Project Manager

Position: Project Manager (1 Position)

Contract duration: Twelve (12) months (full-time engagement), with

possibility of renewal

Reports To: Country Administrative Manager

Location: Mara, Tanzania

Position Description: The Project Manager will support the implementation of research programs, performing the following activities;

Duties and responsibilities:

• Direct project activities, specifically on the Eliminating Human Rabies – impacts of enhanced vaccination coverage project (hereafter called ‘project’).
• Supervise all project staff
• Establish and direct all project staff activities for the benefit and smooth running of the project
• Support surveillance officers in collecting and reporting surveillance data through the designated GAHT surveillance data system;
• Support data analysis;
• Prepare progress reports in line with funding agency requirements, and the distribution to relevant stakeholders;
• Contribute to strengthening monitoring & evaluation capability;
• Participate in relevant events and meetings organized by governmental, academic and other partners;
• Work with the GAHT Operations Team to ensure project related equipment and/or electronics are purchased, stored and maintained appropriately;
• Liaise with the Pis and other researchers on respective research programs to determine field activity requirements and to collect research data;
• Carry out data collection activities as described by the PI and other senior researchers identified by the PI. These will include household surveys, biological sample collection, vaccination coverage surveys etc.;
• Maintain safe storage and distribution (to the PI) of data collected;
• Be responsible for GAHT vehicles, ensuring that they are operated solely for project activities and maintained in good order. This will include:
  • Maintaining vehicle log book where mileage is recorded before commencing and completing each field trip;
  • Close communication with Program Coordinator ensuring vehicle maintenance is done in a timely manner;
  • Report to the Program Coordinator of any serious mechanical problems that needs immediate resolution;
  • Send a copy of vehicle log book each month to the Program Coordinator;
• Manage and account for project cash advances;
• Represent GAHT at necessary meetings.
• Miscellaneous other duties as requested

Essential qualifications and experience:

• A Diploma in Veterinary Medicine
• Post-Graduate degree (PhD) in a relevant subject
• Experience leading large scale rabies elimination campaigns
• Experience leading large scale rabies related research programs
• Experience working with digital data collection systems, such as facial recognition technology
• Knowledge of R (programming environment)

Beneficial skills and experience:

• Demonstrated experience in planning and monitoring and evaluation, and report writing
• Computer literate – comfortable with email, and proficient in the use of MS Office (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Excellent English language writing skills
• Experience collecting and managing data sets and using mapping software a bonus
• A keen interest in developing a career in field research
• Ability to speak KiSwahili, KiMaasai, and other languages and advantage
• An understanding of the social and political landscape at regional and national levels under which sustainable outcomes must be delivered
• Good communication, facilitation and diplomacy skills
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, national environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Valid clean driving license and preferably experience of driving 4-wheeel drive vehicles