Call for volunteers
1. Background
The Higher Education Students’ Loans Board (HESLB) is a body corporate established under Higher Education Students’ Loans Board Act, [CAP 178 R.E.2023], herein referred to as HESLB Act, with the objective of assisting needy and eligible Tanzanian students to access loans and grants for higher education.
In line with its commitment to developing young professionals and enhancing practical skills among graduates, the Board invites qualified, motivated, and dynamic Tanzanian graduates to apply for volunteering Opportunities in the following areas: –
1.1 Legal Services 1 Vacancy
1.2 Planning and Research 2 Vacancies
1.3 Loans Allocation and Disbursement 3 Vacancies
1.4 Procurement and Supply Management 1 Vacancy
1.5 Loan Repayment and Recovery 20 Vacancies
1.6 Information, Education and Communication 3 Vacancies
1.7 Accounts and Finance 2 Vacancies
1.8 Administration 1 Vacancy
1.9 Records Management 30 Vacancies
1.10 Electrical Installation 1 Vacancy
1.11 Plumbing and Pipe-fitting 1 Vacancy
2. Qualifications requirements
Applicants must meet the following qualifications for each position:
2.1 Information, Education and Communication
2.1.1 Bachelor’s Degree in
Mass Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Communication Studies
or equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions
2.1.2 Good communication skills
2.1.3 Computer skills
2.2 Legal Services
2.2.1 Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution.
2.2.2 Good communication skills
2.2.3 Computer skills
2.3 Planning and Research
2.3.1 Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Planning or equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions
2.3.2 Computer skills
2.4 Loans Allocation and Disbursement
2.4.1 Bachelor’s Degree in
Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent
qualifications from recognized institutions
2.4.2 Computer skills
2.5 Procurement and Supply Management
2.5.1 Bachelor’s Degree in
Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business
Administration in Procurement and Supply Management or equivalent
qualifications from recognized institutions
2.5.2 Computer skills
2.6 Loan Repayment and Recovery
2.6.1 Bachelor’s Degree in
Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent
qualifications from recognized institutions
2.6.2 Computer skills
2.7 Administration
2.7.1 Bachelor Degree in one
of the following fields: Public Administration or equivalent
qualifications from recognized Institution.
2.7.2 Computer skills
2.8 Records Management
2.8.1 Diploma in either of the following Records Management fields;
2.8.1.1 Records and Archives Management
2.8.1.2 Archive Management and Documentation
2.8.1.3 Archives Management, Records and Information Management or any related field from a recognized institution
2.9 Electrical Installation
2.9.1 Diploma (NTA level 6) or Full Technician Certificate (FTC) in Electrical or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
2.10 Plumbing and Pipe-fitting
2.10.1 Diploma (NTA level 6) or Full Technician Certificate (FTC) in Plumbing or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
2.11 Account and Finance
2.11.1 Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma in one of the following fields:
2.11.1.1 Accountancy, Finance,
2.11.1.2 Commerce or Business Administration majoring in Accountancy
2.11.1.3
Finance or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution or
Intermediate Certificate (Module D) offered by NBAA
2.11.2 Computer skills
3. Working station
Working stations shall be Dar es Salaam, Mbeya, Zanzibar, Dodoma, Mtwara, Mwanza and Arusha.
4. General conditions
4.1 Applicants must be Tanzanians; graduated between 2020 to 2025;
4.2 People with disability are encouraged to apply;
4.3
Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having
reliable contacts; postal address, e-mail and telephone numbers;
4.4
Applicants should indicate three reputable referees; one referee must
be from the Academic Institution where he/she graduated;
4.5 The maximum period for individual program is one-year period, renewable depending on needs;
4.6 Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates;
4.6.1 Degree and respective Transcripts
4.6.2 Diploma/ Certificate
4.6.3 Form IV and or VI National Examination Certificates
4.6.4 Birth Certificate or National Identity Card
4.7 Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted;
4.7.1 Form IV and form VI Results slips; and
4.7.2 Testimonials and Partial transcripts.
4.8 Certificates from foreign examination bodies should be verified by the relevant authorities (TCU, NACTE or NECTA);
4.9
Presentation of forged certificates and other information is prohibited
otherwise it will result into disqualification and legal action;
4.10
Applicants must attach a letter of endorsement from a Local Government
Chairperson or Executive Officer confirming your place of residence;
4.11 Applicants must attach a brief paper stating the reasons for the need of volunteer job and the expectations after a year;
4.12 Only qualified candidates will be contacted for interview;
4.13
Successful and accepted volunteers shall not be paid salaries or any
remuneration attached to salaries instead they will be assisted with
some amount of money to cover for transport and lunch expenses;
4.14
Volunteer job is not a guarantee for employment at HESLB. In case there
is employment opportunities at HESLB or elsewhere, volunteers shall
follow the laid down employment procedures as will be stipulated;
4.15 Applicants should indicate the position for which they apply; and
4.16 Application letters must be hand written in English.
5. Mode of application
5.1 Interested candidates should submit the following:
5.1.1 Signed Application letter
5.1.2 Curriculum Vitae (CV)
5.1.3 Copies of certified academic certificates and transcripts
5.1.4 Copy of National ID or NIDA number
Applications should be addressed to:
Executive Director,
Higher Education Students’ Loans Board (HESLB),
P.O. Box 984,
DODOMA.
6. Application deadline
The deadline for submitting applications is 15th May, 2026
Released by:
Executive Director,
Higher Education Students’ Loans Board (HESLB) – Dodoma.