Vacancy title:
Planning Officer Grade II

[Type: VOLUNTEER, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Civil & Government, Business Operations, Social Services & Nonprofit]

Jobs at:
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, October 28 2026

Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, October 22 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology is seeking to fill one position for a Planning Officer Grade II. This role is crucial for supporting the ministry's development plans and programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare reports on projects and development plans, population, human resources, community development, sustainable environment, natural resources programmes, investment and finance.
• Assist communities in preparing participatory community development plans.
• Identify priorities for community welfare and development, environmental sustainability, natural resources programmes, investment and finance.
• Prepare Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports arising from projects.
• Collect information for the preparation of plans and budgets.
• Collect and maintain population and human resources records.
• Perform other duties related to the officer's field of specialization as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma in Planning from a Government-recognized institution, specializing in one of the following fields:

• Regional Development Planning
• Environmental Management Planning
• Population and Development Planning
• Investment and Financial Development Planning
• Human Resources Management Planning
• Environmental Management and Urban Development
• Economic Development

Work Hours: 8

Experience: No Requirements

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Applicants must be citizens of Tanzania aged between 18 and 35 years.

The volunteer engagement period shall not exceed twelve (12) months.

Applicants must attach a Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating their contact details, including postal address, mail address and telephone number.

Applicants must be the legitimate owners of their academic and professional certificates.

Applicants must attach an application letter together with copies of academic and professional certificates certified by a Government Advocate, a National Identity Card or National Identification Number and/or a passport, and two (2) recent passport-size colour photographs.

In addition, applicants with foreign academic certificates must attach a recognition certificate issued by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).

Applicants must provide two referees who are public servants.

Applicants must attach a letter from the Village Executive Officer, Hamlet Executive Officer or Local Government Authority obtained through the NaPA system.

Applicants must be willing to volunteer in the assigned work location.

Applicants who meet the required qualifications will be officially notified and invited for interviews.

Applicants must not have been convicted by a court of law for criminal offences or disciplinary misconduct.

Applicants must demonstrate good conduct and acceptable moral character within the community.

Applicants must not have previously been employed by any public institution since completing their studies.

The application period is seven (7) days from the date of publication. The deadline for submitting applications is 28 October 2026.

Applicants must address their application letters to:

THE PERMANENT SECRETARY

MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

MTUMBA GOVERNMENT CITY,

9 MAWASILIANO STREET,

P.O. BOX 677,

40470 DODOMA,

TANZANIA.

All applications must be submitted electronically

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