Senior Programme Officer – Food Security & Agriculture

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Senior Programme Officer – Food Security & Agriculture 2026-05-28T20:56:22+00:00

Southern African Development Community (SADC)

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SADC Secretariat Dodoma 00000 Tanzania

Public Administration, and Government Civil & Government, Agribusiness, Agricultural Services & Products, Farming & Outdoors

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2026-06-10T17:00:00+00:00

8 Background The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat has opened a new recruitment opportunity for qualified, competent, and experienced Tanzanian professionals to serve in regional positions within the Secretariat. As a key institution supporting regional integration, development cooperation, food security, agriculture, governance, and socio-economic progress across Southern Africa, the SADC Secretariat plays a central role in advancing shared priorities among Member States. This recruitment round is significant because it gives Tanzanian professionals the opportunity to contribute directly to regional development through specialized technical roles in food security, agriculture, and crop programming. A total of 2 regional positions are included in this vacancy announcement, with placement within the SADC Secretariat. Applications are coordinated through the President’s Office, Public Service Management and Good Governance in Dodoma, Tanzania. Job Grade This position falls under Job Grade 4. Contract/Employment Type Fixed-term contract for four (4) years, renewable twice for an equal period. Tenure Conditions Renewal is subject to satisfactory completion of six (6) months’ probation period, satisfactory performance, attainment of the mandatory retirement age of 60 years, and the continued need for the position. Eligibility Applicants should carefully note the eligibility requirements provided in the vacancy announcement. Age Limit The positions are open to qualified applicants aged 52 years or below. This requirement is intended to ensure that successful candidates are able to serve the organization for a reasonable period before reaching the mandatory retirement age of 60 years. Gender Mainstreaming SADC is an equal opportunity employer and particularly encourages applications from female candidates. Mainstreaming of People with Disability SADC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified persons with disabilities. This is a regional position within the Secretariat.

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Vacancy title:Senior Programme Officer – Food Security & Agriculture [Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Civil & Government, Agribusiness, Agricultural Services & Products, Farming & Outdoors] Jobs at:Southern African Development Community (SADC) Deadline of this Job:Wednesday, June 10 2026 Duty Station:SADC Secretariat | Dodoma SummaryDate Posted: Thursday, May 28 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:Background The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat has opened a new recruitment opportunity for qualified, competent, and experienced Tanzanian professionals to serve in regional positions within the Secretariat. As a key institution supporting regional integration, development cooperation, food security, agriculture, governance, and socio-economic progress across Southern Africa, the SADC Secretariat plays a central role in advancing shared priorities among Member States. This recruitment round is significant because it gives Tanzanian professionals the opportunity to contribute directly to regional development through specialized technical roles in food security, agriculture, and crop programming. A total of 2 regional positions are included in this vacancy announcement, with placement within the SADC Secretariat. Applications are coordinated through the President’s Office, Public Service Management and Good Governance in Dodoma, Tanzania. Job Grade This position falls under Job Grade 4. Contract/Employment Type Fixed-term contract for four (4) years, renewable twice for an equal period. Tenure Conditions Renewal is subject to satisfactory completion of six (6) months’ probation period, satisfactory performance, attainment of the mandatory retirement age of 60 years, and the continued need for the position. Eligibility Applicants should carefully note the eligibility requirements provided in the vacancy announcement. Age Limit The positions are open to qualified applicants aged 52 years or below. This requirement is intended to ensure that successful candidates are able to serve the organization for a reasonable period before reaching the mandatory retirement age of 60 years. Gender Mainstreaming SADC is an equal opportunity employer and particularly encourages applications from female candidates. Mainstreaming of People with Disability SADC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified persons with disabilities. Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 36 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedureInterested in applying for this job? Click here to submit your application now.Applications must be accompanied by the following documents:

A cover letter clearly stating the position applied for, and describing how the applicant’s qualifications, experience, and competencies meet the requirements of the position; An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) not exceeding five (5) pages; Certified copies of academic degrees, diplomas and professional certificates; A duly signed and completed SADC Application Form;

Shortlisted candidates will be required to present original evidence of their academic and professional qualification at the time of interview. Only applicants who meet the requirements of the SADC Secretariat and are shortlisted will be contacted. If an applicant does not receive communication from the SADC Secretariat within two (2) months after the closing date, they should consider their application unsuccessful. For further details regarding the positions, job profiles, and the SADC Application Form, applicants should visit the SADC website. All applications should be submitted to: Permanent Secretary,President’s Office, Public Service Management and Good Governance,Mtumba Government City,Utumishi Street,P.O. Box 670,DODOMA  

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