Job Opportunity
African Course Coordinator for the Tropical Biology Association
The Tropical Biology Association (TBA) (www.tropical-biology.org <http://www.tropical-biology.org/> ) is an international NGO that works in partnership with Nature Kenya (www.naturekenya.org www.naturekenya.org/>
Qualifications
· An MSc degree in natural sciences, conservation biology, environment, or related fields.
· A strong interest in training, research and education.
· Experience with conservation or research organisations.
· A high degree of computer literacy; proficiency in Excel and data basing essential.
· Proven organizational ability and flair.
· Excellent communication, management and interpersonal skills including good design and writing skills.
· Willingness to travel within East Africa and to work irregular hours at times.
· Drive, enthusiasm and initiative.
Experience of a TBA course, skills in field research design and statistics, or knowledge of plants would be an advantage.
This is a full time position and the incumbent may not engage in other activities including undertaking own research or academic studies for the time s/he will be working for the TBA. However, the position offers a great opportunity to learn and gain experience in field teaching and to network with professionals in various fields of biology.
Salary scale: KSh60,000 to KSh80,000
Application procedure
Interested candidates should apply (preferably by email) with their contacts (telephone/Mobile/fax), CV and the full contacts of two referees to:
TBA Project Manager - Ref: Course Coordinator Position; P O Box 44486; 00100-Nairobi, Kenya.
or Email to: Courses-africa@tropical-biology.org africa@tropical-biology.org>
or hand-deliver to the Nature Kenya offices at the National Museums of Kenya.
Application deadline: 10th September 2010
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews that will take place on 27th September 2010 at the Nature Kenya offices.
Important NOTES to applicants
Please ensure you include the “ref – course coordinator position” in your hard copy application.
If applying via email (i) make the ref your email subject,
(ii) Save your attachments starting with your surname i.e. Karanja_CV or Karanja_Appletter and in MS word 2003.
Applications not following these guidelines may be disqualified.
Tropical Biology Association
c/o Nature Kenya, P.O Box 44486, 00100-Nairobi, Kenya
Physical address
Nature Kenya (the EANHS) offices
National Museums of Kenya, Museums Hill Road, Parklands, Nairobi
(the Museums is across the main road from the Museum Hill Centre)
Tel. +254 (0)20 3749957/3746090/3749986,
fax. + 254 (0)20 3741049
Email: courses-africa@tropical-biology.org
web: http://www.tropical-biology.org
African Course Coordinator for the Tropical Biology Association
The Tropical Biology Association (TBA) (www.tropical-biology.org <
Qualifications
· An MSc degree in natural sciences, conservation biology, environment, or related fields.
· A strong interest in training, research and education.
· Experience with conservation or research organisations.
· A high degree of computer literacy; proficiency in Excel and data basing essential.
· Proven organizational ability and flair.
· Excellent communication, management and interpersonal skills including good design and writing skills.
· Willingness to travel within East Africa and to work irregular hours at times.
· Drive, enthusiasm and initiative.
Experience of a TBA course, skills in field research design and statistics, or knowledge of plants would be an advantage.
This is a full time position and the incumbent may not engage in other activities including undertaking own research or academic studies for the time s/he will be working for the TBA. However, the position offers a great opportunity to learn and gain experience in field teaching and to network with professionals in various fields of biology.
Salary scale: KSh60,000 to KSh80,000
Application procedure
Interested candidates should apply (preferably by email) with their contacts (telephone/Mobile/fax), CV and the full contacts of two referees to:
TBA Project Manager - Ref: Course Coordinator Position; P O Box 44486; 00100-Nairobi, Kenya.
or Email to: Courses-africa@tropical-
or hand-deliver to the Nature Kenya offices at the National Museums of Kenya.
Application deadline: 10th September 2010
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews that will take place on 27th September 2010 at the Nature Kenya offices.
Important NOTES to applicants
Please ensure you include the “ref – course coordinator position” in your hard copy application.
If applying via email (i) make the ref your email subject,
Applications not following these guidelines may be disqualified.
Tropical Biology Association
c/o Nature Kenya, P.O Box 44486, 00100-Nairobi, Kenya
Physical address
Nature Kenya (the EANHS) offices
National Museums of Kenya, Museums Hill Road, Parklands, Nairobi
(the Museums is across the main road from the Museum Hill Centre)
Tel. +254 (0)20 3749957/3746090/3749986,
fax. + 254 (0)20 3741049
Email: courses-africa@
web: http://www.tropical-
