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WMA Volunteering Opportunities 2026: 9 Volunteer Positions for Tanzanian Graduates

The Weights and Measures Agency (WMA) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced nine (9) volunteering opportunities for Tanzanian graduates. The volunteering programme will provide successful applicants with practical workplace experience and opportunities to develop professional skills for a period of 12 months.

The announcement was issued on 18 September 2026 under Reference Number BA.23/285/01A/50.

WMA Volunteering Opportunities 2026

WMA is an Executive Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The agency was established in 2002 and operates under the Weights and Measures Act, Cap. 340.

The available volunteering positions are distributed across different professional fields, including Metrology, Public Relations, ICT, and Economics.

1. Assistant Weights and Measures Officer – 5 Posts

Number of Posts: 5

Main Duties

Successful volunteers will be involved in duties such as:

Adjusting measuring instruments.
Taking care of working standards.
Mobilizing working tools and equipment before and after field activities.
Performing daily system initialization and backups.
Performing other duties related to the position.

Qualification

Applicants should have a Diploma in Legal and Industrial Metrology from a recognized institution.

2. Public Relations Officer II – 2 Posts

Number of Posts: 2

Main Duties

The responsibilities include:

Working with communication and advertising agencies.
Participating in marketing plans.
Receiving and documenting suggestions from stakeholders.
Collecting and processing relevant information.
Collecting information and data for market studies and e-services.
Participating in public awareness and sensitization campaigns.
Segmenting customers for targeted campaigns.
Preparing journals, bulletins, flyers and posters.
Capturing, processing and storing still and video images.
Performing other duties related to the position.

Qualification

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Business Communication, or a related qualification from a recognized institution.

3. ICT Officer II – 1 Post

Number of Posts: 1

Main Duties

The ICT position involves responsibilities such as:

Designing, implementing and testing databases.
Supporting database security and access controls.
Supporting database design and server configuration.
Supporting security, disaster recovery and backup activities.
Developing database structures and logical models.
Preparing database scripts and stored procedures.
Maintaining database reference materials.
Testing application updates.
Troubleshooting database development issues.
Performing other duties related to the position.

Qualification

Applicants should have a Bachelor's Degree in one of the following fields or a related discipline:

Computer Science
Software Engineering
Telecommunication Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Network Engineering
Information Systems
Cyber Security
Information Technology
Computer Engineering

The qualification must be from a recognized institution.

4. Economist II – 1 Post

Number of Posts: 1

Main Duties

The Economist II will be involved in duties including:

Collecting data.
Collecting information and statistics for priority setting.
Preparing and distributing statistical and economic information.
Participating in the preparation of project requirements with stakeholders.
Supporting resource mobilization activities.
Participating in research teams and preparation of reports.
Providing inputs during strategic plan reviews.
Following up on the release of funds.
Performing other related duties.

Qualification

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Statistics, Agricultural Economics, Planning and Investment, Economic Planning, Project Planning and Management, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

General Requirements for WMA Volunteer Opportunities

According to the announcement, applicants must meet the following conditions:

Be a Tanzanian citizen aged between 18 and 35 years.
Submit an up-to-date CV containing reliable contact information, including postal address, email address and telephone number.
Provide certified copies of academic and professional certificates, transcripts and birth certificate.
Provide two guarantors who are Public Servants.
Provide an introduction letter from the Village or Street Executive Officer or the relevant Local Government Authority.
Be willing to volunteer in the area assigned by WMA.
Provide a copy of a NIDA identification document.
Applicants must not have been convicted by any court for criminal or disciplinary offences and must possess good conduct and acceptable moral character.
Applicants must not have been employed by a Public Institution since graduation.
Testimonials, provisional results, statements of results and Form IV/Form VI results slips will not be accepted.
Foreign academic certificates must be recognized by the relevant authorities, including TCU, NECTA or NACTVET, as applicable.
Applicants whose qualifications require specific GPA verification should provide a TCU GPA Calculation Certificate where applicable.
The volunteering opportunity is intended for skills development and gaining work experience and does not automatically guarantee employment in the Public Service.
Applications must be submitted with a signed application letter written in Swahili or English.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

How to Apply for WMA Volunteering Opportunities 2026

Applicants should prepare and submit a signed application letter addressed to:

Chief Executive Officer
Weights and Measures Agency (WMA)
P.O. Box 2014
Vipimo House, Dodoma

The application letter may be written in either Swahili or English.

Applicants should ensure that all required supporting documents are attached and that the application meets the conditions stated in the official announcement.

Application Deadline

Applications must reach the designated authority within 14 days from the date of the advertisement, which was issued on 18 September 2026.

WMA Volunteering Opportunities 2026 – Summary

Information	Details
Organization	Weights and Measures Agency (WMA)
Ministry	Ministry of Industry and Trade
Opportunity	Volunteering
Duration	12 Months
Total Posts	9
Age Limit	18–35 Years
Citizenship	Tanzanian
Advertisement Date	18 September 2026
Reference Number	BA.23/285/01A/50
Application Letter	Swahili or English
Location	Vipimo House, Dodoma
Deadline	Within 14 days from advertisement date

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Important Note for Applicants

These opportunities are specifically intended to help graduates develop professional skills and gain practical workplace experience. Participation in the volunteering programme should not be interpreted as an automatic appointment to employment in the Public Service.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are WMA Volunteering Opportunities 2026?

They are 12-month volunteering opportunities announced by the Weights and Measures Agency for qualified and motivated Tanzanian graduates to gain practical workplace experience.

How many WMA volunteer positions are available?

There are 9 volunteering positions in total: 5 Assistant Weights and Measures Officer positions, 2 Public Relations Officer II positions, 1 ICT Officer II position and 1 Economist II position.

What is the age limit for WMA volunteering?

Applicants must be Tanzanian citizens aged 18 to 35 years.

Can I apply if I have only a results slip?

No. The announcement states that Testimonials, Provisional Results, Statements of Results, and Form IV/Form VI Results Slips are not accepted.

Can graduates with foreign qualifications apply?

Yes, but foreign academic certificates must be recognized by the relevant authorities, including TCU, NECTA or NACTVET, as applicable.

Is WMA volunteering permanent employment?

No. The announcement states that the volunteering programme is for skills development and work experience and does not automatically lead to Public Service employment.

How long will the volunteering programme last?

The volunteering opportunity is for 12 months.

Where should the application letter be addressed?

The application should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Weights and Measures

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