Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA) has announced new academic job vacancies in Tanzania for October 2026 through the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS). The IAA jobs include Assistant Lecturer positions in Accounting and Finance, Insurance and Risk Management, Programming, Cyber Security, Tourism and Hospitality, French Language, Records and Information Management, Wildlife Management, and Strategic and Peace Studies. Qualified Tanzanian citizens are encouraged to review the requirements and submit their applications through the official Ajira Recruitment Portal before 3 November 2026.
1.0 ASSISTANT LECTURER IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY – 1 Post
1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To lecture up to NTA level 8 (Bachelor Degree)
ii. To prepare learning resources for the tutorial exercises
iii. To conduct research, seminars and case studies
iv. To carry out consultancy and community services under close supervision
v. To supervise students project and research
vi. To prepare teaching manual and
vii. To perform any other related duties as assigned by supervisor
1.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES
Holder of Masters in in Food Production, Bachelor degree/ Advanced Diploma in Food Production or equivalent qualifications from recognized Institutions with a GPA of at least 3.5 at undergraduate level and at least 3.5 at Master Degree
1.3 SALARY SCALE PHTS 2.1
2.0 ASSISTANT LECTURER – (PROGRAMMING) – 1 Post
2.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To lecture up to NTA level 8 (Bachelor Degree);
ii. To prepare learning resources for the tutorial exercises;
iii. To conduct research, seminars and case studies;
iv. To carry out consultancy and community services under close supervision;
v. To supervise students project and research;
vi. To prepare teaching manual; and
vii. To perform any other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
2.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of Bachelor Degree (GPA 3.5) and Master Degree (GPA 3.8) in Computer Science, Information Security, Information System from recognized institutions.
2.3 SALARY SCALEPHTS 2
3.0 ASSISTANT LECTURER – (FRENCH LANGUAGE) – 1 Post
3.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To lecture up to NTA level 8 (Bachelor Degree);
ii. To prepare learning resources for the tutorial exercises;
iii. To conduct research, seminars and case studies;
iv. To carry out consultancy and community services under close supervision;
v. To supervise students project and research;
vi. To prepare teaching manual; and
vii. To perform any other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
3.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of Bachelor Degree (GPA 3.5) and Master Degree (GPA 3.8) in French Language and has been registered as a Technical Teacher or its equivalent qualification from recognized institutions.
3.3 SALARY SCALE PHTS 2
4.0 ASSISTANT LECTURER – (RECORDS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT) – 2 Posts
4.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To lecture up to NTA level 8 (Bachelor Degree);
ii. To prepare learning resources for the tutorial exercises;
iii. To conduct research, seminars and case studies;
iv. To carry out consultancy and community services under close supervision;
v. To supervise students project and research;
vi. To prepare teaching manual; and
vii. To perform any other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
4.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of Bachelor Degree (GPA 3.5) and Master Degree (GPA 3.8) in Records and Information Management, Records and Archive Management, Information’s Science from recognized institutions
4.3 SALARY SCALE PHTS 2
5.0 ASSISTANT LECTURER – (ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE) – 2 Posts
5.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To lecture up to NTA level 8 (Bachelor Degree);
ii. To prepare learning resources for the tutorial exercises;
iii. To conduct research, seminars and case studies;
iv. To carry out consultancy and community services under close supervision;
v. To supervise students project and research;
vi. To prepare teaching manual; and
vii. To perform any other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
5.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of Bachelor Degree (GPA 3.5) and Master Degree (GPA 3.8) in Accounting and Finance, Business Administration majoring in Accounting and Finance from recognized institutions.
5.3 SALARY SCALE PHTS 2
6.0 ASSISTANT LECTURER – (INSUARANCE AND SOCIAL PROTECTION) – 1 Post
6.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To lecture up to NTA level 8 (Bachelor Degree);
ii. To prepare learning resources for the tutorial exercises;
iii. To conduct research, seminars and case studies;
iv. To carry out consultancy and community services under close supervision;
v. To supervise students project and research;
vi. To prepare teaching manual; and
vii. To perform any other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
6.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of Bachelor Degree (GPA 3.5) and Master Degree (GPA 3.8) in Insurance and Risk Management, Insurance and Social Protection, Insurance and Actuarial Science, Risk Management from recognized institutions.
6.3 SALARY SCALE PHTS 2
7.0 ASSISTANT LECTURER – (WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT) – 1 Post
7.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To lecture up to NTA level 8 (Bachelor Degree);
ii. To prepare learning resources for the tutorial exercises;
iii. To conduct research, seminars and case studies;
iv. To carry out consultancy and community services under close supervision;
v. To supervise students project and research;
vi. To prepare teaching manual; and
vii. To perform any other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
7.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of Bachelor Degree (GPA 3.5) and Master Degree (GPA 3.8) in Wildlife Management, Natural Resources Management, Wildlife Conservation from recognized institutions.
7.3 SALARY SCALE PHTS 2
8.0 ASSISTANT LECTURER – (CYBER SECURITY) – 1 Post
8.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To lecture up to NTA level 8 (Bachelor Degree);
ii. To prepare learning resources for the tutorial exercises;
iii. To conduct research, seminars and case studies;
iv. To carry out consultancy and community services under close supervision;
v. To supervise students project and research;
vi. To prepare teaching manual; and
vii. To perform any other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
8.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of Bachelor Degree (GPA 3.5) and Master Degree (GPA 3.8) in Information Security, Cyber Security, Ethical Hacking, Forensic, Computer Security, Network Security or Data Security from recognized institutions.
8.3 SALARY SCALE PHTS 2
9.0 ASSISTANT LECTURER (STRATEGIC AND PEACE STUDIES) – 1 Post
9.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To lecture up to NTA level 8 (Bachelor Degree)
ii. To prepare learning resources for the tutorial exercises
iii. To conduct research, seminars and case studies
iv. To carry out consultancy and community services under close supervision
v. To supervise students project and research
vi. To prepare teaching manual and
vii. To perform any other related duties as assigned by supervisor
9.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of a Master’s Degree in International Relations and Diplomacy, Peace and Conflict Studies, Strategic Studies (Security), or equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions, with a GPA of at least 3.5 at the undergraduate level and 3.8 at the master’s level.
9.3 SALARY SCALE PHTS 2
10.0 ASSISTANT LECTURER (INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT) – 1 Post
10.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To teach up to NTA Level 8 (Bachelor 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 student’s projects
vi. To prepare teaching manual; and
vii. To perform any other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
10.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of a Bachelor and Master Degree in Insurance and Risk Management with minimum of GPA 3.5 respectively.
10.3 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’).
