Nafasi za Kazi 39 Taasisi ya Utafiti wa Misitu Tanzania (TAFORI)

The Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI) is Tanzania's national body, established by law in 1980, responsible for conducting, coordinating, and promoting forestry and beekeeping research to support sustainable forest management, resource conservation, and socio-economic benefits, with a focus on knowledge, technology, and collaboration.

The total number of job posts listed here for the Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (Taasisi ya Utafiti wa Misitu Tanzania - TAFORI) is 39 posts in January 2026.

Job Title	Posts
1.0 RESEARCH ASSISTANT (MICROBIOLOGY)	1
2.0 RESEARCH ASSISTANT II (BOTANY)	1
3.0 RESEARCH ASSISTANT (BEEKEEPING)	5
4.0 RESEARCH ASSISTANT (FORESTRY)	5
5.0 RESEARCH ASSISTANT (ENTOMOLOGY)	2
6.0 RESEARCH OFFICER II (MICROBIOLOGY)	1
7.0 RESEARCH OFFICER II (ENTOMOLOGY)	1
8.0 LABORATORY SCIENTIST GRADE II (NON-MEDICAL)	4
9.0 RESEARCH OFFICER GRADE II (BEEKEEPING)	4
10.0 RESEARCH OFFICER GRADE II (FORESTRY)	10
11.0 ASSISTANT LABORATORY TECHNICIAN II	1
12.0 DRIVER GRADE II	4
TOTAL POSTS	39

RESEARCH ASSISTANT (MICROBIOLOGY)

Taasisi ya Utafiti wa Misitu Tanzania (TAFORI)

1 Position

Application Period

10/01/2026 - 24/01/2026

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;

ii.To prepare and submit a technical report to the respective supervisor 

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

iv.To train and supervise other Technicians;

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

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

vii.To assist in preparing fundable research proposal and consultancies; and 

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

Qualifications

Holder of a Bachelor Degree in Microbiology from a recognized Institution with a minimum of an Upper Second Class.

Remuneration

PRSS 1

RESEARCH ASSISTANT II (BOTANY)

Taasisi ya Utafiti wa Misitu Tanzania (TAFORI)

1 Position

Application Period

10/01/2026 - 24/01/2026

Duties and Responsibilities

1. To assists in the field data collection, computer data entry and analysis and gathering of relevant literature under the close supervision of Senior Researchers;
2. To prepare and submit a technical report to the respective supervisor;
3. To prepare and submit a draft manuscript to respective supervisor for review;
4. To train and supervise other Technicians;
5. To assist in preparing research progress reports according to respective work plans;
6. To assist in the planning of specific research projects;
7. To assist in preparing fundable research proposal and consultancies; and
8. To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

Holder of a Bachelor Degree Botany from a recognized Institution with a minimum of an Upper Second Class at Undergraduate Level.

Remuneration

PRSS 1

RESEARCH ASSISTANT (BEEKEEPING)

Taasisi ya Utafiti wa Misitu Tanzania (TAFORI)

5 Positions

Application Period

10/01/2026 - 24/01/2026

Duties and Responsibilities

1. 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;
2. To prepare and submit a technical report to the respective supervisor;
3. To prepare and submit a draft manuscript to respective supervisor for review;
4. To train and supervise other Technicians;
5. To assist in preparing research progress reports according to respective work plans;
6. To assist in the planning of specific research projects;
7. To assist in preparing fundable research proposal and consultancies;
8. To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

Holder of a Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields: Beekeeping, Beekeeping Science and Technology, Microbiology, Bee Resources with a minimum of an Upper Second Class.

