Vacancies at University of Dar es Salaam February 2026

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The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) became a college under the University of London. The college started with a single faculty, The Faculty of Law.

The college was relocated from a single building at Lumumba Street, Dar es Salaam to Mwalimu Nyerere Mlimani Campus.

By 1996, UDSM had grown into an all-round University, offering all the major traditional University disciplines, including Humanities, Social Sciences, Physical and Biological Sciences, Medicine, Agriculture, Commerce and Management, Engineering, Lands and Architectural Studies.

UDSM established two constituent colleges of education: Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE) and Mkwawa University College of Education (MUCE).

Vacancies at University of Dar es Salaam February 2026

1: Programme Officer – Centre for Climate Change Studies

Salary scale: An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the right Candidate.

Job description

The Centre for Climate Change Studies (CCCS) of the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) is a multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary Centre for Climate Change related issues. The Centre functions range from Academic and Professional Training, Basic and

Qualifications

Bachelor degree in any relevant field and a Master’s degree in Natural Resource Assessment and Management, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, International Development, Sociology, or any other related field. A PhD holder in Climate Change will

Duties and Responsibilities

i. To provide support to research, including proposal writing, desk and literature review

ii. To provide technical assistance and track project deliverables

iii. To participate in field work for ongoing research projects

iv. Provide technical assistance and consultation as needed.

v. To review research materials and produce briefing and synthesis documents/reports for meetings.

vi. Support preparation for and implementation of research, including communicating with senior researchers.

2: Project Officer

Salary scale: Attractive remuneration package

Job description

The University of Dar es Salaam invites applications from suitably qualified Tanzanians to be considered for employment to fill the vacant position of Project Officer at the University of Dar es Salaam School of Economics. The position of Project Officer

Qualifications

Applicants must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution in one of the following fields: B.A. in Economics, B.A. in Economics and Statistics, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Natural Resources Economics and Business (BSc ANEB

Responsibility

i.To plan, coordinate, and support the implementation of EfDT research and policy-related activities in line with approved work plans and timelines.

ii.To coordinate research activities such as field data collection, data management, and documentation of research outputs.

iii.To provide administrative and financial support to ensure compliance with the University of Dar es Salaam regulations and donor requirements.

iv.To support stakeholder engagement, communication, and dissemination of research findings to policymakers and partners, contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of project activities, and

v.To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Centre Director.

Work Experience

Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply, provided they have demonstrated relevant experience through internships, research projects, volunteer work, or short-term engagements in project management, research coordination, or related activities. Prior exper