RESEARCH OFFICER II (FOOD SCIENCE) – 1 Position
Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre (TFNC) is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill one (1) position for the post of Research Officer II (Food Science). The application period runs from 22 March 2026 to 04 April 2026.
The successful candidate will support research activities, data collection, analysis, and dissemination of food and nutrition information. The duties and responsibilities include:
- Performing field data collection, computer data entry, and data analysis, and gathering relevant literature under the close supervision of Senior Researchers
- Assisting in disseminating food and nutrition information through publications, mass media, interpersonal communication, educational programs, public service announcements, printed materials, and online resources
- Undertaking specific research activities with minimal supervision from Senior Researchers or Team Leaders
- Preparing and submitting draft manuscripts, books, technical reports, training materials, guidelines, and protocols for review by the respective supervisor
- Training and supervising Junior Researchers
- Assisting in preparing research progress reports according to work plans
- Assisting in planning specific research projects
- Assisting in preparing fundable research proposals and consultancy documents
- Performing any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
- Master’s Degree with a minimum of upper second class at the Bachelor’s Degree, or an overall minimum B+ for classified degrees (e.g., Doctor of Medicine)
- Degree in one of the following fields: Food Biotechnology, Food Engineering, Food Safety, Food Science, Food Science and Technology, or Food Technology from a recognized institution
A signed application letter should be written either in Swahili or English and addressed to:
Secretary
Presidents Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat
P.O. Box 2320
Mahakama Street, Tambukareli
Dodoma
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