Project/Organization: Futures Group Europe SDC Health Promotion and System Strengthening Project in Dodoma Region, Tanzania. We are looking to employ a Team Leader and Community Participation expert for the above project. Qualifications for this expert should include: community participation experience, health systems strengthening, health promotion, experience of managing a complex project, HIV/AIDS and gender mainstreaming, financial management and working in the Dodoma region. Please send your covering letter and CV to Emma Cockle ecockle@futuresgroup.com by Tuesday, 2nd March, 2010. POSTGRADUATE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES The Malaria Research Training Program (MRTP) is offering training opportunities for those interested to pursue graduate studies (M.Sc., Ph.D.) and postdoctoral fellowships. The successful candidates will receive a full scholarship to perform research studies on malaria pathogenesis to fulfill graduate thesis or postdoctoral fellowship requirements. Training activities will be based at the Mother-Offspring-Malaria Studies (MOMS) laboratory in the Morogoro Regional Hospital and the Genome Science Center (GSC) at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Sokoine University of Agriculture. Applications are invited from qualified Tanzanians for training positions as described below. POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW (1 Post) Qualification and Experience Postdoctoral fellow applicants must be holders of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree in biomedical or allied fields from a recognized University. Applicants must demonstrate excellence in their doctoral field, as well as creativity and independent thinking. Record of previous publications will be advantageous. Proficiency in written and spoken English is required. Duties and Responsibilities · Design and carry out independent research studies under the mentorship of experienced research scientists. · Analyze data and present findings at regional and international meetings. · Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals. · Will be required to perform some aspects of research and obtain training in Seattle, USA. Salary Salary and benefits commensurate with qualification and experience. Stipends and salaries will be adjusted during tenure in Seattle, USA, to accommodate increased cost of living. PH.D. CANDIDATES (1-2 Posts) Qualification and Experience Ph.D. and MD candidates should have a University admission or plan to register in a recognized University in Tanzania. Candidates should have appropriate credentials in conjunction with acceptance to the Malaria Research Training Program. Holders of Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree who seek to fulfill the requirements for Ph.D. degree are encouraged to apply. Expertise or experience in research methods, including Parasitology, Molecular Biology or Immunology, will be advantageous. Creative, independent thinkers are encouraged to apply. Proficiency in written and spoken English is required. Duties and Responsibilities · Design and carry out independent research studies under the supervision of experienced research scientists. · Analyze data and present findings at regional and/or international meetings. · Participate in preparation of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals. · Fulfill requirements for award of graduate degree. · Will be required to perform some aspects of research or undergo training in Seattle, USA. Stipend/salary Ph.D. and MD students will receive a stipend according to the rates published at the institutions in which they are registered. Stipends and salaries will be adjusted during tenure in Seattle, USA, to accommodate increased cost of living. M.SC. CANDIDATES (3-4 Posts) Qualification and Experience M.Sc. candidates should have a University admission or plan to register in a recognized Tanzanian University offering graduate degrees in biomedical sciences or allied fields, or should have appropriate credentials for matriculation in conjunction with acceptance to the Training Program. Expertise or experience in research methods, especially Parasitology, Molecular Biology or Immunology, will be advantageous. Creative, independent thinkers are encouraged to apply. Proficiency in written and spoken English is required. Duties and Responsibilities · Design and carry out independent research studies under the supervision of experienced research scientists. · Analyze data and present findings at regional and/or international meetings. · Participate in preparation of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals. · Fulfill requirements for award of graduate degree. · May be required to perform some aspects of research or undergo training in Seattle, USA. Stipend/salary M.Sc. students will receive a stipend according to the rates published at the institutions where they are registered. Stipends will be adjusted during tenure in Seattle, USA, to accommodate increased cost of living. Applicants should apply in confidence, indicating clearly the training position being considered, contact address including telephone, fax, and e-mail address. Together with the application, enclose your Curriculum Vitae (CV); Photostat copies of certificates and/or transcripts. Each applicant should provide three independent referees and their reliable contact addresses (telephone and email address). Scanned applications may be sent by email to psgwakisa@gmail.com, and to michal.fried@sbri.org. Applications should be received by the undersigned not later than 19th February 2010. Short-listed applicants will be called for an interview within February 2010. Project Leader Genome Science centre Sokoine University of Agriculture PO Box 3019, Morogoro, Tanzania 
