Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI) was established by Act No. 5 of 1980. Its history dates back to 1893 when the Germans established a 2.5 ha tree nursery near Dar es Salaam .
The nursery tested over 270 species for tropical plantations, ornamental and other trees. There after, a Biological Agricultural Research Station was established at Amani in 1902 to undertake systematic test of indigenous (Juniper and Podo) and exotic ( Cypress , Eucalypts, Teak and Black Wattle) tree species. A number of tree species tested, currently constitute major plantation tree species in Tanzania .
During the British Colonial government in 1928 the Biological Agricultural Research Station in Amani was renamed to East African Agricultural Research Station and was subsequently shifted from Amani to Muguga in 1948 to form the East African Agricultural and Forestry Research Organisation (EAAFRO).
In the early 1950s the then Tanganyika Government established Silvicultural and Utilisation Research Stations at Lushoto and Moshi respectively to cater for research problems specific to the country while EAAFRO concentrated on regional research needs. The collapse of the East African Community (EAC) an umbrella organization embracing EAAFRO activities in 1977, led to the establishment of TAFORI in 1980.
35 Job Vacancies at Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI) January 2026
1: DRIVER GRADE II Number of Posts: 4
Duties and Responsibilities
To drive the Institute’s motor vehicles;
To keep motor vehicles in good condition and report any defects to the supervisor immediately;
To carry out minor mechanical repairs;
To diagnose vehicle problems when possible and report any technical irregularities for rectification;
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;
To check that the motor vehicle has sufficient fuel, water, brake fluid, battery water, and correct tyre pressure;
To inspect vehicles for defects before and after trips and submit a report on the vehicle’s condition to the Administration Office;
To maintain motor vehicle logbooks in accordance with laid-down regulations;
To ensure that the vehicle and goods are properly locked and secured at all times;
To drive all types of vehicles and keep records of vehicle movements;
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.
2: ASSISTANT LABORATORY TECHNICIAN II Number of Posts: 1
Duties and Responsibilities
To assist in simple routine Laboratory work;
To operate simple laboratory equipment;
To maintain routine services to laboratory equipment;
To collect samples from trial plots for laboratory investigation;
To assist Laboratory Technician in preparing and setting laboratory experiments;
To assist Laboratory Technician in conducting laboratory tests and reporting on results;
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.
3: RESEARCH OFFICER GRADE II (FORESTRY) Number of Posts: 10
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.
4: RESEARCH OFFICER GRADE II (BEEKEEPING) Number of Posts: 4
Duties and Responsibilities
To perform field data collection, computer data entry and analysis and gathering relevant literature;
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;
To train and supervise technicians;
To prepare research progress reports according to respective work plans;
To assist in the planning of specific research projects;
To assist in preparing fundable research proposal and consultancy; and
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.
5: LABORATORY SCIENTIST GRADE II (NON-MEDICAL): Number of Posts: 4
Duties and Responsibilities
To ensure dangerous or hazardous substances are correctly stored and handled;
To carry out data collection by conducting laboratory/field tests and keeping proper records of the results;
To monitor use of consumables and assist with ensuring adequate stocks are on hand;
To operate and maintain laboratory/field equipment;
To prepare and maintain a detailed inventory of laboratory chemicals, equipment;
To coordinate and maintain laboratory quality control;
To receive, extract and record samples for laboratory investigation;
To prepare laboratory equipment and chemicals for laboratory tests and investigation;
To maintain list of laboratory equipment;
To carry out laboratory verification and examination of samples collected from the field and record the results and
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.
6: RESEARCH OFFICER II (ENTOMOLOGY): Number of Posts: 1
Duties and Responsibilities
To perform field data collection, computer data entry and analysis and gathering relevant literature;
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;
To train and supervise technicians;
To prepare research progress reports according to respective work plans;
To assist in the planning of specific research projects;
To assist in preparing fundable research proposal and consultancy; and
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
7: RESEARCH OFFICER II (MICROBIOLOGY): Number of Posts: 1
Duties and Responsibilities
To perform field data collection, computer data entry and analysis and gathering relevant literature;
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;
To train and supervise technicians;
To prepare research progress reports according to respective work plans;
To assist in the planning of specific research projects;
To assist in preparing fundable research proposal and consultancy; and
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.
8: RESEARCH ASSISTANT (ENTOMOLOGY) Number of Posts: 2
Duties and Responsibilities
To assists in the field data collection, computer data entry and analysis Gathering of relevant literature under the close supervision of Researchers;
To prepare and submit a technical report to the respective supervisor;
To prepare and submit a draft manuscript to respective supervisor for review;
To train and supervise other 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 preparing fundable research proposal and consultancies;
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.
9: RESEARCH ASSISTANT (FORESTRY): Number of Posts: 5
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;
To prepare and submit a technical report to the respective supervisor;
To prepare and submit a draft manuscript to respective supervisor for review;
To train and supervise other 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 preparing fundable research proposal and consultancies;
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.
10: RESEARCH ASSISTANT (BEEKEEPING): Number of Posts: 5
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;
To prepare and submit a technical report to the respective supervisor;
To prepare and submit a draft manuscript to respective supervisor for review;
To train and supervise other 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 preparing fundable research proposal and consultancies;
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.
11: RESEARCH ASSISTANT II (BOTANY) Number of Posts: 1
Duties and Responsibilities
To assists in the field data collection, computer data entry and analysis and gathering of relevant literature under the close supervision of Senior Researchers;
To prepare and submit a technical report to the respective supervisor;
To prepare and submit a draft manuscript to respective supervisor for review;
To train and supervise other 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 preparing fundable research proposal and consultancies; and
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.
12: RESEARCH ASSISTANT (MICROBIOLOGY): Number of Posts: 1
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.
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