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Director of Chimpanzee Research, Gombe Stream Research Centre (GSRC)
Date Posted: 11/13/2006
Location: Gombe National Park, Tanzania
Position: Director of Chimpanzee Research, Gombe Stream Research Centre
Job Type: Full-time position
Location: Gombe National Park, Tanzania
Closing date: December 15, 2006
Job starting date: as soon as January 2007
Position Summary:
The major responsibilities of the position are to:
- Ensure the quality of ongoing research initiatives especially data quality, consistent identification of individuals and inter-observer reliability
- Satisfy the grant requirements for various ongoing projects
- Write monthly and annual reports detailing research activities at the Centre
- Conduct own research on approved topics consistent with the aims of the long term research program
- Ensure that team work spirit is cultivated and enhanced
- Promote the research program to local and central governments, local communities, and donors
- Other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications:
Education: Ph.D. in Primatology or a related field Skills/ Experiences:
- Excellent field research and data collection skills
- Ability to hike for long days in rugged and sometimes hazardous terrain
- Excellent communication skills
- An impressive record of research
- Proficiency in Kiswahili, or readiness to learn it will be an essential requirement.
Application Procedures: Qualified candidates should send a detailed Curriculum Vitae and a statement that describes their vision for continuing to develop Gombe Stream Research Centre's potential. Applicants should send their application as a pdf file or word document, as well as three confidential letters of recommendation to:
Keith Brown
Executive Vice President
Africa Programs
The Jane Goodall Institute
4245 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22203
kbrown@janegoodall.org
Pancras Ngalason
Executive Director of JGI-Tanzania
The Jane Goodall Institute
Plot No. 375 Old Bagamoyo Road
P.O. Box 70728
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
pngalason@janegoodall.or.tz
Review of the applications will begin December 15, 2006, but the position will remain open until filled. Salary and other forms of compensation will commensurate with experience.
Send resume and cover letter to:
Keith Brown
4245 North Fairfax Drive
Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22203
National Coordinator, Roots & Shoots
Date Posted: 7/16/2007
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
JGI-Canada seeks an National Coordinator for its education program, Roots & Shoots, in Canada. The National Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing the strategic direction for the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada’s Roots & Shoots program. This individual will provide strong vision and leadership to the program, manage a small team, develop productive partnerships with other youth organizations, and become directly involved in the hands-on implementation of youth workshops and campaigns. The coordinator is also responsible for the marketing of the program, and for developing and managing the resources required to support it.
Duties and Responsibilities
Program Management
• In cooperation with JGI Canada’s Roots & Shoots board committee, evaluate the Institute’s current educational and youth engagement initiatives, and develop and implement new and/or revised strategies that will expand the reach of the Roots & Shoots program and deliver measurable results in terms of youth action and engagement in their communities.
• Represent the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada on environmental education issues related to sustainable living, learning and engagement.
• Facilitate workshops/deliver presentations to educators to increase recognition of and capacity for project-based, learner-driven action.
• Coordinate the delivery of a series of Youth for Action workshops across Canada.
• Develop partnerships with other organizations that will complement the Institute’s strategic priorities.
Administration
• Prepare strategic plan and annual work plans, and manage the Roots & Shoots budget.
• In cooperation with the Executive Director, recruit, train and evaluate Roots & Shoots staff.
• Develop and implement a national and regional organizational structure that will support the growth of the Roots & Shoots network.
• Provide regular reports on the operation and progress of the Roots & Shoots program to the Executive Director and Board of Directors
Fundraising
• Develop and implement an effective fundraising strategy for the Roots & Shoots program
• Actively solicit funds in support of the program, from major donors, foundations and corporations, including the preparation of proposals and the management of donor stewardship through regular reporting.
Marketing and Outreach
• In cooperation with the Executive Director, develop and implement a comprehensive marketing plan for the program, including the creation and production of promotional materials
• Promote Roots & Shoots within the formal and informal education sectors through workshops or displays at relevant conferences.
• Coordinate special events such as workshops and conferences to reward and re-energise Roots & Shoots members, build youth leadership capacity and raise the profile of the Roots & Shoots program
Job Requirements
• A degree in education, environmental sciences/studies or a relevant area.
• Well-developed knowledge of environmental issues and their inter-relationships with social justice
• An excellent understanding of the principles of youth engagement.
• 5 years teaching experience, preferably in an informal environmental education capacity
• At least 2 years experience supervising other staff, and in project management and program development.
• Excellent research, analytical, communication and organisational skills
• Highly developed computer skills including data management and presentation applications
• Fluency in French and English would be a tremendous asset, as would a demonstrated affinity with the principles of the Jane Goodall Institute.
Application deadline: August 31, 2007
Status: Permanent, full-time
Salary: commensurate with experience
Start date: October 29, 2007
No phone calls please. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Please submit cover letter and resume electronically to HR@janegoodall.ca
www.janegoodall.ca
Send resume and cover letter to:
Human Resources
Worldwide Internship Positions:
Sorry, we have no open Internship positions available at this
time
Worldwide Volunteer Positions:
Construction Manager/Supervisor
Date Posted: 6/3/2005
Location: Congo-Brazzaville
Status:
Job Description:
- To supervise and assist in the construction of enclosures and holding facilities
for orphaned chimpanzees in a remote location in Congo-Brazzaville.
