SADC SECRETARIAT REGIONAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR TANZANIANS – MAY 2026

About the Opportunity

The Southern African Development Community Secretariat has announced new regional employment opportunities for qualified, competent, and experienced Tanzanian professionals.

As a key institution promoting regional integration, economic development, food security, agriculture, governance, and socio-economic advancement across Southern Africa, the SADC Secretariat offers professionals an opportunity to contribute directly to regional development initiatives.

This recruitment exercise is being coordinated through the President’s Office – Public Service Management and Good Governance.

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Available Positions

1. Senior Programme Officer – Food Security & Agriculture

Position Details

• Employer: Southern African Development Community
• Position Title: Senior Programme Officer – Food Security & Agriculture
• Job Grade: 4
• Duty Station: SADC Secretariat
• Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract

Contract Duration

• Four (4) years
• Renewable twice for an equal period, subject to:
  • Successful completion of a six-month probation period
  • Satisfactory performance
  • Continued organizational need
  • Attainment of the mandatory retirement age of 60 years

Remuneration

• Job Grade 4 Salary Scale:
  • US$ 93,097.00 – US$ 99,643.00 per annum

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2. Programme Officer – Crop

Position Details

• Employer: Southern African Development Community
• Position Title: Programme Officer – Crop
• Job Grade: 6
• Duty Station: SADC Secretariat
• Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract

Contract Duration

• Four (4) years
• Renewable twice for an equal period, subject to:
  • Successful completion of a six-month probation period
  • Satisfactory performance
  • Continued organizational need
  • Attainment of the mandatory retirement age of 60 years

Remuneration

• Job Grade 6 Salary Scale:
  • US$ 72,589.00 – US$ 77,084.20 per annum

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Eligibility Requirements

Age Limit

Applicants must be:

• 52 years old or younger

This requirement is intended to ensure that successful candidates can serve the organization for a reasonable period before reaching the mandatory retirement age of 60 years.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The Southern African Development Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applications are particularly encouraged from:

• Female candidates
• Qualified persons with disabilities

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Required Application Documents

Applicants must submit:

1. Cover Letter clearly stating:
   • The position being applied for
   • How the applicant’s qualifications, experience, and competencies meet the requirements of the position
2. Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
   • Maximum five (5) pages
3. Certified copies of:
   • Academic Degrees
   • Diplomas
   • Professional Certificates
4. Duly completed and signed SADC Application Form

Important

Shortlisted candidates will be required to present original academic and professional certificates during the interview process.

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Submission Details

Applications should be addressed to:

Permanent Secretary
President’s Office – Public Service Management and Good Governance
Mtumba Government City
Utumishi Street
P.O. Box 670
Dodoma, Tanzania

Email Submission

📧 dhrd.tc@utumishi.go.tz

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Important Notes

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Applicants who do not receive communication from the SADC Secretariat within two (2) months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
• Detailed job profiles and the SADC Application Form can be obtained from the official SADC Secretariat resources.

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Important Dates

Activity	Date
Vacancy Announcement Date	26 May 2026
Application Deadline	10 June 2026

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Summary

These regional opportunities provide experienced Tanzanian professionals with a chance to contribute to regional development initiatives across Southern Africa, particularly in:

• Food Security
• Agriculture
• Crop Development
• Policy Implementation
• Regional Integration
• Sustainable Development

Interested candidates are encouraged to prepare and submit their applications before 10 June 2026, ensuring all required documents are included and clearly demonstrate their suitability for the position applied for.