About Us

The Institute of African Leadership for Sustainable Development, commonly known as UONGOZI Institute, is a regional leadership development hub operating under the Office of the President of the United Republic of Tanzania. The Institute was established in 2010 by the governments of Tanzania and Finland, following recommendations from the United Nations’ Helsinki Process on Globalisation and Democracy (2002–2008), which was co-chaired by the two governments and the wider continent.

The Institute applies a holistic and mutually reinforcing approach to capacity development, which recognises that leadership competences are developed through a continuous, lifelong learning process. Its strategic pillars – leadership and sustainable development – are addressed through four main areas: executive education, action-oriented research, policy dialogues, and technical support. Its clientele includes organisations as well as individuals from the public, private, and civil sectors.

Senior Librarian

The Senior Librarian provides leadership in the management of the Institute’s resource centres.

Reporting Line

Director of Research and Policy Analysis

Duties and Responsibilities

• To spearhead and manage the Institute’s resource centres;
• To supervise and manage resource centres’ services, including policy sessions, clubs, and reviews;
• To develop strategies for the promotion of resource centre knowledge management services, including book sessions and practices to foster a knowledge-sharing culture;
• To advise on the acquisition of resource centres’ publications, books, and other information materials;
• To ensure proactive seek out and provision of current and relevant information to the resource centre members;
• To proactively seek out and provide current and relevant information to members are functioning and up-to-date;
• To maintain the comprehensive and accurate records and statistics of the resource centre publications;
• To seek and share information about the new and existing products and services offered by the resource centre of the Institute;
• To update and apply ICT tools and ensure the resource centre is in line with the current trends of information in the World;
• To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Holder of a Master’s Degree in one of the following fields: Library and Information Studies, Library Science, Library and Information Science, Information Science, or equivalent qualifications from a recognised institution.
• Must have work experience of at least seven (7) years, of which three (3) years should be in library service, served at a comparable level of responsibility.

Employment Terms

Contractual.

General Qualifications

• Must be in the public service (government ministries, agencies, and departments).
• Applicants must be:
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications, comprising of:

• Application letter;
• Detailed curriculum vitae with contact details for three (3) referees;
• Copies of certificates.

The above should be submitted to the address below:

Chief Executive Officer
UONGOZI Institute
Plot No. 100, Magogoni street, Kivukoni
P.O. Box 105753, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

OR through email: recruitment@uongozi.or.tz

Indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Deadline for Receiving Applications

12 February 2026.

UONGOZI Institute is an equal-opportunity employer, committed to strengthening the diversity of its workforce. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.