Job Vacancies at U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam August 2026, U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”) preferably Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability, equivalent documentation, or certification.
A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.
The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
- Announcement Number:DaresSalaam-2026-015
- Hiring Agency: Embassy Dar Es Salaam
- Position Title: Supervisory Information Management Specialist (Internal Candidates Only)
- Open Period: 08/20/2026 – 09/03/2026Format MM/DD/YYYY
- Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+3
- Series/Grade: LE – 1805 11
- Salary: TZS TSh105,131,206 /Per Year
- Work Schedule: Full-time – 40hrs per week
- Promotion Potential: LE-11
Duties
The Information Technology Chief works under the supervision of the Deputy Country Director and is responsible for Information Technology (IT) services management and support oversight.
The job holder leads the development and implementation of IT related activities and projects, and has direct responsibility for day-to-day coordination of Information Technology (IT) services management and support oversight at the CDC-Tanzania Offices.
In this capacity, the incumbent provides advice and guidance on IT management and support services, and develop plans for the maintenance and replacement of IT software and equipment as technology advances.
He is responsible for the integrity and security of all IT equipment, software and data systems. This position provides instructional training to all CDC-Tanzania staff on the proper use and security of IT equipment, and advanced instruction on office productivity software.
The incumbent monitors IT resources usage to ensure compliance with U.S. Government IT policies, reviews server system performance for management implications, ensures effective support services by contractors and assist in the formulation of IT operating budgets.
Incumbent will serve as the liaison between CDC-Tanzania and counterparts at the CDC HQ IT Services Office. Job holder reports to the Deputy Country Director, CDC-Tanzania.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:
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- Security certificate; and
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- Medical certificate
All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and a pre-employment medical exam.
Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time upon receipt of agency authorization and clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Education Requirements:
A Master’s Degree in Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, or Information Systems, or Management Information System, or Business Administration (with Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Information Systems), or related major is required.
At least one of the certificates ITIL Foundation or CCNA is required.
Evaluations:
You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.
If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.
Qualifications:
Experience:
The incumbent must possess at least six (6) years progressively responsible work in computer information systems, of which at least three (3) years’ experience is in Microsoft Windows Servers and workstations management and administration of Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN).
Additional Supervisory Experience:
2 years of supervisory experience is required.
Language:
Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing Swahili is required. (This may be tested)
Job Knowledge:
Incumbent must have advanced specialist knowledge in IT administration and software including MS Windows Server management, MS Exchange, and MS Windows network configuration, network security skills, Microsoft Office productivity software, and current MS Windows operating systems. Must have advanced knowledge of hardware management including servers, personal computers, and peripherals, such as wireless network devices, printers, and audio-visual devices.
Skills And Abilities:
Incumbent must be able to work independently to systematically and methodically assess advanced/highly complex IT problems and issues, and develop realistic solutions related to software, hardware, or IT networks.
Difficult technical problems are routine in the Tanzania context. Example includes assessment of server settings to achieve optimal bandwidth usage for communications equipment such as Voice over IP phones or diagnosing the cause of computer equipment malfunctions ranging from simple to extremely difficult.
How to Apply
How to Apply:
Click the “Apply to This Vacancy” button at the top of the page to begin your application. For an instructional video on how to apply click here.
Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job related skills or requirements in your application.
You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.
For a copy of the complete position description, please contact the HR Office.
To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office at DAR-Recruitment@state.gov.
Required Documents:
Please upload ALL applicable documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application WILL BE disqualified for this position.
All Applicants:
- Proof of Citizenship
- Work Permit (if applicable)
- University Degree
- University Transcript
- Master’s Degree
- Master’s Transcript
- Certificate (ITIL Foundation or CCNA)
- Resume/CV
In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit:
- Copy of Sponsor’s Travel Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
- Passport copy as proof of citizenship
- DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
- SF-50 (if applicable)
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