Qualifications
• PhD holder in either of the following areas; Zoology, Biology, Botany, Veterinary, Public Health or any related discipline from a recognised higher learning Institution
• Have an experience of not less than three years in the respective field, with minimum of three years in senior managerial position, not less than twelve (12) publications in international peer reviewed journalism

OR
• Candidates with MSc in either of the following areas Zoology, Biology, Botany, Veterinary, Public Health or any related discipline from a recognised higher learning Institution, with not less than six years field experience in relevant scientific area, a minimum of three years in senior managerial position, and not less than fifteen (15) publications in international peer reviewed journals
• Ability to write demand driven fundable relevant research proposals with impact to the community will be an added advantage
• Knowledge in pesticides Research/Management will also be an added advantage

Terms of Tenure
Contractual for an a Term four years once renewable, governed by the TPRI scheme of Service for the posts of Directors and Heads of units. Salary Scale will be determined by qualifications and relevant experience as per TPRI Scheme of Service. For other posts employment its on permanent and pensionable terms

Fringe Benefits for Posts Directors
• Responsibility allowances in line with the Scheme of Service for Researchers as per Treasury Registrar’s Circulars
• Utility allowance and Free Transport as per Treasury Registrar’s relevant Circulars
• Gratuity at the end of tenure according to TPRI Scheme of services for the contract period served successfully

How to apply
Sealed applications certified copies of certificates and CV need to reach Director General, TPRI in twenty one (21) days from the date of first appearance of this advertisement

Email Applications are acceptable

Address
Director General
Tropical Pesticides Research Institute
P.O. Box 3024
Arusha – Tanzania

Email: dgtpri2015@gmail.com