Research officer II (Beekeeping)

Organization

Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI)

Number of positions

1 position

Application period

13 June 2026 to 26 June 2026

Duties and responsibilities

The Research Officer II (Beekeeping) will be responsible for supporting and implementing beekeeping-related research, training, and field operations. The duties include:

• Managing beekeeping operations, including:
  • Hive maintenance
  • Queen rearing
  • Honey extraction and quality control
  • Pest and disease control
• Conducting training sessions and capacity-building programs for farmers and community groups.
• Monitoring and evaluating bee health, behaviour, and colony performance.
• Supporting research on:
  • Pollination
  • Honey production
  • Effects of environmental changes on bees
• Collecting, processing, and analyzing data related to beekeeping and forest ecosystems.
• Collaborating with research scientists and stakeholders to disseminate and apply relevant research findings.
• Developing research proposals aimed at securing internal and external funding.
• Publishing research outcomes in peer-reviewed scientific journals and other publication media.
• Performing other related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold both a Master’s Degree and Bachelor’s Degree in Beekeeping from recognized institutions.

The applicant must also have a minimum of an Upper Second Class or an overall minimum of Grade B+ for unclassified

undergraduate degrees.

Remuneration

PRSS 2

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Research officer (Wildlife management) – 7 Positions

Organization

Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI)

Position

Research officer (Wildlife management)

Number of positions

7 Positions

Application period

13 June 2026 to 26 June 2026

Duties and responsibilities

The Research Officer will be responsible for supporting wildlife management research activities, data analysis, proposal development, publication, and dissemination of research findings.

Key duties and responsibilities include:

• To collect, process, and analyze data related to wildlife management.
• To initiate and participate in wildlife research in collaboration with other researchers.
• To collaborate and interact with research scientists in the dissemination and application of research findings, as appropriate.
• To gather relevant literature and write research reports.
• To develop research proposals for fundraising.
• To publish research results in peer-reviewed journals and publishers.
• To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications

Applicants must be holders of both a Master’s Degree and a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following fields from recognized institutions:

• Wildlife Management
• Wildlife Science
• Zoology

Applicants must have a minimum of an Upper Second Class or an overall minimum of Grade B+ for unclassified undergraduate degrees.

Remuneration

PRSS 2

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Research Officer II (Veterinary Medicine) job vacancy at TAWIRI 

Job overview

Position: Research Officer II (Veterinary Medicine)
Organization: Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI)
Number of positions: 1 position
Application period: 13 June 2026 to 26 June 2026
Remuneration: PRSS 2

Duties and responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for performing veterinary medicine research and wildlife management duties, including the following:

• Setting up experiments and conducting data collection related to veterinary issues and wildlife management.
• Gathering relevant literature and information on diseases, surveillance, diagnosis, and preparing technical and research reports.
• Carrying out disease surveillance and producing technical reports.
• Collecting, processing, and analyzing samples related to wildlife diseases and ecosystem health.
• Preparing protocols for wildlife immobilization and handling for disease investigation, rescue from snares, collaring, and translocations.
• Supervising veterinary and laboratory students during their practical training.
• Providing wildlife veterinary services to researchers and management authorities in protected areas and other areas with wildlife in Tanzania.
• Immobilizing wild animals for translocation, restocking, or problem animal control.
• Developing research proposals for fundraising.
• Publishing research results in peer-reviewed journals or with peer-reviewed publishers.
• Performing any other related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications and experience

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Holder of a Master’s degree and Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine from recognized institutions.
• Must have a minimum of an Upper Second Class degree or an overall minimum of Grade B+ for unclassified undergraduate degrees.

Application deadline

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

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Research assistant (veterinary medicine)

Organization

Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI)

Position details

• Position title: Research assistant (veterinary medicine)
• Number of positions: 1 position
• Application period: 13 June 2026 to 26 June 2026

Duties and responsibilities

The Research Assistant will be responsible for performing the following duties:

• Assist Research Officers in setting up experiments and collecting data related to veterinary issues and wildlife management.
• Assist in gathering relevant literature and information on diseases, surveillance, diagnosis, and preparation of technical and research reports.
• Assist Senior Research Officers in collecting, processing, and analyzing data related to veterinary issues and wildlife management.
• Assist in preparing protocols for wildlife immobilization and handling for disease investigation, rescue from snares, collaring, and translocations.
• Supervise veterinary and laboratory students during their field practical training.
• Provide wildlife veterinary services to researchers in different ecosystems in protected and open areas of Tanzania.
• Immobilize wild animals for translocation, restocking, or problem animal control.
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications and experience

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

The applicant must have attained at least:

• A minimum of an Upper Second Class, or
• An overall minimum of Grade B+ for unclassified degrees.

Remuneration

The successful candidate will be paid according to the PRSS 1 salary scale.

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