Nafasi za Kazi 142 Tanzania Forestry Services Agency (TFS)
Job Role Insights
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Date posted
2025-11-09
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Closing date
2025-11-22
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Hiring location
Tanzania
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Career level
Middle
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Qualification
Advanced Degree Advanced Diploma Associate Degree Bachelor Degree Certificate Degree Diploma Master’s Degree O-Level Secondary Education Vocational / Technical
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Experience
1 - 2 Years
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Quantity
1 person
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Gender
both
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Job ID
124816
Job Description
The Tanzania Forest Services (TFS) Agency is a semi-autonomous government agency responsible for the sustainable management, conservation, development, and utilization of Tanzania's national forest and bee resources, working to balance ecological, social, and economic needs for present and future generations. It operates under the framework of the Executive Agency Act and various forestry and beekeeping policies and laws.
The total number of job posts listed here for the Tanzania Forestry Services Agency (TFS) is 142 posts.
| Job Title | Posts |
| 1.0 ASSISTANT BEEKEEPING OFFICER | 4 |
| 2.0 BOAT OPERATOR | 3 |
| 3.0 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER | 3 |
| 4.0 HEALTH ASSISTANT | 1 |
| 5.0 ICT OFFICER (NETWORKING ADMINISTRATION) | 3 |
| 6.0 ICT OFFICER (SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT) | 2 |
| 7.0 ICT OFFICER (INFORMATION SYSTEM SECURITY) | 2 |
| 8.0 OFFICE MANAGEMENT SECRETARY | 7 |
| 9.0 PROCUREMENT OFFICER | 6 |
| 10.0 RECORDS MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT | 5 |
| 11.0 TECHNICIAN (MECHANICAL) | 3 |
| 12.0 ECONOMIST | 1 |
| 13.0 TOURISM OFFICER | 6 |
| 14.0 ACCOUNTS OFFICER | 2 |
| 15.0 ASSISTANT PROCUREMENT OFFICER | 1 |
| 16.0 BEEKEEPING ASSISTANT | 9 |
| 17.0 FOREST GUARD | 56 |
| 18.0 LABORATORY SCIENTIST | 1 |
| 19.0 BEEKEEPING OFFICER | 6 |
| 20.0 DRIVER | 21 |
| 21.0 PLANT OPERATOR | 4 |
| 22.0 INTERNAL AUDIT OFFICER | 1 |
| 23.0 MARINE ENGINEER | 1 |
| 24.0 TRANSPORT OFFICER | 4 |
| TOTAL POSTS | 142 |
1.0 CONSERVATION RANGER III – ASSISTANT BEEKEEPING OFFICER - 4 Posts
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To assist managing bee reserves and apiaries;
- To assist in collecting beekeeping statistics;
- To assist in keeping records on beekeeping research work;
- To assist carrying out beekeeping extension services;
- To assist managing bee colonies;
- To assist undertaking patrols within the forests/bee reserve and apiaries;
- To carry out any other duties as assigned from time to time by Supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience:
Holder of Diploma in one of the following fields; Bee Resources Management, Beekeeping Science and Technology, Zoology from recognized institution. The candidate shall be required to attend and pass Paramilitary recruit course.
Salary Scale:
TFSS 3.1
2.0 CONSERVATION RANGER III – BOAT OPERATOR - 3 Posts
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To operate the boat from one point to another in accordance with applicable rules, regulation and acceptable general practices;
- To conduct established schedules for patrol and surveillance;
- To report any deficiencies or irregularities to the Boat in charge;
- To inspect the boat before and after any route/journey in order to identify required maintenances or rehabilitation;
- To ensure that a boat and its equipment are available and are in good condition;
- To carry out minor/routine maintenances of the boat;
- To ensure that life jacket and other rescue equipment are available in the boat;
- To record and maintain records pertaining to any journey in the Logbook;
- To perform any other related duties as may be assigned time to time by Immediate Supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience:
Holder of Form Four Certificate plus Certificate in one of the following fields: Maritime Transport, Marine Engineering, Shipping and Logistics Management or equivalent qualifications from recognized Institution. The candidate must possess a Mandatory Certificate of navigating ferries approved by Dar es Salaam Maritime Institute or recognized Institution recognized by Government/IMO, Rating forming part of Navigation Watch issued by TASAC or other Institution recognized by Government/IMO and attended at least six (6) months sea time course in Marine/Navigation services. The candidate shall be required to attend and pass Paramilitary recruit course.
