Assistant Curator II (History) – 5 Positions at National Museum of Tanzania (NMT)

Job title

Assistant Curator II (History)

Organization

National Museum of Tanzania (NMT)

Number of positions

5 Positions

Application period

13 June 2026 to 26 June 2026

Duties and responsibilities

The Assistant Curator II (History) will be responsible for supporting museum collection management, exhibitions, and related curatorial activities. Specific duties include:

• Ensuring cleanliness of museum collections.
• Taking care of special collections.
• Assisting in the preparation of fieldwork trips.
• Assisting curators in identifying and registering exhibition collections.
• Inspecting incoming and outgoing collections.
• Executing the installation of exhibitions.
• Preparing and distributing exhibition catalogues and displays.
• Preparing exhibition plans and reports.
• Preparing new designs and models for temporary exhibitions.
• Maintaining the workshop and its equipment.
• Performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Applicants must be holders of a Diploma in History or Diploma in Education majoring in History from a recognized institution.

Remuneration

The successful candidates will be paid according to the PGSS 4 salary scale.

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Conservator II – Museum Conservation

Organization

National Museum of Tanzania (NMT)

Position Details

• Position Title: Conservator II – Museum Conservation
• Number of Positions: 2

Application Period

• Opening Date: 13 June 2026
• Closing Date: 26 June 2026

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Assisting in determining the extent and causes of deterioration of museum collections.
• Assisting in examining the condition of collections and recommending appropriate conservation treatments.
• Monitoring and recording environmental conditions in exhibition halls and storage facilities.
• Participating in the restoration of damaged collections and structures.
• Conducting cleanliness and maintenance of collections.
• Performing any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following fields from a recognized institution:
  • Biology
  • Botany
  • Chemistry
  • Heritage Management
  • Archaeology
  • Anthropology
  • Palaeontology

Remuneration

• Salary Scale: PGSS 6

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Research Assistant II (Zoology) – 2 Positions

Organization

National Museum of Tanzania (NMT)

Position details

Position title: Research Assistant II (Zoology)
Number of positions: 2 positions
Application period: 13 June 2026 – 26 June 2026
Remuneration: PRSS 1

Duties and responsibilities

The Research Assistant II (Zoology) will be responsible for the following duties:

• Assist in field data collection, computer data entry and analysis, and gathering relevant literature under close supervision of Senior Researchers.
• Prepare and submit technical reports to the respective supervisor.
• Prepare and submit draft manuscripts to the respective supervisor for review.
• Train and supervise other technicians.
• Assist in preparing research progress reports according to respective work plans.
• Assist in the planning of specific research projects.
• Assist in preparing fundable research proposals and consultancies.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following qualification requirements:

• Must be a holder of a Bachelor Degree in Zoology from any recognized higher learning institution.
• Must have scored at least Upper Second Class or an overall minimum pass of grade B+ for unclassified degrees.

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Research Officer II (Archaeology) at National Museum of Tanzania (NMT)

Job details

Position: Research Officer II (Archaeology)
Organization: National Museum of Tanzania (NMT)
Number of positions: 1 position
Application period: 13 June 2026 to 26 June 2026
Remuneration: PRSS 2

Duties and responsibilities

The Research Officer II (Archaeology) will be responsible for supporting and carrying out research activities, including fieldwork, data management, reporting, and project planning. The duties and responsibilities include:

• Performing field data collection, computer data entry, data analysis, and gathering relevant literature.
• Undertaking specific research activities with less supervision from senior researchers or the team leader.
• Preparing and submitting manuscript drafts according to respective work plans.
• Training and supervising technicians.
• Preparing research progress reports according to the respective work plan.
• Assisting in the planning of specific research projects.
• Assisting in preparing fundable research proposals and consultancy assignments.
• Performing any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold both a Master’s Degree and Bachelor’s Degree in Archaeology from a recognized institution.

Applicants must also have scored at least an Upper Second Class or an overall minimum pass of grade B+ for an unclassified Bachelor’s Degree.

Application period

The application window is open from 13 June 2026 to 26 June 2026.

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Research Officer II (Ethnology) at National Museum of Tanzania (NMT)

Job details

Position: Research Officer II (Ethnology)
Organization: National Museum of Tanzania (NMT)
Number of positions: 1 position
Application period: 13 June 2026 to 26 June 2026
Remuneration: PRSS 2

Duties and responsibilities

The Research Officer II (Ethnology) will be responsible for carrying out research-related activities in the field of ethnology and cultural heritage. The duties and responsibilities include:

• Performing field data collection, computer data entry, data analysis, and gathering relevant literature.
• Undertaking specific research activities with less supervision from senior researchers or the team leader.
• Preparing and submitting manuscript drafts according to respective work plans.
• Training and supervising technicians.
• Preparing research progress reports according to the respective work plan.
• Assisting in the planning of specific research projects.
• Assisting in preparing fundable research proposals and consultancy assignments.
• Performing any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Master’s Degree in Ethnology or Cultural Heritage from a recognized institution.

In addition, applicants must have scored at least an Upper Second Class or an overall minimum pass of grade B+ for an unclassified Bachelor’s Degree.

Application period

The application window is open from 13 June 2026 to 26 June 2026.

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Research Officer II (Aquatic Sciences)

Organization

National Museum of Tanzania (NMT)

Position

Research Officer II (Aquatic Sciences)

Number of positions

1 position

Application period

13 June 2026 to 26 June 2026

Duties and responsibilities

The Research Officer II (Aquatic Sciences) will be responsible for carrying out research-related activities, supporting project planning, and contributing to the preparation of research outputs and proposals.

Key duties and responsibilities include:

• Performing field data collection, computer data entry, data analysis, and gathering relevant literature.
• Undertaking specific research activities with less supervision from senior researchers or the team leader.
• Preparing and submitting manuscript drafts according to respective work plans.
• Training and supervising technicians.
• Preparing research progress reports according to the respective work plan.
• Assisting in the planning of specific research projects.
• Assisting in the preparation of fundable research proposals and consultancies.
• Performing any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Applicants must be holders of a Master’s Degree in Aquatic Sciences from a recognized institution.

In addition, applicants must have:

• Scored at least Upper Second Class; or
• Obtained an overall minimum pass of grade B+ for an unclassified Bachelor’s Degree.

Remuneration

PRSS 2

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Research Assistant (Ethnology) – 1 Position at National Museum of Tanzania (NMT)

Job overview

Position: Research Assistant (Ethnology)
Organization: National Museum of Tanzania (NMT)
Number of positions: 1 Position
Application period: 13 June 2026 – 26 June 2026
Remuneration: PRSS 1

Duties and responsibilities

The Research Assistant (Ethnology) will support research activities, including field data collection, data entry, literature review, reporting, manuscript preparation, and research project planning. The specific duties include:

• To assist in field data collection, computer data entry, data analysis, and gathering of relevant literature under close supervision of Senior Researchers.
• To prepare and submit technical reports to the respective supervisor.
• To prepare and submit draft manuscripts to the respective supervisor for review.
• To train and supervise other technicians.
• To assist in preparing research progress reports according to 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 duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Applicants must be holders of a Bachelor Degree in Ethnology or Cultural Heritage from any recognized higher learning institution.

Applicants must have scored at least Upper Second Class or an overall minimum pass of grade B+ for unclassified degrees.

Application timeline

The application period runs from 13 June 2026 to 26 June 2026.

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Curator II (Botany) – 2 Positions at National Museum of Tanzania (NMT)

Job overview

Position: Curator II (Botany)
Organization: National Museum of Tanzania (NMT)
Number of positions: 2 Positions
Application period: 13 June 2026 – 26 June 2026
Remuneration: PGSS 6

Duties and responsibilities

The Curator II (Botany) will be responsible for assisting in museum collection management, exhibition preparation, public education, and research-related activities. The specific duties include:

• To assist in the collection and acquisition of museum collections.
• To assist in the documentation and registration of museum collections.
• To assist in storing and conserving museum collections.
• To assist in evaluating and reporting the status of museum collections.
• To participate in the preparation of displays and publicize collections.
• To participate in the preparation of public education kits in the area of specialization.
• To conduct programs for temporary, special, and permanent exhibitions.
• To execute the installation of exhibitions.
• To prepare and distribute publicity materials, exhibition catalogues, and displays.
• To prepare exhibition plans and reports.
• To liaise with stakeholders and organizations.
• To collect and evaluate data in the field of exhibition operations.
• To coordinate simple research and technical experiments for exhibitions.
• To prepare new designs and models for temporary, special, and permanent exhibitions, performances, and programs.
• To perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Applicants must be holders of a Bachelor Degree in Botany from a recognized institution.

Application timeline

The application period runs from 13 June 2026 to 26 June 2026.

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Curator II – Zoology

Organization

National Museum of Tanzania (NMT)

Number of positions

3 positions

Application period

13 June 2026 to 26 June 2026

Duties and responsibilities

The Curator II – Zoology will be responsible for the following duties:

• Assist in the collection and acquisition of museum collections.
• Assist in documenting and registering museum collections.
• Assist in storing and conserving museum collections.
• Assist in evaluating and reporting the status of museum collections.
• Participate in the preparation of displays and publicizing collections.
• Participate in the preparation of public education kits in the area of specialization.
• Conduct programs for temporary, special, and permanent exhibitions.
• Execute the installation of exhibitions.
• Prepare and distribute publicity materials, exhibition catalogues, and displays.
• Prepare exhibition plans and reports.
• Liaise with stakeholders and organizations.
• Collect and evaluate data in the field of exhibition operations.
• Coordinate simple research and technical experiments for exhibitions.
• Prepare new designs and models for temporary, special, and permanent exhibitions, performances, and programs.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Bachelor Degree in Zoology from a recognized institution.

