Assistant ICT Officer II – 01 Post

Organization: Tanzania Fertilizer Regulatory Authority (TFRA)

Position: Assistant ICT Officer II

Number of posts: 01

Duty station: Dar es Salaam

Application deadline: 15 November 2026 at 15:30 PM (East Africa Time)

Background

The Tanzania Fertilizer Regulatory Authority (TFRA) is a body corporate established under the Fertilizer Act No. 9 of 2009. The Authority is mandated to regulate and oversee the quality and trade of fertilizers and fertilizer supplements in Tanzania.

The Government of Tanzania is implementing the Fertilizer Subsidy Programme to increase agricultural production and productivity, strengthen food security, and improve farmers’ access to affordable fertilizers. To support the effective implementation of this programme, the Government, through the Ministry of Agriculture, has allocated funds for the recruitment of competent, committed, and qualified personnel to help ensure the availability, quality, and effective distribution of subsidized fertilizers to farmers across Tanzania Mainland.

TFRA therefore invites applications from suitably qualified, competent, motivated and dynamic Tanzanians for the position in the following areas: –

Key Qualifications, Experience and Competence

The competent personnel with preferred education, training, experience and expertise requirements for the position;

• Holder of Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.

• Should have good mobilization and communication skills.

• Should have computer skills (Microsoft word, excel and internet)

• Should be able to work in marginalized conditions

• Experience of at least one year in related field is an added advantage

Duties and Responsibilities

1. To troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve technical hardware and software issues;

2. To troubleshoot and repair the Authority’s ICT Infrastructure.

3. Perform preventive maintenance duties on items of ICT hardware, including the cleaning of equipment and to maintain ICT infrastructure in line with Active technical guidance and support to end users (Helpdesk)

4. To supervise inspection and installation of new ICT equipment

5. To inspect the quality and assist installation and maintaining of user application and a modern Management Information System;

6. To troubleshoot and make necessary adjustment to user applications and other information systems within the Authority.

7. Design and implement safety measures and data recovery plans

8. Install, configure and upgrade security software (e.g. antivirus programs)

9. To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by his/her Supervisor.

General Conditions

5.1 Applicants must be Tanzanians;

5.2 Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts; postal address, e-mail and Mobile numbers;

5.3 Applicants should indicate three reputable referees;

5.4 The maximum period for individual contract is one-year period;

5.5 People with disability are encouraged to apply;

5.6 Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates;

• 5.6.1 Degree and respective Transcripts

• 5.6.2 Diploma/ Certificate

• 5.6.3 Form IV and or VI National Examination Certificates

• 5.6.4 Birth Certificate and National Identity Card

5.7 Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted; Form IV and form VI Results slips, Testimonials and Partial transcripts.

5.8 Certificates from foreign examination bodies should be verified by the relevant authorities (TCU, NACTE or NECTA);

5.9 Applicants must attach a letter of endorsement from a Local Government Officer confirming your place of residence;

5.10 Only qualified candidates will be contacted for interview;

5.11 Applicants should indicate the position for which they apply;

5.12 Application letters must be hand written in English or Swahili and

5.13 Successful and accepted candidates shall be paid remuneration according to TFRA regulations.

• 6.1.1 Signed Application letter
  
  
• 6.1.2 Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• 6.1.3 Copies of certified academic certificates and transcripts
  
  
• 6.1.4 Copy of National ID and Birth certificate

Application Deadline