The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) is a global community conservation organization that
advances the vision and work of Dr. Jane Goodall by conversing chimpanzees and inspiring communities to conserve the natural world we all share, we improve the lives of people, animals, and the environment, we strongly believe everything is connected and everyone can make a difference.
The Jane Goodall Institute Tanzania (JGI-TZ) is a reputable and rapidly expanding non-governmental organization committed to wildlife research, conservation. socio-economic development and environmental education. The Jane Goodall Institute Tanzania (JGI-TZ) was founded in 1977 by Dr. Jane Goodall. The JGI Tanzania with its partners – USAID and many others makes a difference through the landscape and community-centered conservation, chimpanzees research projects, environmental education to the young generation, the innovative use of science and technology, we work closely with local communities in Tanzania, inspiring hope through a collective power of individual action.

JGI Tanzania is currently seeking to recruit suitably qualified and competent Tanzanian to fill the following vacant positions below:

Job Vacancy: Behavior Change and Communication Specialist
Work Station: Kigoma
Reporting Line: Deputy Chief of Party
Deadline: 08th January, 2019

Job Overall Summary:
Behavior Change & Communication Specialist will work closely with the technical team (Project Officers) to ensure successful design and implementation of the LCWT behavior change campaign. The Job holder will work closely with M&E specialist and Project Officers to collect and document project implementation information and will be responsible for making sure that overall LCWT program progress is communicated in a timely and effective manner across all project partners and stakeholders.

The successful candidate must be a middle-level professional with a proven track record of successfully designing, implementing, and managing USAID-funded conservation projects in geographical locations similar to western Tanzania.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to:
  • Responsible for LCWT communications activities: serve as the main technical support to LCWT Behavior Change Campaign;
  • Design conservation promotion campaigns using behavior change and social marketing best practices.
  • Facilitating designing and dissemination of behavior change and communication materials;
  • Oversee campaign implementation to ensure it is being delivered on time and in Ine with set objectives and allocated budget:
  • Develop an annual work plan, summary report and adaption plan for behavior change campaign
  • Work closely project staff, partners, external consultants to design campaign materials. events etc
  • Ensure sound campaign financial management including accurate and consistent budgeting, spending projections and financial reporting;
  • Work with LCWT M&E staff to design monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of behavior change and communication, produce reports and adaptation recommendations;
  • Create and implement LCWT Communications Plan with all related partners and project staff including written, electronic and visual content, such as Story of the Project Report, presentations, written briefs and other relevant communications materials;
  • Coordinate the media involvement and participation includingdrafting press releases, press briefings and organizing media coverage for events;
  • Monitor and record media coverage of LWCT Project and develop communication mechanisms to provide timely, and consistent project updates including media exposure and project visibility to key stakeholders and partners;
  • Ensure adherence to USAID’s Branding and Marking plan and obtain approval from USAID before media production;
  • Work with LCWT M&E staff in developing success stones and disseminating BCC materials for the target audience

Minimum Job Requirements & Qualifications:
  • At least Bachelor’s degree in mass communication, social marketing, sociology, behavior change, or other similar fields;
  • Proven experience implementing behavior change and social marketing campaigns aimed at promoting landscape conservation;
  • Proven experience of impacting target audience that resulted in modification of attitudes and values;
  • Extensive communication and presentation skills especially the ability to communicate with rural communities,
  • Working with multiple stakeholders and multidisciplinary project team;
  • Experience working in villages in Tanzania;
  • Excellent writing skills for social media and publications content are a must;
  • Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary, team environment;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills;
  • Experience in working with media or preferably a member of the media;
  • Fluent in English and excellent communications, presentation and inter-personnel skills;
  • Willingness to abide by JGI Values and Code of Conduct;
  • Ability to critically evaluate quantitative and qualitative data to inform campaign activities;
  • Fluency in English or Swahili languages;
  • Ability and willingness to travel to the remote field areas.

Application Procedure:
All applications should be submitted together with the most recent Curriculum Vitae (resume), copy of relevant certificates, testimonials, three names of reputable referees, day-time telephone number or e-mail address, and should be send to the following e-mail address: jgi-tanzania@janegoodall.or.tz. 
Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.
JGI Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, national or tribal origin, religious belief, sexual orientation, and marital status.
Application Deadline: 2019-01-08 

QUALIFIED WOMEN ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY


Job Vacancy: Finance Officer
Work Station: Kigoma
Reporting Line: Finance & Administration Manager
Deadline: 08th January, 2019

Job Overall Summary:
The primary role of the Finance Officer will be to assist the Finance & Administration Manager in the handling the day to day Finance and Administration activities for the program.
The Finance Officer shall support the implementation of the activities funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) as part of the LCWT program. The position bearer shall perform the services outlined below during the period of the fixed term contract

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to:
  • Serving as an active member of the JGI Finance department and in this regard is expected to unveil a high level of financial discipline in daily finance operations.
  • Working closely with Finance & Administration Manager to ensuring all payment requests are properly documented and processed and funds are timely disbursed in support of approved activities.
  • Organizing the procurement and maintenance of program materials, supplies, and equipment in accordance with JGI policies and procedures. GAAP and USAID requirements. Develop and implement program annual procurement plan with approval of the Program Director for such activities as maintenance, procurement or repair services.
  • Follow up on the activities and monitor advances balance of resource disbursed, periodically verify spending and availability of funds for the program and recommend for changes in the budget line if needed.
  • Perform in-depth variance analysis by comparing the variance report to the program activity plan and confer advice where applicable to the Finance & Administration Manager.
  • Prepare and submits periodic project financial reports to the Finance & Administration Manager.
  • Work with the Finance & Administration Manager to provide oversight on all issues related to the administration of the program activities.
  • Provide support on the preparation of annual and quarterly work plans and compare the same with the allocated budget to ensure smooth operation of the program.
  • Participate in the annual Audit and develop follow up an action plan and ensure the action plan and the audit recommendations are implemented.
  • Managing program logistics by coordinating the effective utilization of program motor vehicles and motor boats.
  • Keep records for aH important program documents.

Minimum Job Requirements & Qualifications:
  • At least Bachelor degree in Accounting and Finance. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is an added advantage.
  • At least 5 years of experience working with NGOs, previous experience working with USAID funded programs in Finance & Administration will be an added advantage.
  • Basic knowledge and practice in material management.
  • Extensive expertise in managing finance and compliance aspects of USG funded programs.
  • Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to interface between JGI staff, local communities, local governments, and other partners, and the ability to provide clear and patient instruction
  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work and support a productive team environment.
  • Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
  • Must be a person of unquestionable integrity.
  • Fluency in Swahili and English, both verbal and written. This position involves working with a wide range of people within the institution, local communities and local and international partners, including technical and non-technical colleagues.
  • Candidate must have the ability to write clear and concise reports.
  • Ability to take direction and work independently to deliver results.

Application Procedure:
All applications should be submitted together with the most recent Curriculum Vitae (resume), copy of relevant certificates, testimonials, three names of reputable referees, day-time telephone number or e-mail address, and should be send to the following 

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e-mail address: jgi-tanzania@janegoodall.or.tz. 
Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.
JGI Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, national or tribal origin, religious belief, sexual orientation, and marital status.
Application Deadline: 2019-01-08 

QUALIFIED WOMEN ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

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