Job Opportunities

Job Opportunities

Find Job Openings

Thank you for your interest in employment with the U.S. Mission in Tanzania. To view a current list of all available positions at the U.S. Mission in Tanzania and to apply online, please visit our ERA site.

All applications must be submitted through ERA to be considered.

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Who May Apply?

Only applicants who meet the criteria on the “OPEN TO” section in a vacancy announcement will receive consideration.

How to Apply?

Everyone who wishes to apply for a job at the U.S. Mission to the United Republic of Tanzania must use the

Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA).

Go to the Electronic Recruitment Application.
Find a job vacancy.
Review the vacancy announcement to see if you qualify.
Create an ERA account.
Log in to ERA and apply.
All applications and required supporting documents must be submitted through ERA to be considered.

Read the Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) Applicant User Guide (PDF 2MB) on how to:

Create ERA account
Edit Application Material before Vacancy Close Date
Update Application Documents before Vacancy Close Date
Reset Password
Update ERA Account

The U.S. Mission to the United Republic of Tanzania provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

View a current list of all available positions at the U.S. Mission.

Please visit our ERA site

Job Applicant User Guide

ERA Applicant User Guide

Job Applicant User Guide (PDF 2MB)

Local Opportunities

Family Member Employment

The Family Liaison Office has a dedicated team of professionals working to expand employment options and information resources for family members, both at home and abroad. Learn more about our programs or begin your employment planning.

Family Member Employment

How to Apply User Guide Video

Department Career Paths

Internships and Fellowships

Whether you’re an undergraduate or postgraduate student seeking a substantive internship or fellowship supporting U.S. foreign policy, there’s no limit as to how far our opportunities can take you. You’ll have the opportunity to gain insight into U.S. foreign policy and diplomacy, explore new career avenues, and acquire lifelong skills as you represent America to the world.

Learn More About Internships and Fellowships

Diplomats in Residence

Diplomats in Residence (DIRs) are career Foreign Service Officers and Specialists located throughout the U.S. who provide guidance and advice on careers, internships and fellowships to students and professionals in the communities they serve. DIRs are available to answer questions and share insight with those interested in Foreign and Civil Service careers, internships and fellowships.

Foreign Service Careers

The mission of a U.S. diplomat in the Foreign Service is to promote peace, support prosperity, and protect American citizens while advancing the interests of the U.S. abroad. If you’re passionate about public service and want to represent the U.S. around the world, a challenging and rewarding career is waiting for you. The opportunity to work and experience cultures, customs and people of different nations is truly a career unlike any other.

The work you’ll do will have an impact on the world. You will be asked to serve at one of any of the more than 270 embassies, consulates and other diplomatic missions in The Americas, Africa, Europe and Eurasia, East Asia and Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, and South Asia. Some of these posts are in difficult and even dangerous environments, but working in them affords great challenges and rewards.

Details on the Foreign Service Officer Test

Internships and Fellowships

Learn More About Internships and Fellowships

Diplomats in Residence

Foreign Service Careers

Details on the Foreign Service Officer Test