Vacancies at The Jane Goodall Institute Tanzania, December 2018
Job Vacancy: Forestry Assistant Program: Roots & ShootsWork Station: Kigoma
Reporting Line: National Coordinator for Roots & Shoots
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Promote School based tree planting activities and where necessary establish School woodlots
On basic concepts in the tree planting process Nafasi za kazi December 2018
Coordinate and manage distribution of a Tree planting Published Hand Book
Coordinate collection of all GPS Coordinates in the first quarter of project implementation
Supervise and manage locations/Area coordinates of each planted site in 2019
Facilitate and coordinate establishment of woodlots, watershed areas, School arboretum and boundary planting activities in the villages/schools
To organize Roots & Shoots tree nurseries and tree planting teachers’ workshops
Coordinate and manage Roots & Shoots Students Gombe Excursions
Liaise with GRSC and LCWT Project departments on issues related to GIS and tree planting in Schools and villages
Conduct seedlings aftercare assessments and survival rate assessments in the project area
Support establishment of Roots & Shoots School Nurseries outside the project Area
Coordinate and manage School based tree nurseries and planting competition
Coordinate distribution of Tree planting campaign materials
Create and manage tree planting database, seedlings data spread sheets and Community based comparative data and figures indicating name, contacts, plot size and number of trees/acreages
To create an aggregate of species list, naturalization and the classification of seedlings per planted field
Coordinate Impact Maps. Photos and creation of documented digital album specifically for the project
Coordinate survival count through aftercare Seedlings plan and visits to conduct recounting and produces survival rate assessment figures.
To induct, train and support Roots & Shoots volunteers. Interns, teachers and youth leaders on relevant Roots & Shoots thematic areas (Environments. Animals, communities)
To part of all other Roots & Shoots membership registrations, certification, dub activities, events and networks in the region
Conduct any other official related duties as shall be directed by your supervisor
Minimum job Requirements & Qualifications:
Diploma in Forestry or BSC in Forestry/Botanical Sciences from any recognized institutes, A solid practical, and hands on experience in Tree Nurseries, Village woodlots. Arboretum, School planting, Forest restoration and plantation forests.
Proven understanding of tree nursery inputs and implements, tree planting and community engagements o Ability to work under pressure, deadlines and little supervision
Ability to learn and coordinate Geo-spatial mapping, coding and digitization of seedlings, species and planting sites o Experience in Roots & Shoots, Conservation education, environmental education, outreach and expeditions.
Ability to effectively manage a team of teachers, interns, volunteers and local government officials
Knowledge and experience databases, speared sheets, finance, and seedlings survival rates assessments is desirable,
Computer literate and ability to analyze and present data etc
Essential Competencies:
Self-disciplined, highly dedicated, matured, open minded and flexible
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, fluent in written and spoken English and Swahili
Excellent inter-personal skills with a proven ability to develop and maintain effective relationships
Team player, initiator, creator, innovator and simply a practical oriented person
Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and integrity, both within and outside the work environment
Capacity to work in a challenging environment
Trustworthy and problem solver
Application Procedure:
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Job Vacancy: Scholarship Junior Officer
Work Station: Kigoma
Reporting Line: Senior Director – Policy and Programs
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Organize and Facilitate the selection meeting for eligible candidates using an established selection criterion
Ensure selected students are contacted and school payments are processed in time.
Monitor students in their Schools/Colleges and University to sec their progress and challenges
Coordinate scholarship awards and maintain contacts with schools, students and parents
Conduct an annual meeting that brings together scholarship recipients to share lessons, obtain training in life skills and participate in a community service or conservation project
Prepare and submit activity reports and the annual report in a timely manner
Perform any other duties as may bu assigned by the supervisor
Ensure that expenditures are within the budget established lor the program.
Minimum job Requirements & Qualifications:
At least Bachelor in Community Development, Sociology, Education,
At least 2\ear working experience in community development, knowledge in gender issues,
Ability to work under pressure, deadlines and less supervision.
Computer literate and ability to use data analysis programs. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.
Soil disciplined, maturity, open minded and flexible
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, fluent in written and spoken English and Swahili
Excellent inter-personal skills with a proven ability to develop and maintain effective relationships
Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and integrity, both within and outside the work environment
Good report writing skills
HOW TO APPLY
All applications should be submitted together with the most recent Curriculum Vitae (resume), copy of relevant certificates, testimonials, three names of reputable referees, day-time telephone number or e-mail address, and should be send to the following e-mail address jgi-tanzania@janegoodall.or.tz
Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.
Deadline: Seven (8) days from the date of the first appearance of this advertisement on the newspapers
JGI Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, national or tribal origin, religious belief, sexual orientation, and marital status. Nafasi za Ajira December 2018
Deadline 28/12/2018
