Vacancy Announcement: 16 Job Openings at the National Museum of Tanzania
The Public Service Recruitment Secretariat, on behalf of the National Museum of Tanzania (NMT), is inviting dynamic and qualified Tanzanian applicants to apply for 16 vacant positions in various fields.
About the National Museum of Tanzania (NMT)
The National Museum of Tanzania (NMT) is a scientific, educational, and cultural institution, established under the National Museum Act No. 7 of 1980. The NMT is dedicated to preserving, researching, and promoting Tanzania’s rich cultural and natural heritage. Through various programs, exhibitions, and publications, NMT shares knowledge with the public and fosters education and cultural understanding. Headquartered at Shaaban Robert Street in Dar es Salaam, NMT operates seven museum stations and manages multiple monuments across six zones in Tanzania.
Available Positions
- Museum Attendant II (3 Posts)
- Responsibilities: Maintain cleanliness, monitor visitor movements, assist in tours, and ensure the security of collections.
- Qualifications: Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE) with passes in Kiswahili and English, plus a certificate in Hospitality, Customer Service, Heritage Management, or Tour Guiding.
- Salary Scale: PGSS 2
- Conservator II – Museum Conservation (2 Posts)
- Responsibilities: Assist in examining, restoring, and maintaining museum collections.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Heritage Management, Archaeology, Anthropology, or Palaeontology.
- Salary Scale: PGSS 6
- Conservator II – Monuments and Sites (2 Posts)
- Responsibilities: Field data collection, analysis, and report preparation, among other duties.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Geology, or Heritage Management.
- Salary Scale: PGSS 6
- Curator II – Zoology (1 Post)
- Responsibilities: Assist in collection, documentation, conservation, and display of zoological museum collections.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology, Botany, or Aquatic Sciences.
- Salary Scale: PGSS 6
- Curator II – History (2 Posts)
- Responsibilities: Assist in acquiring and preserving historical museum collections, documentation, and public education.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in History.
- Salary Scale: PGSS 6
- Curator II – Education (1 Post)
- Responsibilities: Assist in managing educational collections, public education kits, and exhibitions.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Education with a focus on History.
- Salary Scale: PGSS 6
- Research Assistant II – Zoology (1 Post)
- Responsibilities: Assist in field data collection, analysis, and reporting for zoological research.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology, with at least an Upper Second Class or B+ grade.
- Salary Scale: PRSS 1
- Research Officer II – Art and Design (1 Post)
- Responsibilities: Conduct research, data entry, analysis, and manuscript preparation related to Art and Design.
- Qualifications: Master’s and Bachelor’s Degrees in Art and Design, with at least an Upper Second Class or B+ grade.
- Salary Scale: PRSS 2
- Research Officer II – Architecture (1 Post)
- Responsibilities: Perform architectural research and supervise research projects.
- Qualifications: Master’s and Bachelor’s Degrees in Architecture, with an Upper Second Class or B+ grade.
- Salary Scale: PRSS 2
- Artisan II – Plumbing (2 Posts)
- Responsibilities: Perform routine maintenance, repair work, and installations of water systems.
- Qualifications: CSEE/ACSEE plus Trade Test Certificate in Plumbing.
- Salary Scale: PGSS 2
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
i. All applicants must be Tanzanian citizens, with an age not exceeding 45 years, except for those in Public Service.
ii. People with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply and should clearly indicate this in the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat portal for special attention.
iii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) with reliable contact details, including postal address, post code, e-mail, and phone numbers.
iv. Applicants should apply based on the information provided in this advertisement.
v. Applicants must attach certified copies of the following certificates:
- Postgraduate, Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or Certificates
- Transcripts of Postgraduate, Degree, Advanced Diploma, and Diploma
- Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates
- Professional Registration and Training Certificates from respective Registration or Regulatory Bodies (where applicable)
- Birth certificate
vi. The following attachments are not accepted: - Form IV and Form VI result slips
- Testimonials and partial transcripts
vii. Applicants must upload a recent passport-size photo in the recruitment portal.
viii. Applicants employed in the Public Service should submit their applications through their current employer.
ix. Applicants retired from the Public Service for any reason are not eligible to apply.
x. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with reliable contact details.
xi. Certificates from foreign examination bodies (Ordinary or Advanced level education) must be verified by the National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA).
xii. Professional certificates from foreign universities and other training institutions must be verified by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) or the National Council for Technical Education (NACTE).
xiii. A signed application letter should be written in either Swahili or English and addressed to the Secretary, President’s Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat, P.O. Box 2320, University of Dodoma, Utumishi Building / Asha Rose Migiro Buildings – Dodoma.
xiv. The application deadline is 3rd November 2024.
xv. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed about the interview date.
xvi. Presentation of forged certificates or false information will result in legal action.
NOTE: All applications must be submitted through the Recruitment Portal via http://portal.ajira.go.tz/, also accessible through the PSRS website by clicking “Recruitment Portal.”
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