Salary Scale:
TFSS 2.1
3.0 CONSERVATION RANGER III- ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - 3 Posts
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To handle the day-to-day issues on the Agency’s rules and regulations governing employment;
- To assist superiors in handling staff welfare issues including grievances, leave transfer and terminal benefits;
- To assist in analyzing issues related to staff salaries and other incentives;
- To assist superior in preparation of staff disciplinary cases;
- To supervise junior staff in the good upkeep of office facilities and equipment;
- To participate in facilitation of Agency’s meetings and conferences.
Qualifications and Experience:
Holder of Bachelors’ Degree in one of the following fields; Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Industrial Relations from a recognized institution. The candidate shall be required to attend and pass Paramilitary recruit course.
Salary Scale:
TFSS 4.1
4.0 CONSERVATION RANGER III – HEALTH ASSISTANT - 1 Post
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To assist carrying out general cleanliness of working environment;
- To assist patients;
- To assist in taking samples for laboratory test;
- To make follow up of medicines;
- To perform any other duty assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience:
Holder of Form IV/VI Certificate plus one-year Certificate in Health from a recognized institution. The candidate shall be required to attend and pass Paramilitary recruit course.
Salary Scale:
TFSS 2.1
5.0 CONSERVATION RANGER III – ICT OFFICER (NETWORKING ADMINISTRATION) - 3 Posts
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To assist in analyzing the organization’s network and system requirements;
- To assist in researching and analyzing the network devices, protocols, services, and standards to support network activities;
- To install and maintain network servers and operating systems to ensure backup copies of all files are securely stored at a specific location;
- To troubleshoot problems with network devices and perform updates when required;
- To administer and maintain end-user accounts, authentication, and permission rights;
- To install, configure, and maintain network communications and other networking devices such as hubs, switches, and UPS;
- To maintain and perform the necessary needs of all network-connected devices;
- To perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisor from time to time.
Qualifications and Experience:
Holder of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields; Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Information Technology from a recognized institution. The candidate shall be required to attend and pass Paramilitary recruit course.
Salary Scale:
TFSS 4.1
6.0 CONSERVATION RANGER III – ICT OFFICER (SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT) - 2 Posts
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To discuss business requirements with clients;
- To assist in building clean and efficient code based on user needs;
- To test software and debug for any issues;
- To collaborate with other developers and designers in building software;
- To assist in identifying and deploying software tools, systems, and components;
- To assist in monitoring and upgrading existing systems;
- To assist in implementing quality assurance standards;
- To assist in writing and updating technical documentation;
- To provide advice on identifying areas for operational improvements and implement necessary modifications;
- To perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisor from time to time.
Qualifications and Experience:
Holder of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields; Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Development from a recognized institution. The candidate shall be required to attend and pass Paramilitary recruit course.
Salary Scale:
TFSS 4.1
7.0 CONSERVATION RANGER III – ICT OFFICER (INFORMATION SYSTEM SECURITY) - 2 Posts
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To assist in monitoring and analyzing security events and incidents to identify potential threats to our information systems;
- To support the implementation of security policies, standards, and procedures to mitigate risks;
- To participate in vulnerability assessments and security audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements;
- To collaborate with cross-functional teams to educate staff on security best practices and protocol;
- To help maintain documentation of security incidents, investigations, and responses;
- To stay updated on the latest security trends and technologies to enhance our security posture;
- To perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisor from time to time.
Qualifications and Experience:
Holder of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields; Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Development from a recognized institution. The candidate shall be required to attend and pass Paramilitary recruit course.
