MWENGE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY (MWECAU)
"Lux Mundi – Light of the World"
P. O. Box 1226
Moshi – Tanzania
Tel: +255-27-2974110
Fax: +255-27-2974108
Email: [email protected] / mwen [email protected]
Website: www.mwecau.ac.tz
Date: 09/10/2026
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
1.0 BACKGROUND
Mwenge Catholic University (MWECAU) is a secular, private and non-profit institution of higher learning owned and managed by the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC). The University offers holistic education based on profound principles of teaching and research, which is reflected in community service as a commitment to the development of Tanzania.
MWECAU aims to train confident and self-motivated professionals who are ready to work in various capacities in an ever-dynamic global society. MWECAU offers various academic programmes from Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor's, Master's and PhD degrees.
The University is located in Moshi District, about ten (10) kilometres north of Moshi Town, on the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. MWECAU invites dynamic and suitably qualified Tanzanians to fill the following vacant posts as mentioned below:
2.0 FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND BUSINESS STUDIES
2.1 Lecturer/Assistant Lecturer (Procurement and Supply Chain Management) – 3 Posts
2.1.1 Duties and Responsibilities
(a) To conduct lectures, tutorials, seminars and practicals for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes;
(b) To supervise field practical training for undergraduate and postgraduate students;
(c) To mentor junior staff in all relevant matters;
(d) To participate in curriculum development;
(e) To participate in developing and managing various university projects;
(f) To carry out research and publish research results;
(g) To carry out community/outreach services, including promoting linkages with industry;
(h) To participate in consultancy services;
(i) To prepare teaching manuals and compendia;
(j) To supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student projects;
(k) To attend/organise workshops, conferences and symposia; and
(l) To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the relevant authorities.
2.1.2 Qualifications and Experience
Holder of a PhD/Master's degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management with a minimum GPA of 4.0 out of 5 at Master's level and a Bachelor's degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management with a minimum GPA of 3.5 out of 5, or a relevant related field, from any recognised institution of higher learning. Applicants must possess a certificate from recognised professional bodies. Work experience in institutions of higher learning will be an added advantage.
2.1.3 Remuneration: According to MWECAU Salary Scales.
2.2 Senior Lecturer/Lecturer (Economics) – 1 Post
2.2.1 Duties and Responsibilities
(a) To conduct lectures, tutorials, seminars and practicals for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes;
(b) To supervise field practical training for undergraduate and postgraduate students;
(c) To mentor junior staff in all relevant matters;
(d) To participate in curriculum development;
(e) To participate in developing and managing various university projects;
(f) To carry out research and publish research results;
(g) To carry out community/outreach services, including promoting linkages with industry;
(h) To participate in consultancy services;
(i) To prepare teaching manuals and compendia;
(j) To supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student projects;
(k) To attend/organise workshops, conferences and symposia; and
(l) To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the relevant authorities.
2.2.2 Qualifications and Experience
Holder of a PhD in Economics with a minimum GPA of 4.0 out of 5 at Master's level and a Bachelor's degree in Economics with a minimum GPA of 3.5 out of 5, or a relevant related field, from any recognised institution of higher learning. Work experience in institutions of higher learning will be an added advantage.
2.2.3 Remuneration: According to MWECAU Salary Scales.
2.3 Lecturer/Assistant Lecturer (Kiswahili – Isimu) – 1 Post
2.3.1 Duties and Responsibilities
(a) To conduct lectures, tutorials, seminars and practicals for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes;
(b) To supervise field practical training for undergraduate and postgraduate students;
(c) To mentor junior staff in all relevant matters;
(d) To participate in curriculum development;
(e) To participate in developing and managing various university projects;
(f) To carry out research and publish research results;
(g) To carry out community/outreach services, including promoting linkages with industry;
(h) To participate in consultancy services;
(i) To prepare teaching manuals and compendia;
(j) To supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student projects;
(k) To attend/organise workshops, conferences and symposia; and
(l) To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the relevant authorities.
2.3.2 Qualifications and Experience
Holder of a PhD/Master's degree in Kiswahili – Isimu with a minimum GPA of 4.0 out of 5 at Master's level and a Bachelor of Arts in Kiswahili with a minimum GPA of 3.5 out of 5, or a relevant related field, from any recognised institution of higher learning. Work experience in institutions of higher learning will be an added advantage.
2.3.3 Remuneration: According to MWECAU Salary Scales.
2.4 Assistant Lecturer (Laws – Human Rights) – 2 Posts
2.4.1 Duties and Responsibilities
(a) To conduct lectures, tutorials, seminars and practicals for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes;
(b) To supervise field practical training for undergraduate and postgraduate students;
(c) To mentor junior staff in all relevant matters;
(d) To participate in curriculum development;
(e) To participate in developing and managing various university projects;
(f) To conduct research and publish research results;
(g) To participate in community/outreach services, including promoting linkages with industry;
(h) To participate in consultancy services;
(i) To prepare teaching manuals and compendia;
(j) To supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student projects;
(k) To attend/organise workshops, conferences and symposia; and
(l) To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the relevant authorities.
