TANZANIA WILDLIFE RESEARCH INSTITUTE (TAWIRI)
The Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI) is a public institution responsible for conducting and coordinating wildlife research in Tanzania. The Institute is inviting qualified Tanzanians to apply for various vacant positions as detailed below.
1.0 RESEARCH OFFICER II (BEEKEEPING) – 1 POST
Duties and Responsibilities
- Gather relevant literature and write research reports
- Collaborate with research scientists in dissemination of research findings
- Collect, process, and analyze wildlife-related data
- Publish research results in peer-reviewed journals
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s Degree in Beekeeping from a recognized institution
- Minimum Upper Second Class or Grade B+
Salary Scale
PRSS 2
2.0 RESEARCH OFFICER (WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT) – 7 POSTS
Duties and Responsibilities
- Participate in wildlife research activities
- Collect, process, and analyze wildlife data
- Prepare research reports and proposals
- Publish research findings in journals
- Collaborate in dissemination of research outputs
Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s Degree in Wildlife Management
- Minimum Upper Second Class or Grade B+
Salary Scale
PRSS 2
3.0 RESEARCH ASSISTANT (VETERINARY MEDICINE) – 1 POST
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in experiments and data collection
- Support disease surveillance activities
- Assist in data processing and reporting
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine
- Minimum Upper Second Class or Grade B+
Salary Scale
PRSS 1
4.0 RESEARCH OFFICER II (VETERINARY MEDICINE) – 1 POST
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct veterinary and wildlife research
- Carry out disease surveillance and reporting
- Collect and analyze biological samples
- Develop wildlife handling protocols
- Supervise students during practical training
- Provide veterinary services in wildlife areas
- Prepare research proposals and publish findings
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s and Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine
- Minimum Upper Second Class or Grade B+
Salary Scale
PRSS 2
GENERAL CONDITIONS
- Applicants must be Tanzanian citizens.
- Applications must be submitted through the official government recruitment portal only.
- Applicants must attach certified copies of:
- Academic certificates
- Transcripts
- Birth certificate
- Professional certificates (if applicable)
- The following are NOT accepted:
- Form IV and Form VI result slips
- Testimonials or partial transcripts
- Applicants must upload a recent passport-size photo.
- Applicants must provide three referees with valid contacts.
- Foreign certificates must be verified by TCU, NECTA, or NACTVET.
- GPA evaluation certificates must be attached where required.
- Applicants must not be currently employed in the Public Service (unless stated otherwise).
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
- Submission of forged documents will lead to legal action.
- Deadline for application will be as indicated in the advert.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
All applications must be submitted through the official PSRS recruitment portal:
Applicants should log in, complete their profile, and apply for the advertised positions before the deadline.
