Job Vacancy at U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam: Trades Helper – October 2026

The U.S. Embassy in Tanzania is inviting applications from qualified and interested candidates for the position of Trades Helper in its Facilities Maintenance Office. The successful candidate will assist skilled technicians with routine and preventive maintenance, repairs, installations, demolition work, and general facilities maintenance across embassy office buildings, grounds, and residential properties.

Job Details

• Job Title: Trades Helper
• Employer: U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam
• Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
• Announcement Number: DaresSalaam-2026-029
• Job Grade: LE-3
• Salary: TZS 16,211,123 per year
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Promotion Potential: LE-3
• Security Clearance: Public Trust – Background Investigation
• Application Opening Date: 16 October 2026
• Application Deadline: 30 October 2026
• Hiring Path: Open to the public; all interested applicants and all sources
• Telework: Not available

About the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania

The U.S. Embassy in Dar es Salaam represents the United States government in Tanzania and supports diplomatic relations, cooperation, and engagement between the two countries. The Embassy also maintains facilities and infrastructure necessary to support its diplomatic and operational activities.

Job Purpose

The Trades Helper will report directly to the Supervisory Building Engineer and assist skilled technicians in carrying out routine maintenance, preventive maintenance, repairs, new installations, and demolition work.

The successful candidate may be assigned to different skilled-trade workshops daily and will support maintenance activities throughout the New Embassy Compound (NEC), including office buildings, grounds, and embassy-owned or leased residential properties.

The role also involves material handling, painting, general labour, cleaning, gardening, and other duties as assigned.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Operations and Maintenance Support – 95%

• Assist skilled technicians in routine mechanical, carpentry, electrical, and plumbing maintenance.
• Support preventive maintenance, repairs, and installation work across embassy facilities.
• Assist with demolition, painting, plumbing, carpentry, and general maintenance activities.
• Carry out general cleaning of work areas and common-use areas within the New Embassy Compound.
• Use hand tools and small power tools under the supervision of skilled technicians and mechanics.
• Prepare worksites and maintain tools and equipment in good working condition.
• Transport tools, supplies, and materials to worksites as instructed by technicians.
• Clean worksites after completing assigned tasks.
• Load and unload materials and tools, including construction debris for transportation in dump trucks.
• Perform general labour and material-handling duties.
• Assist with grounds maintenance, gardening, and other assigned manual tasks.
• Follow workplace safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

2. Logistics Support – 5%

• Escort local contractors when required.
• Report installation deficiencies and maintenance or repair requirements to the supervisor.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the Supervisory Building Engineer.

Additional responsibility: The incumbent may operate official vehicles as an incidental duty and must meet the applicable requirements outlined in 14 FAM 433.

The duties listed above are not exhaustive. The successful candidate may be required to perform other duties assigned by the Embassy.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education

Applicants must have completed secondary school education at the Ordinary Level (O-Level).

Applicants should address this requirement in the Education section of their ERA application.

Work Experience

Applicants must have at least two years of experience in semi-skilled maintenance or construction work involving skilled trades, such as:

• Mechanical work, including HVAC and plumbing.
• Electrical maintenance.
• Carpentry.
• Building maintenance and related building systems.

Applicants should describe their relevant experience under the Major Duties and Responsibilities section of the ERA application.

Language Requirements

• English: Level 2 – Limited Knowledge in speaking, reading, and writing.
• Swahili: Level 3 – Good Working Knowledge in speaking, reading, and writing.

Language proficiency may be tested.

Job Knowledge

Applicants must demonstrate:

• A basic technical understanding of major building mechanical systems and equipment.
• Familiarity with construction techniques.
• Knowledge of workplace safety requirements.
• Understanding of personal protective equipment (PPE), including when and how to use it.

Skills and Abilities

The successful candidate must be able to:

• Learn quickly and anticipate the tools, materials, and supplies required by skilled technicians.
• Use common hand tools, small handheld power tools, vacuum cleaners, gardening tools, and ladders.
• Keep worksites clean, organised, and free from clutter and debris.
• Hold a valid driving licence for standard vehicles.
• Follow safety procedures and use the appropriate PPE.
• Respond efficiently and promptly to emergency situations requiring immediate repairs.
• Work in challenging conditions, including confined spaces, heights, temperature extremes, and indoor or outdoor environments.
• Manage a large workload and multiple tasks effectively.
• Follow instructions and maintain good organisation.
• Communicate orally and in writing with colleagues, contractors, and vendors to exchange relevant information.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and a willingness to support different technical teams.

Applicants should address their relevant skills and abilities under the Major Duties and Responsibilities section of the ERA application.

Additional Employment Requirements

Selected candidates must be able to obtain and maintain the required security and medical clearances.

All selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation and a pre-employment medical examination. Candidates must also be available to begin work within a reasonable period after receiving the necessary authorisations and clearances.

Benefits and Other Information

The U.S. Mission in Tanzania offers a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits, subject to eligibility and applicable employment conditions.

Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants should contact the Human Resources Office for information about applicable benefits.

Hiring Preference

Eligible applicants may receive hiring preference according to the U.S. Mission’s established order of preference. Applicants claiming preference must accurately describe their status and provide the required supporting documentation.

Additional eligibility restrictions may apply to certain current employees and applicants claiming family-member hiring preferences.

Required Documents

Applicants must upload all applicable documents to their ERA application.

All Applicants

• Proof of citizenship.
• Work permit, if applicable.
• O-Level secondary school certificate.
• Resume/CV, if applicable.

Additional Documents for Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants

• Copy of the sponsor’s travel orders or assignment notification, or equivalent documentation.
• Copy of passport.
• DD-214, Member Copy 4, a letter from Veterans Affairs, or other supporting documentation, if applicable.
• SF-50, if applicable.

Important: Incomplete applications or missing required documents may result in disqualification.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications online through the U.S. Department of State’s Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) system.

Application link:
https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/viewVacancyDetail.hms?jnum=78216&orgId=22

Applicants should click “Apply to This Vacancy” on the official vacancy page and complete the application form. Ensure that the application clearly addresses all relevant education, work experience, language proficiency, technical knowledge, and job-related skills.

Applications may be edited before the closing date. Applicants should submit a complete application and upload all required documents before the deadline.

Application Deadline

30 October 2026

Contact Information

For further information or to request reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, contact:

• Email: DAR-Recruitment@state.gov
• Telephone: 022-229-4148

For more information about employment opportunities at the U.S. Mission in Tanzania, visit:

https://tz.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/

Important Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants invited for a language test, skills test, or interview will be contacted by email.
• Applicants should provide accurate information and ensure that all required documents are uploaded before the deadline.
• The recruitment process is subject to the Embassy’s background investigation, medical examination, and clearance requirements.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply before 30 October 2026.

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