Vacancy title:
Research Officer II (Beekeeping)
Employment type: Full time, Industry: Hospitality, and Tourism, Category: Science & Engineering, Farming & Outdoors, Animal Care, Agribusiness, Agricultural Services & Products, Forestry & Forest Products, Environment
Jobs at:
Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, November 3 2026
Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, October 22 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
The Taasisi ya Utafiti wa Wanyamapori Tanzania (TAWIRI) is seeking a Research Officer II with a specialization in Beekeeping. This role is crucial for advancing research and practical applications in beekeeping within Tanzania.
Duties and Responsibilities
- To manage beekeeping operations including hive maintenance, queen rearing, honey extraction and quality control, and pest/disease control;
- To conduct training sessions and capacity-building programs for farmers and community groups;
- To monitor and evaluate bee health, behaviour, and colony performance;
- To support research on pollination, honey production, and the effects of environmental changes on bees;
- To collect, process, and analyze data related to beekeeping and forest ecosystems;
- To collaborate with research scientists and stakeholders to disseminate and apply relevant research findings;
- To develop research proposals aimed at securing internal and external funding;
- To publish research outcomes in peer-reviewed scientific journals and other media of publications;
- To perform other related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Qualifications
Holder of Master and Bachelor Degree in Beekeeping from recognized institutions with minimum of an Upper Second Class or overall minimum of Grade B+ for unclassified undergraduate Degrees.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Job application procedure
Please submit your application through the provided portal.
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