AFRICAN UNION / UNION AFRICAINE / UNIÃO AFRICANA Addis-Ababa, ETHIOPIA P. O. Box 3243 Téléphone: +251 115 517 700 Fax: +251 115 517844 Site Internet: www.africa-union.org NYERERE PROGRAMME OF THE AFRICAN UNION AFRICA – INDIA CAPACITY BUILDING SCHOLARSHIPS The Nyerere Programme of the African Union has received support under the Plan of Action for the Implementation of the Framework for Cooperation of the Africa-India Partnership, for special scholarships for Africans in the field of Agriculture, in the following areas: (i) Doctoral Degree in Agriculture (ii) Masters’ Degree in Agriculture (i) Doctoral Degree in Agriculture Under the programme, the Indian Government is offering 25 places to Africans in Indian Universities and Institutions, each year over a 4-year period. In this regard, the Commission of the African Union invites applications from prospective candidates who wish to undertake postgraduate studies at the PhD level in any reputable Indian University/Institution in the 2010 academic year. The applicant should possess a Masters’ degree with at least 3 years post graduation experience, and must not exceed 50 years of age. The PhD programme must not exceed three years duration. The Government of India will provide a stipend of 15,000 Indian Rupees per month, to cover tuition fee, hostel fee, mess, medical, contingency and travel within the country during the course. For joining the programme, the cost of air travel in economy class by the shortest possible route will be met by the Indian Government subject to the actual fare not exceeding 75,000 Indian Rupees. (ii) Masters’ Degree in Agriculture Under the programme, the Indian Government is offering 50 places to Africans in Indian Universities and Institutions, each year over a 4-year. In this regard and for 2010, the Commission of the African Union invites applications from prospective candidates who wish to undertake postgraduate studies at the Masters’ level in the field of Agriculture in a reputable Indian University/Institution. Applicants should possess at least a Second Class Upper Honors degree or its equivalent, with at least two years post graduation experience, and must not exceed 40 years of age. The Masters programme must not exceed two years duration. The Government of India will provide a stipend of 12,000 Indian Rupees per month, to cover tuition fee, hostel fee, mess, medical, contingency and travel within the country during the course. For joining the programme, the cost of air travel in economy class by the shortest possible route will be met by the Indian Government subject to the actual fare not exceeding 75,000 Indian Rupees. METHODS OF APPLICATION A) Each African Union States member is requested to select two (02) candidates for the Masters’ Degree and one (01) candidate for the Doctoral Degree. The applications of the selected candidates should be sent to the African Union Commission before the deadline. B) Interested candidates could also send directly their applications to the African Union Commission before the deadline. In both cases the applications should be sent to the address below including by Email, attaching the following:
Preference will be given to candidates who have already secured admission to Indian Universities/Institutions. However, candidates who have not yet secured admission would be expected to commence the process of securing admission to Indian Universities/Institutions at the time of submitting their application to the African Union. Electronic applications are encouraged. It should be noted that the medium of communication in Indian Universities/Institutions is English language CLOSING DATE: 15th February, 2010 Applications should be sent to the following address: Coordinator, Scholarship Unit, Education Division, Africa Union Commission, P.O. Box 3243, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. E-mail: mwalimunyerere@africa-union.org OlgaA@africa-union.org Fax: 251 551 7844 
Information for intake commencing 2011 Regional strategy The New Zealand Development Scholarships (NZDS) scheme offers the opportunity to people from targeted developing countries to undertake development-related studies at tertiary education institutions in New Zealand. New Zealand Development Scholarships are a central part of the New Zealand Government’s development cooperation programme in Africa. In the southern and eastern Africa region, NZAID offers NZDS in the Open category (NZDS-Open) to candidates from Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. By providing people with knowledge and skills to contribute to the sustainable development of key sectors in their home country, the NZDS scheme aims to reduce poverty, promote health, nutrition and improve rural livelihoods, and contribute to the human resource base of Africa. NZAID capacity building complements the work done in country by multilateral agencies and non-governmental organisations’ (NGO) projects. Type, level and number of scholarships Under the Africa Regional Programme, New Zealand offers NZDS-Open scholarships to individuals from Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The NZDS-Open is directed to public sector, private sector and civil society (including NGO) candidates who independently apply for a scholarship, and who meet the eligibility and selection criteria outlined below. Preference will be given to applicants from disadvantaged communities. New Zealand Development Scholarships are awarded for full-time, postgraduate level study (i.e. Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees) in New Zealand. Undergraduate degrees and Doctorates (PhD) are not offered under the Africa Regional Programme. New Zealand will offer up to 14 NZDS-Open scholarships for the region, with as equitable a spread as possible across all five eligible countries, for study beginning in the 2011 academic year. Priority sectors For the 2011 intake, NZDS scholarships will be offered at postgraduate level for study in the development sectors of:
