THE OPEN UNIVERSITY OF TANZANIA

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Open University of Tanzania (OUT) is a public university, established by the Act of Parliament No 17 of 1992. Since
1st January, 2007, the University has been operating under the OUT Charter Inc. of 2007, which is in line with the
Universities Act No. 7 of 2005. Its stated mission is to continuously provide open and distance education, research, and
public services for sustainable and equitable socio-economic development of Tanzania in particular, and the rest of
Africa. The Open University of Tanzania operates through its temporary headquarters in Kinondoni, Dar es Salaam and
its 27 regional centers in each region of Tanzania Mainland and two coordination centers in Zanzibar and Pemba Islands.
The University hereby invites applications from competent and suitably qualified persons, to enhance its human
resource capacity needed to fulfill its mission, as follows:
1.

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

VACANCY NUMBER

POSITION

FACULTY

SPECIALIZATION

WORK
STATION

OUT2015/01

Professor

Any

Any

Any

OUT2015/02

Professor

Any

Any

Any

OUT2015/03

Professor

Any

Any

Any

OUT2015/04

Professor

Any

Any

Any

OUT2015/05
OUT2015/06

Professor
Associate professor

Any
Any

Any
Any

Any
Any

OUT2015/07

Associate professor

Any

Any

Any

OUT2015/08

Associate professor

Law

Law

HQ

OUT2015/09

Associate professor

Any

Any

Ilala

OUT2015/10

Associate professor

Any

Any

Temeke

OUT2015/11

Senior Lecturer

FASS

Econometrics

HQ

OUT2015/12

Senior Lecturer

FASS

Political Science

HQ

OUT2015/13

Senior Lecturer

FBM

Any

HQ

OUT2015/14

Senior Lecturer

FBM

Any

HQ

OUT2015/15

Senior Lecturer

FBM

Any

HQ

OUT2015/16

Senior Lecturer

IEMT

HQ

OUT2015/17

Senior Lecturer

IEMT

OUT2015/18

Senior Lecturer

FLW

Instruction
Design
Instruction
Design
Any

OUT2015/19

Senior Lecturer

FLW

Any

HQ

OUT2015/20

Senior Lecturer

FLW

Any

HQ

OUT2015/21

Senior Lecturer

FED

Any

HQ

OUT2015/22
OUT2015/23

Senior Lecturer
Senior Lecturer

FED
FED

Any
Any

HQ
HQ

OUT2015/24
OUT2015/25

Senior Lecturer
Senior Lecturer

ICE
ICE

Business
Social Work

HQ
HQ

HQ
HQ

OUT2015/26
OUT2015/27

Assistant Lecturer
Assistant Lecturer

FASS
FASS

Econometrics
Community
Economic
Development
Journalism

Mtwara
Mara

OUT2015/28

Assistant Lecturer

FASS

OUT2015/29

Assistant Lecturer

FASS

Ilala

FASS

Social
Psychology
Political Science

OUT2015/30

Assistant Lecturer

OUT2015/31

Assistant Lecturer

FASS

Public Admin

Zanzibar

OUT2015/32

Assistant Lecturer

FASS

Manyara

OUT2015/33

Assistant Lecturer

FASS

Mass
Communication
Tourism

OUT2015/34

Assistant Lecturer

FASS

History

Kigoma

OUT2015/35

Assistant Lecturer

FASS

Literature

Mbeya

OUT2015/36

Assistant Lecturer

FASS

Literature

Ilala

OUT2015/37

Assistant Lecturer

FBM

Finance/Banking

Kinondoni

OUT2015/38

Assistant Lecturer

FBM

Coast

OUT2015/39

Assistant Lecturer

FBM

OUT2015/40

Assistant Lecturer

FBM

OUT2015/41

