VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY OF TANZANIA (OUT)
REF. No: FA.109/214/01/25
10th December, 2025
1.0 THE OPEN UNIVERSITY OF TANZANIA (OUT)
The Open University of Tanzania (OUT) is a public university established by Act No. 17 of 1992. Since 1st January 2007 the University has been operating under the OUT Charter (Inc.) of 2007 in line with the Universities Act No. 7 of 2005.
OUT’s mission is to provide relevant, quality, flexible, accessible, and affordable open online education, research and service for socio-economic development of Tanzania and beyond. OUT operates from its headquarters in Kinondoni, Dar es Salaam, with 32 regional centres across Tanzania Mainland and Coordination Centres in Unguja and Pemba (Zanzibar).
The University invites competent and qualified Tanzanians to apply for the following positions:
1.1 TUTORIAL ASSISTANT (SOCIAL WORK) – 1 POST
Work Station: Mtwara Regional Centre
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Undergo a Master’s Degree training programme.
- Undertake a pedagogical induction course (where applicable).
- Understudy senior academic staff through lectures, seminars and practical training.
- Conduct tutorials, seminars and practical sessions.
- Assist in research, consultancy and outreach activities.
- Perform any other duties assigned by relevant authorities.
Qualification and Experience: Bachelor Degree in Social Work with a minimum GPA of 3.8/5 from a recognised university.
Remuneration: PUTS 1.1
1.2 TUTORIAL ASSISTANT (PSYCHOLOGY) – 1 POST
Work Station: Handeni Coordination Centre
Qualifications: Bachelor Degree in Counselling Psychology, Psychology, BSc Counselling Psychology or BA Psychology with minimum GPA 3.8/5.
Remuneration: PUTS 1.1
1.3 TUTORIAL ASSISTANT (HISTORY) – 1 POST
Work Station: Headquarters – Dar es Salaam
Qualifications: BA History, History & Archaeology, BA with Education (History) or BEd (History) with minimum GPA 3.8/5.
Remuneration: PUTS 1.1
1.4 TUTORIAL ASSISTANT (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT) – 1 POST
Work Station: Arusha Regional Centre
Qualifications: Bachelor Degree in Human Resource Management with GPA 3.8/5.
Remuneration: PUTS 1.1
1.5 TUTORIAL ASSISTANT (ECONOMICS & STATISTICS) – 1 POST
Work Station: Headquarters – Dar es Salaam
Qualifications: Degree in Economics & Statistics, Economics & Applied Statistics, BA Economics & Statistics or BSc Economics & Statistics. GPA 3.8/5.
Remuneration: PUTS 1.1
1.6 TUTORIAL ASSISTANT (FINANCE & ACCOUNTS) – 1 POST
Work Station: Kahama Coordination Centre
Qualifications: Bachelor Degree in Finance & Accounts. GPA 3.8/5.
Remuneration: PUTS 1.1
1.7 TUTORIAL ASSISTANT (CYBERSECURITY) – 1 POST
Work Station: Headquarters – Dar es Salaam
Qualifications: BSc in Cybersecurity. GPA 3.8/5.
Remuneration: PUTS 1.1
1.8 TUTORIAL ASSISTANT (TEXTILE DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY) – 1 POST
Work Station: Headquarters – Dar es Salaam
Qualifications: BSc in Textile Design & Technology. GPA 3.8/5.
Remuneration: PUTS 1.1
1.9 TUTORIAL ASSISTANT (PHYSICS) – 1 POST
Work Station: Headquarters – Dar es Salaam
Qualifications: Applied Physics, BSc with Education (Physics) or Electronics Engineering. GPA 3.8/5.
Remuneration: PUTS 1.1
1.10 TUTORIAL ASSISTANT (EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT) – 1 POST
Work Station: Rukwa Regional Centre
Qualifications: Degrees such as Education Policy Management, BBA with Education, Educational Management & Administration. GPA 3.8/5.
Remuneration: PUTS 1.1
1.11 TUTORIAL ASSISTANT (EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION) – 1 POST
Work Station: Arusha Regional Centre
Qualifications: Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education. GPA 3.8/5.
Remuneration: PUTS 1.1
1.12 TUTORIAL ASSISTANT (CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION) – 1 POST
Work Station: Headquarters – Dar es Salaam
Qualifications: BSc with Education (Physics) OR BEd (Physics). GPA 3.8/5.
Remuneration: PUTS 1.1
1.13 TUTORIAL ASSISTANT (JURISPRUDENCE) – 1 POST
Work Station: Kahama Regional Centre
Qualifications: LLB with GPA 3.8/5.
Remuneration: PUTS 1.1
1.14 TUTORIAL ASSISTANT (TAX LAW) – 1 POST
Work Station: Kigoma Regional Centre
Qualifications: LLB with GPA 3.8/5.
Remuneration: PUTS 1.1
1.15 TUTORIAL ASSISTANT (INTERNATIONAL LAW) – 1 POST
Work Station: Mbeya Regional Centre
Qualifications: LLB with GPA 3.8/5.
Remuneration: PUTS 1.1
2.0 GENERAL CONDITIONS
- Applicants must be Tanzanians aged not above 45 years (except those in public service).
- Applicants with disabilities should clearly indicate their condition.
- Attach an up-to-date CV with reliable contacts (postal address, e-mail and telephone numbers).
- Applications must be made on the strength of information given in this advertisement.
- Attach certified copies of: Degree/Diploma/Certificates, Academic Transcripts, Form IV & Form VI certificates, Professional Registration & Training Certificates (where applicable), and Birth Certificate.
- The following are NOT accepted: Form IV & VI result slips, Testimonials, and partial transcripts.
- Upload a recent passport-size photo in the Recruitment Portal.
- Retired public servants are not eligible to apply.
- Provide three reputable referees with reliable contacts.
- NECTA must verify foreign O-level/A-level certificates.
- TCU/NACTE must verify foreign university or college certificates.
- Foreign degrees must have GPA converted by TCU to a 5-point scale.
- Signed application letter (English or Swahili) should be addressed to:
The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Planning, Finance and Administration), The Open University of Tanzania, P.O. Box 23409, Dar es Salaam. - Deadline for application: 25th December, 2025.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Presentation of forged certificates or information will lead to legal action.
APPLICATION MODE
All applications must be submitted through the Recruitment Portal: http://portal.ajira.go.tz/
(Also accessible on the PSRS website under "Recruitment Portal")
Released by:
VICE CHANCELLOR
The Open University of Tanzania

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