JGI Tanzania Vacancies 2026 are now available for qualified Tanzanian professionals interested in Agriculture Officer jobs, Governance Officer jobs, conservation, sustainable agriculture, natural resource management, community development, and NGO jobs in Tanzania. The Jane Goodall Institute Tanzania (JGI Tanzania) is recruiting for two positions under its Community Centred Conservation Project in Western Tanzania, with the duty station in Kigoma. The application deadline is Tuesday, 22 September 2026, before 5:00 PM.
JGI Tanzania Vacancies 2026 Overview
JGI Tanzania is currently recruiting for the following positions:
- Agriculture Officer
- Governance Officer
Project: Community Centred Conservation Project
Duty Station: Kigoma, Tanzania
Eligible Applicants: Tanzanian professionals
Application Deadline: Tuesday, 22 September 2026, before 5:00 PM EAT
1. Agriculture Officer
The Agriculture Officer will support farmers and communities to adopt agricultural approaches that improve productivity and livelihoods while promoting environmental sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
The Agriculture Officer will support farmers to:
- Adopt climate-smart agricultural practices.
- Implement biodiversity-friendly farming approaches.
- Promote sustainable agricultural practices.
- Improve agricultural productivity and household livelihoods.
- Reduce pressure on chimpanzee habitats through more sustainable farming practices.
The position combines agricultural development with conservation objectives, particularly in communities located around important chimpanzee habitats.
2. Governance Officer
The Governance Officer will work with communities and local institutions to strengthen the management and governance of natural resources.
Key Responsibilities
The role will support communities and local institutions to strengthen:
- Transparent governance of forests, wildlife, land, and other natural resources.
- Accountable decision-making processes.
- Inclusive participation in natural resource governance.
- Community-centred approaches to managing natural resources.
The position is particularly relevant to professionals interested in community development, institutional strengthening, conservation, and natural resource governance.
Who Can Apply?
JGI Tanzania is inviting suitably qualified and competent Tanzanian professionals to apply for these opportunities.
Candidates should have relevant skills and experience for the position they are applying for, together with a genuine interest in conservation, sustainable livelihoods, community development, or natural resource governance.
The full job advertisement should be reviewed for the detailed qualifications, responsibilities, and application requirements for each position.
Qualified female applicants and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply for JGI Tanzania Vacancies
Interested applicants should prepare their application according to the requirements provided in the full job advertisement.
Applications should be sent to:
Applicants should ensure that they carefully review the detailed requirements for their preferred position before submitting their application.
Application Deadline
The deadline for submitting applications for the JGI Tanzania Agriculture Officer and Governance Officer vacancies is Tuesday, 22 September 2026, before 5:00 PM East Africa Time (EAT).