Salary Scale:
TFSS 4.1
8.0 CONSERVATION RANGER III - OFFICE MANAGEMENT SECRETARY - 7 Posts
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To assist in handling and word process classified information;
- To assist receiving letters and other forms of correspondence directed to his/her office;
- To assist in receiving visitors and directs them to relevant scheduled officers;
- To assist in keeping records of important events such as functions, appointments, travels and meetings; and provide necessary reminders and facilitation arrangements;
- To assist in receiving calls, files and transmit messages to relevant recipients;
- To assist in providing information to the relevant scheduled officers;
- To assist in manage/run the office of the Manager he/she is working under;
- To assist acquiring office goods and supplies; To assist collecting/receive files and deliver to the addressed Manager;
- To assist in preparing documents for departmental meetings;
- To assist in facilitating and service official meetings; To identify and prepare a list of office requirements and follow up on their acquisition or procurement.
Qualifications and Experience:
Holder of Form IV Certificate with passes in English and Kiswahili with Diploma in Secretarial Studies who have passed 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 a recognized institution. The candidate shall be required to attend and pass military recruit course.
Salary Scale:
TFSS 3.1
9.0 CONSERVATION RANGER III – PROCUREMENT OFFICER - 6 Posts
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To assist undertaking purchase of supplies;
- To assist in handling acquisitions and ascertain supplies are purchased within price quotations;
- To assist keeping all materials in the store;
- To arrange items/materials in the store;
- To participate in following up supplies from suppliers;
- To assist receiving and recording new materials from bidders;
- To distribute materials to users in the office;
- To assist preparation receipt for incoming materials To assist in preparation procurement reports;
- To perform any other related duties as may be assigned from time to time by Immediate Supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience:
Holder of Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma in one of the following fields: Materials Management, Procurement and Supplies Management, Logistic Management, Business Administration majoring in Procurement Management or Supplies Management from recognized Institution. The candidate must be registered by PSPTB as Graduate Procurement Officer. The candidate shall be required to attend and pass military recruit course.
Salary Scale:
TFSS 4.1
10.0 CONSERVATION RANGER III – RECORDS MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT - 5 Posts
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To assist entering records and information in the existing computerized system;
- To assist providing availability of records and statistical data as needed;
- To assist maintaining the existing system for numbering, filing, storage and retrieval of files and other documents;
- To assist safeguarding equipment and facilities for records keeping;
- To perform any other related duties as may be assigned from time to time by Immediate Supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience:
Holder of Diploma (NTA level 6) in one of the following fields: Records Management from a recognized Institution. The candidate shall be required to attend and pass military recruit course.
Salary Scale:
TFSS 3.1
11.0 CONSERVATION RANGER III – TECHNICIAN (MECHANICAL) - 3 Posts
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To assist carrying out detailed inspection of the Institute Motor Vehicles, Plants and equipment;
- To assist in preparation of cost estimates for maintenance of Vehicles, Plants and equipment;
- To assist in carrying out regular preventive maintenance and repairs of Motor vehicles, Plants and Equipment;
- To assist in the repair and maintenance of laboratory or workshop facilities;
- To assist in the preparation of inspection report; and
- To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by immediate supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience:
Holder of Diploma in Mechanical, from a recognized institution.
Salary Scale:
TFSS 3.1
12.0 CONSERVATION RANGER III – ECONOMIST - 1 Post
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To participate in collection of data and statistics for economic analysis;
- To assist in analyzing economic data and statistics;
- To participate the preparation plans (Development, Strategic; Business, investment, Action plans);
- To assist in the preparation of implementation reports;
- To participate in the preparation of budgets;
- To participate in conduction monitoring and analyze performance of planned activities.
Qualifications and Experience:
Holder of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields: Agricultural Economics, Project Planning and Management from recognized Institutions. The candidate shall be required to attend and pass Paramilitary recruit course.