Assistant Lecturer

FBM

OUT2015/42

Assistant Lecturer

FBM

OUT2015/43

Assistant Lecturer

FBM

OUT2015/44

Assistant Lecturer

FBM

OUT2015/45

Assistant Lecturer

FBM

OUT2015/46

Assistant Lecturer

FBM

OUT2015/47

Assistant Lecturer

FBM

OUT2015/48

Assistant Lecturer

FED

OUT2015/49

Assistant Lecturer

FED

OUT2015/50

Assistant Lecturer

FED

OUT2015/51

Assistant Lecturer

FED

Procurement/log
istic/Transport
Management
Procurement/log
istic/Transport
Management
International
Business/Trade/
Economics
Business/Comm
ercial law/
Labour relations
Project/producti
on and
operations
Management
Human Resource
Management/Pu
blic
Administration
Human Resource
Management/Pu
blic
Administration
Quantitative
Techniques/Met
hods
Human Resource
Management/Pu
blic
Administration
Business
Communication/
ICT
Curriculum/
physical
education
Curriculum/
mathematics
Curriculum/
Science
Curriculum/

Morogoro

Kagera

Kilimanjaro

Shinyanga

Lindi

Pemba

Arusha

Zanzibar

Temeke

Dodoma

Iringa

Mwanza

Katavi

Ilala
Njombe
Geita

theatre arts
OUT2015/52

Assistant Lecturer

FED

Kilimanjaro

FSTES

Education
Management
Education
management
Education
Management
Psychology/early
childhood
Psychology/early
childhood
Psychology/
Special
education
Chemistry

OUT2015/53

Assistant Lecturer

FED

OUT2015/54

Assistant Lecturer

FED

OUT2015/55

Assistant Lecturer

FED

OUT2015/56

Assistant Lecturer

FED

OUT2015/57

Assistant Lecturer

FED

OUT2015/58

Assistant Lecturer

OUT2015/59

Assistant Lecturer

FSTES

ICT

Lindi

OUT2015/60

Assistant Lecturer

IEMT

ICT

Kinondoni

OUT2015/61

Assistant Librarian

Library

HQ

OUT2015/62

Assistant Librarian

Library

OUT2015/63

Assistant Librarian

Library

OUT2015/64

Tutorial Assistant

FLW

Library and
information
studies
Library and
information
studies
Library and
information
studies
Economic Law

OUT2015/65

Tutorial Assistant

FLW

Tabora

OUT2015/66

Tutorial Assistant

FLW

OUT2015/67

Tutorial Assistant

FASS

Constitutional
&International
Law
Civil &Criminal
Procedure
History

OUT2015/68

Tutorial Assistant

FASS

Economics

Dodoma

OUT2015/69

Tutorial Assistant

FASS

Social work

Zanzibar

OUT2015/70

Tutorial Assistant

FBM

Kagera

OUT2015/71

Tutorial Assistant

FBM

OUT2015/72

Tutorial Assistant

FBM

OUT2015/73

Tutorial Assistant

FED

Auditing/Taxatio
n/Public Finance
Project/producti
on and
operations
Management
Human Resource
Management/Pu
blic
Administration
Adult education

OUT2015/74

Tutorial Assistant

FED

Rukwa

OUT2015/75

Tutorial Assistant

FED

Education
Foundations
Psychology

OUT2015/76

Tutorial Assistant

ICE

Simiyu

OUT2015/77

Tutorial Assistant

ICE

Language
(Kiswahili)
Social Work

OUT2015/78

Tutorial Assistant

FSTES

Manyara

OUT2015/79

Tutorial Assistant

FSTES

Agriculture
general
Physics

Simiyu
Rukwa
Singida
Lindi
Ruvuma

Tabora

Dodoma

Mwanza

Singida

Simiyu
Shinyanga

Ruvuma

Mara

Lindi

Geita

Katavi

Njombe

OUT2015/80

Tutorial Assistant

IEMT

ICT

Mwanza

OUT2015/81

Tutorial Assistant

IEMT

ICT

Kagera

KEY:

2.

