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Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT)

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Location
Zanzibar
Type
Full-time
Salary
Not stated
Closes
20 October 2026
Posted
7 Oct 2026

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Multipleopportunities at Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University – October 2026Job DescriptionJob opportunities at Abdulrahman Al-Sumait UniversityThe Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT) is built on the foundation of the former University College of Education Zanzibar established in 1998 by a charity organization; Kuwait based,Direct Aid Society (DAS). In line with the University’s continued growth and development,SUMAIT invites applications from suitably qualified, competent and experienced candidatesfor the following vacant positions:1. Administrative position and Technical Professional (5 Posts)Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Administration, Finance & Planning (DVC-AFP)Posts:1Department / Area:Administration, Finance & PlanningMinimum qualification:Professor/Associate Professor with PhD + relevant management experienceInternal AuditorPosts:1Department / Area:Internal AuditMinimum qualification:CPA(T)/ACCA/ACA or equivalent + relevant experienceUniversity BursarPosts:1Department / Area:Finance & AccountsMinimum qualification:Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business administration + CPA(T)/ACCA + relevant experiencePlanning OfficerPosts:1Department / Area:Planning & DevelopmentMinimum qualification:Bachelor’s degree in planning/development planning/project planning or related field + relevant experienceLegal CounselPosts:1Department / Area:Legal ServicesMinimum qualification:Bachelor’s degree in law + relevant professional qualification + relevant experience2. Academic positionsA. Department of Social Studies (4 posts)Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer – HistoryPosts:1Subject area:HistoryMinimum qualification:MA/PhD in HistoryAssistant Lecturer/Lecturer – GeographyPosts:3Subject area:GeographyMinimum qualification:MA/PhD in GeographyB. Department of Natural Sciences (3 posts)Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer – BiologyPosts:3Subject area:BiologyMinimum qualification:MSc./PhD in BiologyC. Department of Mathematics and Computer Sciences (7 posts)Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer – CybersecurityPosts:2Department / Subject area:CybersecurityMinimum qualification:MSc./PhD in Cybersecurity + BSc inAssistant Lecturer/Lecturer – Data Science / AIPosts:2Department / Subject area:Data Science / AIMinimum qualification:MSc./PhD in Data Sciences/AI/ML/Analytics + relevant Bachelor’s degreeAssistant Lecturer/Lecturer – Computer SciencePosts:2Department / Subject area:Computer ScienceMinimum qualification:MSc./PhD in Computer ScienceAssistant Lecturer/Lecturer – MathematicsPosts:1Department / Subject area:MathematicsMinimum qualification:MA/PhD in MathematicsFurther informationFor detailed information regarding each advertised position, including specific academic and professional qualifications, job descriptions, duties and responsibilities, experience requirements, and other relevant information, interested applicants are encouraged to visit the official Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT) website: www.sumait.ac.tzApplicants are advised to carefully review the detailed requirements for their preferred positions before submitting their applications.Mode of applicationInterested applicants should submit their applications accompanied by the following documents:A detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)Certified copies of academic and professional certificatesNames and contact details (postal address, email, and phone number) ofthree non-relative refereeswho can be contacted for referencesVerification of Foreign Academic Awards by theTanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)is mandatory.Salary and remunerationsAbdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT) offers attractive salary and remunerations according to the University’s Salary Scales.Deadline 20/10/2026Hand delivered application should reachSUMAIT, Chukwani Street Zanzibar not later than 3:30hrs on 20th October 2026. Or you can send your application through:Email:recruitment@sumait.ac.tzApplications should be addressed toVice Chancellor,Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT)P.O. Box 1933, Zanzibar.Email:recruitment@sumait.ac.tzShortlisted applicants SHALL be contacted in person. Job VacanciesMultipleopportunities at Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University – October 2026 Job Vacancies Job DescriptionJob opportunities at Abdulrahman Al-Sumait UniversityThe Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT) is built on the foundation of the former University College of Education Zanzibar established in 1998 by a charity organization; Kuwait based,Direct Aid Society (DAS). In line with the University’s continued growth and development,SUMAIT invites applications from suitably qualified, competent and experienced candidatesfor the following vacant positions:1. Administrative position and Technical Professional (5 Posts)Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Administration, Finance & Planning (DVC-AFP)Posts:1Department / Area:Administration, Finance & PlanningMinimum qualification:Professor/Associate Professor with PhD + relevant management experienceInternal AuditorPosts:1Department / Area:Internal AuditMinimum qualification:CPA(T)/ACCA/ACA or equivalent + relevant experienceUniversity BursarPosts:1Department / Area:Finance & AccountsMinimum qualification:Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business administration + CPA(T)/ACCA + relevant