The Tanzania Forest Research Institute (TAFORI) is a key public research institution mandated to conduct, coordinate, and promote research on forest resources, forest products, beekeeping, and ecosystem management in Tanzania. Through evidence-based research and innovation, TAFORI supports sustainable forest development, biodiversity conservation, and improved livelihoods that depend on forest and woodland resources.
As part of Tanzania’s public service framework, recruitment for TAFORI positions is managed transparently through the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS) and published on the Ajira Portal. This centralized system ensures fairness, merit-based selection, and equal access to employment opportunities for qualified applicants across the country.
Below is the complete list of current job vacancies announced by Tanzania Forest Research Institute (TAFORI) through the Ajira Portal.
Institution / Organization: Tanzania Forest Research Institute (TAFORI)
Job Category / Cadre: Driver
Number of Posts: 4
Application Deadline: 24/01/2026
Job Description: As provided on the Ajira Portal
Qualifications and Experience: As specified on the Ajira Portal
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To apply, visit the link and select the job titled “DRIVER GRADE II”.
Institution / Organization: Tanzania Forest Research Institute (TAFORI)
Job Category / Cadre: Laboratory Services
Number of Posts: 1
Application Deadline: 24/01/2026
Job Description: As provided on the Ajira Portal
Qualifications and Experience: As specified on the Ajira Portal
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To apply, visit the link and select the job titled “ASSISTANT LABORATORY TECHNICIAN II”.
Institution / Organization: Tanzania Forest Research Institute (TAFORI)
Job Category / Cadre: Research / Forestry
Number of Posts: 10
Application Deadline: 24/01/2026
Job Description: As provided on the Ajira Portal
Qualifications and Experience: As specified on the Ajira Portal
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To apply, visit the link and select the job titled “RESEARCH OFFICER GRADE II (FORESTRY)”.
Institution / Organization: Tanzania Forest Research Institute (TAFORI)
Job Category / Cadre: Research / Beekeeping
Number of Posts: 4
Application Deadline: 24/01/2026
Job Description: As provided on the Ajira Portal
Qualifications and Experience: As specified on the Ajira Portal
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To apply, visit the link and select the job titled “RESEARCH OFFICER GRADE II (BEEKEEPING)”.
Institution / Organization: Tanzania Forest Research Institute (TAFORI)
Job Category / Cadre: Laboratory Science
Number of Posts: 4
Application Deadline: 24/01/2026
Job Description: As provided on the Ajira Portal
Qualifications and Experience: As specified on the Ajira Portal
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To apply, visit the link and select the job titled “LABORATORY SCIENTIST GRADE II (NON-MEDICAL)”.
Institution / Organization: Tanzania Forest Research Institute (TAFORI)
Job Category / Cadre: Research / Entomology
Number of Posts: 1
Application Deadline: 24/01/2026
Job Description: As provided on the Ajira Portal
Qualifications and Experience: As specified on the Ajira Portal
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To apply, visit the link and select the job titled “RESEARCH OFFICER II (ENTOMOLOGY)”.
Institution / Organization: Tanzania Forest Research Institute (TAFORI)
Job Category / Cadre: Research / Microbiology
Number of Posts: 1
Application Deadline: 24/01/2026
Job Description: As provided on the Ajira Portal
Qualifications and Experience: As specified on the Ajira Portal
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To apply, visit the link and select the job titled “RESEARCH OFFICER II (MICROBIOLOGY)”.
Institution / Organization: Tanzania Forest Research Institute (TAFORI)
Job Category / Cadre: Research Assistance
Number of Posts: 2
Application Deadline: 24/01/2026
Job Description: As provided on the Ajira Portal
Qualifications and Experience: As specified on the Ajira Portal
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To apply, visit the link and select the job titled “RESEARCH ASSISTANT (ENTOMOLOGY)”.
Institution / Organization: Tanzania Forest Research Institute (TAFORI)
Job Category / Cadre: Research Assistance / Forestry
Number of Posts: 5
Application Deadline: 24/01/2026
Job Description: As provided on the Ajira Portal
Qualifications and Experience: As specified on the Ajira Portal
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To apply, visit the link and select the job titled “RESEARCH ASSISTANT (FORESTRY)”.
Institution / Organization: Tanzania Forest Research Institute (TAFORI)
Job Category / Cadre: Research Assistance / Beekeeping
Number of Posts: 5
Application Deadline: 24/01/2026
Job Description: As provided on the Ajira Portal
Qualifications and Experience: As specified on the Ajira Portal
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To apply, visit the link and select the job titled “RESEARCH ASSISTANT (BEEKEEPING)”.
Institution / Organization: Tanzania Forest Research Institute (TAFORI)
Job Category / Cadre: Research / Botany
Number of Posts: 1
Application Deadline: 24/01/2026
Job Description: As provided on the Ajira Portal
Qualifications and Experience: As specified on the Ajira Portal
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To apply, visit the link and select the job titled “RESEARCH ASSISTANT II (BOTANY)”.
Institution / Organization: Tanzania Forest Research Institute (TAFORI)
Job Category / Cadre: Research Assistance / Microbiology
Number of Posts: 1
Application Deadline: 24/01/2026
Job Description: As provided on the Ajira Portal
Qualifications and Experience: As specified on the Ajira Portal
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To apply, visit the link and select the job titled “RESEARCH ASSISTANT (MICROBIOLOGY)”.
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Select the specific job title you wish to apply for and review the full details.
Complete the online application form and submit all required information before the deadline.
All listed TAFORI job vacancies have an application deadline of 24 January 2026. Applicants are advised to submit their applications well before this date.
The Tanzania Forest Research Institute (TAFORI) continues to demonstrate a strong commitment to merit-based recruitment by advertising its vacancies through the PSRS-managed Ajira Portal. This approach guarantees transparency, fairness, and equal opportunity for all qualified Tanzanians seeking public service careers in research, laboratory science, and technical support roles.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply promptly and take advantage of these opportunities to contribute to national forestry research and sustainable resource management. Joining TAFORI through the PSRS recruitment framework offers a stable and impactful career path within Tanzania’s public service.
