Finding contacts among the expats in Tanzania's tourism industry wasn't half as difficult as I had feared. Finding work in Dar es Salaam is made easier by the wide range of employers, with expats finding jobs anywhere from an embassy, healthcare facility, financial institution, sales role, commercial business or service company.
Teachers have particularly good career options due to the number of international schools. Customer service managers will also find their skills in demand in the tourism industry. As the commercial capital of the country, Dar es Salaam is home to a wide range of businesses, including international companies. Education is also a large industry, with many English-speaking private schools and universities in the city, all offering excellent teaching to students and an international staff body.
In the past few years the construction boom has given way to a buoyant building industry. There are also many small businesses in downtown Dar es Salaam, which are run by independent traders, and small independent newspapers.
Recruitment agencies provide useful advice to workers job hunting in Dar es Salaam, and some agencies specialize in foreigners specifically. If job hunting from abroad it is useful to draw on the experience of recruitment agencies, which can also help with permit issues, visas and insurance, as well as negotiating the salary.
Teaching is a common professional for expats, with most schools offering teachers a good income. Working in an embassy is another popular career choice for expats, since most of international embassies are based in the center of Dar es Salaam, meaning it is possible to work close to housing.
