The National Museum of Tanzania (NMT) Makumbusho ya Taifa la Tanzania is a consortium of seven museums and historical sites across mainland Tanzania, dedicated to preserving the country's rich cultural heritage, history, and natural environment. It is most famous for housing early hominid fossils discovered at Olduvai Gorge.

The total number of job posts listed here for the National Museum of Tanzania (Makumbusho ya Taifa la Tanzania - NMT) is 25 posts in June 2026.

Job Title	Posts
Assistant Curator II (History)	5
Assistant Curator II (Heritage Management)	3
Curator II (Zoology)	3
Assistant Curator II (Sign Language)	2
Assistant Curator II (Ethnology)	2
Conservator II (Museum Conservation)	2
Curator II (Botany)	2
Research Assistant II (Zoology)	2
Conservator II (Monuments and Sites)	1
Research Assistant (Ethnology)	1
Research Officer II (Aquatic Sciences)	1
Research Officer II (Ethnology)	1
Research Officer II (Archaeology)	1
Research Officer II (Architecture)	1
TOTAL POSTS	25

Makumbusho ya Taifa la Tanzania (NMT)

Vacancies: 14 | Latest closing: 26/06/2026

CONSERVATOR II – (MONUMENTS AND SITES)

Posts: 1 | Closing: 26/06/2026 | Period: 13/06/2026 - 26/06/2026 | Scale: PGSS 6

Duties and Responsibilities

To assists in the field data collection, computer data entry and analysis and in gathering of relevant literature under the close supervision of Senior Researchers;

To prepare and submit a technical report to the respective supervisor;

To prepare and submit a draft manuscript to respective supervisor for review;

To train and supervise other Technicians;

To assist in preparing research progress reports according to respective work plans;

To assist in the planning of specific research projects;

To assist in preparing fundable research proposal and consultancies; and

To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

Holder of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields: Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Geology, Architecture, Heritage Management from any recognized institution.

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ASSISTANT CURATOR II (HISTORY)

Posts: 5 | Closing: 26/06/2026 | Period: 13/06/2026 - 26/06/2026 | Scale: PGSS 4

Duties and Responsibilities

i. To ensure cleanliness of museum collections;

ii. To take care of special collections;

iii. To assist in preparation of field work trips;

iv. To assist curators in identifying and registering exhibition collections;

v. To inspect incoming and outgoing collections;

vi. To execute installation of exhibitions;

vii. To prepare and distributes exhibition, catalogues and displays;

viii. To prepare exhibitions plans and reports;

ix. To prepare new design and models for temporary exhibitions;

x. To maintain workshop and its equipment and

xi. To perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Holder of Diploma in History or Education majoring in History from a recognized institution.

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ASSISTANT CURATOR II (HERITAGE MANAGEMENT)

Posts: 3 | Closing: 26/06/2026 | Period: 13/06/2026 - 26/06/2026 | Scale: PGSS 4

Duties and Responsibilities

i. To assist in collection and acquisition of museum collections;

ii. To assist in storing and conserving museum collections;

iii. To assist in evaluation and report the status of museum Collections;

iv. To participate in preparation of display and publicize collections;

v. To participate in preparation of public education kits in area of specialization;

vi. To execute installation of exhibitions;

vii. To prepare, distributes publicity materials, exhibition, catalogues and displays;

viii. To prepare exhibition plans and reports;

ix. To liaise with stakeholders and organizations;

x. To collect and evaluate data in the field of exhibition operations;

xi. To coordinate simple Research and technical experiments for exhibitions;

xii. To prepare new design and models for temporary, special and permanent exhibitions, performance/ programs; and

xiii. To perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Holder of Diploma in Heritage Management from a recognized institution.

