Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The Higher Education Students’ Loans Board (HESLB) is a body corporate established under Higher Education Students’ Loans Board Act, [CAP 178 R.E.2023], herein referred to as HESLB Act, with the objective of assisting needy and eligible Tanzanian students to access loans and grants for higher education. In line with its commitment to developing young professionals and enhancing practical skills among graduates, the Board invites qualified, motivated, and dynamic Tanzanian graduates to apply for volunteering Opportunities in the following areas:

Responsibilities or duties

The specific responsibilities will vary depending on the volunteer position.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Applicants must meet the following qualifications for each position:

• Information, Education and Communication: Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Communication Studies or equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions; Good communication skills; Computer skills.
• Legal Services: Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution; Good communication skills; Computer skills.
• Planning and Research: Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Planning or equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions; Computer skills.
• Loans Allocation and Disbursement: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions; Computer skills.
• Procurement and Supply Management: Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration in Procurement and Supply Management or equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions; Computer skills.
• Loan Repayment and Recovery: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions; Computer skills.
• Administration: Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields: Public Administration or equivalent qualifications from recognized Institution; Computer skills.
• Records Management: Diploma in either of the following Records Management fields: Records and Archives Management; Archive Management and Documentation; Archives Management, Records and Information Management or any related field from a recognized institution.
• Electrical Installation: Diploma (NTA level 6) or Full Technician Certificate (FTC) in Electrical or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Plumbing and Pipe-fitting: Diploma (NTA level 6) or Full Technician Certificate (FTC) in Plumbing or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Account and Finance: Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma in one of the following fields: Accountancy, Finance; Commerce or Business Administration majoring in Accountancy; Finance or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution or Intermediate Certificate (Module D) offered by NBAA; Computer skills.

Experience needed

Graduated between 2020 to 2025.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Working stations shall be Dar es Salaam, Mbeya, Zanzibar, Dodoma, Mtwara, Mwanza and Arusha.

Applicants must be Tanzanians; graduated between 2020 to 2025.

People with disability are encouraged to apply.

The maximum period for individual program is one-year period, renewable depending on needs.

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

Presentation of forged certificates and other information is prohibited otherwise it will result into disqualification and legal action.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted for interview.

Successful and accepted volunteers shall not be paid salaries or any remuneration attached to salaries instead they will be assisted with some amount of money to cover for transport and lunch expenses.

Volunteer job is not a guarantee for employment at HESLB. In case there is employment opportunities at HESLB or elsewhere, volunteers shall follow the laid down employment procedures as will be stipulated.

• Good communication skills
• Computer skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Communication Studies or equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Planning or equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions
• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration in Procurement and Supply Management or equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions
• Bachelor Degree in Public Administration or equivalent qualifications from recognized Institution.
• Diploma in Records Management fields (Records and Archives Management, Archive Management and Documentation, Archives Management, Records and Information Management or any related field from a recognized institution)
• Diploma (NTA level 6) or Full Technician Certificate (FTC) in Electrical or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Diploma (NTA level 6) or Full Technician Certificate (FTC) in Plumbing or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma in Accountancy, Finance, Commerce or Business Administration majoring in Accountancy, Finance or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution or Intermediate Certificate (Module D) offered by NBAA