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1. MIM Secretariat Coordinator
2. Executive Assistant
Deadline
for applications: 09 May 2007.
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The
African Malaria Network Trust (AMANET) is a pan-African
non-profit institution whose mission is to promote capacity
strengthening and networking of malaria R&D in Africa. AMANET
undertakes short- and long-term training of African malaria
researchers, infrastructure improvement, equipping research
institutions, and sponsorship of clinical and field trials of
candidate malaria intervention tools. The Trust is incorporated
in the United Republic of Tanzania.
AMANET is pleased to invite applications from suitable
candidates for two vacant positions based at the Secretariat in
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
1.
MIM Secretariat Coordinator
From January 2006 to December 2010, AMANET Secretariat in
Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania is hosting the Secretariat of the
Multilateral Initiative on Malaria (MIM), which was based at
Stockholm University/Karolinska Institute in Stockholm from
2003-2005. Prior to this the Secretariat was hosted in London,
by the Wellcome Trust (1997-1999) and at Fogarty International
Center (FIC) in USA (1999 to 2001).
Established in 1997, MIM is an alliance of individuals, funding
partners and four autonomous constituents comprising the MIM
Secretariat, MIM/TDR, MIMCom and MR4. Its mission is to
strengthen and sustain, through collaborative research and
training, the capacity of malaria endemic countries in Africa to
carry out research that is required to develop and improve tools
for malaria control and to strengthen the research-control
interphase.
Attributes and Purpose of the Job:
AMANET is seeking to employ a self-driven individual who is
capable of working independently and across cultural diversity,
but with strong attributes as a team player to hold the position
of a MIM Secretariat Coordinator. The MIM Secretariat
Coordinator will be the main operator of the MIM Secretariat,
but will consult closely with other AMANET staff, particularly
the Managing Trustee, Network Director, and Communications
Officer.
Job Description:
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Responsible for the day to day
activities of the MIM Secretariat;
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Convening, preparing essential
documents, taking and keeping minutes of meetings of
the MIM Strategic Advisory Board (SAB) and other
meetings of the MIM Constituents and Partners;
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Implementing decisions of the SAB and
the Constituents and Partners;
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Organizing conference calls with the
MIM Constituents and SAB;
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Preparing funding proposals for MIM
activities and projects;
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Promoting networking among MIM
stakeholders;
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Overseeing MIM publications and
dissemination of MIM information; and
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Carrying out any other duties as
assigned by the Managing Trustee (MT).
Qualifications:
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should possess at least a Master’s
degree in public health, parasitology or
epidemiology;
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proven research experience in
malaria;
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excellent command of written and oral
English and French;
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considerable computer skills and
experience.
Remuneration:
The successful candidate will be based in Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania and offered an attractive competitive international
salary based on qualifications and experience.
2.
Executive Assistant
Purpose of the Job
Assisting the Managing Trustee (MT) with correspondence,
literature search, preparation of papers, and presentations. The
Executive Assistant/ shall also provide secretarial services to
the Managing Trustee, and to the Secretariat staff.
Job Description:
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Keep records of management,
Scientific Coordinating Committee (SCC) and Board of
Trustees (BOT) meetings and other meetings;
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In collaboration with responsible
officers follow up implementation of management, SCC,
BOT and other meeting decisions;
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In collaboration with responsible
officers record and report on AMANET workshops and
conferences;
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Assist the MT with correspondence,
visibility, teleconferences, visual aids,
appointments, calendar, and guests;
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On behalf of the MT following up
assignments by MT with staff, consultants, and
institutions;
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In consultation with responsible
officers make travel arrangements for Secretariat
staff, meetings, workshops and conferences;
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Organise conference calls;
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Maintain and update filing system and
archiving; and
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Carry out any other duties as
assigned by the Managing Trustee.
Qualifications:
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Must possess at least a good basic
university degree or equivalent e.g. advanced
diploma in management;
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Graduation in health related field
will be an advantage;
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Must be computer competent in office
application software, including but not limited to
word processing, spreadsheets, desktop publishing,
power point, and database;
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Excellent command of written and
spoken English is essential;
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Knowledge of French will be an
advantage;
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Experience in keeping minutes will be
advantageous; and
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Candidate should be dynamic,
multitasked, a team player with strong interpersonal
skills.
Remuneration:
The successful candidate will be based in Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania and offered an attractive and highly competitive salary
based on qualifications and experience.
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If you meet the above criteria for either of the
vacancies, submit by e-mail an
application letter with a detailed CV, which should
also show your contacts (including e-mail address)
and names and addresses of three professional /work
and personal / study related referees.
Also attach copies of other essential documents e.g.
certificates, testimonials, etc. Your application
should be received by 09 May 2007 at the latest,
and should be sent to:
The Managing Trustee,
African Malaria Network Trust,
Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology Building,
P.O. Box 33207,
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
E-mail:
vacancy@amanet-trust.org
Website: www.amanet-trust.org
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