Frankfurt Zoological Society Project Coordinator


FZS CREATE Project Tanzania

Project Coordinator 

Frankfurt Zoological Society seeks to appoint a Project Coordinator for its Conservation Research for East Africa’s Threatened Ecosystems (CREATE) project in Tanzania. The project investigates relationships between poverty reduction, human-wildlife conflict, and environmental conservation in two ecosystems: Serengeti in Tanzania and North Luangwa in Zambia, aiming to find effective long-term solutions for sustaining wildlife, natural resources, and local human communities.

THE ROLE:

Reporting to the CREATE Project Leader, the role of the Project Coordinator is to

·        Manage the project’s research-related activities in the Serengeti ecosystem,
·        Coordinate outreach and dissemination of results from project activities,
·        Build positive links with communities and stakeholders across the Serengeti ecosystem,
·        Manage the CREATE project in Tanzania in conjunction with the Project Leader.


MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·                    Plan, organise, and manage project field activities across the Serengetiecosystem.
·        Coordinate logistics and field support for Tanzanian and international research students.
·        Coordinate project outreach and research dissemination in Tanzania.
·        Provide input into surveys, data collection, and data management.
·        Ensure research activities are locally-appropriate and implemented using best practice.
·        Supervise and develop the skills, knowledge, and capacity of project staff in Tanzania.
·                    Build productive links with communities and relevant institutions.
·                    Develop effective partnerships and collaborations with project stakeholders.
·        Work effectively with TANAPATAWIRI, Wildlife Division, and District governments.
·                    Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual workplans as well as regular budgets and reports.
·        Represent FZS with stakeholders and at local, regional, and national forums.
·        Ensure proper and transparent use and reporting of project funds.
·        Ensure responsible use and care of project facilities and equipment.
·        Work closely with the Project Leader to manage project administration.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Required:
  • Relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualifications.
  • At least 2 years experience of research activities, fieldwork, and data collection within a conservation, social science, development, or related context.


  • At least 2 years experience organising, coordinating, supervising, and/or reporting on field research activities.
  • At least 2 years experience in community outreach, dissemination, or related activities.
  • Experience supervising, working within, and/or developing a project team.
  • Fluency in written and spoken Kiswahili and English.
  • Able and willing to live and work in remote areas and rural field sites, often under difficult conditions, and travel extensively within Tanzania.
  • Willing to work flexible hours and accommodate variation in workload as required.
  • Computer literacy with (at least) email and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Effective communication, presentation, and writing skills.
  • Current unrestricted Tanzanian driving licence for manual vehicles and willing to drive.

Desirable:
  • Postgraduate qualification in conservation, social science, development, or management.
  • Experience working within the Serengeti ecosystem.
  • Experience driving 4WD vehicles in varied terrain under a wide range of conditions.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

Planning and organising:Plan and organise complex activities and work on multiple tasks. Set goals and budgets effectively, and manage time efficiently. Determine actions, timeframes, and resources required for project activities, and monitor progress.

Management control: Implement procedures to regulate tasks, activities, and responsibilities.

Initiative: Pro-active, energetic, and self-starter. Recognise and discuss new opportunities.

Networking: Maintain productive relations to promote cooperation and exchange of information.

Communication:Able to communicate clearly to a wide range of audiences orally and in writing.

Teamwork: Cooperate, support, and work effectively with others to achieve project goals. Share  information, and encourage discussion and feedback from all team members.

Problem analysis:Recognise important information. Identify problems or potential problems.

Creativity:Suggest innovative and resourceful solutions to work-related problems.

Flexibility:Adaptable, resourceful, and receptive to new ideas. Able to adjust to change.

Integrity:Honest, reliable, and has high ethical standards. Show respect and fairness to others.

TERMS AND REMUNERATION:

  • Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
  • Full-time position for initially one year, subject to a three-month probation period.
  • Contract renewal subject to performance.
  • Based at the FZS Fort Ikoma office with frequent and often extended travel to field sites.
  • Basic shared housing provided if required.
  • 30 days paid leave per annum
  • 15% pension contribution.
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Frankfurt Zoological Society’s goal is to work with people to secure biodiversity in key ecosystems worldwide as the basis for all life as well as the livelihood of present and future generations. FZS has long-term conservation programmes in Africa, South America, Asia, and Europe. The Africa Programmeis the Society’s largest and oldest, and works with partners in 6 countries: Tanzania, Zambia, Kenya, Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Zimbabwe. For further information about FZS and our projects, please visit our websites at the Link below

Application Instructions:
 TO APPLY:

Please submit a covering letter and curriculum vitae (CV) detailing:

1.     Your qualifications, skills, experience, and employment history;
2.     How you meet the criteria for the Project Coordinator role;
3.     Why you are interested in the Project Coordinator role;
4.     What you would bring to FZS as an organisation; and
5.     Names, affiliations, and contact details of two (2) contactable referees.


Please email your application to grahamwallace@fzs.org as well as danielyamat@fzs.org

The deadline for applications is 09:00 on Monday 27 May 2013.

Interviews for short-listed applicants will be held in Arusha between 12 June and 14 June 2013.
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