NAFASI Za Kazi Chuo Kikuu UDSM August 2024
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NAFASI Za Kazi Chuo Kikuu UDSM August 2024
POST TITTLE: PROJECT COORDINATOR
DUTY STATION: ZANZIBAR
Project Coordinator at UDSM – Institute of Marine Sciences
Specifically, the project intends to:
- Understand the local knowledge, resources, actors, and ecosystem services involved in implementing NbS, management, and conservation in the project areas;
- Develop qualitative models of the socio-ecological system from different stakeholder perspectives to identify needs and key areas and strategies for marine ecosystem management, based on local knowledge and stakeholder input through participatory modeling.
- Increase awareness among institutions for including local knowledge in decision making processes and the importance of ecosystems in providing essential goods and services to local communities.
- Facilitate the exchange of local knowledge and experiences, and document best practices related to ecosystem services management and sustainable resource provisioning.
- Increase local capacities for management related activities among relevant institutions in East Africa and enhance the project’s sustainability.
- Strengthen the capacities of local communities and institutions to utilize participatory modeling and local knowledge in ecosystem management and decision-making.
- Develop policy advice on the use of local knowledge in the management of coastal ecosystems; and
- Design decision-support concepts that are grounded in local knowledge and address the specific needs of the pilot sites, facilitating the future implementation of locally supported marine areas and nature-based solutions.
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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The PaMo-NbS Project Coordinator with assist with the day-to-day duties related to the implementation of the project, under the guidance of Principal Investigator for the project.
These include:
- To familiarize with the PaMo NbS project objectives, activities, approach, and outputs.
- To monitor project activities in line with the project workplan.
- To participate in the preparation and submission of mid-term technical and financial reports
- To prepare and participate in routine project meetings, both physical and virtual and keep meeting records
- To assist in correspondences with the project partners and funders
- To attend to any other activities that will be of benefit to IMS and as assigned by the Director of IMS.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree relevant to marine resource management and livelihoods, such as in the fields of marine sciences, aquatic sciences, resource management, community development
- At least two years’ experience in the implementation similar projects
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Fluency in English and Swahili (verbal and written).
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
- Ability to communicate with a diverse network of partners, collaborators, government and villages.
DURATION:
- The PaMo-NbS Coordinator position is two-year position with a probation of three (3) months.
REMUNERATION:
- PaMo NbS offer an attractive remuneration package to the right candidate depending on his/her qualifications and experience.
MODE OF APPLICATION:
Interested and qualified applicants should apply to the address provided below enclosing: –
Signed application letter Curriculum Vitae with names and Addresses of three (3) Referees (iii) Certified copies of relevant certificates and transcripts.
Application letters should be addressed to:
Director
Institute of Marine Science, University of Dar es Salaam,
P.O. Box 668
Zanzibar
Soft Copies of the application letter and enclosures should be emailed to: director.ims@udsm.ac.tz and daudi.msangameno@udsm.ac.tz
DEADLINE:
The deadline for submitting the application is 11 September 2024
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
