Zonal Roots & Shoots Coordinator Kigoma at Jane Goodall Institute





Zonal Roots & Shoots Coordinator Kigoma 

About Us

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 landscape and community-cantered conservation, chimpanzees research projects, environmental education to 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 position:

Job Position:  Zonal Roots & Shoots Coordinator

Program:   Landscape Conservation in Western

Tanzania (LCWT)

Duty Station:   Kigoma

Reporting Line:  Behaviour Change & Communication

Specialist

Key Job Responsibilities & Duties:

Main technical responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following:

To coordinate all Roots & Shoots project activities in the LCWT project area


Establish new youths clubs in schools and regions where the need arises


Attend to all stakeholders’ meetings and established networks in the LCWT project area


To manage and facilitate Roots & Shoots production, distribution and transplanting of seedlings in schools


To coordinate and facilitate tree planting in the chimpanzee wildlife corridors, dispersal areas and community lands


Supervise and report all administrative matters related to memberships, certifications and registrations in western zone


To Facilitate, coordinate and manage Roots & Shoots students education excursions to Gombe National Park


To coordinate all National and international Roots & Shoots and JGI Visitors in western zone


To support the work of National and International Volunteers in the western Tanzania


To manage, control and ensure safety and security of all Roots & Shoots assets in western Tanzania


Promote Roots & Shoots tree planting Campaigns in the villages and forest reserved areas


To Promote Roots & Shoots School woodlots and tree nurseries


To induct and train Roots & Shoots volunteers, interns and youth leaders on relevant Roots & Shoots thematic areas (Environments, Animals, communities)


To facilitate all Roots & Shoots membership registrations, certification, club activities, events and networks in western zone


To train teachers and coordinate Roots & Shoots activities and projects


Coordinate existing Partnerships between JGI-TZ and Gombe National Park


To facilitate and coordinate Roots & Shoots in the Refugee Camps


To promote Roots & Shoots Chimpanzee Campaign in western zone


To coordinate and improve relationships between Roots & Shoots, JGI, other NGOs and Government Departments in western zone


Prepare quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports


Conduct any other duties as shall be directed by your Supervisor

Minimum job Requirements & Qualifications:

At least BSc. in Bachelor of Environment, Environment Conservation, wildlife Management, Ecological Studies and any other related field


At least 5 years working experience in the similar field


Experience working in rural and remote areas of Tanzania implementing related job.


Strong skills in projects management and office administration


Practical understanding of hands-on, conservation education, tree planting and community engagements


Experience in delivering peace education, land use planning, monitoring and evaluation of project activities, events and campaign management, curriculum developments


Ability to work under pressure, deadlines and little supervision


Previous experience in managing environmental protection education, outreach and expedition programmes


Ability to effectively manage a team of volunteers and interns


Knowledge and experience of conservation and sustainable natural resources management is desirable


Computer literate and ability to use data analysis programs (SPSS), word, Xcel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc


Experience working with various agencies, government departments, UN agencies and Partners

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 below e-mail address:

Send by e-mail to: E-mail: jgi-tanzania@janegoodall.or.tz

Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

Deadline 28 December, 2019

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.

QUALIFIED WOMEN ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.