Vacancy title:
Project Manager
Jobs at:
Global Animal Health Tanzania (GAHT)Deadline of this Job:
28 November 2021
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, November 23, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Global Animal Health Tanzania (GAHT) , a legally registered NGO that is supported by Washington State University and collaborating partners in Tanzania, serves to manage a broad range of public and animal health research projects in Tanzania, GAHT has the following openings:
Project Manager
Position: Project Manager (1 Position)
Contract duration: Twelve (12) months (full-time engagement), with possibility of renewal
Reports To: Country Administrative Manager
Location: Mara, Tanzania
Position Description: The Project Manager will support the implementation of research programs, performing the following activities;
Duties and responsibilities:
• Direct project activities, specifically on the Eliminating Human Rabies -impacts of enhanced vaccination coverage project (hereafter called project)
• Supervise all project staff
• Establish and direct all project staff activities for the benefit and smooth running of the project
• Support surveillance officers in collecting and reporting surveillance data through the designated GAHT surveillance data system;
• Support data analysis;
• Prepare progress reports in line with funding agency requirements, and the distribution to relevant stakeholders
• Contribute to strengthening monitoring & evaluation capability:
• Participate in relevant events and meetings organized by governmental, academic and other partners;
• Work with the GAHT Operations Team to ensure project related equipment and/or electronics are purchased, stored and maintained appropriately,
• Liaise with the Pls and other researchers on respective research programs to determine field activity requirements and to collect research data;
• Carry out data collection activities as described by the Pl and other senior researchers identified by the Pl. These will include household surveys, biological sample collection, vaccination coverage surveys etc.,
• Maintain safe storage and distribution (to the PI) of data collected;
• Be responsible for GAHT vehicles, ensuring that they are operated solely for project activities and maintained in good order.
This will include:
1. Maintaining vehicle log book where mileage is recorded before commencing and completing each field trip:
2. Close communication with Program Coordinator ensuring vehicle maintenance is done in a timely manner,
3. Report to the Program Coordinator of any serious mechanical problems that needs immediate resolution;
4. Send a copy of vehicle log book each month to the Program Coordinator
• Manage and account for project cash advances,
• Represent GAHT at necessary meetings.
• Miscellaneous other duties as requested
Essential qualifications and experience:
• A Diploma in Veterinary Medicine
• Post-Graduate degree (PhD) in a relevant subject
• Experience leading large scale rabies elimination campaigns
• Experience leading large scale rabies related research programs
• Experience working with digital data collection systems, such as facial recognition technology
• Knowledge of R (programming environment)
Beneficial skills and experience:
• Demonstrated experience in planning and monitoring and evaluation, and report writing
• Computer literate - comfortable with email, and proficient in the use of MS Office (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Excellent English language writing skills
• Experience collecting and managing data sets and using mapping software a bonus
• A keen interest in developing a career in field research
• Ability to speak KiSwahili, KiMaasai, and other languages and advantage
• An understanding of the social and political landscape at regional and national levels under which sustainable outcomes must be delivered
• Good communication, facilitation and diplomacy skills
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, national environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity
• Valid clean driving license and preferably experience of driving 4-wheel drive vehicles
Education Requirement: No Requirements
Job Experience: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Job application procedure
Please submit your detailed resume, a cover letter and relevant certificates to g.kassanga@wsu.edu cc sarah.mollel@wsu.edu on or before November 28 2021. Please indicate specific job title on the subject line of your email. In your resume please indicate the contacts of your previous 3 referees. Late applications will not be considered.
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