The Eastern Africa Statistical Training Centre (EASTC) vacancies for October 2026 offer opportunities for qualified Tanzanians in Data Science and Actuarial Statistics. According to the published recruitment announcement, six academic positions are available through the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS), including Assistant Lecturer and Tutorial Assistant posts. Interested candidates should review the academic qualifications, GPA requirements, application procedures, and deadline of 3 November 2026 before applying.
1.0 ASSISTANT LECTURER (DATA SCIENCE ) – 3 Posts
1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To teach up to NTA level 8 (Bachelor Degree);
ii. To assist senior staff in practical, seminars and tutorials up to NTA Level 9 as part of capacity building;
iii. To prepare learning resources for tutorial exercises;
iv. To conduct research, seminars and case studies;
v. To carry out consultancy and community services under supervision;
vi. To supervise student’s project;
vii. To assist in preparing teaching manual and compendium;
viii. To work in corporation with seniors in specific project;
ix. To attend workshop, conference and symposium and,
x. To perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor
1.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of Master’s Degree in Data Science, Computer Network Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, with a minimum of a GPA of 3.5 out of 5 from recognized institution and minimum of 3.5 GPA in undergraduate.
1.3 SALARY SCALE PHTS 2/1
2.0 ASSISTANT LECTURER – (ACTURIAL STATISTCS) – 2 Posts
2.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To teach up to NTA level 8 (Bachelor Degree)
ii. To assist senior staff in practical, seminars and tutorials up to NTA Level 9 as part of capacity building
iii. To prepare learning resources for tutorial exercises
iv. To conduct research, seminars and case studies
v. To carry out consultancy and community services under supervision
vi. To supervise student’s project
vii. To assist in preparing teaching manual and compendium
viii. To work in corporation with seniors in specific project
ix. To attend workshop, conference and symposium and
x. To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
2.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of Bachelor Degree in Actuarial Statistics/Science, Master Degree in Actuarial Statistics/Science/Financial Mathematics/Insurance and Actuarial Science with a minimum of a GPA of 3.8 out of 5 from recognized institution and minimum of 3.5 GPA in undergraduate.
2.3 SALARY SCALE PHTS 2
3.0 TUTORIAL ASSISTANT – (DATA SCIENCE) – 1 Post
3.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To teach up to NTA level 6 (ordinary Diploma):
ii. To assist in conducting tutorial and practical exercises for students under close supervision;
iii. To prepare learning resources for tutorial exercises;
iv. To assist in conducting research under close supervision
v. To participate in developing and review of curriculum
vi. To assist in carrying out consultancy and community services under close supervision and
vii. To perform any other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
3.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of Bachelor Degree in Data Science, with a minimum of a GPA of 3.5 out of 5 from recognized institution.
3.3 SALARY SCALE PHTS 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’).
15. Applications submitted through any other means will not be considered