Salary Scale:
TFSS 4.1
13.0 CONSERVATION RANGER III – TOURISM OFFICER - 6 Posts
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To respond to specific information enquiries from stakeholders;
- To participate in providing a range of information on local tourism attractions;
- To participate in guiding tourists to hotels, TFS and other tourist destinations;
- To maintain and update records of tourist hotel rates and bookings, transport systems and other necessary tourist facilities;
- To assist visitors with accessing and utilizing IT facilities available in the tourist information centre;
- To assist in collecting of information and updating of tourism publications;
- To assist in distribution of tourism materials and information to tourism information centers;
- To participate in promotional campaigns such as promotional trips, joint publicity campaigns, educational tours, promotional affairs, etc.;
- To perform any other related duties as may be assigned time to time by Immediate Supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience:
Holder of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields: Tourism Management, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Cultural Anthropology and Tourism, Business Administration or Commerce majoring in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Cultural Anthropology and Tourism from recognized Institutions. The candidate shall be required to attend and pass military recruit course.
Salary Scale:
TFSS 4.1
14.0 CONSERVATION RANGER III – ACCOUNTS OFFICER - 2 Posts
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To participate in Preparation of Expenditure and Revenue Reports;
- To participate in preparation of revenue reports;
- To assist in the preparation of salaries report;
- To assist in the preparation of Government bills and acknowledgement of receipts;
- To assist in the preparation monthly trial balance and bank reconciliation statements;
- To assist in verifying assets and reconcile the same between general ledger and fixed assets register; and
- To perform any other related duties as may be assigned time to time by Immediate Supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience:
Holder of Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma in one of the following fields: Accountancy, Finance, Tax Management, Commerce/Business Administration majoring in Accountancy or Finance from recognized institution. The candidate shall be required to attend and pass military recruit course.
Salary Scale:
TFSS 4.1
15.0 CONSERVATION RANGER III –ASSISTANT PROCUREMENT OFFICER - 1 Post
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To assist in preparation of procurement reports;
- To assist in receiving and issuing material goods as per authorized requisition;
- To assist in preparing Goods Received Notes (GRN);
- To assist in maintaining stock control and accounts;
- To assist in preparing procurement plans; To assist in drafting tender documents;
- To assist in preparing and maintaining store records; and To perform any other related duties assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience:
Holder of Ordinary Diploma in one of the following fields; Procurement and Supplies Management, Material Management, Business Administration majoring in Procurement and Logistics Management, Logistics Management from recognized institutions. Must be registered by PSPBT as Procurement and Supplies Technician or Procurement and Supplies Full Technician. The candidate shall be required to attend and pass military recruit course.
Salary Scale:
TFSS 3.1
16.0 CONSERVATION RANGER III – BEEKEEPING ASSISTANT - 9 Posts
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To assist in managing apiaries and bee reserves;
- To assist in collection of beekeeping data;
- To assist in keeping beekeeping records;
- To participate in handling harmful bee swarms;
- To prepare implementation reports;
- To perform any other related duties as may be assigned from time to time by Immediate Supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience:
Holder of Form IV/VI with Certificate in one of the following fields; Bee Resources Management, Beekeeping Science and Technology, Zoology from recognized institution. The candidate shall be required to attend and pass military recruit course.
Salary Scale:
TFSS 2.1
17.0 CONSERVATION RANGER III- FOREST GUARD - 56 Posts
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To guard and prevent unauthorized entry into natural or plantation forests;
- To assist in carrying out planned and ad hoc patrols of forests;
- To assist in monitoring movements of people with suspicious forest products and report them to appropriate authorities;
- To assist in arresting illegal forest entrants in conjunction with authorized local authorities;
- To participate in forest fire management practices and;
- To perform any other related duties as may be assigned from time to time by Immediate Supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience:
Holder of Form IV/VI Secondary education. The candidate must have attended and pass National Service training, Militia, fire and rescue from a recognized institution. The candidate shall be required to attend and pass military recruit course.
Salary Scale:
TFSS 2.1
18.0 CONSERVATION RANGER III- LABORATORY SCIENTIST - 1 Post
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To assist in conducting seed tests with regards to viability, weight, content, geniuses, diseases and pests and keep records;
- To take part in training Laboratory Technicians in laboratory routines;
- To take part in training participants during short courses in seed testing;
- To participate in the collection of samples required for laboratory investigation;
- To assist in the preparation of implementation reports; and
- To perform any other related duties as may be assigned time to time by Immediate Supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience:
Holder of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields: Laboratory Biotechnology, Plant Laboratory Biotechnology from recognized Institutions. The candidate shall be required to attend and pass military recruit course.
