The Secretariat of Public Service Employment in Tanzania has announced a job opportunity for an Executive Director at the National Economic Empowerment Council (NEEC). The announcement was made on September 18, 2026, on behalf of the Office of the Prime Minister. The NEEC was established under the Economic Empowerment Act No. 16 of 2004 and falls under the Office of the Prime Minister. Its responsibilities include managing, coordinating, facilitating, and monitoring economic empowerment activities in the country.
To qualify for the position, applicants must have a Master's degree in one of the following fields: Public Administration, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Business, or Economics, with a specialization in Entrepreneurship, Marketing, or Finance. The Master's degree should be related to the applicant's Bachelor's degree. Additionally, applicants must have at least 12 years of work experience in related areas, with at least three years in an administrative position. Familiarity with economic empowerment issues is considered an added advantage.
The Executive Director will be responsible for managing the administrative activities of the Council and serving as its spokesperson. The Director will also oversee the implementation of the Council's responsibilities, preparation of strategic plans and budgets, financial reports, and development updates, as well as the implementation of Council resolutions and directives. Other duties include managing the implementation and evaluation of short-term, medium-term, and long-term plans.
The Executive Director will also be responsible for running the daily activities of the Secretariat, developing strategies to increase efficiency, managing the creation and implementation of policies, and leading efforts to secure financial resources for Council projects. The position is a permanent employment opportunity with retirement benefits, with a salary according to the approved NEECS 13 scale.
To apply, candidates must be Tanzanian citizens and generally not exceed 45 years of age, except for public servants. They must also attach a CV, certified copies of educational and professional certificates, a birth certificate, and a passport photo. Applications should be submitted through the Public Service Employment Secretariat's Recruitment Portal.
The deadline for submitting applications is October 1, 2026. The NEEC is seeking a qualified individual to fill this critical position, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply. The Council plays a vital role in promoting economic empowerment in Tanzania, and the Executive Director will be instrumental in driving its activities.
The NEEC's responsibilities include managing, coordinating, facilitating, and monitoring economic empowerment activities in Tanzania. The Council was established under the Economic Empowerment Act No. 16 of 2004 and is committed to promoting economic growth and development in the country. Interested candidates can visit the Public Service Employment Secretariat's Recruitment Portal to submit their applications.
Key points
- Applications for the Executive Director position at Tanzania's National Economic Empowerment Council close on October 1, 2026.
- The position requires a Master's degree in a related field and at least 12 years of work experience.
- The Executive Director will be responsible for managing the Council's administrative activities and overseeing the implementation of its responsibilities.
