Economist II volunteering opportunity

Weight and Measurement Agency (WMA)
Dodoma Full time Jobs

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Job LocationDodoma

Job CategoryEconomic Jobs , Economist Jobs

Job TypeFull time Jobs

Job PostedSeptember 19, 2026

Job Description

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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

i. To participate in the collection of various data;
ii. To collect information and statistics for priority setting;
iii. To prepare and distribute statistical and economic information;
iv. To participate in drafting project requirements in collaboration with various stakeholders;
v. To participate in the mobilization of resources;
vi. To participate in various research teams and prepare research reports;
vii. To collect inputs for the review of the strategic plan;
viii. To follow up on the release of funds from different stakeholders; and
ix. 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.

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