Tanzania Research and Conservation Organization (TRCO) is a non-profit organization established in 30th December, 2021 under Non-Governmental Organization Act, 2002. TRCO operates in Tanzania mainland, with focus on conducting scientific research and conservation activities. Our vision is to see local communities coexist with biodiversity, utilize biodiversity and biodiversity resources sustainably, address climate change effects effectively, and their livelihood enhanced.
Research assistant (1 position)
We are currently advertising for a research assistant position to join a TRCO team to carry out research and conservation projects in various places in Tanzania such as the use of Office programs and other analytical software skills such as R,SPSS,STATA, etc will be added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
i. Assist in data collection, data management, data analysis, and report writing
ii. Prepare monthly plan, budget, and accounting
iii. Assist in developing and implementing community outreach programs
iv. Assist in preparing and reviewing training materials, survey tools, and reports
v. Assist in training provision activities
vi. Participate in any other activities to be assigned by his/her supervisor
Required qualification
Applicants must be Tanzanian. The applicants must be a holder of at least bachelor degree in wildlife, zoology, forestry, or related natural resource field with proven experience in biodiversity surveys, natural resource management, community outreach program involvement, and data analysis. Applicant with computer skills
Applicants must be willing to work in remote areas.
Working station
Those who will be employed (both finance officer and research assistant) will work mainly at TRCO Headquarter office located in Morogoro Municipal. Research assistant will often be involved in fieldwork that occur in various places in Tanzania mainland.
Duration
One-year full time contract with probability of extension.
How to apply
Interested applicants should submit their applications (motivation letter and CV) addressed to Human Resource and Administration Department Manager using the following email address: apply@trco.or.tz
Note: Disabled and women are highly encouraged to apply. Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line (i.e., state which position of either Finance officer or Research assistant). Ensure your documents are submitted in pdf format and zipped in one folder. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Submission deadline
All application documents (CV and cover letter) must be submitted not later than 11th August, 2023.
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