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Job Opportunities at Global Animal Health Tanzania (GAHT) 2021

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:

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Office Assistant

Position: Office Assistant (1 Position)

Contract duration: Twelve (12) months (full-time engagement), with possibility of renewal

Reports To: Country Administrative Manager Location: Arusha, Tanzania

Position Description: This job post need a proactive Office Assistant to join our team at the country office in Arusha. The Office Assistant in in-charge in welcoming all guests arriving at the office, and determining the reason for their visit. This position support our staff with clerical duties, including answering phones, making copies, and organizing files. When necessary, the incumbent will also input information into our database to ensure our electronic files are updated. We prefer candidates who have some administrative support experience.

Office Assistant Job Duties and Responsibilities

Welcome and greet clients and office guests
Support office staff and executives with clerical tasks
Plan and schedule meetings, presentations, other office-related events, and travel arrangements; send reminders regarding upcoming appointments
Answer phones in a professional manner and direct calls to appropriate persons or take detailed messages
Type out paper and electronic correspondence and prepare outgoing mail and office packages
Help prepare presentation materials when necessary
Monitor and maintain office equipment and supplies; request repair or restocking when necessary
Ensure office is kept clean and organized at all time.
Managing relationships with vendors, service providers, landlords, ensuring all items are invoiced correctly.
Maintain effective administrative files and records such as staff medical insurance control sheets, staff leave control sheet, staff personal details, vehicles log sheet summary templates, etc
Facilitate travel arrangements for international and domestic researchers including other staff
Work with the insurance company by making sure that all staff have been insured and keep a record of when the cover renewal is needed.
Assist international and domestic researchers on obtaining different government entry passes and permits as needed.

Office Assistant Requirements and Qualifications

Diploma in Business Management, Secretarial, or Public administration
1 + years of experience as an office assistant a plus
Proficient with Microsoft and common office equipment
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Self-starter who works well independently

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: Job Opportunities at Global Animal Health Tanzania (GAHT)

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 Pis 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 PI and other senior researchers identified by the PI. 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:
Maintaining vehicle log book where mileage is recorded before commencing and completing each field trip;
Close communication with Program Coordinator ensuring vehicle maintenance is done in a timely manner;
Report to the Program Coordinator of any serious mechanical problems that needs immediate resolution;
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
Experience leading large scale rabies elimination campaigns
Post-Graduate degree (PhD) in a relevant subject
Experience leading large scale rabies related research programs
Knowledge of R (programming environment)
Experience working with digital data collection systems, such as facial recognition technology

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
A keen interest in developing a career in field research.
Experience collecting and managing data sets and using mapping software a bonus
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-wheeel drive vehicles.

Field Officer

Position: Field Officer

Contract duration: Twelve (12) months (full-time engagement), with possibility of renewal

Reports To: Country Administrative Manager

Location: Mara, Tanzania

Position Description: The primary responsibility of the Field Officer (FO) will be to work in the field and to carry out data collection activities for research projects being implemented by Global Animal Health Tanzania (GAHT).

Duties and Responsibilities:

Liaise with the Project Coordinator (PC) and other researchers to determine field activities required to collect research data;
Carry out data collection activities as described by the PC and other senior researchers identified by the PC. These will include household surveys, biological sample collection, vaccination coverage surveys etc.
Maintain the safe storage and distribution (to the PC) of data collected;
Drive and manage project vehicles;
Be responsible for ensuring the GAHT vehicle is operated solely for project activities and that it is maintained in good order that includes;
Maintaining vehicle log book where mileage is recorded before commencing and completing each field trip;
Close communication with Program Coordinator ensuring vehicle maintenance is done in a timely manner;
Report to the Program Coordinator of any serious mechanical problems that needs immediate resolution;
Send a copy of vehicle log book each month to the Program Coordinator;
Assist with project logistics as requested by Program Coordinator.
Receive and securely manage project funds and provide timely and accurate accounts of said funds. These will include travel advances and any other cash advances provided for field activities.
Miscellaneous other duties as requested
An animal health qualification (certificate or diploma level)

Beneficial skills and experience;

Experience working in the field on research programs, especially those involving the handling of animals, particularly domestic dogs
Experience as a leader overseeing field teams collecting biological samples and other data collection activities
Fluent in Swahili and English
Ability to speak Maa and other tribal languages
Written English must be of a high standard
Computer literate – comfortable with email, and proficient in the use of MS Office (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Valid clean driving license and preferably experience of driving 4-wheeel drive vehicles
Knowledge and experience of vehicle maintenance and mechanics is a bonus
Good communication, facilitation and diplomacy skills
Ability to work in a multi-cultural, national environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

How to Apply:

Please submit your detailed resume, a cover letter and relevant certificates to g.kassanga@wsu.edu cc sarah.mollel@wsu.edu . 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.

The deadline for submitting the application is 28 November 2021.