FASS

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

FBM

Faculty of Business Management

FED

Faculty of Education

FLW

Faculty of Law

FSTES

Faculty of Science, Technology and Environmental Studies

ICE

Institute of Continuing Education

IEMT

Institute of Educational and Management Technology

ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS
VACANCY
NUMBER

POSITION

NUMBER OF
POSTS

WORK STATION

OUT2015/82

Administrative Officer II

HQ - Dar es salaam

OUT2015/83

HQ - Dar es salaam

OUT2015/84

Human Resource
Management Officer II
Marketing Officer II

22

OUT2015/85

Personal Secretary II

Rukwa, Mwanza, Katavi, Lindi, Mtwara,

Ruvuma, Singida, Tabora, Kigoma, Kagera,
Mara, Shinyanga, Manyara, Iringa, Arusha,
Dar es Salaam HQ, Tanga, Morogoro
,Zanzibar, Mbeya, Kinondoni, Ilala
Geita, Ruvuma, Kagera, Arusha, Pemba,
Ilala

OUT2015/86

Library Officer II

10

OUT2015/87

Transport Officer

Rukwa, Katavi, Mtwara, Ruvuma, Singida,

Kagera, Manyara, Tanga, Morogoro,
Kilimanjaro
HQ - Dar es salaam

OUT2015/88

Legal Officer

HQ - Dar es salaam

OUT2015/89

Technologist II

HQ - Dar es salaam

OUT2015/90

Computer Programmer II

HQ - Dar es salaam

OUT2015/91

Computer Technician II

12

OUT2015/91

Electrical Technian II

Rukwa, Katavi, Mtwara, Kagera, Shinyanga,

Mbeya, Kinondoni, Arusha, HQ - Dar es
salaam ,Zanzibar
HQ - Dar es salaam

OUT2015/92

Civil Technician

HQ - Dar es salaam

1. ACADEMIC POSITIONS
A. TUTORIAL ASSISTANT (PUTS 1)
This is a training post, the staff is required to undergo a Masters Degree training programme after confirmation
and satisfactory performance of two years
Undergo an Induction course in pedagogic Skills for those who had none before

Qualifications: The candidate should possess a good Bachelors Degree (3.8 GPA or above) in the relevant discipline or
equivalent professional qualifications. Must be computer literate, capable of using ICT to enhance teaching and learning.
Duties:

Write scripts for radio broadcasts, video and audio cassettes, various reports and papers.
Supplement existing study materials.
Edit, review and translate course materials.
Assist senior staff in preparing content for e-Learning for the ELMS.
Provide support materials, guidance and counseling and other services to students.
Maintain students records correspondence and other communications.
Help in general academic administration as will be required by seniors.
Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by his/her supervisor, The Faculty Dean or the Director of
an Institute and/or the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) from time to time.

NB. Age limit: Not above 30 years.

B. ASSISTANT LECTURER/ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN (PUTS 2)
Qualifications: The candidate should possess a good Masters Degree (B+ or above GPA 4.0 - 3.6) in the relevant
discipline or equivalent professional qualifications, a GPA of 3.8 and above at undergraduate level. Must be computer
literate, capable of using ICT to enhance teaching and learning.
Duties:
As for Tutorial Assistant plus:
Write new study materials, scripts for radio broadcast, video and audio cassettes, various reports and
papers.
Undergo an induction course in pedagogic skills for those who had none before
Adopt and/or supplement existing materials.
Liaise with course writers, editors, reviewers, producers, artists, coordinators and other members of the
course team.
Revise course materials and audio programmes.
Conduct public lecture, tutoring and leading academic discussions.
Set and mark course assignments and/or tests, examinations supervision of field work, practicals and all
other related academic activities.
Encourage and motivate students to improve academic performance.
Help identify and set up local study groups.
Conduct research and disseminate research findings.
NB. Age limit: Not above 35 years.