2.4.2 Qualifications and Experience
Holder of a Master of Laws with a minimum GPA of 4.0 out of 5 at Master's level and a Bachelor's degree in Laws with a minimum GPA of 3.5 out of 5, or a relevant related field, from any recognised institution of higher learning. Work experience in institutions of higher learning will be an added advantage.
2.4.3 Remuneration: According to MWECAU Salary Scales.
2.5 Assistant Lecturer (Geography) – 1 Post
2.5.1 Duties and Responsibilities
(a) To conduct lectures, tutorials, seminars and practicals for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes;
(b) To supervise field practical training for undergraduate and postgraduate students;
(c) To mentor junior staff in all relevant matters;
(d) To participate in curriculum development;
(e) To participate in developing and managing various university projects;
(f) To conduct research and publish research results;
(g) To participate in community/outreach services, including promoting linkages with industry;
(h) To participate in consultancy services;
(i) To prepare teaching manuals and compendia;
(j) To supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student projects;
(k) To attend/organise workshops, conferences and symposia; and
(l) To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the relevant authorities.
2.5.2 Qualifications and Experience
Holder of a Master's degree in Environmental Education with a minimum GPA of 4.0 out of 5 and a Bachelor's degree in Education (Geography) with a minimum GPA of 3.5 out of 5, or a relevant related field, from any recognised institution of higher learning. Work experience in institutions of higher learning will be an added advantage.
2.5.3 Remuneration: According to MWECAU Salary Scales.
3.0 FACULTY OF SCIENCE
3.1 Lecturer/Assistant Lecturer (Statistics) – 2 Posts
3.1.1 Duties and Responsibilities
(a) To conduct lectures, tutorials, seminars and practicals for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes;
(b) To supervise field practical training for undergraduate and postgraduate students;
(c) To mentor junior staff in all relevant matters;
(d) To participate in curriculum development;
(e) To participate in developing and managing various university projects;
(f) To conduct research and publish research results;
(g) To participate in community/outreach services, including promoting linkages with industry;
(h) To participate in consultancy services;
(i) To prepare teaching manuals and compendia;
(j) To supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student projects;
(k) To attend/organise workshops, conferences and symposia; and
(l) To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the relevant authorities.
3.1.2 Qualifications and Experience
Holder of a PhD/Master's degree in Statistics with a minimum GPA of 4.0 out of 5 at Master's level and a Bachelor's degree in Statistics with a minimum GPA of 3.5 out of 5, or a relevant related field, from any recognised institution of higher learning. Work experience in institutions of higher learning will be an added advantage.
3.1.3 Remuneration: According to MWECAU Salary Scales.
3.2 Lecturer (Physics) – 1 Post
3.2.1 Duties and Responsibilities
(a) To conduct lectures, tutorials, seminars and practicals for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes;
(b) To supervise field practical training for undergraduate and postgraduate students;
(c) To mentor junior staff in all relevant matters;
(d) To participate in curriculum development;
(e) To participate in developing and managing various university projects;
(f) To conduct research and publish research results;
(g) To participate in community/outreach services, including promoting linkages with industry;
(h) To participate in consultancy services;
(i) To prepare teaching manuals and compendia;
(j) To supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student projects;
(k) To attend/organise workshops, conferences and symposia; and
(l) To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the relevant authorities.
3.2.2 Qualifications and Experience
Holder of a PhD/Master's degree in Physics with a minimum GPA of 4.0 out of 5 at Master's level and a Bachelor's degree in Physics with a minimum GPA of 3.5 out of 5, or a relevant related field, from any recognised institution of higher learning. Work experience in institutions of higher learning will be an added advantage.
3.2.3 Remuneration: According to MWECAU Salary Scales.
3.3 Lecturer/Assistant Lecturer (Mathematics) – 1 Post
3.3.1 Duties and Responsibilities
(a) To conduct lectures, tutorials, seminars and practicals for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes;
(b) To supervise field practical training for undergraduate and postgraduate students;
(c) To mentor junior staff in all relevant matters;
(d) To participate in curriculum development;
(e) To participate in developing and managing various university projects;
(f) To conduct research and publish research results;
(g) To participate in community/outreach services, including promoting linkages with industry;
(h) To participate in consultancy services;
(i) To prepare teaching manuals and compendia;
(j) To supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student projects;
(k) To attend/organise workshops, conferences and symposia; and
(l) To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the relevant authorities.
3.3.2 Qualifications and Experience
Holder of a PhD/Master's degree in Mathematics with a minimum GPA of 4.0 out of 5 at Master's level and a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics with a minimum GPA of 3.5 out of 5, or a relevant related field, from any recognised institution of higher learning. Work experience in institutions of higher learning will be an added advantage.
