The Institute of Adult Education (IAE) is inviting applications for 15 positions including Assistant Lecturers and accounting/support roles.
1.0 ASSISTANT LECTURER (ADULT EDUCATION) – 2 Posts Duties and Responsibilities
- To teach up to NTA level 8 (Bachelor degree)
- To prepare learning resources for tutorial exercises
- To conduct research, seminars and case studies
- To carry out consultancy and community services under supervision
- To organize and coordinate adult and non-formal education activities
- To write course materials for adult and non-formal teaching
- To prepare teaching manuals and case studies to distant students
- To write and edit literacy and post literacy materials
- To supervise students’ projects
- To prepare teaching manuals
- To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor
Qualifications and Experience Holder of Master and Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields; Adult and Continuing Education, Adult Education and Community Development, or equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions with GPA of at least 3.5 out of 5.0 at Bachelor Degree Level and GPA of at least 3.8 out of 5.0 or Average of B+ at Master Degree level. Master Degree must relate with Bachelor Degree.
Salary Scale PHTS 2
2.0 ASSISTANT LECTURER (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) – 1 Post Duties and Responsibilities
- To teach up to NTA level 8 (Bachelor degree)
- To prepare learning resources for tutorial exercises
- To conduct research, seminars and case studies
- To carry out consultancy and community services under supervision
- To organize and coordinate adult education activities
- To write course materials for adult and non-formal teaching
- To prepare teaching manuals and case studies to distant students
- To write and edit literacy and post literacy material
- To supervise students project
- To prepare teaching manuals
- To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor
Qualifications and Experience Holder of Master and Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields; Community Development, Adult Education & Community Development or equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions with GPA of at least 3.5 at undergraduate level and GPA of at least 3.8 or Average of B+ at Master Degree. Master Degree must be related to his/her Bachelor Degree.
Salary Scale PHTS 2
3.0 ASSISTANT LECTURER (HISTORY) – 2 Posts Duties and Responsibilities
- To teach up to NTA level 8 (Bachelor degree)
- To prepare learning resources for tutorial exercises
- To conduct research, seminars and case studies
- To carry out consultancy and community services under supervision
- To organize and coordinate adult education activities
- To write course materials for adult and non-formal teaching
- To prepare teaching manuals and case studies to distant students
- To write and edit literacy and post literacy materials
- To supervise students’ projects
- To prepare teaching manuals
- To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor
Qualifications and Experience Holder of Master and Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields; History or equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions with GPA of at least 3.5 out of 5.0 at Undergraduate Level and GPA of at least 3.8 out of 5.0 or Average of B+ at Master Degree. Master Degree must relate with Bachelor Degree.
Salary Scale PHTS 2
4.0 ASSISTANT LECTURER (KISWAHILI) – 2 Posts Duties and Responsibilities
- To teach up to NTA level 8 (Bachelor degree)
- To prepare learning resources for tutorial exercises
- To conduct research, seminars and case studies
- To carry out consultancy and community services under supervision
- To organize and coordinate adult education activities
- To write course materials for adult and non-formal teaching
- To prepare teaching manuals and case studies to distant students
- To write and edit literacy and post literacy materials
- To supervise students’ projects
- To prepare teaching manuals
- To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor
Qualifications and Experience Holder of Master and Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields; Kiswahili or equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions with GPA of at least 3.5 out of 5.0 at Bachelor Degree Level and GPA of at least 3.8 out of 5.0 or Average of B+ at Master Degree level. Master Degree must relate with Bachelor Degree.
Salary Scale PHTS 2
5.0 ASSISTANT LECTURER (INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY) – 1 Post Duties and Responsibilities
- To teach up to NTA level 8 (Bachelor degree)
- To prepare learning resources for tutorial exercises
- To conduct research, seminars and case studies
- To carry out consultancy and community services under supervision
- To organize and coordinate adult education activities
- To write course materials for adult and non-formal teaching
- To prepare teaching manuals and case studies to distant students
- To write and edit literacy and post literacy material
- To supervise students’ projects
- To prepare teaching manuals
- To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor
Qualifications and Experience Holder of Master Degree in one of the following fields; Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions with GPA of at least 3.5 out of 5.0 at Undergraduate Level and GPA of at least 3.8 out of 5.0 or Average of B+ at Master Degree. Master Degree must be related to his/her Bachelor Degree.
