Tuesday, 15 May 2018

NIKE Internships USA; Japanese Govt Scholarships in Japan; 30 Masters Scholarships in China; King's College London


Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships for Foreign Research Students in Japan, 2018
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan
Application Deadline: Various
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30 Masters Scholarships at Participating Universities in China, 2018
Asia-Pacific Network for Sustainable Forest Management and Rehabilitation (APFNet), China
Application Deadline: May 31, 2018
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King’s College London Dr Antony Kidman Scholarship in UK, 2018-2019
King’s College London, United Kingdom
Application Deadline: June 30, 2018
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USTB Excellent Freshmen Scholarships for International Students in China, 2018
University of Science and Technology Beijing, China
Application Deadline: June 15, 2018
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University of Winnipeg President Scholarship for World Leaders in Canada, 2018-2019
University of Winnipeg, Canada
Application Deadline: June 1, 2018 for Fall 2018 and October 1, 2018 for Winter 2019
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OWSD Postgraduate Training Fellowships for Women from Developing Countries, 2018
Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and OWSD
Application Deadline: June 1, 2018
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Kyushu University Friendship Scholarship Scheme in Japan, 2018
Kyushu University, Japan
Application Deadline: May 31, 2018
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Carlo Cattaneo University-LIUC PhD Scholarships for International Students in Italy, 2018-2019
Carlo Cattaneo University-LIUC, Italy
Application Deadline: May 30, 2018
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Victoria University of Wellington Graduate Award in New Zealand, 2018
Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
Application Deadline: November 1, 2018
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Nagao Natural Environment Foundation Research Grant Programme for Asia-Pacific Region, 2018
Nagao Natural Environment Foundation
Application Deadline: October 16, 2018
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Manchester Writing School MA Scholarship in UK, 2018
Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
Application Deadline: August 31, 2018
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Nigerian Stock Exchange Graduate Trainee Programme for Young Nigerians, 2018
The Nigerian Stock Exchange
Application Deadline May 21, 2018
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Erasmus+: Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD) Scholarships in Nuclear Physics, 2018
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD) in Nuclear Physics
Application Deadline: May 20 , 2018
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ICFO International Postdoctoral Position in Topological Nano-Photonics in Spain, 2018
ICFO, Spain
Application Deadline: Open until positions are filled.
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CBS PhD Scholarship within the Topic of Inequality for International Students in Denmark, 2018
Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
Application Deadline: June 8, 2018
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RBC Capital Markets Scholarships in Canada, 2018
RBC Capital Markets, Canada
Application Deadline: May 31, 2018
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AVENUE Scholarship Program in France, 2018-2019
French Embassy and the French institute in collaboration with Diálogo, the Spanish-French Friendship Association, and French and Spanish companies
Application Deadline: May 27, 2018
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600 Suba Pathum Scholarships for Sri Lankan Students, 2018
Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Limited
Application Deadline: May 31, 2018
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AIFMRM Postdoctoral Research Fellowships at University of Cape Town in South Africa, 2018
University of Cape Town, South Africa
Application Deadline: May 31, 2018
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Fully Funded MA Scholarships in Theology, Philosophy, Music at DCU in Ireland, 2018
Dublin City University, Ireland
Application Deadline: June 25, 2018
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Constantina Maxwell Faculty MPhil Studentship for EU and Non-EU Students in Ireland, 2018/19
Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
Application Deadline: August 1, 2018
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MBA Emerging Economies Leader for Social Change Scholarship at University of Stirling in UK, 2018
University of Stirling, United Kingdom
Application Deadline: May 31, 2018
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Afghan Students Scholarships at American University of Central Asia in Kyrgyzstan, 2018
American University of Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan
Application Deadline: May 20, 2018
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International Undergraduate Scholarships at Ulster University in Ireland, 2018
Ulster University, Ireland
Application Deadline: Applications are open for the year 2018
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IILM Scholarship Scheme for PGDM in India, 2018-2020
IILM Institute for Higher Education, India
Application Deadline: Open
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UNSW Art & Design International Scholarships in Australia, 2018
UNSW Art & Design, Australia
Application Deadline: October 31, 2018
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Asia Pacific Social Impact Centre Social Enterprise Scholarships in Australia, 2018
Melbourne Business School, Australia
Application Deadline: June 4, 2018
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OAS-Western University Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships in Canada, 2018
Organization of American States
Application Deadline: May 30, 2018
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Composition and Doctorate (PhD) Scholarships in Germany, 2018
Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg, Germany
Application Deadline: May 25, 2018
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Sustainable Cities Scholarship for UK/EU and International Students in UK, 2018
University of Leeds, United Kingdom
Application Deadline: May 31, 2018
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BofAML Global Banking & Markets Internship Program for South Africans, 2018/19
Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BofAML)
Application Deadline June 30, 2018
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CERN Short-Term Internship Programme in Switzerland, 2018
CERN
Application Deadline December 12, 2018
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 Jones & Wagener Bursary Scheme in South Africa, 2019
Jones & Wagener
Application Deadline: July 31, 2018
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Nova Southeastern University Scholarships for International Students in USA, 2018
Nova Southeastern University, USA
Application Deadline: May 29, 2018
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Duke University Free Online Course on English Composition
Duke University and Coursera
Course Starts on May 21, 2018
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Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore
Course Starts on June 7, 2018
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 People Management Online Course by IIM
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore
Course Starts on July 5, 2018
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Free Online Course on Sustainable Soil Management
Wageningen University & Research
Course Starts on August 28, 2018
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Wednesday, 31 August 2016

