Vacancy for Entomology Technician at Abt Associates
Employment Nigeria
30-Nov-2017
ABUJA ,
Science
Abt Associates an American business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company that manages the USAID-funded VectorLink ProjectTask Order 1. Task Order 1 will support the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) and USAID to plan and implement an integrated vector control approach with the overall goal of reducing the burden of malaria.
POSITION : Entomology Technician
Responsibilities
- Supports entomological field activities.
- Adhere to the Standard Operational Procedures for these activities.
- Responsible for timely and high quality field entomological work and will assist the Entomology Laboratory Coordinator with managing the insectary and laboratory.
Requirements
- Secondary School (Diploma A2). or Bachelor’s Degree (desirable), in Biochemistry, Laboratory, Veterinary or other related health field. At least one (1) year of experience in laboratory or veterinary work.
- 5 years relevant experience or: Bachelor’s Degree (desireable) or a Masters Degree.
- Ability to work with a minimum of direction and supervision.
- 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.
- 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 U SAID funded programs and/or other international development experience.
- English language fluency.
How T Apply
Candidates should send their applications and Documentation which should include their Cover Page, CV's, 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) to:VectorControl_Nigeria@abtassoc.com with the position applied for as the subject
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