B. LECTURER (PUTS 3)
Qualifications: The candidate should be a PhD holder in the relevant field or equivalent professional qualifications.
Should have a Masters Degree in the relevant field with a GPA of 4.0 out of 5, and a Minimum GPA of 3.8 out of 5 or its
equivalent in the first Degree with a score of B+ in the relevant subjects or its equivalent. Must be computer literate,
capable of using ICT to enhance teaching and learning.
Duties:
As for Assistant Lecturer with added responsibilities, the candidate will be required to:
Conduct face to face lecturer sessions and lead seminars.
Undertake induction course in pedagogic skills for those who had none before
Undertake individual research and participate in bigger multi-disciplinary research projects.
Prepare manuals and case studies for training.
Provide close supervision and guidance to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Manage undergraduate programmes.
Undertake consultancy projects.
NB. Age limit: Not above 45 years.
D. SENIOR LECTURER (PUTS 4)
Qualifications: The candidate should be a PhD holder in the relevant field or equivalent professional qualifications.
Should have a Masters Degree in the relevant field with a GPA of 4.0 out of 5, and a Minimum GPA of 3.8 out of 5 or its

equivalent in the first Degree with a score of B+ in the relevant subjects or its equivalent. Must have 3 years work
experience should be computer literate, capable of using ICT to enhance teaching and learning.
Duties:
As for an Assistant Lecturer with added responsibilities, the candidate should demonstrate the ability to head a
Faculty, a Directorate, a Regional Centre, or a Department. In the case of Senior Research Fellows, they should be
able to manage some major research projects.
Teach face to face course and lead seminars.
Undertake individual research and participate in bigger multi-disciplinary research
Projects.
Prepare manuals and case studies for training.
Offer close supervision and guidance to students.
Manage undergraduate programmes.
Undertake consultancy projects.
NB. Age limit: Not above 45 years.

E. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (PUTS 5)

Qualifications: Requirement at this level MUST be a PhD; a Masters Degree in a relevant field with at least a GPA of 4.0
out of 5 and a minimum GPA of 3.8 out of 5 or its equivalent in the first degree with minimum scores of B+ in relevant
subjects or its equivalent. In addition one must have post PhD working experience of 6 years and 13 points from
international peer reviews publications (from at least two sources including a minimum of 40% from diversified journal
publication.
As Senior Lecturer with additional responsibilities such as initiation of new programmes, supervise
postgraduate students, offer consultancy, write papers that would advance the frontiers of knowledge,
formulate academic policies, and offer technical assistance to University organs. Should demonstrate ability to
lead an Institute, Faculty, or Department and be able to manage major research projects.
Prepare and publish manuals or textbooks in related fields.
An Associate Professor should demonstrate the ability to provide highest leadership in a
discipline/research/supervision.
Conduct formal training in specific multidisciplinary University projects.
Conduct public lectures, tutor and lead Academic discussions.
Provide personal guidance and advice to clients in the field; undertake large consultancy projects.
Provide guidance to staff; provide close supervision and guidance to students, Manage Undergraduate
programmes.
Teach face to face courses and lead seminars; Prepare manuals and case studies for training.
Identify and set up local study groups, conduct research and disseminate research findings.
Write new study materials, scripts for radio broadcast, video and audio cassettes, various reports and papers.
Liaise with course writers, editors, reviewers, producers, artists, coordinators and other members of the course
team.
Set and mark course assignments and/or tests & examinations, supervise field work, practical and all other
related academic activities. Encourage and motivate students to improve their academic performance.
Undertake individual research and participate in bigger multi-disciplinary research projects.

F. PROFESSOR (PUTS 6)
Qualifications: Requirement at this level MUST be a PhD; a Masters Degree in a relevant field with at least a GPA of 4.0
out of 5 and a minimum GPA of 3.8 out of 5 or its equivalent in the first degree with minimum scores of B+ in relevant
subjects or its equivalent. In addition one must have post PhD working experience of 9 years and 18 points from
international peer reviews publications (from at least two sources including a minimum of 45% from diversified journal
publication
Duties
As for Associate professor with additional work, a Professor is also expected to deliver a Professional Inaugural lecture
within two years of promotion.

2. ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER II PGSS 11, TWO (2) POSTS
Qualifications: Holder of First Degree or Advanced Diploma in Public Administration, Human Resources Management,
Law or any other related field. Must be computer literate.
Duties:

Deals with general office administration

Follow up on general cleanliness of office surroundings.
Assists in ensuring that bills pertaining to utilities are paid on time.
Processes orders for office consumables.
Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

NB. Age limit: Not above 35 years

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT OFFICER II, PGSS 11 - FIVE (5) POSTS
Qualifications: Holder of First Degree or Advanced Diploma in Human Resources Management, Public Administration,
Sociology, Law or any other relevant field. Must be computer literate.
Duties:

Assists in data entry duties in HRMIS and HCMIS.

Assists in preparing human resources planning and training programmes.
Follow up on staff pension and terminal benefits.
Assists in collecting, analyzing and presenting human resources statistics.
Assist in conducting periodic surveys to determine the prospective human resources demand and supply
situations.
Assists in handling staff welfare matters.
Assists in issues related to Staff IDs, Social Security Cards and Health Insurance Cards.
Performs any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

NB. Age limit: Not above 35 years

MARKETING OFFICER II - PGSS 11, TWENTY TWO (22) POSTS

Qualifications: Holder of First Degree or Advanced Diploma in Marketing or related qualifications, with a major in
Marketing. Must be computer literate.
Duties

Assist in marketing Universitys programmes

Assist in preparing promotional materials
Assist in performing Public Relation duties.
Assist in organizing all the University events
Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

NB. Age limit: Not above 35 years

PERSONAL SECRETARY II - PGSS 10, SIX (6) - POSTS
Qualifications: Holder of National Form IV/VI Certificate or foundation course certificate plus two years Diploma in
secretarial studies from a recognized Institution. Must be computer literate.
Duties
Types confidential and non confidential documents.
Ensures expedient, accurate and clean execution of duties
Facilitates travel for staff within the Unit
Prepares meeting and records Proceedings.
Attends telephone calls and keeps appointments.
Types all general correspondence and non-confidential matters.
Types letters, minutes, notices, bulletins, circulars, certificates and charts
Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
NB. Age limit: Not above 35 years

LIBRARY OFFICER II - PGSS 11 - TEN (10) POSTS

Qualifications: Holder of First Degree in Library and Information Management/Science or a related field from a
recognized institution. Must be computer literate.
Duties
Maintains book catalogue.
Processes books and other documents.
Ensures proper shelves of books and periodicals.
Copies catalog with Cataloguing in Publication (CIP) data.
Handles inter-library loans, gifts and exchanges.
Assist in administering library records.
Performs any other related duties as assigned by the
NB. Age limit: Not above 35 years
TRANSPORT OFFICER II - PGSS 11 ONE (1) POST
Qualifications: Holder of First Degree/Advanced Diploma in Transport Management, Transport and Logistics
Management or related qualifications with Class C1 or class E driving license. Must be computer literate.
Duties

Follows up on periodic service manuals for motor vehicles

Prepares a maintenance schedule for motor vehicles.
Checks vehicle log books and ensures that fuel consumption corresponds with mileage.
Follows up on motor vehicle accidents and submits claims to the Insurance Company for compensation in liaison
with the University Legal Counsel.
Assists in coordinating transport services for the University.
Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

