THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE

WEIGHTS AND MEASURES AGENCY (WMA)

Ref. No: BA.23/285/01A/50
Date: 18th September, 2026

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

The Weights and Measures Agency (WMA) is an Executive Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, established in 2002 under the Executive Agencies Act, Cap. 245. Its establishment was part of the Public Service Reform Programme (PSRP II), aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of public service delivery. The Agency executes its mandates pursuant to the Weights and Measures Act, Cap. 340.

As part of its commitment to supporting professional development and equipping young graduates with practical workplace experience, WMA invites qualified, competent, motivated, and dynamic Tanzanian graduates to apply for nine (9) volunteering opportunities for a period of twelve (12) months in various cadres as indicated below:-

4.0 ECONOMIST II – 1 POST.

4.1DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To participate in the collection of various data;
2. To collect information and statistics for priority setting;
3. To prepare and distribute statistical and economic information;
4. To participate in drafting project requirements in collaboration with various stakeholders;
5. To participate in the mobilization of resources;
6. To participate in various research teams and prepare research reports;
7. To collect inputs for the review of the strategic plan;
8. To follow up on the release of funds from different stakeholders; and
9. To perform any other duties as may be assigned by superiors

4.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Holder of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields; Economics, Statistics, Agricultural Economics, Planning and Investment, Economic Planning, Project Planning and Management or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

a. Applicants must be Tanzanian citizens aged between 18 and 35 years;
b. Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) with reliable contacts, including postal address, email address, and telephone numbers;
c. Applicants must attach certified copies of academic and professional certificates, academic transcripts, and birth certificates;
d. Applicants must have two guarantors who are Public Servants;
e. Applicants must attach an introduction letter from the Village/Street Executive Officer or relevant Local Government Authority;
f. Applicants must be willing to volunteer in the respective assigned area;
g. Applicants must attach a copy of the National Identification Card (NIDA)
h. Applicants must not have been convicted by any Court of Law for criminal or disciplinary offences and must possess good conduct and acceptable moral character within the community;
i. Applicants must not have been employed by any Public Institution since graduation;
j. Testimonials, Provisional Results, Statements of Results, and Form IV and Form VI Results Slips shall not be accepted;
k. All foreign academic certificates must be recognised by the relevant authorities, namely TCU, NECTA, or NACTVET. Applicants applying for positions requiring a specific GPA must attach a GPA Calculation Certificate issued by TCU;
l. The volunteering programme is strictly intended for skills development and acquisition of work experience and shall not be construed as a basis for automatic employment in the Public Service;
m. A signed application letter, written in either Swahili or English, should be addressed to:

Chief Executive Officer,
Weights and Measures Agency (WMA),
P.O. Box 2014,
Vipimo House,
Dodoma;

n. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; and
o. Applications should reach the undersigned within fourteen (14) days from the date of this advertisement.