Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, September 21 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
About Us
The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) is a global community conservation organization that advances the vision and work of Dr. Jane Goodall by conserving chimpanzees and inspiring communities to conserve the natural world we all share, we improve the lives of people, animals, and the environment. We strongly believe everything is connected and everyone can make a difference.

The Jane Goodall Institute Tanzania(JGI-TZ) is a reputable and rapidly expanding non-governmental organization committed to wildlife research. conservation, socio-economic development, and environmental education. The Jane Goodall Institute Tanzania (JGI-TZ) was founded in 2001 by Dr. Jane Goodall, OBE. The JGI Tanzania with its partners makes a difference through community cantered conservation, chimpanzees research projects, youths' environmental education, the innovative use of science and technology, we work closely with local communities in Tanzania, inspiring hope through a collective power of individual action.

The Jane Goodall Institute Tanzania with funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to support implementation of the new USAID funded project. Tumaini Kupitia Vitendo (TKV) is currently seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and competent Tanzanian to fill the following vacant positions:

Job Position: Conservation Officer
Program: Tumaini Kupitia Vitendo (TKV) Duty Station: Kigoma or Mpanda
Reporting Lead: Forest Management Lead

Job Summary:
The Conservation Officer will support a range of forest management and biodiversity conservation activities. The conservation officer will provide technical guidance, capacity building to Government and Village stakeholders, and support and facilitate conservation action" in the landscape. The Conservation Officer will assist the TKV Lead Forest Management Officer in the execution of the following key responsibilities. The position will be based in Kigoma or Mpanda, Tanzania.

Key Responsibilities and duties:
Main responsibilities will include but not limited to:
• Coordinate and facilitate and supervise natural resources law enforcement activities at village/community and district levels.
• Develop and support Joint Forest Management (JFM) in villages adjacent to local authority forest reserves-Tongwe east, Tongwe west as well as Masito.
• Facilitate establishment and management of "Community Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) in formalized interim land use plans in both Katumba and Mishamo refugee settlements, Tanganyika districts (focus on forest management and biodiversity conservation).
• Facilitate and mentor district staff in implementation of the approved Forest Management Plans for Tongwe east, Tongwe west and Masito LAFRS.
• Work closely with districts in monitoring implementation of NRM financing Guidelines.
• Coordinate with districts in engagement of judiciary in strengthening judicial capacity to deal with Natural Resource crimes.
• Collaborate with Agronomist to support village based, private nurseries, woodlots, and mini plantations.
• Support the design and execution of ecological and biodiversity conservation survey and monitoring protocols to improve our knowledge base of conservation threats and their trends.

Minimum Job Qualifications and other Requirements:
• Master's degree in forestry or Biodiversity Conservation or related field for commensurate undergraduate degree plus demonstrated experi ence). A combination of Forestry and Biodiversity Conservation expertise is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in Forest Management or Biodiversity Conservation.
• Excellent communication, training, and capacity-building skills.
• Experience in working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, civil society organizations, and local
• communities.
• Proficiency in survey design, data collection, analysis, and reporting related to biodiversity or forest ecology.
• Spoken and written (technical reports) English proficiency is required.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
All applications should be submitted together with the most recent Curriculum Vitae (CV)/resume, copy of relevant academic certificates & transcripts, testimonials, three names of reputable referees, day-time telephone number or e-mail address, and should be send to the following e-mail address: recruitment@janegoodall.or.tz 

Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview and provided with interview feedback.

Deadline: Wednesday, 27 September, 2023 before 5pm in the evening.

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, gender, and marital status.

QUALIFIED FEMALE APPLICANTS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.


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