Job Opportunity: GMZ2 PROJECT MANAGER AT AMANET
Source: http://www.amanet-trust.org
LOCATION: Dar es salaam, Tanzania
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 11 July 2008
The African Malaria Network Trust (AMANET) is a pan-African non-profit institution whose Mission is to promote capacity strengthening, performance and impact of African malaria R & D institutions. The Trust was incorporated in Tanzania on 14th March 2002. Currently AMANET undertakes short- and long-term training of African malaria researchers, infrastructure improvement, equipping research institutions, and sponsorship of clinical and field trials of candidate malaria intervention tools.
AMANET is pleased to invite applications from suitable candidates for a vacant position of GMZ2Project Manager to be based at the AMANET Secretariat in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Project Manager will be responsible for the day to day management of the seven partner consortium project - Integrated projects on clinical trials, capacity building, and networking. He / She will report directly to the Consortium Project Coordinator at AMANET. He / She will among other activities, be expected to be in charge of the following:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
-Together with the Work Package Leaders, develop and implement innovative and up to date information sharing mechanisms within the network
-To ensure that monthly updates of the project activities are posted into the Project Workspace in the Website in a timely manner
-To facilitate trainees / fellows placements within networked institutions both in the South and the North
-Responsible for timely development and publication of mid-year and annual reports and brochures and their distribution to stakeholders and networked partners
-To coordinate with Work package Leaders, within the network to ensure smooth and timely implementation of the project.
-To regularly follow-up and update stakeholders on capacity development and site development timelines, achievements and defaults
-To facilitate mid-term and end-period evaluations
-Actively participate in the general management activities-
-To organize the Project Steering Committee meetings
-To carry out any other duties as assigned by the Consortium
QUALIFICATIONS:
-Must possess at least a good basic university degree in biological sciences, a postgraduate degree in life sciences will be an added advantage;
-Proven research experience in malaria is desirable;
-Experience in malaria vaccine development work and good clinical practices (GCP) is an added advantage
-Good command of written and oral English is required; Knowledge of French will be an added advantage
-Must be computer competent in office application software, including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, power point, database and mainly project management;
-Prior intercultural exposure desirable;
-Candidate should be dynamic, multitasked, a team player with strong interpersonal skills.
-Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
REMUNERATION:
The successful candidate will be based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and offered an attractive and highly competitive international salary based on qualifications and experience.
HOW TO APPLY
If you meet the above criteria, SUBMIT BY E-MAIL an application letter with a detailed CV, which should also show your contacts (including e-mail address) and names and addresses of three professional /work and personal / study related referees.
Also attach copies of other essential documents e.g. certificates, testimonials, etc. Your application should be received on or before 11 July 2008 and should be sent to:
The Managing Trustee,
African Malaria Network Trust,
Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology Building,
P.O. Box 33207,
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Website: http://www.amanet-trust.org
Email: mailtop:vacancy@amanet-trust.org,
Email copy to: mailto:clwanga@amanet-trust.org