Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute

On behalf of Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI),  the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS) invites dynamic and suitable qualified Tanzanians to fill  vacant post as mentioned below;

1.1 RESEARCH ASSISTANT – (LABORATORY SCIENCE) – 3 POSTS 1.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i.          To participate in data collection for ongoing research projects; ii.          To keep records of research findings;  

           iii.        To prepare research proposals under supervision of Senior Research

Officers,  iv.       To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by a supervisor.

 

1.2.1 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Holder of Bachelor Degree in Chemistry from a recognized Institution/University by the Government with GPA of Upper second class

 

1.2.2 SALARY SCALE – PRSS 1

 

1.3 RESEARCH ASSISTANT – NUTRITION – 3 POSTS

 

1.3.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i.    To participate in data collection for ongoing research projects;

ii.  To keep records of research findings;  

iii. To prepare research proposals under supervision of Senior Research Officers, 

iv. To perform any other duties as may be assigned by a supervisor.

 

1.3.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Holder of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields: Food Science and Technology, Home Economics and Human Nutrition or Human Nutrition from a recognized Institution/University with GPA of an Upper second class

1.3.3 SALARY SCALE – PRSS 1

 

1.4 RESEARCH ASSISTANT – POST - HARVEST MANAGEMENT – 9 POSTS

 

1.4.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i. To participate in data collection for ongoing research projects;

ii.                 To keep records of research findings;  

iii.                To prepare research proposals under supervision of Senior Research Officers,  iv. To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by a supervisor.

 

 

1.4.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Holder of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields, Bio Process and PostHarvest Engineering or Post-Harvest Management, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution/University with GPA of upper second

1.4.3 SALARY SCALE – PRSS 1

 

GENERAL CONDITIONS

i.            All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania with an age not above 45 years except for those who are in Public Service;

ii.           People with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply and should indicate clearly in the portal for Public Service Recruitment Secretariat;

iii.          Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers;

iv.         Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement;

v.           Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates: -

•     Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;

•     Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts;

•     Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates;

•     Professional Registration and Training Certificates from respective

Registration or Regulatory Bodies, (where applicable);

•     Birth certificate; vi.   Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted: -

•     Form IV and form VI results slips;

•     Testimonials and all Partial transcripts; vii.         An applicant must upload recent Passport Size Photo in the Recruitment Portal; viii.      An applicant employed in the Public Service should route his application letter through his respective employer;

ix.           An applicant who is retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply;

x.            An applicant should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts;

xi.           Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA).

xii.          Professional certificates from foreign Universities and other training institutions should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities

(TCU) and National Council for Technical Education (NACTE); xiii. An applicant with special needs/case (disability) is supposed/advised to indicate;

xiv.  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, University of Dodoma, Utumishi/Asha Rose Migiro Buildings Dodoma.

xv.    Deadline for application is 17th February, 2025; xvi. Only short-listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview and; xvii. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal action;

 

NOTE: All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal by using the following address; http://portal.ajira.go.tz/and not otherwise (This address also can be found at PSRS Website, Click ‘Recruitment Portal’) Released by:

SECRETARY PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT