Career Opportunity /  20 July 2024

Research Assistant, RISE by Grumeti Fund

Grumeti Fund’s Research and Innovation for the Serengeti Ecosystem (RISE) is looking for a Research Assistant to join their team.

Deadline: 20 July 2024 - the deadline has passed.
Tanzania

About RISE by Grumeti Fund

The Grumeti Fund is a non-profit organization carrying out wildlife conservation and community development work in the western corridor of the Serengeti ecosystem in Tanzania. Our vision is a world in which people and wildlife live together sustainably, forever. Grumeti Fund’s Research and Innovation for the Serengeti Ecosystem (RISE) is an applied research program which aims to develop and support research within the Serengeti Ecosystem and beyond. 

Role Overview

The Research assistant will play a key role in assisting all graduate students with their fieldwork but also collect data for all research projects under RISE in collaboration with the other Grumeti Fund’s departments.

Required qualifications:

 • A Diploma, a Bachelor's degree in biological sciences (Wildlife Management, Wildlife Science and Conservation, Biology, Applied Zoology, Botany and related.) from a recognized University.

 • Prior research experience involving independent field work in remote conditions will be an added advantage. 

• Demonstrable interest in fieldwork and research activities.

 • Be able to drive a manual vehicle, with off the road experience with at least one year experience and have a valid license (will be assessed during the interview).

 • Fluent in Kiswahili and English 

  Desired qualifications: 

• Curious mindset, adaptable, ability to listen, learn, and value the perspectives of those with different skillsets and backgrounds.

 • Strong work ethic, trustworthy and reliable.

 • Keen attention to detail, punctual, and highly organized.

 • Self-motivated and able to work independently.

 • Desire to work in a diverse, fast-pace, growth-oriented environment. 

• Ready to work overtime under special circumstances in the field.

How to Apply

Interested applicants with qualifications for this position should submit their applications letter and CV with details of their abilities and qualifications and at least three (3) contact persons via email to: jobapplications@grumeti.singita.com and or by postal mail clearly addressed to: 

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT 

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 

GRUMETI RESERVES 

P.O.BOX 65, MUGUMU, 

SERENGETI, TANZANIA. 

Deadline for receiving Applications is 20th July, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.