Remuneration

PRSS 1

RESEARCH ASSISTANT (FORESTRY)

Taasisi ya Utafiti wa Misitu Tanzania (TAFORI)

5 Positions

Application Period

10/01/2026 - 24/01/2026

Duties and Responsibilities

1. 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;
2. To prepare and submit a technical report to the respective supervisor;
3. To prepare and submit a draft manuscript to respective supervisor for review;
4. To train and supervise other Technicians;
5. To assist in preparing research progress reports according to respective work plans;
6. To assist in the planning of specific research projects;
7. To assist in preparing fundable research proposal and consultancies;
8. To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

Holder of a Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields: Forestry, Agroforestry, Forest Products and Technology, Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, Forest Resource Assessment and Management from a recognized Institution with a minimum of an Upper Second Class at Undergraduate Level.

Remuneration

PRSS 1

RESEARCH ASSISTANT (ENTOMOLOGY)

Taasisi ya Utafiti wa Misitu Tanzania (TAFORI)

2 Positions

Application Period

10/01/2026 - 24/01/2026

Duties and Responsibilities

1. To assists in the field data collection, computer data entry and analysis Gathering of relevant literature under the close supervision of Researchers;
2. To prepare and submit a technical report to the respective supervisor;
3. To prepare and submit a draft manuscript to respective supervisor for review;
4. To train and supervise other Technicians;
5. To assist in preparing research progress reports according to respective work plans;
6. To assist in the planning of specific research projects;
7. To assist in preparing fundable research proposal and consultancies;
8. To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

Holder of a Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields: Entomology or Pathology from a recognized Institution with a minimum of an Upper Second Class at Undergraduate Level.

Remuneration

PRSS 1

RESEARCH OFFICER II (MICROBIOLOGY)

Taasisi ya Utafiti wa Misitu Tanzania (TAFORI)

1 Position

Application Period

10/01/2026 - 24/01/2026

Duties and Responsibilities

1. To perform field data collection, computer data entry and analysis and gathering relevant literature;
2. To undertake specific research activities with less supervision from Senior Researchers or team leader;
3. To prepare and submit a manuscript draft to respective supervisor for review;
4. To train and supervise technicians;
5. To prepare research progress reports according to respective work plans;
6. To assist in the planning of specific research projects;
7. To assist in preparing fundable research proposal and consultancy; and
8. To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

Holder of a Master Degree and Bachelor Degree in Microbiology from a recognized Institution with a minimum of an Upper Second Class at the Undergraduate Level.

Remuneration

PRSS 2

RESEARCH OFFICER II (ENTOMOLOGY)

Taasisi ya Utafiti wa Misitu Tanzania (TAFORI)

1 Position

Application Period

10/01/2026 - 24/01/2026

Duties and Responsibilities

1. To perform field data collection, computer data entry and analysis and gathering relevant literature;
2. To undertake specific research activities with less supervision from Senior Researchers or team leader;
3. To prepare and submit a manuscript draft to respective supervisor for review;
4. To train and supervise technicians;
5. To prepare research progress reports according to respective work plans;
6. To assist in the planning of specific research projects;
7. To assist in preparing fundable research proposal and consultancy; and
8. To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

Holder of Master Degree in Entomology or Pathology from a recognized Institution with a minimum of an Upper Second Class at Undergraduate Level

Remuneration

PRSS 2

LABORATORY SCIENTIST GRADE II (NON-MEDICAL)

Taasisi ya Utafiti wa Misitu Tanzania (TAFORI)

4 Positions

Application Period

10/01/2026 - 24/01/2026

Duties and Responsibilities

1. To ensure dangerous or hazardous substances are correctly stored and handled;
2. To carry out data collection by conducting laboratory/field tests and keeping proper records of the results;
3. To monitor use of consumables and assist with ensuring adequate stocks are on hand;
4. To operate and maintain laboratory/field equipment;
5. To prepare and maintain a detailed inventory of laboratory chemicals, equipment;
6. To coordinate and maintain laboratory quality control;
7. To receive, extract and record samples for laboratory investigation;
8. To prepare laboratory equipment and chemicals for laboratory tests and investigation;
9. To maintain list of laboratory equipment;
10. To carry out laboratory verification and examination of samples collected from the field and record the results and
11. To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

Holder of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields: Laboratory Technology, Biotechnology and Laboratory Science from a recognized Institution.