Salary Scale:
TFSS 4.1
19.0 CONSERVATION RANGER III – BEEKEEPING OFFICER - 6 Posts
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To participate in the establishment of bee reserves and apiaries;
- To assist in the conduction of research;
- To implement beekeeping policies and enforce legislation;
- To assist in building capacity of staff and stakeholders;
- To assist in planning and ensure quality of beekeeping products;
- To participate in setting standards of bee products; and
- To carry out any other duties as assigned from time to time by Supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience:
Holder of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields; Beekeeping, Beekeeping Science and Technology, Science Bee Resource Management, Botany, Zoology, from recognized institution. The candidate shall be required to attend and pass military recruit course.
Salary Scale:
TFSS 4.1
20.0 CONSERVATION RANGER III - DRIVER - 21 Posts
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To drive the Agency’s vehicles;
- To maintain vehicle logbook and movement records;
- To maintain smooth running of vehicles;
- To assist in making simple repair of the vehicles;
- To maintain vehicle cleanliness and service schedule.
Qualifications and Experience:
Holder of Form IV Certificate and a Class “C1 or E” Driving License who has attended Basic Driving Course offered by VETA or any recognized Institution with Driving experience of at least one (1) year without causing accidents. The candidate shall be required to attend and pass Paramilitary recruit course.
Salary Scale:
TFSS 2.1
21.0 CONSERVATION RANGER III – PLANT OPERATOR - 4 Posts
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To drive heavy duty machinery (wheel loader, folk lift and caterpillars);
- To assist in maintaining smooth running of heavy-duty machines;
- To maintain logbook and movement records;
- To maintain machinery cleanliness and service schedule;
- To perform any other related duties as may be assigned from time to time by Immediate Supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience:
Holder of Form four or six certificates with trade test grade III/NVA level I in Motor Vehicle Mechanics from recognized institutions. Candidate should have Class F driving license. The candidate shall be required to attend and pass military recruit course.
Salary Scale:
TFSS 2.1
22.0 CONSERVATION RANGER III- INTERNAL AUDIT OFFICER - 1 Post
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To assist in executing audit programs;
- To assist the preparation and implementation of audit plans;
- To ascertain audit queries responses;
- To assist the preparation of auditing reports based on the audit findings;
- To carry out any other duties as assigned from time to time by Supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience:
Holder of Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma in one of the following fields: Auditing, Accountancy, Finance, Tax Management, Commerce or Business Administration majoring in Accountancy, Finance from recognized institutions. The candidate shall be required to attend and pass military recruit course.
Salary Scale:
TFSS 4.1
23.0 CONSERVATION RANGER III – MARINE ENGINEER - 1 Post
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To assist in running, operation and maintenance of propulsion and electrical systems aboard the vessel;
- To assist in recording fuel consumption and lubricants;
- To assist in enforcing applicable marine engineering rules and regulations during watch keeping;
- To assist maintaining the log book;
- To assist in emergency scene; and
- To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the superior.
Qualifications and Experience:
Holder of Form IV Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE) or Form VI Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSEE) or Bachelor Degree /Advanced Diploma in Marine Engineering. with basic mandatory Certificate as per STCW95 and Rating Forming Part of Engineering Watch (RFPEW) with Class 4 Certificate of Competence (COC). Must be registered by ERB as a Graduate or Professional Engineer. The candidate shall be required to attend and pass military recruit course.
Salary Scale:
TFSS 4.1
24.0 CONSERVATION RANGER III – TRANSPORT OFFICER - 4 Posts
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To assist coordinating transport services;
- To assist supervision of issuance/purchase of fuel;
- To assist supervision of maintenance and repair of vehicles;
- To assist in maintaining fuel allocation and vehicle maintenance records;
- To participate in controlling the transport fleet and;
- To perform other related duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience:
Holder of Bachelor Degree in one of the following: Transport Management, Logistics Management, Logistic and Transport Management from a recognized Institution. The candidate shall be required to attend and pass military recruit course.
Salary Scale:
TFSS 4.1
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