Remuneration

PGSS 6

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Conservator II – Monuments and Sites

Organization

National Museum of Tanzania (NMT)

Number of positions

1 position

Application period

13 June 2026 to 26 June 2026

Duties and responsibilities

The Conservator II – Monuments and Sites will be responsible for the following duties:

• Assist in field data collection, computer data entry, data analysis, and gathering relevant literature under the close supervision of Senior Researchers.
• Prepare and submit technical reports to the respective supervisor.
• Prepare and submit draft manuscripts to the respective supervisor for review.
• Train and supervise other Technicians.
• Assist in preparing research progress reports according to respective work plans.
• Assist in the planning of specific research projects.
• Assist in preparing fundable research proposals and consultancies.
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields from a recognized institution:

• Chemistry
• Chemical Engineering
• Geology
• Architecture
• Heritage Management

Remuneration

PGSS 6

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Assistant Curator II (Ethnology) Jobs at MNational Museum of Tanzania (NMT)

Job overview

Position: Assistant Curator II (Ethnology)
Organization: MNational Museum of Tanzania (NMT)
Number of positions: 2 positions
Application period: 13 June 2026 to 26 June 2026
Remuneration: PGSS 4

Duties and responsibilities

The Assistant Curator II (Ethnology) will be responsible for supporting museum collection, exhibition, research, and public education activities. Key duties include:

• Assisting in the collection and acquisition of museum collections.
• Assisting in storing and conserving museum collections.
• Assisting in evaluating and reporting the status of museum collections.
• Participating in the preparation of displays and publicizing collections.
• Participating in the preparation of public education kits in the area of specialization.
• Executing the installation of exhibitions.
• Preparing and distributing publicity materials, exhibition catalogues, and displays.
• Preparing exhibition plans and reports.
• Liaising with stakeholders and organizations.
• Collecting and evaluating data in the field of exhibition operations.
• Coordinating simple research and technical experiments for exhibitions.
• Preparing new designs and models for temporary, special, and permanent exhibitions, performances, and programs.
• Performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Applicants must be holders of a Diploma in Heritage Management from a recognized institution.

Application deadline

The application period runs from 13 June 2026 to 26 June 2026.

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Assistant Curator II (Sign Language) – 2 Positions

Organization

National Museum of Tanzania (NMT)

Position

Assistant Curator II (Sign Language)

Number of positions

2 Positions

Application period

13 June 2026 to 26 June 2026

Duties and responsibilities

The successful candidates will be responsible for performing the following duties:

• To assist in the collection and acquisition of museum collections.
• To assist in storing and conserving museum collections.
• To assist in evaluating and reporting the status of museum collections.
• To participate in the preparation of displays and publicize collections.
• To participate in the preparation of public education kits in the area of specialization.
• To execute the installation of exhibitions.
• To prepare and distribute publicity materials, exhibition catalogues, and displays.
• To prepare exhibition plans and reports.
• To liaise with stakeholders and organizations.
• To collect and evaluate data in the field of exhibition operations.
• To coordinate simple research and technical experiments for exhibitions.
• To prepare new designs and models for temporary, special, and permanent exhibitions, performances, and programs.
• To perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Applicants must be holders of a Diploma in Special Education majoring in Sign Language from a recognized institution.

Remuneration

The successful candidates will be paid according to the PGSS 4 salary scale.

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Assistant curator II (heritage management) – 3 positions at National Museum of Tanzania (NMT)

Job overview

Position: Assistant curator II (heritage management)
Organization: National Museum of Tanzania (NMT)
Number of positions: 3 positions
Application period: 13 June 2026 to 26 June 2026
Remuneration: PGSS 4

Duties and responsibilities

The Assistant Curator II (Heritage Management) will be responsible for the following duties:

• Assist in the collection and acquisition of museum collections.
• Assist in storing and conserving museum collections.
• Assist in evaluating and reporting the status of museum collections.
• Participate in the preparation of displays and publicizing collections.
• Participate in the preparation of public education kits in the area of specialization.
• Execute the installation of exhibitions.
• Prepare and distribute publicity materials, exhibition catalogues, and displays.
• Prepare exhibition plans and reports.
• Liaise with stakeholders and organizations.
• Collect and evaluate data in the field of exhibition operations.
• Coordinate simple research and technical experiments for exhibitions.
• Prepare new designs and models for temporary, special, and permanent exhibitions, performances, and programmes.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Applicants must be holders of a Diploma in Heritage Management from a recognized institution.

Application details

The application period for this opportunity is from 13 June 2026 to 26 June 2026.

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