The President’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG/TAMISEMI) has announced a contract employment opportunity for qualified Tanzanian professionals in the nutrition sector. The recruitment is part of an initiative supported by Big Win Philanthropy to strengthen nutrition interventions in regions experiencing high levels of stunting in Tanzania.
PO-RALG is inviting applications for one Nutrition Officer Grade II position specializing in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E). The successful candidate will support the monitoring, analysis and evaluation of nutrition data while helping strengthen nutrition programme implementation and reporting.
Why Work at TAMISEMI?
This contract opportunity provides an experienced nutrition professional with the chance to contribute to national nutrition programmes and public-sector health interventions. The role offers an opportunity to:
- Support nutrition interventions in regions with high levels of stunting
- Apply professional expertise in nutrition monitoring and evaluation
- Work with Regional and Council Health Management Teams
- Strengthen the collection, analysis and use of nutrition data
- Contribute to programme learning, research and evidence-based decision-making
TAMISEMI Contract Employment Vacancy 2026 Overview
The available position is Nutrition Officer Grade II, with a focus on Monitoring and Evaluation. The successful applicant will be responsible for strengthening systems used to collect, analyse, report and utilize nutrition information.
Position: Nutrition Officer Grade II
Number of Posts: 1
Specialization: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
Contract: 1 year
Renewal: May be renewed for an additional one-year period subject to availability of funds
Salary: According to the project’s approved rates
Application Deadline: 16 October 2026 at 10:30 PM
Application Portal: ajira.tamisemi.go.tz
Duties and Responsibilities
The Nutrition Officer will be responsible for a range of monitoring, evaluation and programme support activities, including:
- Strengthening monitoring and evaluation systems for the collection, analysis, use and reporting of nutrition information
- Developing and facilitating implementation of programme monitoring, evaluation and documentation plans
- Developing and implementing nutrition programme monitoring, evaluation and learning plans
- Strengthening systems for managing nutrition information
- Coordinating regular collection of data from health facilities, early childhood development centres, community volunteers and implementing partners
- Conducting regular data quality assessments to ensure accuracy, completeness, validity, reliability and timely availability
- Analysing programme data to identify trends, achievements, challenges and implementation outcomes
- Working with the nutrition section, Regional Health Management Teams and Local Government Authorities
- Ensuring M&E activities comply with donor standards, procedures and requirements while maintaining beneficiary confidentiality
- Supporting baseline, midline and endline studies, operational research, data-collection studies and programme evaluations
- Working with Regional and Council Health Management Teams in coordinating nutrition services and interventions
- Supporting the establishment and implementation of community feedback and response mechanisms relating to nutrition
- Providing training to programme staff, government employees, community health workers, early childhood development centre facilitators and volunteers
- Performing other duties assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must meet the following academic and professional requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Nutrition (BSc Human Nutrition), Food Science and Technology (BSc Food Science and Technology), or Home Economics and Human Nutrition
- The degree must be obtained from a recognized institution
- Master’s Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics or Epidemiology
- At least six years of experience in monitoring and evaluation of development projects managed by donors, organizations or development partners
- Experience managing nutrition projects will be an added advantage
General Conditions for Applicants
Applicants must also meet the general conditions specified for the recruitment exercise:
- Be a Tanzanian citizen of sound mind
- Possess original academic and professional certificates, including Form Four, Form Six and professional certificates
- Not be a Government employee, employee of a faith-based hospital, or employee of another institution whose salary is paid by the Government
- Not have previously been dismissed, resigned from or retired from the Public Service
- Possess a government-recognized identification document, such as a NIDA card, Driving Licence or Passport
- Attach a copy of their birth certificate
Important Information for Applicants
Applicants should carefully follow the requirements before submitting their applications. Candidates must be willing to work anywhere within the United Republic of Tanzania.
Applicants should also ensure that all required information is completed and the necessary documents are attached to the application system.
Candidates who completed secondary education outside Tanzania must obtain an Equivalent Number beginning with “EQ…” from NECTA before accessing the employment application system.
Applicants who obtained university qualifications outside Tanzania must obtain verification or recognition from the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) so that their certificates can be recognized and accepted in Tanzania.
Applicants with disabilities who meet the stated qualifications are encouraged to apply. Their applications should indicate the type of disability and include a photograph and medical confirmation from a Government hospital.
There is no application fee for this recruitment.
How to Apply
Qualified professionals should submit their applications online through the TAMISEMI recruitment system.
To apply:
- Visit ajira.tamisemi.go.tz
- Complete the required information in the online application system
- Attach all required academic and supporting documents
- Attach a signed application letter together with academic certificates
- Review the application carefully before submitting it
The application letter should be addressed to:
Secretary General
President’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG)
Government City – Mtumba
P.O. Box 1923
41185 – Dodoma
Applications submitted outside the prescribed procedure will not be considered.
Application Deadline
The deadline for submitting applications is:
16 October 2026 at exactly 10:30 PM
Applicants are encouraged to complete their applications before the closing time to avoid missing the opportunity.
Tips to Boost Your Application
Candidates applying for the Nutrition Officer position should:
- Confirm that their academic qualifications match one of the specified nutrition-related degree requirements
- Clearly demonstrate their six or more years of M&E experience in the CV
- Highlight experience working on donor-funded or development-partner projects
- Emphasize relevant nutrition programme experience where applicable
- Ensure all certificates and supporting documents are properly attached
- Include the required signed application letter
- Verify that qualifications obtained outside Tanzania have the required recognition or equivalence
- Submit the application through the prescribed TAMISEMI online system before the deadline
Further Information
For additional information concerning the recruitment, applicants can visit www.tamisemi.go.tz or contact the President’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government Customer Service Centre through 026 2160210 or 0735 160210.
The TAMISEMI Contract Employment Vacancy 2026 provides an opportunity for an experienced nutrition professional to contribute to monitoring and evaluation of nutrition interventions in Tanzania. Qualified applicants who meet the academic, professional and general requirements should complete their online applications and submit all required documents before 16 October 2026 at 10:30 PM.
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