Remuneration

PGSS 6

RESEARCH OFFICER GRADE II (BEEKEEPING)

Taasisi ya Utafiti wa Misitu Tanzania (TAFORI)

4 Positions

Application Period

10/01/2026 - 24/01/2026

Duties and Responsibilities

1. To perform field data collection, computer data entry and analysis and gathering relevant literature;
2. To undertake specific research activities with less supervision from Senior Researchers or team leader;To prepare and submit a manuscript draft to respective supervisor for review;
3. To train and supervise technicians;
4. To prepare research progress reports according to respective work plans;
5. To assist in the planning of specific research projects;
6. To assist in preparing fundable research proposal and consultancy; and
7. To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

Holder of a Master Degree in one of the following fields Beekeeping, Bee Resources, Entomology, Toxicology, Biochemistry  from a recognized Institution with a minimum of an Upper Second Class at the Undergraduate Level.

Remuneration

PRSS 2

RESEARCH OFFICER GRADE II (FORESTRY)

Taasisi ya Utafiti wa Misitu Tanzania (TAFORI)

10 Positions

Application Period

10/01/2026 - 24/01/2026

Duties and Responsibilities

i. To perform 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 submit a manuscript draft to respective supervisor for review;

iv.To train and supervise technicians;

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

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

vii.To assist in preparing fundable research proposal and consultancy; and

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

Qualifications

Holder of Master Degree and Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields: Forestry, Agroforestry, Forest Products and Technology, Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, Forest Resource Assessment and Management from a recognized Institution with a minimum of an Upper Second Class at Undergraduate Level. 

Remuneration

PRSS 2

ASSISTANT LABORATORY TECHNICIAN II

Taasisi ya Utafiti wa Misitu Tanzania (TAFORI)

1 Position

Application Period

10/01/2026 - 24/01/2026

Duties and Responsibilities

1. To assist in simple routine Laboratory work;
2. To operate simple laboratory equipment;
3. To maintain routine services to laboratory equipment;
4. To collect samples from trial plots for laboratory investigation;
5. To assist Laboratory Technician in preparing and setting laboratory experiments;
6. To assist Laboratory Technician in conducting laboratory tests and reporting on results;
7. To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

Holder of Certificate in one of the following fields: Laboratory Technology, Laboratory Science from a recognized institution.

Remuneration

PGSS 2

DRIVER GRADE II

Taasisi ya Utafiti wa Misitu Tanzania (TAFORI)

4 Positions

Application Period

10/01/2026 - 24/01/2026

Duties and Responsibilities

1. To drive the Institute’s motor vehicles;
2. To keep motor vehicles in good condition and report any defects to the supervisor immediately;
3. To carry out minor mechanical repairs;
4. To diagnose vehicle problems when possible and report any technical irregularities for rectification;
5. To check items such as tyres, lights, brakes, horn, and tool kit to ensure they are in proper working order, and to keep the vehicle clean;
6. To check that the motor vehicle has sufficient fuel, water, brake fluid, battery water, and correct tyre pressure;
7. To inspect vehicles for defects before and after trips and submit a report on the vehicle's condition to the Administration Office;
8. To maintain motor vehicle logbooks in accordance with laid-down regulations;
9. To ensure that the vehicle and goods are properly locked and secured at all times;
10. To drive all types of vehicles and keep records of vehicle movements;
11. To carry out basic mechanical repairs and vehicle servicing.

Qualifications

Holder of Form IV or VI Certificate and Class “C or E” Driving License who has attended Basic Driving Course offered by VETA or any recognized institution plus training certificates that qualified them for the respective ranks. The candidate must have driven experience of at least one year without causing any accident.

Remuneration

POSS 3