NB. Age limit: Not above 35 years

LEGAL OFFICER II PGSS 11 ONE (1) POST
Qualifications: Holder of LLB Degree plus one year attendance of Law School. Must be computer literate.
Duties:
Compiles relevant evidence for court cases involving the University
Indexes, files and registers Government, University notices and all other legal documents and ensures their safe
custody.
Follow up on registration of all legal documents and probate matters.
Follow up on documents and correspondence of filed cases.
Deals with routine legal correspondence addressed to the University.
Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
NB. Age limit: Not above 35 years
TECHNOLOGIST - PUSS 4 TWO (2) POSTS
Qualifications: Holder of First Degree or Advanced Diploma in Computer Science/ Engineering/Technology or equivalent
in a related field from a recognized institution.
Duties:
Assists in all technical duties requiring a higher degree of planning and designing competence in the areas of
students practicals and projects.
Assists in research and development activities.
Assists in maintenance of facilities.
Assists in organizing students practicals.
Participates in consultancy projects under close supervision of senior staff.
Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
NB. Age limit: Not above 35 years
COMPUTER PROGRAMMER II PUSS 4 - THREE (3) POSTS

Qualifications: Holder of First Degree in Computer Science/Information Systems/ Telecommunication/Electrical

Engineering/Information Technology/GIS or any related computer studies.
Duties

Advises and assist computer users.

Installs standard softwares.
Troubleshoots hardware/software problems.
Assists in installations of modems and dial-up networking.
Solves simple hardware/software problems.
Assists in designing and coding small system jobs for users.
Assists students in debugging programmes and programming systems
Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

NB. Age limit: Not above 35 years

COMPUTER TECHNICIAN II - PUSS , TWELVE (12) POSTS
Qualifications: Holder of Form IV/VI Certificate plus Full Technician Certificate (FTC) or Diploma in Computer
Science/Technology or equivalent from recognized institution.
Duties
Assists students and staff in practical training.
Assists in software maintenance.
Assists in running small scales customer jobs.
Allocates computer times to customers.
Maintains hardware register.
Maintains programme software library.
Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN II - PUSS 1/2 ONE (1) POST
Qualifications: Holder of Form IV/VI Certificate plus Full Technician Certificate (FTC) or Diploma in Electrical Engineering
or related field from a recognized institution. Must be computer literate.
Duties
Inspects installations and recommend repair of electrical works
Assists in the repair and maintenance of electrical systems for laboratory or workshop facilities.
Assists senior staff in relevant fields of operation
Conducts daily inspection of the university power system and make sure that power supply is available all the time.
Checks and carries out minor electrical repairs.
Performs any other related duties as be assigned by the supervisor.
CIVIL TECHNICIAN II PUSS 1/2, ONE (1) POST
Qualifications: Holder of Form IV/VI Certificate plus Full Technician Certificate (FTC) or Diploma in Civil Engineering or
related field from a recognized institution. Must be computer literate.
Duties

Establishes requirements and draws up a list of materials required for various jobs.
Assists in the repair and maintenance of laboratory or workshop facilities
Assists senior staff in relevant fields of operation.
Checks and carries out minor repair tasks.
Inspects installations and recommends appropriate repair tasks.
Carries out masonry, plumbing, carpentry works, etc.
Performs any other related duties as be assigned by the supervisor

NB. Age limit: Not above 35 years

MODE OF APPLICATION:

Applicants should clearly specify on top of the envelope, the Vacancy Number and Position they are applying for.
Applications bearing no such information shall not be considered.

Applications should be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of relevant certificates, together
with one colored passport size photograph of the applicant, names and full contact details of three referees.
Applicants should be willing to work in the specified regions in Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar, as indicated in the
vacancy list. No change of work station is possible after appointment.
Priority will be given to applicants currently residing in respective regions where the post is available, so indicate
your current resident region clearly.
Candidates should note the age limits for various positions where applicable.
All applicants who are currently employed in the Public Service should route their application letter through their
respective employers.
All applicants with certificates from foreign Universities should have the certificates verified by the Tanzania
Commission for Universities (TCU).
The deadline for receiving applications is two weeks from the date of advertisement.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Interested applicants should submit the applications to the undersigned:

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Resources Management)
Open University of Tanzania
Kawawa Road, Kinondoni
P.O. Box 23409, Dar es Salaam, TANZANIA
Tel. +255 22 2668820
Fax: +255 22 2668759