experiencePlanning OfficerPosts:1Department / Area:Planning & DevelopmentMinimum qualification:Bachelor’s degree in planning/development planning/project planning or related field + relevant experienceLegal CounselPosts:1Department / Area:Legal ServicesMinimum qualification:Bachelor’s degree in law + relevant professional qualification + relevant experience2. Academic positionsA. Department of Social Studies (4 posts)Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer – HistoryPosts:1Subject area:HistoryMinimum qualification:MA/PhD in HistoryAssistant Lecturer/Lecturer – GeographyPosts:3Subject area:GeographyMinimum qualification:MA/PhD in GeographyB. Department of Natural Sciences (3 posts)Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer – BiologyPosts:3Subject area:BiologyMinimum qualification:MSc./PhD in BiologyC. Department of Mathematics and Computer Sciences (7 posts)Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer – CybersecurityPosts:2Department / Subject area:CybersecurityMinimum qualification:MSc./PhD in Cybersecurity + BSc inAssistant Lecturer/Lecturer – Data Science / AIPosts:2Department / Subject area:Data Science / AIMinimum qualification:MSc./PhD in Data Sciences/AI/ML/Analytics + relevant Bachelor’s degreeAssistant Lecturer/Lecturer – Computer SciencePosts:2Department / Subject area:Computer ScienceMinimum qualification:MSc./PhD in Computer ScienceAssistant Lecturer/Lecturer – MathematicsPosts:1Department / Subject area:MathematicsMinimum qualification:MA/PhD in MathematicsFurther informationFor detailed information regarding each advertised position, including specific academic and professional qualifications, job descriptions, duties and responsibilities, experience requirements, and other relevant information, interested applicants are encouraged to visit the official Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT) website: www.sumait.ac.tzApplicants are advised to carefully review the detailed requirements for their preferred positions before submitting their applications.Mode of applicationInterested applicants should submit their applications accompanied by the following documents:A detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)Certified copies of academic and professional certificatesNames and contact details (postal address, email, and phone number) ofthree non-relative refereeswho can be contacted for referencesVerification of Foreign Academic Awards by theTanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)is mandatory.Salary and remunerationsAbdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT) offers attractive salary and remunerations according to the University’s Salary Scales.Deadline 20/10/2026Hand delivered application should reachSUMAIT, Chukwani Street Zanzibar not later than 3:30hrs on 20th October 2026. Or you can send your application through:Email:recruitment@sumait.ac.tzApplications should be addressed toVice Chancellor,Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT)P.O. Box 1933, Zanzibar.Email:recruitment@sumait.ac.tzShortlisted applicants SHALL be contacted in person. Job Description Job opportunities at Abdulrahman Al-Sumait UniversityThe Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT) is built on the foundation of the former University College of Education Zanzibar established in 1998 by a charity organization; Kuwait based,Direct Aid Society (DAS). In line with the University’s continued growth and development,SUMAIT invites applications from suitably qualified, competent and experienced candidatesfor the following vacant positions:1. Administrative position and Technical Professional (5 Posts)Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Administration, Finance & Planning (DVC-AFP)Posts:1Department / Area:Administration, Finance & PlanningMinimum qualification:Professor/Associate Professor with PhD + relevant management experienceInternal AuditorPosts:1Department / Area:Internal AuditMinimum qualification:CPA(T)/ACCA/ACA or equivalent + relevant experienceUniversity BursarPosts:1Department / Area:Finance & AccountsMinimum qualification:Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business administration + CPA(T)/ACCA + relevant experiencePlanning OfficerPosts:1Department / Area:Planning & DevelopmentMinimum qualification:Bachelor’s degree in planning/development planning/project planning or related field + relevant experienceLegal CounselPosts:1Department / Area:Legal ServicesMinimum qualification:Bachelor’s degree in law + relevant professional qualification + relevant experience2. Academic positionsA. Department of Social Studies (4 posts)Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer – HistoryPosts:1Subject area:HistoryMinimum qualification:MA/PhD in HistoryAssistant Lecturer/Lecturer – GeographyPosts:3Subject area:GeographyMinimum qualification:MA/PhD in GeographyB. Department of Natural Sciences (3 posts)Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer – BiologyPosts:3Subject area:BiologyMinimum qualification:MSc./PhD in BiologyC. Department of Mathematics and Computer Sciences (7 posts)Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer – CybersecurityPosts:2Department / Subject area:CybersecurityMinimum qualification:MSc./PhD in Cybersecurity + BSc inAssistant Lecturer/Lecturer – Data Science / AIPosts:2Department / Subject area:Data Science / AIMinimum qualification:MSc./PhD in Data Sciences/AI/ML/Analytics + relevant Bachelor’s degreeAssistant Lecturer/Lecturer – Computer SciencePosts:2Department / Subject area:Computer ScienceMinimum qualification:MSc./PhD in Computer ScienceAssistant Lecturer/Lecturer – MathematicsPosts:1Department / Subject area:MathematicsMinimum qualification:MA/PhD in MathematicsFurther informationFor detailed information regarding each advertised position, including specific academic and