Tanzania National parks (TANAPA) is a Parastatal Organization whose mandate is to manage and regulate the use of areas designated as National Parks. The Organization currently manages sixteen National Parks which form part of larger protected ecosystems set aside to preserve Tanzania’s rich natural heritage. In her endeavor to promote professionalism, the organization seeks to recruit high caliber, results oriented and self driven professionals with integrity to fill the following posts:
Park Warden Grade II (20 Posts)
Direct Entry Qualifications:
Bachelor Degree in Wildlife Management, or Zoology and Wildlife Ecology from a recognized training institution. Must be computer literate.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for organizing and carrying out daily anti-poaching patrols;
- Identifying and solving common and persistent problems in the guard stations, section or department;
- Preparing daily, weekly and monthly work plans, carrying out performance evaluation and reporting on the same;
- Collaborating and sensitizing stake holders on environmental conservation issues and building good relationships between them and the park;
- Liaising with Local Authorities on parks management and socio-economic development;
- May represent the Park Manager in development, security, conservation, conflict resolution meetings at various levels;
- Participating and collaborating with the local communities in village development in identifying conservation friendly income generating activities;
- Facilitating the establishment of schools’ wildlife clubs and village environmental committees and organizing their functioning;
- Preparing and presenting evidence before the courts of law for issues pertaining to poaching or banditry within the park;
- Prosecuting poaching cases before the courts of law;
- Participating in enforcement, review and formulation of strategies for implementing National Parks Act and its Regulations;
- Coordinating and implementing approved tourism management activities within the Park;
- Conducting proactive park and boundaries surveillance; and
- Performing any other relevant duties as may be assigned by superior
Salary Scale: TNPSS E
Age limit: Not above 35 years of age
MODE OF APPLICATION
The qualified applicants should channel their applications through Human Resources Management System (Aruti system) - CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Deadline for application of these posts is 07/01/2018 12.00 am.
