Summary
Date Posted: 15th April 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Currency: TZS , Value: 625000 , Minimum: 437500 , Maximum: 1875000 , Period: MONTH

JOB DETAILS:
The Centre for Water Infrastructure and Sustainable Energy Futures (WISE-Futures) at the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) is one of the Eastern and Southern Africa Centers of Excellence (ACE II) to strengthen African higher education institutions to deliver quality post-graduate education and build collaborative research capacity in the regional priority areas.
The WISE – Futures aspires:
• To provide excellent learning environment for training top-notched Masters and PhD graduates specializing in water, sanitation and energy related fields;
• To provide a stimulating research environment for early career researchers to enable them contribute to solving pressing societal problems related to water, sanitation and energy;
• To strengthen regional and international research collaboration in order to promote the development of cutting edge solutions to water, sanitation and energy challenges in the region; and
• To promote inclusive socio-economic transformation in the region by turning research findings into usable and accessible products for the benefits of society, and industry, and the sustainability of the environment. NM-AIST collaborates with a wide range of national, regional and international partners, and other Centers of Excellence in the Region.
The NM-AIST invites applications from suitably skilled, competent, and experienced Tanzanians for the following vacant posts at the WISE-Futures Centre:
Project Technical Assistant
Duration of the position:
Full time two years contract, with a probation period of six months. The position is renewal subject to satisfactory performance. Maximum duration is three (3) years but this may be extended subject to availability of funding.
Salary:
Gross Monthly Salary $390.
Duty Station:
WISE-Futures, Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology [NM-AIST], Tengeru - Arusha, Tanzania.For more information about WISE-Futures visit www.wisefutures.ac.tz
Reporting to:
Centre Leader / Deputy Centre Leader/Centre Manager.

  Qualifications, Knowledge and Essential Attributes:
• Minimum holder of Diploma in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and Engineering
• Below 45 years of age
• Very good in English and Kiswahili oral and written communication skills
• Must be comfortable working with minimal supervision and also working in a team setting and should have an eye for detail
• Work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Good computer competence and familiarity with modern software
• Knowledge of photography, videography and editing tool/software is an added advantage
• Confidence in dealing proactively with academic staff, students and diverse external clients
• Positive and helpful attitude to assist others and in responding to tasks
• Highly motivated, willingness to learn new skills and adapt within the role
• Flexibility to work through setbacks and delays

  JobResponsibilities:
• Responsible for maintaining and operating WISE-Futures technical equipment
• Support students with field research
• Assist in data collection in the field and interpreting data
• Carry out other assignments as delegated by the supervisor Responsibilities: Not Specified

Job Skills: Not Specified
Job Education Requirements: Not Specified
Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

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Job application procedure
  Eligible candidates possessing the above qualifications and attributes are advised to submit their applications including the following:
• A cover letter in which you describe your abilities and motivation,
• Most recent Curriculum Vitae
• Certified photocopies of relevant certificates and academic transcripts
• Letter of recommendation from two professional referees
• Contact details: Telephone, E-mail and Postal Address
• Individuals currently employed in the Public Service should route their applications through their employers.
Deadline for application:
Deadline for application is 30th April 2019. Recruitment will be as soon as possible.
Applications should be sent by either e-mail or via post address and should be addressed to:
Deputy Vice Chancellor-Planning, Finance and Administration,
The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology,
P.O. Box 447,
ARUSHA, TANZANIA.
E-mail: dvc-admin@nm-aist.ac.tz
Please mention the position in the e-mail header or on the envelope.
Note: Any other correspondence in response to this advertisement will not be dealt with.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted through their addresses/e-mails/phones.

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