professional qualifications, job descriptions, duties and responsibilities, experience requirements, and other relevant information, interested applicants are encouraged to visit the official Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT) website: www.sumait.ac.tzApplicants are advised to carefully review the detailed requirements for their preferred positions before submitting their applications.Mode of applicationInterested applicants should submit their applications accompanied by the following documents:A detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)Certified copies of academic and professional certificatesNames and contact details (postal address, email, and phone number) ofthree non-relative refereeswho can be contacted for referencesVerification of Foreign Academic Awards by theTanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)is mandatory.Salary and remunerationsAbdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT) offers attractive salary and remunerations according to the University’s Salary Scales.Deadline 20/10/2026Hand delivered application should reachSUMAIT, Chukwani Street Zanzibar not later than 3:30hrs on 20th October 2026. Or you can send your application through:Email:recruitment@sumait.ac.tzApplications should be addressed toVice Chancellor,Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT)P.O. Box 1933, Zanzibar.Email:recruitment@sumait.ac.tzShortlisted applicants SHALL be contacted in person. Job opportunities at Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University The Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT) is built on the foundation of the former University College of Education Zanzibar established in 1998 by a charity organization; Kuwait based,Direct Aid Society (DAS). In line with the University’s continued growth and development,SUMAIT invites applications from suitably qualified, competent and experienced candidatesfor the following vacant positions: 1. Administrative position and Technical Professional (5 Posts) Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Administration, Finance & Planning (DVC-AFP) Posts:1 Department / Area:Administration, Finance & Planning Minimum qualification:Professor/Associate Professor with PhD + relevant management experience Internal Auditor Department / Area:Internal Audit Minimum qualification:CPA(T)/ACCA/ACA or equivalent + relevant experience University Bursar Department / Area:Finance & Accounts Minimum qualification:Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business administration + CPA(T)/ACCA + relevant experience Planning Officer Department / Area:Planning & Development Minimum qualification:Bachelor’s degree in planning/development planning/project planning or related field + relevant experience Legal Counsel Department / Area:Legal Services Minimum qualification:Bachelor’s degree in law + relevant professional qualification + relevant experience 2. Academic positions A. Department of Social Studies (4 posts) Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer – History Subject area:History Minimum qualification:MA/PhD in History Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer – Geography Posts:3 Subject area:Geography Minimum qualification:MA/PhD in Geography B. Department of Natural Sciences (3 posts) Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer – Biology Subject area:Biology Minimum qualification:MSc./PhD in Biology C. Department of Mathematics and Computer Sciences (7 posts) Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer – Cybersecurity Posts:2 Department / Subject area:Cybersecurity Minimum qualification:MSc./PhD in Cybersecurity + BSc in Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer – Data Science / AI Department / Subject area:Data Science / AI Minimum qualification:MSc./PhD in Data Sciences/AI/ML/Analytics + relevant Bachelor’s degree Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer – Computer Science Department / Subject area:Computer Science Minimum qualification:MSc./PhD in Computer Science Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer – Mathematics Department / Subject area:Mathematics Minimum qualification:MA/PhD in Mathematics Further information For detailed information regarding each advertised position, including specific academic and professional qualifications, job descriptions, duties and responsibilities, experience requirements, and other relevant information, interested applicants are encouraged to visit the official Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT) website: www.sumait.ac.tz Applicants are advised to carefully review the detailed requirements for their preferred positions before submitting their applications. Mode of application Interested applicants should submit their applications accompanied by the following documents: A detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) Certified copies of academic and professional certificates Names and contact details (postal address, email, and phone number) ofthree non-relative refereeswho can be contacted for references Verification of Foreign Academic Awards by theTanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)is mandatory. Salary and remunerations Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT) offers attractive salary and remunerations according to the University’s Salary Scales. Deadline 20/10/2026 Hand delivered application should reachSUMAIT, Chukwani Street Zanzibar not later than 3:30hrs on 20th October 2026. Or you can send your application through: Email:recruitment@sumait.ac.tz Applications should be addressed to Vice Chancellor,Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT)P.O. Box 1933, Zanzibar.Email:recruitment@sumait.ac.tz Shortlisted applicants SHALL be contacted in person.

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