SUMAIT University Vacancies January 2026 – Zanzibar, Tanzania
The Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT), formerly the University College of Education Zanzibar established in 1998 by Kuwait-based Direct Aid (DA), is a fully-fledged higher learning institution committed to academic excellence, research, and community development. In line with its institutional growth, SUMAIT invites applications from suitably qualified and competent individuals to fill the following academic and administrative positions based in Zanzibar, Tanzania.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Finance and Administration – 1 Position
Job Location: Zanzibar, Tanzania
The Council of Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University seeks to appoint a Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Finance and Administration who will serve as the principal assistant to the Vice-Chancellor in all matters related to administration, financial management, planning, and asset management. The position holder will also act as Vice-Chancellor in the absence of both the Vice-Chancellor and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Academic, Research and Consultancy.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing sound financial and administrative policies to support the University’s mission, vision, and strategic objectives. The role involves oversight of financial administration, strategic planning, budgeting, and compliance with national higher education financial and legal frameworks.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must be a Professor or Associate Professor from a recognized university with an earned PhD in a relevant discipline. A minimum of five years’ proven experience in management, leadership, and administration is required, with at least three years served at senior level in a reputable institution. Candidates must demonstrate strong knowledge of financial management, resource mobilization, strategic planning, budgeting, policy formulation, and implementation within higher education, as well as excellent communication, negotiation, and people management skills.
Internal Auditor – 1 Position
Job Location: Zanzibar, Tanzania
Summary
The Internal Auditor will be responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, financial records, and compliance with applicable regulations. The role focuses on risk management, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement of internal processes.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must hold full professional qualifications such as CPA (T), ACCA, or ACA, with at least three years of working experience in a similar position within a reputable organization.
University Bursar – 1 Position
Reports to: Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Finance and Administration
Job Location: Zanzibar, Tanzania
Summary
SUMAIT seeks an energetic, innovative, and solution-oriented University Bursar to oversee the financial administration of the University. The position is central to financial management and consultancy activities and reports to the Vice-Chancellor through the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Finance and Administration.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must possess a Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional certification such as CPA (Tanzania), ACCA, or equivalent is highly desirable. A minimum of five years’ experience in financial management, preferably in higher education or the public sector, is required. Candidates must demonstrate strong skills in budgeting, financial reporting, strategic financial planning, audit management, procurement, regulatory compliance, leadership, and team management.
System Administrator – 1 Position
Job Type: Administrative Position
Reports to: Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Finance and Administration
Job Location: SUMAIT, Zanzibar
Summary
The System Administrator will be responsible for planning, configuring, maintaining, and securing the University’s ICT infrastructure, including servers, networks, databases, ERP and LMS systems, and backup solutions to support academic, administrative, and research operations.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field from a recognized institution. A minimum of three years’ proven experience in systems administration, preferably in a higher education environment, is required. Professional certifications such as CCNA, MCSA/MCSE, CompTIA Server+, Security+, ITIL, RHCE, or equivalent are strongly preferred.
Academic Positions – 5 Positions
Job Location: Zanzibar, Tanzania
Faculty of Sciences
Department of Mathematics and Computer Sciences
Available Positions
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Cybersecurity – 2 Positions
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Data Science / Artificial Intelligence – 2 Positions
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Computer Science – 1 Position
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Cybersecurity Qualifications
Applicants must hold a PhD in Cybersecurity or a closely related field, or a PhD in Computer Science or Information Technology with a research focus in Cybersecurity. A Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related field with a minimum GPA of 4.0 and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum GPA of 3.5 are required.
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Data Science / AI Qualifications
Applicants must possess a PhD in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related field, or a PhD in Computer Science or Information Technology with a research focus in Data Science or AI. A Master’s degree in a related field with a minimum GPA of 4.0 and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum GPA of 3.5 are required.
Mode of Application
Interested applicants should submit the following documents:
A detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae
Certified copies of academic and professional certificates
Names and contact details of three non-relative referees
Verification of foreign academic awards by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU), where applicable
Salary and Remuneration
SUMAIT offers attractive salary and remuneration packages in accordance with the University’s salary scales.
Application Deadline
All applications must be submitted not later than 21 January 2026 at 3:30 PM.
Applications may be hand-delivered to:
Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University
Chukwani Street, Zanzibar
Alternatively, applications may be submitted via email to:
recruitment@sumait.ac.tz
Applications should be addressed to:
The Vice-Chancellor
Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT)
P.O. Box 1933, Zanzibar
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
