Job at Jane Goodall Institute, Zonal Roots & Shoots Coordinator (2022)

Job at Jane Goodall Institute, Zonal Roots & Shoots Coordinator (2022) 

Job Title: Zonal Roots & Shoots Coordinator 

The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) is a global community conservation organization that advances the vision and work of Dr. Jane Goodall through chimpanzee conservation and inspires communities to conserve the natural world we all share, enhancing the lives of people, animals, and people. Environment We firmly believe that everything is connected and that everyone can make a difference. The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) was founded in 1977 by Dr. Jane Goodall (DBE).

The Jane Goodall Institute of Tanzania (JGI-TZ) is a rapidly expanding, accredited NGO committed to wildlife research, conservation, social and economic development, and environmental education. JGI Tanzania and its partners are making a difference through landscape and community conservation, chimpanzee research projects, environmental protection education for younger generations, and innovative use of science and technology, and we work working closely with local communities in Tanzania inspiring hope through collective power. of individual action.

Jane Goodall Roots and Shoots (R&S) is an educational movement affiliated with the Jane Goodall Institute in Tanzania that began as a club on February 19, 1991, at Dr. Jane Goodall's home in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania with 12 high school students and four teachers. Today, Roots & Shoots is the Jane Goodall Institute's (JGI) global environmental and humanitarian youth program, with hundreds of thousands of youth participating in more than 100 countries. The Jane Goodall Institute in Tanzania establishes Roots and Shoots Service Clubs in primary, secondary and university schools to help inspire and empower young people to foster respect and empathy for animals and wildlife through action-oriented clubs.

JGI Tanzania is currently seeking to recruit suitably qualified and qualified Tanzanians to fill the following vacancy:

Vacant position: Roots and Shoots Coordinator

Workstation: Zanzibar

Reporting Line: National Coordinator of Roots and Shoots

Job Summary:

The Roots and Shoots District Coordinator will administer the Roots and Shoots Scholarship Program in Zanzibar and provide management and supervision to achieve the goal and objectives of the program in a professional manner by ensuring that Roots and Shoots are responsive to the needs of JGI Tanzania, volunteers National and international. , educators, members, government, and other partners. The Coordinator is also expected to demonstrate strong program management skills for the Roots and Shoots model, experience working in a multi-sector team, pilot clubs, conservation education projects, and all other relevant Roots and Shoots projects, and programs in Zanzibar. The position incumbent is expected to raise public awareness, understanding, and confidence in JGI in Tanzania, environmental education, conservation awareness, and education programs, timely reporting, and volunteer capacity building. He works closely with government departments, stakeholders, and partner NGOs to provide management. The following are the basic and specific responsibilities of the job:

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop a standard guide for student selection.
• Coordination and management of scholarships and career guidance for students in Zanzibar
• Liaise with universities, colleges, and parents on matters related to scholarships for students.
• Coordination with the scholarship selection committee.
• To manage all technical, logistic, and office departments in a district office in Zanzibar
• Coordination of grant applications, selection, and departments
• Supervision of community gardens and placement of students in roots and shoots.
• Coordination of all roots and shoots in the eastern region of Tanzania
• Create new clubs in schools and areas where needed
• Represent the National Coordinator at all stakeholder meetings and networks established in the region.
• Manage and facilitate the Root and Shoot Seedling Production Center in Zanzibar
• Coordinate and provide data to feed the national root and shoot database.
• Facilitate and coordinate the planting of mangrove roots, shoots, and trees in Zanzibar and Pemba.
• Monitor and report on all administrative matters related to membership, certifications, and registrations in the district
• To coordinate all national and international roots and shoots and JGI visitors in your area
• To work with the National Coordinator in fundraising for projects and activities for the Roots and Shoots Program in Tanzania
• Manage, monitor, and ensure security other relevant official duties as directed by your supervisor

Minimum job requirements and qualifications:

1. At least a bachelor's degree. Ecology or conservation, wildlife management, biology education, and environmental studies.
2. Strong background in professional teaching: earth sciences or science subjects, or strong leadership in strategy, projects, and office management skills.
3.  Practical understanding of hands-on training, conservation education, tree planting, and community engagement.
4.  Ability to work under pressure, deadlines, and little supervision.
5.  Previous experience in managing education for conservation, environmental education, outreach, and missions.
6.  Ability to effectively manage a team of professional program managers, volunteers, and trainees,
7. Desirable knowledge and experience in the field of conservation and sustainable management of natural resources,
8. Computer skills and ability to use data analysis software, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
9. Experience working under high pressure, with multiple skills and dynamic ability to communicate effectively with various agencies, government departments, UN agencies, and partners.

Application Procedures:

All applications must be submitted with the latest Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of the diplomas, certificates, three names of accredited referees, telephone number, or email address and should be sent to the following email address:jgi-tanzania@janegoodall.or.tz

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

JGI Tanzania is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants on merit without

With respect to race, national or tribal origin, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital status.

Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

The application deadline is January 24, 2022.