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:

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

General Conditions

• Applicants must be Tanzanians; graduated between 2020 to 2025;
• People with disability are encouraged to apply;
• Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts; postal address, e-mail and telephone numbers;
• Applicants should indicate three reputable referees; one referee must be from the Academic Institution where he/she graduated;
• The maximum period for individual program is one-year period, renewable depending on needs;
• Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates;
  • Degree and respective Transcripts
  • Diploma/ Certificate
  • Form IV and or VI National Examination Certificates
  • Birth Certificate or National Identity Card
• Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted;
  • Form IV and form VI Results slips; and
  • Testimonials and Partial transcripts.
• 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;
• Applicants must attach a letter of endorsement from a Local Government Chairperson or Executive Officer confirming your place of residence;
• Applicants must attach a brief paper stating the reasons for the need of volunteer job and the expectations after a year;
• 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;
• Applicants should indicate the position for which they apply; and
• Application letters must be hand written in English.

• 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 Degree in one of the following fields: Public Administration or equivalent qualifications from recognized Institution.
• 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
• 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 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