Salary Scale PHTS 2
6.0 ASSISTANT LECTURER (COUNSELING & PSYCHOLOGY) – 1 Post Duties and Responsibilities
- To teach up to NTA level 8 (Bachelor degree)
- To prepare learning resources for tutorial exercises
- To conduct research, seminars and case studies
- To carry out consultancy and community services under supervision
- To organize and coordinate adult education activities
- To write course materials for adult and non-formal teaching
- To prepare teaching manuals and case studies to distant students
- To write and edit literacy and post literacy materials
- To supervise students’ projects
- To prepare teaching manuals
- To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor
Qualifications and Experience Holder of Master and Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields; Social Psychology, Counseling & Psychology or equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions with GPA of at least 3.5 out of 5.0 at Bachelor Degree Level and GPA of at least 3.8 out of 5.0 or Average of B+ at Master Degree level. Master Degree must relate with Bachelor Degree.
Salary Scale PHTS 2
7.0 ACCOUNTANT II – 1 Post Duties and Responsibilities
- To prepare revenue and expenditure reports
- To perform bank reconciliation
- To pre audit payment voucher
- To perform a variety of accounting tasks including preparation of voucher, receiving and paying out cash and cheques
- To post transaction in ledger accounts
- To prepare various accounts reports
- To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor
Qualifications and Experience Holder of Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma in one of the following fields; Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration majoring in Accountancy or Finance or equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions with CPA (T).
Salary Scale PGSS 7
8.0 ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT II – 1 Post Duties and Responsibilities
- To keep register and records related to financial issues
- To dispatch financial documents to banks and other organization
- To maintain petty cash
- To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor
Qualifications and Experience Holder of Certificate in one of the following fields; Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration majoring in Accounting or Finance or equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions or ATEC I from NBAA.
Salary Scale PGSS 3
9.0 INSTRUCTOR II (AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING) – 2 Posts Duties and Responsibilities
- To assist in engaging learners into competency practice
- To assist in conducting practical exercise to students under close supervision
- To assess learners acquired practical competences
- To guide learners to perform minor repair and maintain practical facilities
- To assist in preparing instructional resources
- To perform any other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor
Qualifications and Experience Holder of Bachelor Degree in Automotive Engineering or equivalent qualification with minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 5.0 or equivalent qualification in the relevant field from an accredited higher learning institution.
Salary Scale PTSS 3
Application Method All applications must be sent through the Recruitment Portal by using the following address: Public Service Recruitment Portal
General Conditions (Apply to all positions)
- All applicants must be citizens of the United Republic of Tanzania and must not be above 45 years of age. However, for vacancies within Paramilitary Institutions: Applicants for non-degree posts must not exceed 25 years of age. Applicants for degree posts must not exceed 30 years of age.
- Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.
- Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates: Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates; Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts; Professional Registration and Training Certificates from respective Registration or Regulatory Bodies (where applicable); Birth certificate.
- Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted: Form IV and Form VI results slips; Testimonials and all partial transcripts.
- An applicant must upload a recent Passport Size Photo in the Recruitment Portal.
- Applicants employed in the Public Service are strictly not allowed to apply; they should adhere to Circular No. CAC.45/257/01/D/140 of 30th November, 2010.
- An applicant who is retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.
- An applicant should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
- All foreign academic certificates MUST be recognised by relevant Authorities (TCU, NECTA, and NACTVET). Applicants applying for posts with a GPA requirement MUST attach their GPA calculation certificate from TCU.
- A signed application letter should be written either in Swahili or English and addressed to: Secretary, Presidents Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat, P.O. Box 2320, Mahakama Street, Tambukareli, Dodoma.
- Deadline for application is 04th April, 2026.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be informed of the date of the interview.
- Presentation of forged certificates and other false information will necessitate legal action.