3.3.3 Remuneration: According to MWECAU Salary Scales.
3.4 Lecturer/Assistant Lecturer (Chemistry) – 1 Post
3.4.1 Duties and Responsibilities
(a) To conduct lectures, tutorials, seminars and practicals for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes;
(b) To supervise field practical training for undergraduate and postgraduate students;
(c) To mentor junior staff in all relevant matters;
(d) To participate in curriculum development;
(e) To participate in developing and managing various university projects;
(f) To conduct research and publish research results;
(g) To participate in community/outreach services, including promoting linkages with industry;
(h) To participate in consultancy services;
(i) To prepare teaching manuals and compendia;
(j) To supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student projects;
(k) To attend/organise workshops, conferences and symposia; and
(l) To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the relevant authorities.
3.4.2 Qualifications and Experience
Holder of a PhD/Master's degree in Chemistry with a minimum GPA of 4.0 out of 5 at Master's level and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a minimum GPA of 3.5 out of 5, or a relevant related field, from any recognised institution of higher learning. Work experience in institutions of higher learning will be an added advantage.
3.4.3 Remuneration: According to MWECAU Salary Scales.
3.5 Computer Science/ICT Technician (Statistics) – 1 Post
3.5.1 Duties and Responsibilities
(a) Technical Support and Helpdesk: Serve as the first point of contact for users, responding to service requests, logging tickets, and resolving hardware, software and login issues.
(b) Hardware and Software Installation: Set up, configure and test computers, laptops, printers, scanners, mobile devices, and classroom or office applications.
(c) Network Maintenance: Assist with local area networks (LAN), wireless connections, routers and switches to ensure reliable internet uptime and connectivity.
(d) System Security and Backups: Install and update antivirus software, manage firewalls, execute regular data backups, and perform security checks.
(e) User Account Management: Create, update and manage employee or student user profiles in systems such as Active Directory, Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace.
(f) Inventory and Asset Tracking: Keep an accurate record of all hardware, software licences, peripheral equipment and replacement parts.
(g) Vendor and Escalation Support: Coordinate with third-party service providers or escalate complex, high-level infrastructure problems to senior network administrators.
3.5.2 Qualifications and Experience
Holder of a Diploma in Computer Science or Information Technology, preferably from the Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT), with an upper-class GPA. Work experience in institutions of higher learning will be an added advantage.
3.5.3 Remuneration: According to MWECAU Salary Scales.
4.0 FACULTY OF EDUCATION
4.1 Senior Lecturer/Lecturer (Educational Assessment and Evaluation) – 2 Posts
4.1.1 Duties and Responsibilities
(a) To conduct lectures, tutorials, seminars and practicals for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes;
(b) To supervise field practical training for undergraduate and postgraduate students;
(c) To mentor junior staff in all relevant matters;
(d) To participate in curriculum development;
(e) To participate in developing and managing various university projects;
(f) To conduct research and publish research results;
(g) To participate in community/outreach services, including promoting linkages with industry;
(h) To participate in consultancy services;
(i) To prepare teaching manuals and compendia;
(j) To supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student projects;
(k) To attend/organise workshops, conferences and symposia; and
(l) To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the relevant authorities.
4.1.2 Qualifications and Experience
Holder of a PhD/Master's degree in Educational Assessment with a minimum GPA of 4.0 out of 5 at Master's level and a Bachelor's degree in Education with a minimum GPA of 3.5 out of 5, or a relevant related field, from any recognised institution of higher learning. Work experience in institutions of higher learning will be an added advantage.
4.1.3 Remuneration: According to MWECAU Salary Scales.
5.0 GENERAL REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE FOR ALL APPLICANTS
All applicants should possess the following skills and knowledge:
- Good knowledge of computer use.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Good listening and comprehension skills.
- Excellent customer care skills.
- Ability to work effectively as a team player.
- Demonstrated time management skills.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
6.0 GENERAL CONDITIONS
(i) Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing reliable contact details, postal address/postcode, email address and telephone numbers.
(ii) Applicants must attach certified copies of the following certificates:
(a) Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;
(b) Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts;
(c) Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates;
(d) Professional Registration and Training Certificates from the respective registration or regulatory bodies, where applicable;
(e) Birth certificate.
(iii) Applicants should strictly NOT attach the following:
(a) Form IV and Form VI results slips;
(b) Testimonials and all partial transcripts.
(iv) Applicants should indicate two reputable referees with their reliable contact details.
(v) Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced Level education should be verified by the National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA).
(vi) Professional certificates from foreign universities and other higher learning institutions should be verified by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) and the National Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NACTVET).
(vii) A signed application letter written in English should be addressed to:
Deputy Vice Chancellor – Planning, Finance and Administration
Mwenge Catholic University
P.O. Box 1226
Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.
Applications should be submitted via email to: [email protected]
(viii) Application Deadline: Friday, 16th October 2026.
(ix) Only shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted seven days after the application deadline.
(x) The interview will be held seven (7) days after the application deadline.
(xi) Presentation of forged certificates and other false information will necessitate legal action.
RELEASED BY:
Public Relations Office
Mwenge Catholic University
P.O. Box 1226
Moshi, Tanzania.