The Tanzania Livestock Research Institute (TALIRI) has announced 21 job vacancies for qualified Tanzanian applicants across research, animal science, veterinary medicine, range management, rural development, statistics, and livestock support services. The vacancies are open from 27 August 2026 to 9 September 2026, giving eligible candidates an opportunity to apply for positions that match their academic qualifications and experience.

Among the available opportunities are Research Assistant – Statistician, Research Officer II – Range Management, Research Officer II – Rural Development, Research Officer II – Veterinary Medicine, Research Officer II – Animal Science, and Livestock Attendants.

TALIRI Vacancies 2026 – Job Summary

Position	Posts
Research Assistant – Statistician	1
Research Officer II – Range Management	2
Livestock Attendants	14
Research Officer II – Rural Development	1
Research Officer II – Veterinary Medicine	1
Research Officer II – Animal Science	2

Total vacancies: 21 positions

Applications for all the positions listed above run from 27/08/2026 to 09/09/2026.

1. Research Assistant – Statistician

Number of Posts: 1

The Research Assistant – Statistician position is suitable for graduates in Statistics who are interested in supporting research activities through data collection, record keeping and preparation of research reports.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

1. Assisting in data collection during on-farm and on-station experiments.
2. Assisting in keeping research findings and maintaining research records.
3. Assisting senior researchers in preparing research reports.
4. Performing any other official duties assigned by the reporting officer.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a Bachelor Degree in Statistics or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Candidates are required to have attained a minimum Upper Second Class qualification with a GPA of 3.5.

Remuneration

PRSS 1

2. Research Officer II – Range Management

Number of Posts: 2

This position is aimed at professionals with advanced academic qualifications in Range Management who wish to contribute to livestock research and related research programmes.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful applicants will:

1. Participate in data collection, data cleaning and searching for relevant literature.
2. Assist senior researchers in preparing research proposals and regular reports.
3. Assist senior researchers in disseminating research findings.
4. Perform any other official duties assigned by the reporting officer.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a Master Degree in Range Management from a recognized institution.
• Candidates must have obtained at least 3.5 GPA out of 5.0 at Bachelor Degree level and an overall minimum pass of B+ for unclassified degrees.
• The Master Degree must be related to the applicant’s Bachelor Degree.

Remuneration

PRSS 2

3. Livestock Attendants

Number of Posts: 14

TALIRI is recruiting 14 Livestock Attendants, making this the largest group of vacancies in the current recruitment. The position involves practical livestock care, maintenance of animal facilities, security of institute property and support for experimental activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Successful applicants will be expected to:

1. Clean pens, bomas, sheds and equipment.
2. Carry out dipping, dehorning, disbudding, debeaking and other related operations.
3. Carry out milking and egg collection.
4. Take care of experimental animals.
5. Maintain registers for institute properties, including livestock, as well as records of incoming and outgoing visitors and items or assets.
6. Conduct regular day and night patrols around institute boundaries.
7. Check and ensure that doors, windows and other inlets and outlets are properly closed after office hours.
8. Switch off lights when they are not being used.
9. Ensure that institute property taken outside the office is properly registered and authorized by the relevant authority.
10. Report any problems that may occur.
11. Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a Form IV Certificate.
• Applicants must also have Government and National Service Training and/or Militia Training Phase II and/or any other form of military training.
• A Certificate of General Animal or Crop Husbandry obtained from FDC, VETA or another recognized institution will be an added advantage.

Remuneration

POSS 2

4. Research Officer II – Rural Development

Number of Posts: 1

TALIRI is also seeking a qualified professional for the position of Research Officer II – Rural Development.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful applicant will:

1. Participate in data collection and data cleaning and search for relevant literature.
2. Assist senior researchers in preparing research proposals and regular reports.
3. Assist senior researchers in disseminating research findings.
4. Perform any other official duties assigned by the reporting officer.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a Master Degree in Rural Development from a recognized institution.
• Candidates must have attained at least 3.5 GPA out of 5.0 at Bachelor Degree level and an overall minimum pass of B+ for unclassified degrees.
• The Master Degree must be related to the applicant’s Bachelor Degree.

Remuneration

PRSS 2

5. Research Officer II – Veterinary Medicine

Number of Posts: 1

The Research Officer II – Veterinary Medicine position provides an opportunity for professionals with postgraduate qualifications in Veterinary Medicine to participate in livestock research activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

1. Participate in data collection and data cleaning and search for relevant literature.
2. Assist senior researchers in preparing research proposals and regular reports.
3. Assist senior researchers in disseminating research findings.
4. Perform any other official duties assigned by the reporting officer.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a Master Degree in Veterinary Medicine from a recognized institution.
• Candidates must have obtained at least 3.5 GPA out of 5.0 at Bachelor Degree level and an overall minimum pass of B+ for unclassified degrees.
• The Master Degree must be related to the applicant’s Bachelor Degree.

Remuneration

PRSS 2

6. Research Officer II – Animal Science

Number of Posts: 2

The Research Officer II – Animal Science vacancies are intended for candidates with postgraduate qualifications in Animal Science who are interested in research and the development of livestock-related knowledge.

Duties and Responsibilities

Successful applicants will:

1. Participate in data collection and data cleaning and search for relevant literature.
2. Assist senior researchers in preparing research proposals and regular reports.
3. Assist senior researchers in disseminating research findings.
4. Perform any other official duties assigned by the reporting officer.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a Master Degree in Animal Science from a recognized institution.
• Candidates must have scored at least 3.5 GPA out of 5.0 at Bachelor Degree level and an overall minimum pass of B+ for unclassified degrees.
• The Master Degree must be related to the Bachelor Degree.

Remuneration

PRSS 2

How to Apply for TALIRI Vacancies 2026

Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications through the Ajira portal, Applicants are advised to carefully review the requirements for their preferred position before submitting an application. Academic qualifications should match the requirements specified for the particular post.

Important Application Details

• Employer: Tanzania Livestock Research Institute (TALIRI)
• Total Posts: 21
• Application Opens: 27 August 2026
• Closing Date: 9 September 2026
• Application Platform: PSRS Recruitment Portal
• Application Status: Open

Applicants should log in to the recruitment portal to view the full vacancy announcement and submit their applications before the deadline.

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Final Reminder

These TALIRI job opportunities cover both professional research positions and practical livestock-support roles, making the recruitment suitable for applicants with different educational backgrounds. Candidates with qualifications in Statistics, Range Management, Rural Development, Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science can apply for the relevant research positions, while Form IV graduates with the required training may apply for the Livestock Attendant vacancies.

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