Minnesota judge denies claims of 29 would-be heirs to Prince estate




U.S. musician Prince performs at the Hop Farm Festival near Paddock Wood, southern England July 3, 2011. REUTERS/Olivia Harris/File Photo

(Reuters) – A Minnesota judge dismissed claims from 29 would-be heirs to the estate of the late pop star Prince, strengthening the inheritance claims of the performer’s surviving siblings, court records released on Friday showed.

Carver County Judge Kevin Eide made the ruling on Thursday, adding that six people determined to be Prince’s siblings, half-siblings or other relatives would have to undergo genetic testing.
The denials of other would-be heirs came in response to a flood of individuals seeking a piece of the estate, estimated to be worth more than $500 million, left by Prince when he died unexpectedly in April at the age of 57, apparently without a will.

Among the claims dismissed by Eide’s 19-page ruling was one by Georgia resident Claire Boyd, who said she had been married to Prince but that her marriage records were kept secret by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency.

Also denied were four people who claimed to be the singer’s children, as well as people claiming to be Prince’s father or other relatives.

The musician, who born as Prince Rogers Nelson, has long been identified in public records as the only son from Mattie Shaw’s marriage to John L. Nelson, who also fathered Prince’s younger sister, Tyka Nelson. Prince’s parents are both dead now.

John Nelson, Norrine Nelson and Sharon Nelson are among five people who have been identified as surviving half-siblings of Prince. Eide said there were no known disputes with their relationship to the singer but ordered the three and Tyka to undergo genetic testing.
The order did not address the remaining two half-siblings.

Eide ruled that two women who claim to be a niece and grand-niece of Prince made a strong enough case to being potential heirs that they would undergo genetic testing as well.
(Reporting by Curtis Skinner in San Francisco; Editing by Frances Kerry and Bill Trott)
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Friday, 29 July 2016

After convention high, Clinton hits campaign trail in U.S. Rust Belt


Delegate gets a temporary Clinton presidential campaign tattoo during the second night at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia
Delegate Tony Davis of Chicago, Illinois, gets a temporary Hillary Clinton presidential campaign tattoo on the floor of the convention during the second night at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. July 26, 2016. REUTERS/Mark Kauzlarich

By John Whitesides and Amanda Becker
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) – Democrat Hillary Clinton took her newly energized campaign to become America’s first woman president on the road on Friday to “Rust Belt” swing states that might decide the fate of the Nov. 8 election.

After presenting an upbeat view of the country in her keynote address to the Democratic convention on Thursday night, the former secretary of state launched a campaign tour of Ohio and Pennsylvania, two heartland states hit by the decline in U.S. manufacturing.

Clinton is likely to face a tough challenge in such states from Republican nominee Donald Trump, a New York businessman who is trying to win white working-class voters with rhetoric against free trade and illegal immigration.

“This has been such an invigorating, exciting week,” Clinton told a rally in Philadelphia on Friday. “I don’t know about you but I stayed up really late last night, it was just hard to go to sleep. It was so exciting,” she said to enthusiastic cheers.

In the biggest speech of her quarter century in politics, Clinton formally accepted the Democratic presidential nomination on Thursday at the convention in Philadelphia. She cast herself as a steady leader at a “moment of reckoning” for the country, and contrasted her character with what she described as Trump’s dangerous and volatile temperament.

Clinton and her vice presidential running mate, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia, addressed a crowd of more than 5,000 people at Temple University near downtown Philadelphia, before heading out on their three-day bus tour. Clinton reprised themes from her Thursday night speech, saying the country faced a “stark choice” in the November election.

Opinion polls show a potentially tight race in Ohio and Pennsylvania, both of which were won by President Barack Obama in the 2012 election.

Clinton and Trump are essentially tied in Ohio, where the Republicans held their convention last week, according to an average of polls by RealClearPolitics. Clinton has a lead of 4.4 percentage points in Pennsylvania, the website’s average of recent polls showed.

Ohio and Pennsylvania are among a handful of states that are traditionally viewed as decisive in U.S. presidential elections, since they do not lean heavily either Democratic or Republican.
Nationally, opinion polls show Trump moving into a slight lead after receiving his party’s nomination at the convention in Cleveland. Clinton is likely to get a similar boost after the Democratic convention, where she was lauded by Obama and other senior Democrats as a tough fighter with a long-held passion for helping the underprivileged.

“CLEAR-EYED”
Clinton, a former first lady and U.S. senator, promised in her speech on Thursday to make the United States a country that works for everyone if she is elected.

