WMA Vacancies September 2026, Weights and Measures Agency jobs, WMA volunteer opportunities, Assistant Weights and Measures Officer, Public Relations Officer II, ICT Officer II and Economist II are among the latest opportunities announced for qualified Tanzanian graduates. The Weights and Measures Agency (WMA) is inviting eligible Tanzanian citizens to apply for nine (9) volunteering opportunities for a period of 12 months in different professional cadres.
1.0 ASSISTANT WEIGHTS AND MEASURES OFFICER – 05 POSTS
1.1. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To adjust measuring instruments;
ii. To care for working standards
iii. To mobilize working tools and equipment before and after field work;
iv. To performs daily systems initialization and backups to computer systems; and
v. To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by superiors.
1.2. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of Diploma in Legal and Industrial Metrology from a recognized institution.
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2.0 PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER II – 2 POSTS
2.1. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To liaise with communication and advertising agencies;
ii. To participate in the implementation of marketing plans;
iii. To receive and document suggestions raised by stakeholders;
iv. To collect and process information from various sources;
v. To collect data on market studies and e-service needs;
vi. To implement awareness and sensitization campaigns for the Agency;
vii. To segment customers in order to launch targeted campaigns;
viii. To prepare journals, bulletins, fliers and posters;
ix. To capture, process and store still and video images; and
x. To perform any other duties as may be assigned by superiors
2.2. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields; Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Business Communication or any other related qualifications from recognized institutions.
3.0 ICT OFFICER II – 1 POST
3.1. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To design, implement and test databases;
ii. To implement security and access controls in databases;
iii. To participate in designing various databases, including server configuration, security, disaster recovery and backups, database structures, logical data models, scripts and stored procedures;
iv. To participate in creating, overseeing and assisting in the maintenance of database reference materials libraries;
v. To assist in testing application updates, enhancements and changes; and
vi. To troubleshoot and solve problems related to database development;
vii. To perform any other duties as may be assigned by superiors
3.2. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields; Computer Science, Software Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Network Engineering, Information Systems, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or any related discipline from a recognized institution.
4.0 ECONOMIST II – 1 POST.
4.1DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To participate in the collection of various data;
ii. To collect information and statistics for priority setting;
iii. To prepare and distribute statistical and economic information;
iv. To participate in drafting project requirements in collaboration with various stakeholders;
v. To participate in the mobilization of resources;
vi. To participate in various research teams and prepare research reports;
vii. To collect inputs for the review of the strategic plan;
viii. To follow up on the release of funds from different stakeholders; and
ix. To perform any other duties as may be assigned by superiors
4.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields; Economics, Statistics, Agricultural Economics, Planning and Investment, Economic Planning, Project Planning and Management or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
a. Applicants must be Tanzanian citizens aged between 18 and 35 years;
b. Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) with reliable contacts, including postal address, email address, and telephone numbers;
c. Applicants must attach certified copies of academic and professional certificates, academic transcripts, and birth certificates;
d. Applicants must have two guarantors who are Public Servants;
e. Applicants must attach an introduction letter from the Village/Street Executive Officer or relevant Local Government Authority;
f. Applicants must be willing to volunteer in the respective assigned area;
g. Applicants must attach a copy of the National Identification Card (NIDA)
h. Applicants must not have been convicted by any Court of Law for criminal or disciplinary offences and must possess good conduct and acceptable moral character within the community;
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i. Applicants must not have been employed by any Public Institution since graduation;
j. Testimonials, Provisional Results, Statements of Results, and Form IV and Form VI Results Slips shall not be accepted;
k. All foreign academic certificates must be recognised by the relevant authorities, namely TCU, NECTA, or NACTVET. Applicants applying for positions requiring a specific GPA must attach a GPA Calculation Certificate issued by TCU;
l. The volunteering programme is strictly intended for skills development and acquisition of work experience and shall not be construed as a basis for automatic employment in the Public Service;
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m. A signed application letter, written in either Swahili or English, should be addressed to:
Chief Executive Officer,
Weights and Measures Agency (WMA),
P.O. Box 2014,
Vipimo House,
Dodoma;
n. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; and
o. Applications should reach the undersigned within fourteen (14) days from the date of this advertisement.
