Announcement of 3 Vacancies:
The Wildlife Conservation Society’s* Ruaha Landscape Program (WCS-RLP) seeks to fill the positions described below.
Interdisciplinary Research Coordinator We are seeking a motivated individual with strong collaboration skills and at least 3 years of experience in agricultural and rural development and/or social and biological data collection analysis and dissemination. The successful candidate will be fluent in Swahili, have strong written English and computer skills and be comfortable working in rural village settings. Duties will involve synthesizing the findings from interdisciplinary research projects and communicating the results to a variety of stakeholders, partners and donors. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience & performance.
Community Liaison WCS-RLP also seeks a motivated and organized individual to join its Community Liaison Program. Candidates with experience in Participatory Rural Appraisal, Community Mapping, CBNRM and/or livestock extension are invited to apply. Fluency in Swahili is mandatory, and good computer and English skills are desirable.
Driver and Mechanic The program is also seeking experienced and trustworthy drivers and a mechanic. Drivers must have clean driving records, experience driving in the bush and with wildlife and be honest and reliable. Candidates for the mechanic position should also have advanced training in auto mechanics and experience with fleets of vehicles, especially Toyota LandCruisers and Hilux pickups.
To apply: Please send a Curriculum Vitae with a cover letter specifying: 1) the position in which you are interested, 2) summarizing your experience and strengths, and 3) your reasons for applying, and 4) the names and contact information for 3 referees.
Send applications to: Vacancies@RuahaConservation.org (Driver and mechanic applications will also be accepted as hard-copies via: WCS RLP, Box 1654, Iringa; but electronic applications are preferred.)
Applications will be reviewed and suitable applicants interviewed as they are received. Due to the volume of applicants only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
*WCS, formerly known as the New York Zoological Society, is a registered NGO with over 50 years of operation in Tanzania. For more information on WCS visit www.WCS.org or the Ruaha program, visit: www.RuahaConservaiton.org