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ASSISTANT CURATOR II (SIGN LANGUAGE)

Posts: 2 | Closing: 26/06/2026 | Period: 13/06/2026 - 26/06/2026 | Scale: PGSS 4

Duties and Responsibilities

i. To assist in collection and acquisition of museum collections;

ii. To assist in storing and conserving museum collections;

iii. To assist in evaluation and report the status of museum Collections;

iv. To participate in preparation of display and publicize collections;

v. To participate in preparation of public education kits in area of specialization;

vi. To execute installation of exhibitions;

vii. To prepare, distributes publicity materials, exhibition, catalogues and displays;

viii. To prepare exhibition plans and reports;

ix. To liaise with stakeholders and organizations;

. To collect and evaluate data in the field of exhibition operations;

xi. To coordinate simple Research and technical experiments for exhibitions;

xii. To prepare new design and models for temporary, special and permanent exhibitions, performance/ programs; and

xiii. To perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Holder of Diploma in Special education majoring in Sign Language from a recognized institution.

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ASSISTANT CURATOR II (ETHNOLOGY)

Posts: 2 | Closing: 26/06/2026 | Period: 13/06/2026 - 26/06/2026 | Scale: PGSS 4

Duties and Responsibilities

i. To assist in collection and acquisition of museum collections;

ii. To assist in storing and conserving museum collections;

iii. To assist in evaluation and report the status of museum Collections;

iv. To participate in preparation of display and publicize collections;

v. To participate in preparation of public education kits in area of specialization;

vi. To execute installation of exhibitions;

vii. To prepare, distributes publicity materials, exhibition, catalogues and displays;

viii. To prepare exhibition plans and reports;

ix. To liaise with stakeholders and organizations;

x. To collect and evaluate data in the field of exhibition operations;

xi. To coordinate simple Research and technical experiments for exhibitions;

xii. To prepare new design and models for temporary, special and permanent exhibitions, performance/ programs; and

xiii. To perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

Holder of Diploma in Heritage Management from a recognized institution.

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CONSERVATOR II – (MUSEUM CONSERVATION)

Posts: 2 | Closing: 26/06/2026 | Period: 13/06/2026 - 26/06/2026 | Scale: PGSS 6

Duties and Responsibilities

To assist in determining the extent and causes of deterioration of collections;

To assist in examining the condition of collections and recommends proper treatment;

To assist in monitoring and recording environmental conditions in exhibition halls and storages;

To participate in restoration of damaged collections and structures;

To conduct cleanliness of collections; and

To perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Holder of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields: Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Heritage Management, Archaeology, Anthropology, Palaeontology from any recognized institution

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CURATOR II (ZOOLOGY)

Posts: 3 | Closing: 26/06/2026 | Period: 13/06/2026 - 26/06/2026 | Scale: PGSS 6

Duties and Responsibilities

To assist in collection and acquisition of museum collections;

To assist in documentation and register museum collections;

To assist in storing and conserving museum collections;

To assist in evaluation and report the status of museum collections;

To participate in preparation of display and publicize collections;

To participate in preparation of public education kits in area of specialization;

To conduct programs of temporary, special and permanent exhibitions;

To execute installation of exhibitions;

To prepare, distributes publicity materials, exhibition catalogues and displays;

To prepare exhibition plans and reports;

To liaise with stakeholders and organizations;

To collect and evaluate data in the field of exhibition operations;

To coordinate simple research and technical experiments for exhibitions;

To prepare new design and models for temporary, special and permanent exhibitions, performances/programs; and

To perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Holder of Bachelor Degree in Zoology from a recognized institution.

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CURATOR II (BOTANY)

Posts: 2 | Closing: 26/06/2026 | Period: 13/06/2026 - 26/06/2026 | Scale: PGSS 6

Duties and Responsibilities

i. To assist in collection and acquisition of museum collections;

ii. To assist in documentation and register museum collections;

iii. To assist in storing and conserving museum collections;

iv. To assist in evaluation and report the status of museum collections;

v. To participate in preparation of display and publicize collections;

vi. To participate in preparation of public education kits in area of specialization;

vii. To conduct programs of temporary, special and permanent exhibitions;

viii. To execute installation of exhibitions;

ix. To prepare, distributes publicity materials, exhibition catalogues and displays;

x. To prepare exhibition plans and reports;

xi. To liaise with stakeholders and organizations;

xii. To collect and evaluate data in the field of exhibition operations;

xiii. To coordinate simple research and technical experiments for exhibitions;

xiv. To prepare new design and models for temporary, special and permanent exhibitions, performances/programs; and

xv. To perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Holder of Bachelor Degree in Botany from a recognized institution.

