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Economic Affairs Specialist (Local Researcher) – Embassy of the Republic of Korea (August 2026)
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the United Republic of Tanzania invites applications from qualified and highly motivated candidates for the position of Economic Affairs Specialist (Local Researcher).
Note: The official announcement refers to the position as both Economic Security Specialist (Local Researcher) and Economic Affairs Specialist (Local Researcher).
Position Details
- Position: Economic Affairs Specialist (Local Researcher)
- Vacancies: 1
- Duty Station: Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Dar es Salaam
- Employment Type: Full-time, Fixed-term Contract
- Contract Duration: Less than one year (to be agreed upon through mutual consultation)
- Probation Period: 3 months
- Application Period: 3 August – 14 August 2026
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Monitor, research, and analyze major economic developments in Tanzania and East Africa, including:
- Trade and Investment
- Energy
- Natural Resources
- Minerals
- Other economic issues
- Prepare:
- Analytical reports
- Policy briefs
- Briefing notes
- Presentations
- Monitor economic laws, regulations, government policies, and administrative measures in Tanzania and the wider East African region.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
- Master’s degree or higher in a field related to economic security; or
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with at least five (5) years of relevant professional experience.
Applicants must also be legally eligible to work in Tanzania.
Required Skills & Competencies
Applicants should possess:
- Excellent written and spoken English and Kiswahili.
- Strong research, analytical, and report-writing skills.
- Good knowledge of Tanzania’s economic, legal, regulatory, and business environment.
- Strong communication, networking, and interpersonal skills.
- Professionalism, integrity, discipline, and discretion.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational and proactive work habits.
Added Advantages
The following will be an advantage:
- Ability to communicate in Korean (written or spoken).
- Relevant experience in:
- Government institutions
- International organizations
- Research institutions
- Universities
- Consulting firms
- Business associations
- Private sector organizations
Salary & Benefits
Gross Monthly Salary: USD 1,500 (All-inclusive)
The monthly salary covers the employee’s entire contractual cash remuneration.
The Embassy will not provide additional:
- Bonuses
- Housing allowance
- Transport allowance
- Meal allowance
- Medical allowance
- Communication allowance
- Relocation allowance
- Gratuity
- Performance incentives
- Contract severance payments
- Any other cash allowances
Applicable taxes and statutory deductions will be deducted from the gross salary in accordance with Tanzanian law.
Probation & Contract Terms
- Three-month probation period.
- Performance will be assessed during probation.
- Successful completion of probation does not guarantee contract renewal.
- The position is strictly fixed-term and carries no expectation of permanent employment.
Required Application Documents
Applications must be submitted in English and include:
- Cover Letter
- Personal history
- Motivation
- Qualifications
- Suitability for the position
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Education
- Professional experience
- Language proficiency
- Contact details
- Copy of the highest academic qualification.
- Employment certificates or supporting documents (where professional experience is used to meet qualification requirements).
Documents not written in English must be accompanied by an English translation.
Shortlisted candidates may be required to provide:
- Original academic certificates
- Original employment certificates
- Identification documents
- Professional references
- Proof of eligibility to work in Tanzania
- Police clearance certificate
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted in person or by post (electronic applications are not accepted) during official working hours.
Submit applications to:
Chief Administrator
Embassy of the Republic of Korea
19th Floor, Golden Jubilee Towers
Ohio Street, City Centre
P.O. Box 1154
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Envelope Label
APPLICATION FOR ECONOMIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
Selection Process
The recruitment process may include:
- Document screening
- Written assessment (if required)
- Interview
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Successful candidates may undergo reference, background, and security checks before appointment.
Important Information
- Application Deadline: 14 August 2026
- Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.
- Any false information or forged documents will result in disqualification.
- The Embassy does not charge any application or recruitment fees.
- Applicant information will be used solely for recruitment purposes and treated confidentially.
- Successful candidates will be required to sign confidentiality and information security undertakings.
- The Embassy reserves the right not to appoint any candidate if no suitable applicant is identified.
- Recruitment timelines and the expected start date may change based on operational requirements.