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  • Date posted

    2026-10-25

  • Closing date

    2026-11-06

  • Hiring location

    Tanzania

  • Career level

    Middle

  • Qualification

    Bachelor Degree Secondary Education

  • Experience

    1 - 2 Years

  • Quantity

    10 person

  • Gender

    both

  • Job ID

    149539

Job Description

The total number of job posts listed here for the Tanzania Fisheries Research Institute (Taasisi ya Utafiti wa Uvuvi - TAFIRI) is 10 posts in October 2026.

This marine and aquatic research recruitment targets operational vessel crew, technical staff, administrative personnel, and research scientists to assist in field data collection, research vessel operation and maintenance, aquatic research support, and general office management.

Job Title / SpecializationPosts
Deckhand Auxiliary II3
Skipper II2
Office Management Officer II2
Technician II - Marine2
Research Assistant - Marine1
TOTAL POSTS10

Taasisi ya Utafiti wa Uvuvi (TAFIRI)

Vacancies: 10  |  Latest closing: 06/11/2026

DECKHAND AUXILLARY II

Posts: 3  |  Closing: 06/11/2026  |  Period: 24/10/2026 - 06/11/2026  |  Scale: PGSS 3

Duties and Responsibilities

  • To perform manual skilled duties like painting of the vessel, mending and repairing of fishing gears and deck equipment under the supervision and training of Senior Crew Members;
  • To perform general cleanliness duties;
  • To assist handling and operation of deck machinery;
  • To ferry research equipment, to and from research vessel;
  • To participate in the lubrication duties of the vessel and carry out minor repair under guidance of senior crew members; and
  • To perform any other duties as may be assigned by immediate supervisor.

Qualifications

Holder of Secondary Education Certificate plus Certificate (NTA level 4) in one of the following fields: Navigation and fishing Science, Fishing and Fisheries Technology, Master-fisherman, Nautical Science or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.

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SKIPPER II

Posts: 2  |  Closing: 06/11/2026  |  Period: 24/10/2026 - 06/11/2026  |  Scale: PGSS 5

Duties and Responsibilities

  • i.To supervise junior Deck Crew members in their duties of painting of the vessel and repairing of deck gears and their accessories;
  • ii.To become an overall in-charge of all deck works and deck equipment and stores;
  • iii.To be in-charge of repair and maintenance of navigation aids in the bridge and their storage;
  • iv.To be in-charge of all lifesaving appliances and safety equipments;
  • v.To assist in deck works and deck equipment and stores; and
  • vi.To perform any other duties as may be assigned by immediate supervisor.

Qualifications

Holder of a Secondary Education Certificate plus Diploma (NTA level 6) or Full Technician Certificate (FTC) in one of the following fields: Navigation and Fishing Science, Marine Transport, Master Fisherman, Nautical Science, Fisheries Science, or equivalent qualifications

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OFFICE MANAGEMENT OFFICER II

Posts: 2  |  Closing: 06/11/2026  |  Period: 24/10/2026 - 06/11/2026  |  Scale: PGSS 6

Duties and Responsibilities

  • To type all general correspondence, staff meeting minutes and confidential matters;
  • To receive and guide visitors accordingly;
  • To prepare meetings, seminars and workshops;
  • To receive all incoming mail and keep records;
  • To get the files and documents required by the immediate supervisors;
  • To deliver official messages from the Head of Department to his subordinates and vice versa;
  • To record official appointments and make sure that the immediate supervisor is kept informed in time;
  • To prepare a list of office requirements and submit it to the respective office for supply; and
  • To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the immediate Supervisor.

Qualifications

Holder of Bachelor Degree in Secretarial Studies with passes in Shorthand (English) and Hati Mkato (Kiswahili) at a speed of 100 words per minute with computer knowledge in MS-Word, MS-Excel, Internet, Email, MS-Publisher from recognized institutions.

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TECHNICIAN II - MARINE

Posts: 2  |  Closing: 06/11/2026  |  Period: 24/10/2026 - 06/11/2026  |  Scale: PGSS 5

Duties and Responsibilities

  • To perform marine vessels checks under Engineer’s supervision.
  • To Prepare tools and equipment needed for maintenance checks
  • To assist Engineers in preparation of maintenance programs
  • To assist Marine engineer in maintenance and repair of research vessels;
  • To undertake routine activities in engine room;
  • To report to immediate supervisor daily operation of the research vessel; and
  • To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisors.

Qualifications

Holder of a Secondary Education Certificate plus Diploma (NTA level 6) or Full Technician Certificate (FTC) in one of the following fields: Marine Biology, Aquatic Ecology, Marine Ecology. Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences, Marine Biology and Applied Microbiology or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.

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RESEARCH ASSISTANT - MARINE

Posts: 1  |  Closing: 06/11/2026  |  Period: 24/10/2026 - 06/11/2026  |  Scale: PRSS 1

Duties and Responsibilities

  • To assist in the field data collection, electronic 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 manuscript draft to respective supervisor for review;
  • To train and supervise 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 developing fundable research proposals and consultancy; and
  • To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the immediate Supervisor.

Qualifications

Holder of a Bachelor Degree with a minimum of an upper second class in Marine Biology, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.

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