Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre (TFNC) is inviting applications for 5 research and assistant positions in monitoring & evaluation, food science, and medicine.
1.0 RESEARCH OFFICER II (MONITORING AND EVALUATION) – 1 Post Duties and Responsibilities
- To perform field data collection, Computer data entry, and analysis and in a gathering of relevant literature under close supervision of Senior Researchers
- To assist in disseminating food and nutrition information including Publications, Mass media, Interpersonal communication, educational programs, public service announcements, preparation of printed materials and online resources
- To undertake specific research activities with less supervision from Senior Researchers or Team Leaders
- To prepare and submit a draft manuscript, books, technical reports, training materials, guidelines, and protocol for publication to the respective Supervisor for review
- To train and supervise Junior Researchers
- To assist in preparing research progress reports according to the respective work plans
- To assist in the planning of specific research projects
- To assist in preparing fundable research proposals and Consultancy
- To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by one’s supervisor
Qualifications and Experience Holder of a Master’s Degree with a minimum of upper second class at a Bachelor’s Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation from a recognized Institution.
Salary Scale PRSS 2
2.0 RESEARCH OFFICER II (FOOD SCIENCE) – 1 Post Duties and Responsibilities
- To perform field data collection, Computer data entry, and analysis, and in a gathering of relevant literature under the close supervision of Senior Researchers
- To assist in disseminating food and nutrition information, including Publications, Mass media, Interpersonal communication, educational programs, public service announcements, preparation of printed materials and online resources
- To undertake specific research activities with less supervision from Senior Researchers or Team Leaders
- To prepare and submit a draft manuscript, books, technical reports, training materials, guidelines, and protocol for publication to the respective Supervisor for review
- To train and supervise Junior Researchers
- To assist in preparing research progress reports according to the respective work plans
- To assist in the planning of specific research projects
- To assist in preparing fundable research proposals and Consultancy
- To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by one’s supervisor
Qualifications and Experience Holder of a Master’s Degree with a minimum of upper second class at a Bachelor’s Degree (or an overall minimum pass of grade B+ for a classified Degree such as Doctor of Medicine) in one of the following: Food Biotechnology, Food Engineering, Food Safety, Food Science, Food Science and Technology, Food-Technology from a recognized Institution.
Salary Scale PRSS 2
3.0 RESEARCH ASSISTANT (MEDICINE) – 2 Posts Duties and Responsibilities
- To assist in the field data collection, Computer data entry, and analysis and gathering of relevant literature under the close supervision of Senior Researchers
- To assist in disseminating food and nutrition information including Publications, Mass media, Interpersonal communication, educational programs, public service announcements, preparation of printed materials and online resources
- To prepare and submit a technical report to the respective Supervisor
- To prepare and submit a draft manuscript, books, technical reports, training materials, guidelines, and protocol for publication to the respective Supervisor for review
- To assist in drafting guidelines, data collection tools and protocols
- To make a presentation of the research findings at local seminars and workshops
- To conduct literature, search, and prepare research materials for writing research manuscripts, books, technical reports, training materials, guidelines, and protocol for publications
- To train and supervise other Junior Researchers
- To assist in preparing research progress reports according to the respective work plans
- To assist in the planning of specific research projects
- To assist in preparing fundable research proposals and Consultancies
- To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by one’s supervisor
Qualifications and Experience Holder of a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of upper second class (or an overall minimum pass of grade B+ for a classified Degree (Doctor of Medicine) in Medicine from a recognized Institution.
Salary Scale PRSS 1
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.
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