TANZANIA WILDLIFE RESEARCH INSTITUTE

The Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI) was established by Act of Parliament of the United Republic of Tanzania No. 4 of 1980, under the name

“Serengeti Wildlife Research Institute” (SWRI), with the overall responsibility of carrying out, coordinating and supervising all wildlife research in the country. The original name of the Institute was changed from SWRI to TAWIRI in 1999, by the Act of Parliament No.10, to give its broader meaning and mandate on wildlife research throughout the country.

19.1    FIELD ATTENDANT II - 1 POST.

19.1.1  DUTY STATION: KINGUPIRA.

19.1.2  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist research assistants and laboratory technicians in carrying out their duties in the field and in the laboratory in the implementation of agreed research activities Perform other duties assigned by supervisor(s).

19.1.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Ordinary Secondary Education Certificate (CSEE)

19.1.4 REMUNERATION

Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution‟s salary scale

POSS 5.

19.2    RESEARCH OFFICER II – 1 POST.

19.2.1  DUTY STATION: KIGOMA.

19.2.2    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist Senior Research Officer on collection, processing and analyzing data related to wildlife management.

Under the supervision of a Senior Research Officer will collaborate with and interact with research scientists in the dissemination and application of research findings as appropriate.

Work on more specific projects on the area of wildlife management research. Plan and develop research proposals.

Undertake research activities in accordance with the approved programe(s) Supervise and develop subordinates.

Perform any other duties assigned by supervisor(s)

19.2.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Master of Science degree either in natural resources, wildlife ecology or zoology that has attained a minimum of upper second class Honors degree at under graduate level.

Master of Science Specialized in primates will be an added advantage.

19.2.4 REMUNERATION

Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution‟s salary scale

PRSS ¾

Ref. Na EA.7/96/01/F/49                                                               19^th March, 2014

NB: GENERAL CONDITIONS

i.      All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old, however, should also observe the age limit for each position where indicated.

ii.     Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact postal address, e-mail address and telephone numbers.

iii.   Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.

iv.   The title of the position and institution applied for should be written in the subject of the application letter and marked on the envelope; short of which will make the application invalid.

v.    Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of Academic certificates:

-    Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.

-    Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.

-    Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.

-    Computer Certificate

-    Professional certificates from respective boards

-    One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.

vi.   FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED

vii.  Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.

viii. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate to legal action

ix.   Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.

x.     Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should not apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC. 45/257/01/D/140 dated 30^th November, 2010.

xi.   Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.

xii.  Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.

xiii. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for ordinary or advanced level education should be certified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA)

xiv.   Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)

xv.  Deadline for application is 4^th  April, 2014 at 3:30 p.m

xvi.   Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate

xvii. Women are highly encouraged to apply

xviii.              Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview

xix.   Application letters should be written in Swahili or English

APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:

Secretary	OR	Katibu
Public Service Recruitment		Sekretarieti ya Ajira katika
Secretariat,		Utumishi wa Umma
P. O. Box 63100		S. L. P 63100,
DAR ES SALAAM.		DAR ES SALAAM.