Job Opportunity at the Bank of Tanzania | 2025

Job Opportunity at the Bank of Tanzania

Position Title: Personal Secretary (2 Posts)
Duty Stations: Head Office – Dodoma; Sub Offices – Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar; Branches – Arusha, Mbeya, Mtwara, Mwanza; BOT Academy – Mwanza
Reports To: Head of Division
Contract Type: Permanent and Pensionable
Work Hours: 8 Hours per Day

About the Bank of Tanzania

The Bank of Tanzania (BOT) is the central bank of the United Republic of Tanzania, established under the Bank of Tanzania Act of 1965 and commenced operations on June 14, 1966. BOT is committed to maintaining monetary and financial stability for sustainable economic growth. As an equal opportunity employer, the Bank seeks qualified Tanzanian citizens of high integrity to join its workforce.

Job Purpose

To provide efficient secretarial services and administrative support to the Head of Department, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations within the division.

Key Responsibilities

• Typing and processing documents, correspondences, and reports.
• Managing the Head of Department’s schedule and appointments.
• Receiving and handling telephone calls and visitors professionally.
• Organizing and maintaining office records and files.
• Coordinating internal and external meetings.
• Handling confidential information with discretion.
• Performing other office support duties as required.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Diploma in Secretarial Studies from a recognized institution with at least an Upper Second Class grade.
• Certificate of Secondary Education (Form IV) with passes in English and Kiswahili.
• Proficiency in:

• • Shorthand (Hatimkato): 100 wpm

  • Typing speed: 50 wpm

• Must be a recent graduate with not more than three (3) years of relevant post-qualification experience.

General Application Conditions

• Applicants currently in public service must apply through their respective employers. Applications that do not comply with this requirement will be rejected.
• Only Tanzanian citizens are eligible to apply.
• Applicants must submit complete and verified documents, including:

  1. A detailed and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) with reliable contact information (phone numbers, email).

  2. Certified copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts (Diploma, Form IV, and Form VI).

  3. Certified birth certificate.

  4. One recent passport-size photograph.

  5. Two reputable referees with valid contact details.

  6. Foreign academic certificates must be verified by NECTA (for Form IV & VI) and TCU (for university qualifications).

• Applicants must apply for only one position. Applying for more than one position will result in disqualification.
• The position applied for should be clearly indicated on top of the envelope.
• Falsifying or withholding relevant information will result in disqualification at any stage.

Note

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further recruitment procedures.