Procurement Officer Job at Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF) – April 2026

Interest / Pre-qualification / Job Description:

The Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF) is implementing the Productive Social Safety Net (PSSN) Programme which aims to increase income, consumption, and resilience among targeted households, while enhancing human capital for children. The Program implements several interventions that enhances household income and livelihood opportunities while improving consumption level.

TASAF Executive Director invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position of Procurement Officer (1 Post).

The Detailed job description and required qualifications for the post are available on the TASAF website: www.tasaf.go.tz

Procurement Officer (PrO) Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF)

Basic functions

To assist the Procurement Manager in implementing procurement activities.

Principal duties and responsibilities

The Procurement Officer shall:

• Participate in maintaining an acceptable procurement system.
• Participate in the preparation of the Procurement Plan.
• Provide orientation and training to Project Area Authority technical teams on procurement planning and management.
• Participate in procurement monitoring activities countrywide on TASAF-supported activities and consolidate periodic reports (monthly, quarterly, and annual).
• Prepare tender and contract documents.
• Administer contracts.
• Participate in performing secretariat duties to the TMU Tender Board, including reviewing evaluations done by the Tender Evaluation Committees.
• Participate in the preparation of the departmental annual implementation plan and budgets.
• Conduct performance appraisals of staff in the unit using agreed-upon performance indicators.
• Prepare monthly progress reports on procurement activities.
• Perform any other official duties as assigned by the Procurement Manager.

Qualifications

• Holder of a first Degree or equivalent qualification in Business Studies, Procurement and Logistics Management, Engineering, or any other related field from a recognized university.
• Should be a registered and certified member with the Procurement and Supplies Professionals and Technicians Board at the authorized category of registration with CSP/CPSP, or Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply certification (CIPS level 4) qualification.
• At least five (5) years’ experience in a relevant field in the Public and/or Private Sectors, with thorough understanding of World Bank’s and Government procurement procedures.
• Must have good knowledge of computer applications.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Results-oriented.
• Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously.
• Ability to supervise, train, and coach staff in relevant skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work with integrity and a high level of confidentiality.

Key performance measures

• Timely preparation of tender and contract documents.
• Existence of an updated procurement plan.
• Existence of proper files with complete procurement documents.
• Existence of procurement implementation and monitoring reports (monthly, quarterly, and annual reports).
• Existence of reports on procurement capacity enhancement activities for the PAAs.

Duration of contract

The contract term is four (4) years, renewable based on performance.

Duty station

TASAF Head Office – Dodoma.

Applicants are required to submit their applications, including certified copies of Academic certificates, Birth certificate, Cover letter, and a Curriculum Vitae (CV) to either of the addresses below:

• Hard copy applications should be sent to: The Executive Director, Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF), PSSSF Kambarage Tower, 1 Kambarage Street, 41104 Tambukareli, Dodoma P.O. Box 2719, DODOMA.
• Electronic applications (PDF format) should be sent to: [email protected]

Applications submitted through methods other than those specified above will not be considered.

Deadline for submitting applications: 7th May 2026.