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RESEARCH ASSISTANT (ETHNOLOGY)

Posts: 1 | Closing: 26/06/2026

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RESEARCH OFFICER II (AQUATIC SCIENCES)

Posts: 1 | Closing: 26/06/2026 | Period: 13/06/2026 - 26/06/2026 | Scale: PRSS 2

Duties and Responsibilities

i. To perform the field data collection, computer data entry and analysis and gathering relevant literature;

ii. To undertake specific research activities with less supervision from senior researchers or team leader;

iii. To prepare and submits manuscript draft to respective work plans;

iv. To train and supervise technicians;

v. To prepare research progress reports according to respective work plan;

vi. To assist in the planning of specific research projects;

vii. To assist to prepare fundable research proposals and consultancy; and

viii. To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Holder of Master Degree in one Aquatic Sciences, from any recognized institution. Must have scored at least Upper Second Class or an overall minimum pass of grade B+ for unclassified Bachelor Degree.

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RESEARCH OFFICER II (ETHNOLOGY)

Posts: 1 | Closing: 26/06/2026 | Period: 13/06/2026 - 26/06/2026 | Scale: PRSS 2

Duties and Responsibilities

i. To perform the field data collection, computer data entry and analysis and gathering relevant literature;

ii. To undertake specific research activities with less supervision from senior researchers or team leader;

iii. To prepare and submits manuscript draft to respective work plans;

iv. To train and supervise technicians;

v. To prepare research progress reports according to respective work plan;

vi. To assist in the planning of specific research projects;

vii. To assist to prepare fundable research proposals and consultancy; and

viii. To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Holder of Master Degree in Ethnology or Cultural Heritage from any recognized institution. Must have scored at least Upper Second Class or an overall minimum pass of grade B+ for unclassified Bachelor Degree.

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RESEARCH OFFICER II (ARCHAEOLOGY)

Posts: 1 | Closing: 26/06/2026 | Period: 13/06/2026 - 26/06/2026 | Scale: PRSS 2

Duties and Responsibilities

i. To perform the field data collection, computer data entry and analysis and gathering relevant literature;

ii. To undertake specific research activities with less supervision from senior researchers or team leader;

iii. To prepare and submits manuscript draft to respective work plans;

iv. To train and supervise technicians;

v. To prepare research progress reports according to respective work plan;

vi. To assist in the planning of specific research projects;

vii. To assist to prepare fundable research proposals and consultancy; and

viii. To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Holder of Master and Bachelor Degree in Archaeology from any recognized institution. Must have scored at least Upper Second Class or an overall minimum pass of grade B+ for unclassified Bachelor Degree.

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RESEARCH ASSISTANT II (ZOOLOGY)

Posts: 2 | Closing: 26/06/2026 | Period: 13/06/2026 - 26/06/2026 | Scale: PRSS 1

Duties and Responsibilities

To assist in the field data collection, computer data entry and analysis and in gathering of relevant literature under close supervision of Senior Researchers;

To prepare and submit technical report to respective supervisor;

To prepare and submit draft manuscript to respective supervisor for review;

To train and supervise other technicians;

To assist in preparing research progress reports according to respective work plans;

To assist in the planning of specific research project;

To assist to prepare fundable research proposals and consultancies; and

To perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

Holder of Bachelor Degree in, Zoology from any recognized higher learning institution. Must have scored at least Upper Second Class or an overall minimum pass of grade B+ for unclassified Degrees.

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RESEARCH OFFICER II (ARCHITECTURE)

Posts: 1 | Closing: 26/06/2026 | Period: 13/06/2026 - 26/06/2026 | Scale: PRSS 2

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform the field data collection, computer data entry and analysis and gathering relevant literature;

To undertake specific research activities with less supervision from senior researchers or team leader;

To prepare and submits manuscript draft to respective work plans;

To train and supervise technicians;

To prepare research progress reports according to respective work plan;

To assist in the planning of specific research projects;

To assist to prepare fundable research proposals and consultancy; and

To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Holder of Master and Bachelor Degree in Architecture from any recognized institution. Must have scored at least Upper Second Class or an overall minimum pass of grade B+ for unclassified Bachelor Degree.

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