- To assist in general maintenance programs for buildings and equipment already
in place at the sanctuary
- To assist in the training of maintenance personnel in cyclic maintenance
programs
Experience/Qualifications:
- Proven experience in management of construction sites and construction teams.
- Fluent in French and English
- Has basic understanding of alternative technology such as solar energy and
electric fencing
Terms:
Accommodation:
Provide accommodation at the site; 40kms from Pointe Noire at the chimpanzee
Sanctuary. Accommodation basic.
Living Stipend for food and local transport costs will be provided
Airfare:
Will need to provide yourself
Visa:
JGI will reimburse on arrival
Insurance:
must provide own
Health Requirements:
Will need to have the following vaccinations and tests before being permitted
to the sanctuary:
Updated Yellow Fever; Tetanus; Hepatitis A & B; Meningitis ACWY strains;
Measles;
Tb Test within the last 6 months.
Time Frame:
1 year ( probationary for first 6 months) :September 2005-August 2006
Send resume and cover letter to:
Lisa Pharoah
The Jane Goodall Institute
4245 North Fairfax Drive, Ste 600
Arlington, VA 22203
Worldwide Volunteer Positions:
Roots & Shoots Volunteer
Date Posted: 7/17/2007
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Status: Minimum 6 month commitment preferred. Volunteer commitments of less than 3 months will not be considered.
Start dates-mid-April and mid-October (exceptions considered)
Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
Job Description:
• Support local R&S clubs through attending club meetings, assisting with project creation and implementation, and making educational presentations. Successful projects have included: cleaning beaches and schoolyards, bird watching, tree planting, creating school gardens, visiting orphanages and hospitals, field trips to natural areas, and campaigns to raise awareness of local environmental and social issues such as HIV/AIDS and bushmeat.
• Represent R&S in the local community through conducting presentations, teaching workshops, exhibiting at a community event, visiting new schools who are interested in joining the program, or participating in partner organization’s events.
• Aid in the planning, preparation and implementation of annual R&S events such as International Peace Day, African Child Day, and Roots & Shoots week.
• Develop and implement a volunteer project in collaboration with local R&S groups.
• Assist with on-going projects such at the Yatima R&S scholarship program which sponsors 25 orphaned children to attend secondary school.
• Assist with general office administrative tasks
Experience/Qualifications:
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Roots & Shoots, community development, teaching, sciences, conservation, event planning, grant writing, computers/technology, administrative support
• The ideal volunteer will be mature, flexible, self-motivated, adapt to new environments easily, willing to work hard, culturally sensitive, have a sense of humor, and willing to do whatever tasks need to be done
• Experience working in Africa or a developing country a plus
• Must be 21 years of age or older
NOTE: For those with significant Africa experience, including conversational Kiswahili, opportunities in the Moshi/Arusha and Iringa Regions are available
Terms:
As of January 2008 the program pricing and structure has changed. See below for details
Volunteer contributes to the Jane Goodall Institute: $2,900 for six months and $350 for every additional month. A six month minimum is required and start dates are April and October.
What is covered by the contribution?
• Mini-grant for local R&S project coordinated by volunteer
• Accommodation in country
• Work permit (good for two years)
• Local travel and communication
• Two weeks basic Kiswahili language
training
• In-country program orientation, training and materials
• Airport pick up and drop off
• Professional staff coordination and support
• Administrative fees
What is not covered by the contribution?
• Airfare to and from Tanzania
• Passport fees
• Immunizations
• Visa entry fees
• Medical insurance
• Food
• Spending money
Send resume and cover letter to:
Megan Nelson
The Jane Goodall Institute
4245 North Fairfax Drive
Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22203
If you are an African living in the region and wish to volunteer, please contact Erasto Njavike at emavike@hotmail.com.
Worldwide Volunteer Positions:
Education Volunteers JGI Uganda
Date Posted: 3/25/2008
Location: JGI Uganda
Status:
JGI Uganda periodically takes volunteers to assist with their Roots & Shoots and other education programmes, these include teacher workshops, material development and field education centres. These placements vary according to the time of year and current requirements. If you are interested in volunteering or want more information, please contact Tracy Osuo (Education Programmes Assistant), including your CV, on tracy@jgiuganda.org.
Send resume and cover letter to:
Tracy Osuo
Worldwide Volunteer Positions:
Curriculum Development Volunteer
Date Posted: 3/25/2008
Location: Uganda
Status:
JGI Uganda is currently looking for self motivated individual to assist in the development of an Environmental Education Teachers Guide for lower primary (5-7 year olds). The placement is for 4-6 months, starting any time after July 2008.
This person should have taught lower primary classes and preferably have curriculum development experience.
The volunteer will be required to contribute between US$1,300 - $1,900, dependant on length of placement.
Send resume and cover letter to:
Tracy Osuo
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