Weights and Measures Agency WMA Volunteer Opportunities September 2026
Weights and Measures Agency WMA Volunteer Opportunities September 2026
Weights and Measures Agency (WMA) Volunteer Opportunities 2026 – WMA is inviting applications from qualified and motivated Tanzanian graduates to apply for nine (9) volunteer opportunities for a period of twelve (12) months. The available positions cover various professional fields, including Legal and Industrial Metrology, Public Relations, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and Economics.
This article provides detailed information about WMA Volunteer Opportunities 2026, including available positions, qualifications, duties and responsibilities, application procedures, and general conditions.
WMA Volunteer Opportunities 2026
The Weights and Measures Agency (WMA) is an Executive Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, established in 2002 under the Executive Agencies Act, Cap. 245.
The Agency was established as part of the Public Service Reform Programme (PSRP II), which aimed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public service delivery.
WMA performs its responsibilities under the Weights and Measures Act, Cap. 340.
As part of its commitment to professional development and providing young graduates with practical workplace experience, WMA invites applications for 9 volunteer opportunities lasting 12 months.
WMA Volunteer Vacancies Available
| No. | Position | Number of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Weights and Measures Officer | 5 |
| 2 | Public Relations Officer II | 2 |
| 3 | ICT Officer II | 1 |
| 4 | Economist II | 1 |
| Total | 9 Posts |
1. Assistant Weights and Measures Officer – 5 Posts
Duties and Responsibilities
Successful volunteers will perform the following duties:
- Adjust measuring instruments.
- Care for working standards.
- Mobilize working tools and equipment before and after fieldwork.
- Perform daily system initialization and computer system backups.
- Perform any other related duties assigned by superiors.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must hold a:
- Diploma in Legal and Industrial Metrology from a recognized institution.
2. Public Relations Officer II – 2 Posts
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Liaising with communication and advertising agencies.
- Participating in the implementation of marketing plans.
- Receiving and documenting suggestions raised by stakeholders.
- Collecting and processing information from various sources.
- Collecting data on market studies and e-service needs.
- Implementing awareness and sensitization campaigns for the Agency.
- Segmenting customers to launch targeted campaigns.
- Preparing journals, bulletins, flyers, and posters.
- Capturing, processing, and storing still and video images.
- Performing any other duties assigned by superiors.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following fields:
- Mass Communication
- Journalism
- Public Relations
- Business Communication
- Any other related qualification from a recognized institution.
3. ICT Officer II – 1 Post
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will perform the following duties:
- Designing, implementing, and testing databases.
- Implementing security and access controls in databases.
- Participating in the design of databases, including server configuration, security, disaster recovery, backups, database structures, logical data models, scripts, and stored procedures.
- Participating in the creation, supervision, and maintenance of database reference material libraries.
- Assisting in testing application updates, enhancements, and changes.
- Troubleshooting and solving database development-related problems.
- Performing any other duties assigned by superiors.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following fields:
- Computer Science
- Software Engineering
- Telecommunication Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Network Engineering
- Information Systems
- Cyber Security
- Information Technology
- Computer Engineering
- Any other related discipline from a recognized institution.
4. Economist II – 1 Post
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Participating in the collection of various data.
- Collecting information and statistics for priority setting.
- Preparing and distributing statistical and economic information.
- Participating in drafting project requirements in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Participating in resource mobilization.
- Participating in research teams and preparing research reports.
- Collecting inputs for the review of the strategic plan.
- Following up on the release of funds from different stakeholders.
- Performing any other duties assigned by superiors.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following fields:
- Economics
- Statistics
- Agricultural Economics
- Planning and Investment
- Economic Planning
- Project Planning and Management
- Equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
General Conditions for WMA Volunteer Opportunities
All applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must be Tanzanian citizens aged between 18 and 35 years.
- Applicants must attach an updated CV containing reliable contact information, including postal address, email address, and telephone numbers.
- Applicants must attach certified copies of academic and professional certificates, academic transcripts, and birth certificates.
- Applicants must have two guarantors who are Public Servants.
- Applicants must attach an introduction letter from the Village/Street Executive Officer or relevant Local Government Authority.
- Applicants must be willing to volunteer in their assigned areas.
- Applicants must attach a copy of their National Identification Card (NIDA).
- Applicants must not have been convicted by any court of law for criminal or disciplinary offences and must possess good conduct and acceptable moral character within the community.
- Applicants must not have been employed by any public institution since graduation.
- Testimonials, provisional results, statements of results, and Form IV and Form VI results slips will not be accepted.
- Foreign academic certificates must be recognized by the relevant authorities, namely TCU, NECTA, or NACTVET. Applicants applying for positions requiring a specific GPA must attach a GPA Calculation Certificate issued by TCU.
- The volunteering programme is strictly intended for skills development and work experience acquisition. It does not guarantee automatic employment in the Public Service.
How to Apply for WMA Volunteer Opportunities 2026
Applicants interested in these volunteer opportunities should prepare and submit a signed application letter written in Swahili or English.
The application letter should be addressed to:
Chief Executive Officer
Weights and Measures Agency (WMA)
P.O. Box 2014
Vipimo House
Dodoma
Tanzania
Application Requirements
Applicants should ensure they attach all required documents, including:
- Signed application letter
- Updated CV
- Certified academic and professional certificates
- Academic transcripts
- Birth certificate
- NIDA copy
- Introduction letter from the relevant local authority
- Details of two Public Servant guarantors
Application Deadline
Applications should reach the Chief Executive Officer within fourteen (14) days from the date of the advertisement.
Important: The original announcement provided does not state the exact publication date. Applicants should check the official advertisement to confirm the precise deadline.
Shortlisted Candidates
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Important Information About WMA Volunteer Opportunities
- The programme lasts 12 months.
- The opportunities are intended to help graduates develop professional skills and gain practical work experience.
- Participation does not guarantee automatic employment in the Public Service.
- Applicants must satisfy all eligibility and documentation requirements before submitting their applications.
Conclusion
The WMA Volunteer Opportunities 2026 provide opportunities for Tanzanian graduates to gain practical experience in metrology, public relations, ICT, and economics.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to prepare their application documents carefully and submit them within the specified fourteen-day period.
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