advantage

. Must be a Tanzanian citizen not more than 45 years old. Main duties and
responsibilities:

. Carrying out independent research

. Plan, develop, implement and coordinate TAWIRI research activities . Supervision
of TAWIRI projects as well as those being undertaken by registered local
and foreign scientists.

. Undertake training of both scientific and technical staff

. Participate in research activities of the Institute and dissemination
of results in collaboration with other local and foreign scientists

. Preparing reports of ongoing/completed research projects

. Participate in development and evaluation of research programmes of the
Institute or research projects

. Perform any other duties assigned by the Director General

Salary: PRSS 18 (Tshs 2,249,550 x 79,570 per month)

2. PRINCIPAL RESEARCH ASSITANT (1 POSITION)

. Form IV or VI with ordinary Diploma in Wildlife Management, Forestry or
Beekeeping from a recognised training Institution.

. A minimum working/research experience of not less than six years.

. Responsible for managing and coordinating research activities as directed
by the principal investigators of local and foreign funded research projects.

. Prepare reports of ongoing and completed research projects.

. Participate in research activities of the institute.

. Participate in dissemination of research results.

. Supervise junior research assistants.

. Perform any other duties assigned.

Salary: PGSS 12 - 13 (Tshs 608,130 x 20,100 or 695,240 x 24,130 depending
on qualification and experience)

Applicants should send their application letters with relevant copies of
certificates, Curriculum Vitae (CV) and names of three referees two of which
should be the current employer or University/Institution supervisor so as
to reach the undersigned not later than 12th August 2009. TAWIRI is an equal
opportunity employer and only short listed candidates will be contacted
for interviews.

Director General Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute

P.O. Box 661 ARUSHA.

Tel: +255 27 2549571

Fax: +255 27 2548240

Email:
tawiri@habari.co.tz

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