63 Job Vacancies at Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) January 2026

Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) was established as a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal, in line with Section 8 of the Wildlife Conservation Act 2009 (Cap 283), through a Government Notice No. 135 published on 9th May 2014. It became operational on the 1st July of 2016 with core responsibilities of biodiversity conservation and sustainable management of wildlife resources outside National Parks and Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

This entails managing a total area of 136,287.06 km2 comprising of Game Reserves, Game Controlled Areas, Ramsar site and Open areas. In addition, TAWA oversees the management of wildlife in captivity (farms, zoos, ranches, sanctuaries and orphanage centers) and Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs).

TAWA is mandated to undertake the followings:

Improve the management and administration of Game Reserves and Game Controlled Areas.

Collect revenue from various sources for improvement of the wildlife management.

Realize optimal wildlife economic potential.

Conserve wildlife population more efficiently and effectively.

Improve human, physical, financial, and information resources required for managing wildlife and natural resources.

Improve conditions for field staff by providing adequate salaries, good living standards, and fringe benefits so as to

make the personnel more effective and efficient

Mission

Our mission is “Supporting recreation and prosperity through conservation”.

Vision

Our vision is to be “Excellence in conservation of wildlife resources”

63 Job Vacancies at Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) January 2026

1: CONSERVATION RANGER III – WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT: Number of Posts: 24

Duties and Responsibilities

To conduct wildlife protection patrols;

To collect trophies observed during patrol;

To record poaching incidences, ecological and information;

To manage crimes scenes and properly collecting exhibits and information;

To arrest suspects;

To take statements from suspects and charging compound fee for admitted wildlife related crimes;

To provide written statement and testimony on suspects;

To receive and send messages during patrols;

To clean and safeguard of firearms;

To support other general operations outside protected areas;

To combat serious wildlife related crimes such as tourist attack, and armed robbery;

To conduct special operations against poaching of endangered wild animals;

To conduct problem animal controlling patrols;

To assess damage caused by wildlife and preparing report;

To control wild fires;

To guard base camp;

To supervise hunting and photographic tourism activities;

To maintain records of tourism activities; and

To perform any other related duties that may be assigned by superior.

Qualifications

Holder of at Least Basic or Technician Certificate in Wildlife Management from a recognized institution.

2: CONSERVATION RANGER III – MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN: 2 Positions

Duties and Responsibilities

To operate, maintain and assist to repair motor vehicles;

To assist to design and inspect products manufactured and other work to ensure they conform to specified standards, plus plans and designs;

To oversee safety of working tools and working environment in line with industrial safety regulations;

To assist in listing down the type and quantity of materials needed for execution of a given work/task;

To assist in developing a work plan/time frame for executing a given assignment/work;

To keep track of scheduled services of heavy plants and report to superiors timely;

To assist to test equipment for proper operation;

To Supervise cleanliness of working tools/equipment and Workshop premises;

To carry out repair and maintenance of Vehicles, Plants and Equipment.;

To undertake technical inspection of Vehicles, Plants and equipment;

To open and maintain job cards for mechanical works records;

Qualifications

Holder of Diploma or Full Technician Certificate (FTC) in Mechanical Technician from a recognized institution. Must have successfully attended Recruit Training Course. (RTC).

3: CONSERVATION RANGER II – ASSISTANT WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT OFFICER: 28 Positions

Duties and Responsibilities

To conduct wildlife protection patrols;

To collect trophies observed during patrol;

To record poaching incidences, ecological and information;

To manage crimes scenes and properly collecting exhibits and information;

To arrest suspects;

To take statements from suspects and charging compound fee for admitted wildlife related crimes;

To provide written statement and testimony on suspects;

To receive and send messages during patrols;

To clean and safeguard of firearms;

Qualifications

Holder of Diploma in Wildlife Management from a recognized institution. Must have successfully attended Recruit Training Course. (RTC).

4: CONSERVATION RANGER III – DRIVER: Number of Posts: 6

Duties and Responsibilities

To drive the Authority’s vehicles;

To maintain vehicle logbook and movement records;

To maintain smooth running of vehicles;

To make simple repair of the vehicles;

To maintain vehicle cleanliness and service schedule.

Qualifications

Holder of Form IV or VI Certificate and Class “C1 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, candidate must have driven experience of at least one year without causing any accident. Must have successfully attended Recruit Training Course. (RTC).

5: CONSERVATOR RANGER III (PLANT OPERATOR): 1 Position

Duties and Responsibilities

To drive heavy duty machines such as wheel loader, folk lift and v6 caterpillars;

To maintain logbook and movement records for heavy duty machines/plants according to regulations;

To report on technical need/breakdown of heavy machines;

To ensure regular check of heavy duty machines such as wheel loader, folk lifts and v6 caterpillars are conducted to

ensure cleanliness and serviceability;

To ensure cleanness of the plants/heavy machines;

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

Qualifications

Holder of at least Form Four and least Trade Test II or Level II in Motor Vehicle Mechanics or equivalent qualifications from VETA or any other recognized Institution with Class F Driving License. Must have successfully attended Recruit Training Course. (RTC).

6: CONSERVATION RANGER III – PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNICIAN Number of Posts: 2

Duties and Responsibilities

To arrange drugs in the stores and ensure general cleanliness;

To maintain pharmacy and stores records;

To dispense drugs and ensure timely distribution of medicines to in patients and out patients and other departments within the Dispensary;

To monitor medication therapy to improve all aspects of delivery and report any adverse effects;

To educate other members of health care profession on proper usage of drugs;

To ensure that expired drugs are removed from the shelves and appropriately disposed of;

To review reconciliation of drugs on daily basis;

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

Qualifications

Holder of Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institution and licensed by the Pharmacy Council. Must have successfully attended Recruit Training Course. (RTC).

Application Period: 10/01/2026 – 24/01/2026