Executive Operations Officer – Tanzania Revenue Workers Union (TAREWU)

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Reference number: TAREWU/HQ/RECR/2026/01 Date: 12th October 2026

About TAREWU

The Tanzania Revenue Workers Union (TAREWU) is the trade union of employees in the revenue collection sector. It was registered in 2019 under the Employment and Labour Relations Act, Cap. 366 (R.E. 2019).

TAREWU protects the rights and promotes the interests of its members across Tanzania. Under its Second Strategic Plan 2026 – 2030, the union is expanding its welfare services, its training and digital platforms, and its investments, and is building a modern, professional Secretariat to deliver them.

TAREWU invites applications from qualified, dynamic and self-motivated Tanzanians to fill the following vacant post at its Headquarters in Dar es Salaam:

Position details

• Post: Executive Operations Officer

• Office: Office of the Secretary General

• Post type: Substantive post

• Reports to: Secretary General

• Salary scale: TSS 8

• Duty station: TAREWU HQ, Dar es Salaam

• Number of posts: One (1)

Terms of employment

Fixed-term contract of three (3) years], with an attractive remuneration package in accordance with the TAREWU Salary Scale (TSS) and the Staff Regulations.

Job purpose

To run the Office of the Secretary General efficiently, managing the diary, communications, meetings and the follow-up of decisions, so that the leadership can focus on strategy and members.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Manages the Secretary General’s calendar, arranges appointments and resolves scheduling conflicts.

2. Acts as the first point of contact for internal and external queries, and screens, summarises and routes correspondence.

3. Prepares agendas and background papers for meetings, records accurate minutes, and tracks actions on decisions.

4. Organises travel, accommodation and logistics for the Secretary General and leadership missions.

5. Maintains a secure physical and digital filing system for confidential documents.

6. Liaises with government agencies, partner unions and stakeholders on behalf of the Office.

7. Drafts letters, memos and routine reports for the Secretary General’s review.

8. Performs any other lawful duties assigned by the Secretary General.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Office Management, Business Administration, Diplomacy, International Relations, Public Administration, Human Resource Management or a related field from a recognised institution.

• At least two (2) years’ experience in an executive support or office management role will be an added advantage.

• Advanced skills in MS Office or Google Workspace, and in digital meeting and collaboration tools.

Key attributes

• Excellent written and spoken English and Kiswahili.

• Absolute discretion and professionalism.

• Highly organised, proactive and able to work under pressure.

• Confident communicator with stakeholders at all levels.

General conditions for applicants

1. Applicants must be citizens of Tanzania.

2. The applicant must be 45 years of age or below at the time of application.

3. Applicants must attach an up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV) with reliable contact details (postal address, email and telephone), and the names and contacts of three (3) reliable referees.

4. Applicants must attach certified copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts, Form IV and Form VI certificates (where applicable), and a birth certificate. Driver applicants must also attach a copy of their driving licence and Trade Test certificate.

5. Statements of results, provisional results, testimonials and partial transcripts will not be accepted.

6. Applicants with foreign qualifications must have them verified by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU), the National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA) or the National Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NACTVET), as appropriate.

7. Applicants must indicate clearly the post applied for. A separate application must be submitted for each post.

8. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

9. Presenting forged certificates or false information will lead to disqualification and legal action.

10. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

11. TAREWU is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Method of Application

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