Abt Associates, Insectary Technician Jobs Vacancy

-quality IRS programs and gathering
the most comprehensive vector control entomological data in the world. Under
this contract, Abt will expand entomological monitoring to guide programs
focused on insecticide-treated mosquito nets and IRS and continue to assist PMI
in reducing the burden of malaria through IRS and capacity building in 22
African countries where malaria is endemic. Abt also will continue to support
PMI in IRS monitoring and evaluation, as well as environmental compliance.

• All
  candidates should send applications to VectorControl_Rwanda@abtassoc.com
  with the position title in the subject line of the email.
• Documentation
  required to be considered includes a Cover Page, CV, biodata form, payslip
  from the most recent position held, copies of educational
  certificates/degrees, and contact information of at least 3 references we
  can contact (must include email addresses and phone numbers).
• Candidates
  selected for an interview will be sent a more detailed job description in
  advance of the interview.
• Applications
  that do not follow these instructions, or that do not meet the stated
  minimum qualification requirements, will not be considered.

• Responsible
  for timely and high quality field entomological work and will assist the
  Entomology Laboratory Coordinator with managing the insectary and
  laboratory.
• Cares
  for the mosquito colony maintained in the insectary.
• Ensures
  that required supplies and equipment are in stock and organized.Enters
  insectary records into the laboratory log books.

• Secondary
  School completion (minimum) or a Diploma/Degree in Laboratory,
  Biochemistry, Veterinary Health or other relevant field, and laboratory or
  veterinary experience.

• Basic
  computer skills.

• Demonstrated
  ability to work with a minimum of direction and supervision.
• Demonstrated
  ability to work both as a member of a team and as a team leader, with the
  ability to accept the inputs of other team members.
• Strong
  management and planning skills of project tasks and budgets.
• Demonstrates
  leadership and team work and produces high quality work in a timely, cost
  effective manner and has excellent writing skills.
• Excellent
  interpersonal communications and organizational skills.
• Excellent
  computer skills, computer software programs, including MSWord, Excel, and
  PowerPoint.
• Experience
  with USAID funded programs and/or other international development
  experience.
• English
  language fluency.

• At
  least 5 years relevant experience, or: Bachelor’s  Degree
  (desireable) or a Masters Degree.