THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT
Ref.No.JA.9/259/01/A/369 18th August, 2023
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
On behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Public Service
Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS) invites dynamic and suitable qualified Tanzanians to fill fifteen
(15) vacant posts mentioned below;
1.0 THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND EAST AFRICAN COOPERATION
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation (MFAEAC) was established by the
Presidential Notice on Assignments of Ministerial Functions (Instruments) Government Notice
No. 534 of 2nd July, 2021. In that Instrument, the Ministry is mandated to formulate and monitor
implementation of Policies on Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and East African
Cooperation. The Ministry is also responsible for Management of Bilateral and Multilateral
Cooperation; Coordination of International Treaties, Conventions and Agreements;
Coordination and Promotion of International Trade; Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities;
Protocol and Credentials; Consular Services; International and Regional Co-operations
including SADC; Common Wealth and African Union; Economic Diplomacy and Diaspora
Affairs; East African Cooperation Affairs; Performance Improvement and Development of
Human Resources; and Extra Ministerial Departments, Parastatal Organizations; Agencies;
Programmes and Projects under this Ministry.
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1.1 FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER – 15 POSTS
1.1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To prepare meeting agenda, minutes and records of discussions and provide reports on
International related issues;
ii. To participate in several meetings and conferences held within and outside the country,
bilateral and multilateral engagements and prepare reports accordingly;
iii. To prepare brief and taking notes to be used by the National leaders and Ministry high
Officials in several occasions such as bilateral meetings, multilateral forums, interviews
etc;
iv. To make follow up on International related issues, analyze and advice accordingly;
v. To conduct extensive research on social, political and economic issues and provide
recommendations;
vi. To keep records on several events with regards to diplomacy and global events; and
vii. To perform any duties assigned by Superior.
1.1.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields: International Relations, Economics,
International Economics, Business Administration, Business Management, Law, International
Law, Public Policy, Political Science, International Business or equivalent qualifications from a
recognized institution.
1.1.3 SALARY SCALE
As per Government Salary Scale.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania with an age not above 45 years of age
except for those who are in the Public Service;
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ii. People with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply and should indicate clearly
in the portal for Public Service Recruitment Secretariat attention;
iii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts;
postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers;
iv. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement;
v. Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates: –
Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;
Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts;
Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates;
Professional Registration and Training Certificates from respective Registration
or Regulatory Bodies, (where applicable);
Birth certificate;
vi. Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted: –
Form IV and form VI results slips;
Testimonials and all Partial transcripts;
vii. An applicant must upload recent Passport Size Photo in the Recruitment Portal;
viii. An applicant employed in the Public Service should route his application letter through
his respective employer;
ix. An applicant who is retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply;
x. An applicant should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts;
xi. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education
should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA);
xii. Professional certificates from foreign Universities and other training institutions should be
verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) and National Council for
Technical Education (NACTE);
xiii. 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,
Utumishi Building at University of Dodoma – Dr. Asha Rose Migiro Buildings – Dodoma.
xiv. Deadline for application is 31st August, 2023;
xv. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed on the date of interview and;
xvi. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate legal action;
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NOTE: All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal by using the following
address; http://portal.ajira.go.tz/and not otherwise (This address also can be found at
PSRS Website, Click ‘Recruitment Portal’)
Released by:
Ag. SECRETARY
PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT