Assistant Weights and Measures Officer – Volunteering Opportunity at WMA, September 2026

Job Details

Organization: Weights and Measures Agency (WMA)
Position: Assistant Weights and Measures Officer
Number of Posts: 5
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Job Type: Full-time
Job Posted: 19 September 2026

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE

WEIGHTS AND MEASURES AGENCY (WMA)

Ref. No.: BA.23/285/01A/50

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 mandate 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.

1.0 ASSISTANT WEIGHTS AND MEASURES OFFICER – 5 POSTS

1.1 Duties and Responsibilities

The successful volunteers will be responsible for:

1. Adjusting measuring instruments.
2. Caring for working standards.
3. Mobilizing working tools and equipment before and after field work.
4. Performing daily systems initialization and backups to computer systems.
5. Performing any other related duties as may be assigned by superiors.

1.2 Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must be holders of a:

Diploma in Legal and Industrial Metrology from a recognized institution.

General Conditions

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

a. Must be Tanzanian citizens aged between 18 and 35 years.

b. Must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) with reliable contacts, including postal address, email address, and telephone numbers.

c. Must attach certified copies of academic and professional certificates, academic transcripts, and birth certificates.

d. Must have two guarantors who are Public Servants.

e. Must attach an introduction letter from the Village/Street Executive Officer or relevant Local Government Authority.

f. Must be willing to volunteer in the respective assigned area.

g. Must attach a copy of the National Identification Card (NIDA).

h. 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. 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 recognized 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.

o. Applications should reach the undersigned within fourteen (14) days from the date of this advertisement.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit a signed application letter addressed to:

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

Application Deadline

The advertisement is dated 18 September 2026, and applications should reach the employer within 14 days from the date of the advertisement.

Deadline: 2 October 2026

Important Note

No separate online application link was provided. Applicants should follow the application instructions stated in the advertisement and ensure that all required documents are attached.