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  • Date posted

    2025-11-09

  • Closing date

    2025-11-22

  • Hiring location

    Dar es Salaam

  • Career level

    Middle

  • Qualification

    Bachelor Degree Diploma

  • Experience

    3 - 5 Years

  • Quantity

    6 person

  • Gender

    both

  • Job ID

    124898

Job Description

The Tanzania Fisheries Research Institute (TAFIRI) is a government agency established by Tanzania's Parliament to promote, conduct, and coordinate research on fisheries and aquaculture to support the sustainable development of the sector. Founded after the collapse of the East African Community, TAFIRI operates through various research centers across the country and provides scientific consultancy and data management for Tanzania's extensive aquatic resources.

The total number of job posts listed here for the Tanzania Fisheries Research Institute (TAFIRI) is 6 posts in November 2025.

Job TitlePosts
1.0 RESEARCH SCIENTIST (FISHERIES)3
2.0 LABORATORY TECHNICIAN2
3.0 DATA MANAGEMENT OFFICER1
TOTAL POSTS6

1.0 RESEARCH SCIENTIST (FISHERIES) - 3 Posts

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • To conduct research on fisheries resources;
  • To collect and analyze fishery data;
  • To prepare research reports and publications;
  • To collaborate with local and international partners;
  • To provide scientific advice for management;
  • To perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience:

Holder of Master’s Degree in Fisheries Science, Marine Biology, or Aquatic Sciences from a recognized institution.

Salary Scale:

TAFIRISS 5.1

2.0 LABORATORY TECHNICIAN - 2 Posts

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • To assist in laboratory research and analysis;
  • To prepare samples and reagents;
  • To operate lab equipment and instruments;
  • To maintain lab records and documentation;
  • To ensure lab safety and cleanliness;
  • To perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience:

Holder of Diploma in Laboratory Technology or Fisheries Science from a recognized institution.

Salary Scale:

TAFIRISS 3.1

3.0 DATA MANAGEMENT OFFICER - 1 Post

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • To manage fisheries research databases;
  • To collect, process, and analyze data;
  • To prepare data reports and visualizations;
  • To ensure data quality and security;
  • To support research projects with data services;
  • To perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience:

Holder of Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, or Data Science from a recognized institution.

Salary Scale:

TAFIRISS 4.1

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