ANNOUNCING THE 9TH ROUND OF FORD FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAMME FOR THE 2011/12 ACADEMIC YEAR The International Fellowships Program (IFP) is a program based in New York, and supported by the Ford Foundation. It is administered in Tanzania as IFP-Tanzania in collaboration with the Economic and Social Research Foundation (ESRF). IFP-Tanzania is hereby announcing the fellowships for advanced study, of up to three years of study to exceptional individuals with potential qualities and who will use their education to further development in their own communities and the nation, ultimately bringing about greater social and economic justice in the country and also worldwide. IFP fellowships will be awarded to applicants from diverse backgrounds, more specifically, to those from social groups and communities that lack systematic access to higher education. These fellowships are tenable in the world, were the IFP programme has Strategic Partnership Universities (SUPs). A total of Seventeen (17) fellowships will be awarded to deserving Tanzanians, for the 2011/2012 academic year to undertake MASTERS PROGRAMME ONLY. Eligibility Requirements: For bilateral research collaborations The Tanzania Academy of Sciences (TAAS) in collaboration with the Royal Society UK and Levehulme Trust are launching the second round of bilateral research collaborations. In the 2009 round, after a competitive evaluation process, Tanzanian researchers got two awards and Ghana received four awards. Information about the Grant Scheme Number Offered: Six per year Application Closing Date: 01 February 2010 Apply for this grant: http://e-gap.royalsociety.org/ Results Available: May 2010 Aim: As part of its international engagement, the Royal Society has been involved in capacity-building in sub-Saharan Africa since 1996. In 2005 the Society decided to extend its support for capacity-building to Ghana and Tanzania and a new funding scheme was established following extensive consultation with stakeholders in the UK, Ghana and Tanzania. The scheme, funded by the Leverhulme Trust, aims to help develop and maintain excellence in science in both countries and to strengthen the research and training capacity of the African institution. Subjects Covered: All areas of basic natural science covered by the Royal Society’s remit, but applicants are particularly encouraged to apply in five priority areas:
As the projects are of a bilateral nature, one applicant must be based in the UK and the other either in Ghana or Tanzania. The project leaders must be of at least postdoctoral status or equivalent and their teams must be recognised and supported by a Ghanaian/Tanzanian or UK higher education institution. See Scheme Notes for further eligibility requirements. The applications will be assessed on the basis of their scientific merit, the potential for long-term research collaboration and the level of training opportunities. Length of Tenure: 3 years Value of Grant: Awards will offer a maximum of £50,000 per annum to cover research expenses and costs for mobility. Up to £10,000 per year of the award may be used to purchase or maintain equipment. The total maximum amount of award is £150,000. You are encouraged to apply. For further information, please contact Prof Keto Mshigeni, TAAS General Secretary (ketomshigeni@hotmail.com; Tel. 0222775591) or Jane Buckley (jane.buckley@royalsociety.org, tel: +44 (0)20 7451 2565). Prof Keto Mshigeni, TAAS General Secretary CAREER OPPORTUNITY MONITORING AND EVALUATION CONSULTANT-ENGENDERHEALTH / CHAMPION PROJECT, TANZANIA. EngenderHealth is an international NGO funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Tanzania. EngenderHealth works to improve the health and well-being of people in the poorest communities of the world. For 65 years, EngenderHealth has been improving the lives of men, women, and families through its dedication and work in family planning, maternal health, and HIV and AIDS The EngenderHealth/CHAMPION (Channeling Men’s Positive Involvement in a National HIV/AIDS Response) Project, which seeks to increase positive male involvement in HIV and reproductive health, is funded for five years. The project works in ten regions throughout Tanzania, with the main office located in Dar es Salaam. The program seeks an M&E specialist to assist in overseeing and managing project’s related M&E functions for a period of at least three months, from January to March 2010. Terms of Reference: The consultant shall work together with the in-country technical team, as well as the New York-based Monitoring, Evaluation and Research [MER] unit, to provide technical leadership for M&E related functions of the CHAMPION project. Duties and Responsibilities
The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications and experiences:-
Interested applicants should submit their applications and current Curriculum Vitae, to the address below by e-mail, hand, or post not later than 31st December, 2009. The Human Resources Manager, Tanzania Engender Health - CHAMPION Project Plot 277 Chato Street, Regent Estate.P.O.Box 105410 Dar es Salaam Tanzania E-mail: HRTanzania@engenderhealth.org Late submissions will not be considered. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Download application forms embedded below. FORD FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM (IFP) - TANZANIA-2010 The Ford Foundation International Fellowship Program ( IFP) provides opportunities for advanced study to exceptional individuals who will use this education to become leaders in their respective fields, furthering development in their own countries and greater economic and social justice worldwide. To ensure that fellows are drawn from more diverse backgrounds than ever before, IFP Tanzania actively seeks candidates from social groups and communities that lack systematic access to higher. Targeted applicants: Those with demonstrated potential leadership plus community commitment to development and social justice. Those with academic excellence plus relevant work or professional experience to the proposed field of study. Those working with marginalised groups in rural or urban poor. IMPORTANT NOTICE | |||||||
