{"id":17,"date":"2017-10-11T07:37:49","date_gmt":"2017-10-11T07:37:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/veterinarymicrobiology\/call-for-applications-research-assistantin-tanzania-closing-date-15-october-2017\/"},"modified":"2022-03-01T19:07:55","modified_gmt":"2022-03-01T16:07:55","slug":"call-for-applications-research-assistantin-tanzania-closing-date-15-october-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cvmbs.sua.ac.tz\/veterinarymicrobiology\/call-for-applications-research-assistantin-tanzania-closing-date-15-october-2017","title":{"rendered":"Call for Applications: Research Assistantin Tanzania Closing date: 15 October 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The research assistant will play an important role in the two-year, UK funded, Pathway to <i>Peste des Petits Ruminants<\/i> Virus (PPRV) Elimination Project, which aims to improve understanding of the host-pathogen ecosystem of livestock, wildlife and PPRV in the Greater Serengeti Ecosystem of Tanzania and Kenya to facilitate the design of effective and efficient surveillance and vaccination strategies for the elimination of PPRV.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>The specific project objectives are:<\/h2>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">1. Definition of wildlife and small ruminant population spatial and temporal dynamics and their interface in the Greater Serengeti Ecosystem<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">2. Describe the spatial and temporal dynamics of PPR infection and disease in wildlife and domestic small ruminant populations in the Greater Serengeti Ecosystem<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">3. Develop surveillance and vaccination strategies for the elimination of PPR virus from the Greater Serengeti ecosystem<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">4. Strengthen coordination and build capacity to support cross-border disease surveillance and control policy and strategy<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">The project is implemented by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), in partnership with University College London, The Pirbright Institute, <\/span>The French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (<span lang=\"EN-GB\">CIRAD), Southern African Centre for Infectious Diseases Surveillance (SACIDS), Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI), Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), and Departments of Veterinary Services in Kenya and Tanzania. Two research assistants, one based in Kenya and the other in Tanzania will contribute to achieving the objectives of the project in their respective country, working closely with the RVC (Principal Investigator, Researcher Co-Investigator) and project partners, with a focus on implementation of field work.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Employment <\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">The position is sub-contractual with the RVC and is for a full calendar year. It is funded from the project budget but the staff will be linked toTAWIRI and under the day-to-day management of the TAWIRI Project focal point, Dr Julius Keyyu.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Key tasks<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Under the supervision of the Researcher Co-Investigator,Dr Bryony Jones of the RVC<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Planning\/organising<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">&#8211;<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">assist with organisation of project meetings and workshops,<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">&#8211;<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">liaise with project partners to organise wildlife and livestock field work,<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">&#8211;<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">organise and facilitate community meetings. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">&#8211;<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Carry out basic administrative duties for the project (follow up Tanzania partners on expenditure, receipts and accounts and for own activities)<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Research and analysis<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">&#8211;<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">contribute to the development of the conceptual model of the eco-system and stakeholder analysis,<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">&#8211;<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">review relevant literature,<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">&#8211;<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">secure access to existing data and reports,<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">&#8211;<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">contribute to design of field studies and data collection tools,<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">&#8211;<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">coordinate and support wildlife and livestock system fieldwork, to include;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\">o<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">capture and sampling of wild animals, <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\">o<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">structured and semi-structured interviews with livestock keepers, livestock traders and animal health personnel, <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\">o<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">investigation and sampling of disease outbreaks,<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\">o<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">handling, storage and transportation of laboratory samples.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\">o<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">management of in-country expenditure including collection of all receipts and records.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">&#8211;<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">data cleaning and analysis,<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">&#8211;<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">prepare field reports, <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">&#8211;<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">collation of in-country accounts and reports from implementing partnersand,<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">&#8211;<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">contribute to project reports, communications and publications, <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">&#8211;<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">contribute to the development of surveillance and control strategies for PPR.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Training<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">&#8211;<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">training and supervision of field research team,<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Communication<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">&#8211;<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">communicate effectively with project partners and collaborating stakeholders including community leaders and members, and veterinary and wildlife personnel,<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">&#8211;<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">regular communication via e mail and Skype with Project Partners,<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">&#8211;<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">prepare reports of field work, minutes of in-country meetings, and other project documentation,<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">&#8211;<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">contribute to the development and implementation of the project communication strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Flexibility<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">&#8211;<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-GB\">perform non-specified, complementary work in response to the changing needs of the project.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Person specification<\/span><\/h1>\n<table class=\"MsoTableGrid\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; mso-padding-alt: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 91.9pt; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"123\">\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 208.6pt; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"278\">\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Essential<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 150.3pt; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"200\">\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Desirable<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 91.9pt; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"123\">\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Knowledge and experience<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 208.6pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"278\">\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Field experience in Maasai areas in field research and\/or community work<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Experience of data analysis and report writing<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Knowledge and experience of livestock production and animal health<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 150.3pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"200\">\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Veterinarian with knowledge and experience with livestock and wildlife<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Have contributed to \u00a0one or more peer reviewed scientific publications<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 91.9pt; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"123\">\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Training <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 208.6pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"278\">\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Training and supervision of field workers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 150.3pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"200\">\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 91.9pt; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"123\">\n<p 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