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Job Description Announcement Number: DaresSalaam-2026-017 Hiring Agency: Embassy Dar Es Salaam Position Title: Political Specialist (All Interested Candidates) Open Period: 08/24/2026 – 09/07/2026 Format MM/DD/YYYY Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+3 Series/Grade: LE – 1605 10 Salary: TZS TSh77,198,751 /Per Year Work Schedule: Full-time – 40HRS PER WEEK Promotion Potential: LE-10 Duty Location(s): 1 Vacancy in Dar Es Salaam, TZ Telework Eligible: No For More Info: HR OFFICE 022-229-4148 [email protected] Overview Hiring Path: • Open to the public Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: All Interested Applicants / All Sources – For USEFM – FP grade is FP-5 (steps 5 through 14). Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C. Security Clearance Required: Public Trust – Background Investigation Appointment Type Permanent Marketing Statement: We encourage you to review the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital [...]
QUALIFICATIONS
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REQUIREMENTS
- : All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a: Security certificate; and Medical certificate All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and a pre-employment medical exam.
- Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time upon receipt of agency authorization and clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
- Education
REQUIREMENTS
- : A Bachelor’s degree in Law, Political Science, International Relations, History, or Economics or related major is required.
- Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education.
- Evaluations: You will be evaluated against the
QUALIFICATIONS
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REQUIREMENTS
- in this vacancy announcement.
- You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
- You must complete the application form and provide the required documents.
- Your application must address all the position
QUALIFICATIONS
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REQUIREMENTS
- including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.
- If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.
QUALIFICATIONS
- : Experience: Minimum five (5) years of professional work experience in research, analysis, consulting, program management, communication, and reporting, in the fields of law, politics, government, academia, journalism, development organizations, and/or international affairs required.
- Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and
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- Language: Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing and ability to translate English is required.
- Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing and ability to translate Swahili is required.
- (This may be tested) Please address this language requirement in your ERA application.
- Job Knowledge: Must have a detailed knowledge of Tanzania’s political, economic, and social structures, institutions, historic developments, foreign relations, and key political figures.
- Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and
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- Skills And Abilities: Must have demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and judgment in developing [...]
HOW TO APPLY
Use the application link below to open the official application form.
