Research Officer Openings - 3 Posts at TAWIRI - March 2025

POST: RESEARCH OFFICER II – 3 POST

EMPLOYER: Taasisi ya Utafiti wa Wanyamapori Tanzania (TAWIRI)

APPLICATION TIMELINE: 2025-03-06 2025-03-13

Research Officers -3 Posts at TAWIRI

The Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI) is a crucial organization for wildlife conservation in Tanzania. Here’s a breakdown of key information: TAWIRI is responsible for conducting and coordinating wildlife research throughout Tanzania, It provides scientific data and information to support wildlife management and conservation efforts, It’s a parastatal organization under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism and It was established by an Act of Parliament in 1980, initially as the “Serengeti Wildlife Research Institute” (SWRI), In 1999, its name was changed to TAWIRI to reflect its broader national mandate.  Its head office is located in Njiro Hill, Arusha

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To collect, process and analyze data related to wildlife management;
• To collaborate and interact with research scientists in the dissemination and application of research findings as appropriate;
• To gather relevant literature and write up research reports;
• To assist in gathering relevant information on disease surveillance and writing up reports
• To prepare protocols for wildlife immobilization and handling of wildlife for disease investigation and rescue of snared animals;
• To develop a research proposal for fundraising;
• To publish research results in peer-reviewed journals/publishers; and
• To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Holder of a Master Degree and Bachelor Degree in Wildlife Management or Wildlife Science and Conservation from recognized institutions with a minimum of an Upper Second Class for Undergraduate Degree.

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