THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
INSTITUTE OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
In reply please quote:
Ref. No. BA.77/117/02B/67
Date: 23 February, 2026
ADVERTISEMENT – TRANSFER VACANCIES
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Rector of the (IRDP) invites applications from suitably qualified Public Servants who wish to transfer their employment to the Institute to fill vacant posts in various fields as stipulated in this advertisement.
1.1 ACADEMIC POSTS
| S/N | Designation | Area of Specialization | No. of Posts | Qualifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Lecturer | Development Studies | 1 | Master Degree and Bachelor Degree in Development Studies or in relevant fields. The candidate must have a GPA of at least 3.5 in Bachelor Degree and a minimum of 3.8 GPA in Master Degree. Master Degree must be related to Bachelor Degree. |
| 2 | Assistant Lecturer | Information Technology | 3 | Bachelor Degree and Master Degree in Information Technology/Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Computer Programming/Software Engineering. The candidate must have a GPA of at least 3.5 in Bachelor Degree and a minimum of 3.8 GPA in Master Degree. |
1.2 ADMINISTRATIVE POSTS
| S/N | Designation | No. of Posts | Qualifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Records Management Assistant II | 2 | Holder of Diploma in one of the following fields: Records Management, Archives Management, Records and Archives Management, Archive and Documentation, Records and Information Management or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution. |
| 2 | Office Management Secretary II | 2 | Holder of Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) with passes in Kiswahili and English languages plus Diploma in Secretarial Studies or equivalent qualifications from recognized institution with typing speed of 100 w.p.m. and computer knowledge in MS-Word, MS-Excel, Internet, Email and MS-Publisher from recognized institutions. |
| 3 | Principal Nurse I | 1 | Holder of Certificate (NTA Level 5) in Nursing, Midwifery or equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions with at least sixteen (16) years relevant work experience. Must be registered with Tanzania Nurses and Midwives Council. |
| 4 | Principal Health Assistant II | 1 | Holder of Form IV/VI Certificate plus one-year Certificate in a health-related field from a recognized institution with at least thirteen (13) years relevant work experience. Must be registered with Tanzania Nurses and Midwives Council. |
| 5 | Assistant ICT II | 2 | Holder of Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronic Engineering or related qualifications from recognized institutions. |
| 6 | Senior Laboratory Assistant II | 1 | Holder of Form IV/VI with a Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution with working experience of at least seven (7) years in a related field. |
Sub Total: 9
Grand Total: 35
1.3 GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR INTERESTED APPLICANTS
a) Applicants must be Public Servants.
b) Signed application letters should be channeled through the respective current employer.
c) Applicants must attach an up-to-date detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) bearing reliable contacts, postal address, email address, accessible mobile phone numbers and three reputable referees.
d) All applications must be attached with certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts, Form IV and VI certificates as appropriate, birth certificate, appointment letter and confirmation letter.
e) Certificates from foreign universities must be verified by relevant authorities – TCU, NACTVET or NECTA.
f) Applicants should indicate their willingness to cover transfer costs.
g) Applicants should be ready to work at any IRDP Campuses – Dodoma or Mwanza.
h) Only successful candidates will be contacted for further procedures.
i) Deadline for receiving applications is 13 March, 2026.
j) All applications should be addressed to:
Rector,
Institute of Rural Development Planning
P.O. Box 138,
DODOMA
Tel: +255 26 2963037