Architect at U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam April 2026

Announcement Number:
DaresSalaam-2026-009
Hiring Agency:
Embassy Dar Es Salaam
Position Title:
Architect (All Interested Candidates)
Open Period:
04/13/2026 – 04/27/2026
Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT+3
Series/Grade:
LE – 1110 11
Salary:
TZS TSh105,131,206 /Per Year
Work Schedule:
Full-time – 40HRS PER WEEK
Promotion Potential:
LE-11
Duty Location(s):
1 Vacancy in

Dar Es Salaam, TZ
Telework Eligible:
No
For More Info:
HR Office
022-229-4148
DAR-Recruitment@state.gov
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-4. 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 status, or sexual orientation.

Summary:
The U.S. Mission in Tanzania is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Architect in the Facilities office.

Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No
Travel Required:
Occasional Travel
Occasional Travel

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Duties
Under the supervision of the Senior Facility Manager, the Architect is the technical lead for the Facility Management (FM) section. Working with a team of skilled tradespersons and is responsible for maintaining the New Embassy Compound (NEC) building systems, including component assemblies and finishes, both interior and exterior. Oversees the design and project management of sustainment, modernization, repairs, building improvements, alterations, extensions, or restoration projects; reviews Statements of Work (SOW) and building documents to ensure designs are code compliant, functional and within budgetary restraints; acts as Contract Officer’s Representative (COR), Government Technical Monitor (GTM) or the equivalent on post facility contracts; implements all safety regulations on post facilities and residential propertiesUnder the supervision of the Senior Facility Manager, the Architect is the technical lead for the Facility Management (FM) section. Working with a team of skilled tradespersons and is responsible for maintaining the New Embassy Compound (NEC) building systems, including component assemblies and finishes, both interior and exterior. Oversees the design and project management of sustainment, modernization, repairs, building improvements, alterations, extensions, or restoration projects; reviews Statements of Work (SOW) and building documents to ensure designs are code compliant, functional and within budgetary restraints; acts as Contract Officer’s Representative (COR), Government Technical Monitor (GTM) or the equivalent on post facility contracts; implements all safety regulations on post facilities and residential properties.

Click link below for responsibilities list:

https://tz.mwp.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/72/2026/04/MAJOR-DUTIES-Architect.pdf

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Qualifications and Evaluations
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:
Bachelor of Science degree, or equivalent, in Architecture or Architectural Engineering, Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering or similar architecture degree majors.

The degree curriculum must: (1) be in a school of architecture with at least one curriculum accredited or equivalent by the National Architecture Accreditation Board (NAAB) or Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), or Engineers Registration Board Tanzania (ERB) or Architects and Quantity Surveyors Registration Board (AQRB), as a professional architecture curriculum.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education.

Evaluations:
You will be evaluated against the qualifications and 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 and 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:

Must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience working as a project architect at a major resort, hospital, office complex, large university/school system, or similar building complex managing a preventative maintenance program that uses a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track maintenance requests and their expenses. The job holder must demonstrate a progression of increased responsibility including developing scopes of work, construction documents (plans and specifications) and cost estimates for new construction projects, building repairs, equipment overhauls, and equipment replacement schedules. The job holder’s experience should include of one (1) year of supervisory experience.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

Language:

English level IV (Fluent) Written/Speaking/Reading is required. In order to translate local technical information, contract documents, and correspondences from the local language into English for the Senior/Deputy Facility Manager. (This may be tested)

Swahili level IV (Fluent) Written/Speaking/Reading is required in order to communicate with local contractors and other LE Staff.

Please address this language requirement in your ERA application.

Job Knowledge:

Must know principles of developing planning specific objectives, milestones, and phases for simple to complex projects, and makes needed innovations and modifications. Must have the ability to guide and evaluate Architectural/Engineering (A/E) contractor and construction efforts and assesses technical and project progress in relation to the established schedule and resources allotted.

Must have knowledge of various types of local construction contractors and supply stores that can provide materials and/or service support. Must have detailed technical knowledge to lead a multi-disciplinary team performing Facility Condition Assessment inspections. Must have knowledge in design and construction practices with U.S. building codes and specifications; thorough professional knowledge in architectural design calculations and criteria; preparation of construction drawings and specifications. Must be able to prepare Statements of Work (SOW), cost estimates and draft and design computer aided designs in AutoCAD.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

Skills And Abilities:

Must be able to read and interpret construction drawings, and other construction documents. The Architect needs to use CADD technology to create plans as part of building information modeling (BIM). Must have good computer skills, able to use and navigate through the Microsoft Office Software suite package using MS Word, Office, Excel, Database entry, Auto CAD, and MS project. Must be proficient with architectural drafting, project management software, preparation and maintenance of daily construction inspection logs, capable of reviewing coordination design drawings for code compliance, and have the ability to create construction cost estimates and provide briefings to the Senior/Deputy Facility Manager, the Management Counselor, and other stakeholders on architectural/planning issues.

Must be skilled at drafting detailed and concise written reports in English for the Senior/Deputy Facility Manager. Ability to lift and carry tools, equipment, or parts, maximum weight 25 kilos. Driver’s license with a clean driving record is required. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to handle a large workload and multiple tasks simultaneously. Must be highly organized. A keen aptitude to work independently, with impeccable integrity, strong initiative, good judgment and to maintain confidentiality.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

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Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:
Agency Benefits:
The U.S. Mission in Tanzania offers compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

For Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants, benefits should be discussed with the HR Office. The pay plan is assigned by the HR Office and confirmed by Washington, D.C.

Other Information:
HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:

A hiring preference is extended to eligible and qualified applicants in the order listed below. It is essential you accurately describe your status in your application, failure to do so may result in a determination that you are not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER

Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) / U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

AEFM / USEFM

Foreign Service (FS) on Leave without Pay (LWOP) and Civil Service (CS) with reemployment rights **

* IMPORTANT:  US citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”) preferably Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability, equivalent documentation, or certification.  A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.  Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all FS employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For complete definitions of AEFM, USEFM, EFM, Member of Household, etc., please visit the 3 FAM 7210 Definitions.

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATIONS

The following apply to EFMs, USEFMs, and AEFMs only:

Current employees who used a hiring preference to gain employment who are within their first 90 calendar days of employment are not eligible. This does not apply when the hiring mechanism is TEMP or the work schedule is intermittent or irregular.

Candidates with a hiring preference who have already accepted a conditional offer of employment may NOT be extended a second conditional offer of employment unless and until they withdraw their candidacy for the first position in writing.

The following apply to Locally Employed (LE) staff only:

Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible.

Current employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement, Unsatisfactory, or an MBC score of less than 100 points on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible.

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How to Apply
How to Apply:
Click the “Apply to This Vacancy” button at the top of the page to begin your application. For an instructional video on how to apply click here.

Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job related skills or requirements in your application.

You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

For a copy of the complete position description, please contact the HR Office.

To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office at DAR-Recruitment@state.gov

Required Documents:
Please upload ALL applicable documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

All Applicants:

Proof of Citizenship

Work Permit (if applicable)

University Degree

University Transcript

Valid Driver’s License

Professional License

Resume/CV

In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit:

Copy of Sponsor’s Travel Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)

Passport copy

DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:
Applicants who are shortlisted and invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

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How to Apply:

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