The Institute of Rural Development Planning (IRDP) vacancies for October 2026 offer five academic job opportunities in Tanzania for qualified candidates in Statistics, Land Management and Valuation, Regional Development Planning, and Accounting and Finance. The Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS) invites eligible Tanzanian professionals to apply for these Assistant Lecturer positions through the official Ajira Portal. The application deadline is 3 November 2026.
1.0 ASSISTANT LECTURER (STATISTICS) – 1 Post
1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To teach up to NTA level 8 (Bachelor’s Degree)
ii. To prepare learning resources for tutorial exercises
iii. To conduct research, seminars and case studies
iv. To carry out consultancy and community services under supervision
v. To prepare teaching manual; and
vi. To perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor
1.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of Master Degree and Bachelor Degree in Statistics. The candidate must have a GPA of at least 3.5 out of 5 in Bachelor Degree.
1.3 SALARY SCALE PHTS 1.1
2.0 ASSISTANT LECTURER (LAND MANAGEMENT AND VALUATION) – 2 Posts
2.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To teach up to NTA level 8 (Bachelor’s Degree);
ii. To prepare learning resources for tutorial exercises;
iii. To conduct research, seminars and case studies;
iv. To carry out consultancy and community services under supervision;
v. To supervise students’ projects;
vi. To prepare teaching manual; and
vii. To perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.
2.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of Master Degree and Bachelor Degree in Land Valuation or Land Management and Valuation. The candidate must have a GPA of at least 3.5 out of 5 in Bachelor Degree and 3.8 in Master Degree.
2.3 SALARY SCALE PHTS 2.1
3.0 ASSISTANT LECTURER – REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING – 1 Post
3.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To teach up to NTA level 8 (Bachelor’s Degree)
ii. To prepare learning resources for tutorial exercises
iii. To conduct research, seminars and case studies
iv. To carry out consultancy and community services under supervision
v. To supervise students’ academic projects
vi. To prepare module teaching manuals
vii. To perform any other official duties assigned by relevant authorities
3.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of a Master Degree in Regional Development Planning. In addition, the candidate should have obtained a GPA of 3.5 and above in the under-graduate studies in Regional Development Planning.
3.3 SALARY SCALE PHTS 2
4.0 ASSISTANT LECTURER ( ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE) – 1 Post
4.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To teach up to NTA level 8 (Bachelor’s Degree)
ii. To prepare learning resources for tutorial exercises
iii. To conduct research, seminars and case studies
iv. To carry out consultancy and community services under supervision
v. To supervise students’ projects; and
vi. To prepare teaching manual
4.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of a Master Degree and Bachelor Degree in. Accounting and Finance. The candidate must have at least a GPA of 3.5 out of 5 in the Undergraduate Degree and GPA of 3.8 out of 5 in the Master Degree.
4.3 SALARY SCALE PHTS 2.1
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. All applicants must be citizens of the United Republic of Tanzania and must not be above 45 years of age. However, for vacancies within Paramilitary Institutions:
Applicants for non-degree posts must not exceed 25 years of age.
Applicants for degree posts must not exceed 30 years of age.
2. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.
3. Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates:
Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;
Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts;
Professional Registration and Training Certificates from respective Registration or
Regulatory Bodies (where applicable);
Birth certificate.
4. Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted:
Form IV and Form VI results slips;
Testimonials and all partial transcripts.
5. An applicant must upload a recent Passport Size Photo in the Recruitment Portal.
6. Applicants employed in the Public Service are strictly not allowed to apply; they should adhere to Circular No. CAC.45/257/01/D/140 of 30th November, 2010.
7. An applicant who is retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.
8. An applicant should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
9. All foreign academic certificates MUST be recognised by relevant Authorities (TCU,
NECTA, and NACTVET). Applicants applying for posts with a GPA requirement
MUST attach their GPA calculation certificate from TCU.
10. 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,
Mahakama Street, Tambukareli,
Dodoma.
11. Deadline for application is 03rd November, 2026.
12. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed of the date of the interview.
13. Presentation of forged certificates and other false information will necessitate legal action.
14. All applications must be sent through the Recruitment Portal by using the following address :http://portal.ajira.go.tz.
(This address can also be found at the PSRS Website by clicking on ‘Recruitment Portal’).