“We are clear-eyed about what our country is up against. But we are not afraid,” she said.
Calling her nomination a milestone, the 68-year-old Clinton said, “When any barrier falls in America, for anyone, it clears the way for everyone. That’s why when there are no ceilings, the sky’s the limit.”
Clinton portrayed Trump, 70, as a threat to the country, saying “a man you can bait with a tweet is not a man we can trust with nuclear weapons.”

Trump sent out a flurry of comments on Twitter on Friday morning, lambasting media coverage of the speech as “a joke,” calling the address “very long and very boring” and accusing Clinton of wanting to shut down “coal mines, steel plants and any other remaining manufacturing.”
Trump will campaign in another swing state, Colorado, on Friday and is scheduled to visit Ohio next week.
Economic issues will be crucial as the White House campaign enters its final three-month stretch. The U.S. economy grew by only 1.2 percent in the second quarter, far less than expected, the Commerce Department said on Friday.
During the Rust Belt swing, Clinton will detail her pledge to raise wages and to create jobs by unveiling a major infrastructure package within the first 100 days of her presidency, and encouraging companies to invest in workers.

The start of the Democratic convention was overshadowed by the resignation of Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz who quit over leaked emails showing party officials favored Clinton over her primary rival Bernie Sanders, a U.S. senator from Vermont.
Cyber security experts and U.S. officials said on Monday there was evidence that Russia engineered the release of the emails in order to influence the election. The Kremlin has denied the accusations.
Another hack came to light on Thursday, when four people familiar with the matter told Reuters the FBI is investigating a cyber attack against the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, which raises money for Democrats running for the U.S. House of Representatives. The DCCC confirmed on Friday that it had been the target of a cyber security incident.

(Reporting by Jonathan Allen, Amanda Becker, Luciana Lopez, James Oliphant, Amy Tennery, John Whitesides and Alana Wise; Writing by Alistair Bell; Editing by Frances Kerry)
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Thursday, 3 March 2016

NACTE starts using online central admission system

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The Council's Acting Executive Secretary for Institutional Guidance and Support, Dr Adolf Rutayuga
 The National Council for Technical Education (NACTE) yesterday announced a new online system for admitting students into colleges and universities starting 2016/2017 academic year. The online application system is called Central Admission System (CAS).
 
The new system will be used to admit students into Certificate, Diploma and Bachelor degree programs.
 
Speaking to reporters in Dar es Salaam yesterday, the Council’s Acting Executive Secretary for Institutional Guidance and Support, Dr Adolf Rutayuga said in 2015/2016 academic year, they started using online CAS system to enroll students in health and education for certificate and diploma programs.
 
Dr Rutayuga noted that the council has been working in collaboration with Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) in coordinating enrolment of students in different universities for first degree programs through CAS.
 
He said the online system showed significant success and it helped to reduce the number of applicants with fake certificates as well as costs to students and institutions when applying for different institutions. 
 
The other advantage of the new system includes is that eliminates the possibility of one applicant to be enrolled in more than one institution. This enables the government to have correct data on the students who have applied and enrolled to join different higher learning institutions, he said.
 
He further noted that by recognizing the success, registrations through CAS, the government through Ministry of Education, science, Technology and Vocational Training has decided that all applications for the said program must be filled by using online CAS system.
 
Dr Rutayuga said that anyone interested in applying for studies for the 2016/2017 academic year, applications must be strictly done by using the online CAS system which is supervised by NACTE and TCU.
“We would like to announce that applications for certificate and diploma programs by using CAS will officially start to be accepted today,” he added.
 
He further said that NECTA will start receiving applications for degree programs from Diploma holders through the same system starting today.
 
SOURCE: THE GUARDIAN
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CLARIFICATION ON RUMOURS ABOUT THE FATE OF REMAINING ST. JOSEPH UNIVERSITY IN TANZANIA (SJUIT) CAMPUSES

 CLARIFICATION ON RUMOURS ABOUT THE FATE OF REMAINING ST. JOSEPH UNIVERSITY IN TANZANIA (SJUIT) CAMPUSES
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Tuesday, 1 March 2016

NAFASI ZA KAZI UBALOZI WA MAREKANI

TRAVEL ASSISTANT 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Vacancy Announcement Number: 16/031

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix A for definition) MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.


The US Mission in Dar es Salaam is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Travel Assistant at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Under the general direction of the Deputy Executive Officer, incumbent is responsible for providing a full range of travel services for USAID/Tanzania, including developing, organizing, and managing Mission travel requirements through a travel agency; providing informed advise to Mission staff on USG travel rules and regulations covering all aspects of travel, including on-going changes that may affect staff travel; preparation and submission of Travel Authorization(s); coordination of required vehicles and scheduling pick-up and drop-off times; coordination for temporary accommodations for TDY visitors; and ensuring all travel related files contain up-to-date information.



MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Management & Coordination of Travel Requirements of USAID/Tanzania
60%

The incumbent provides the full range of travel services to all employees of the USAID/Tanzania Mission. S/he is in charge of preparing all paper and electronic Travel Authorizations (TAs) for all official and entitlement trips for all types of employees, including US eligible family members traveling on official USG orders. S/he also performs travel services for official visitors and VIPs visit. In the case of the latter, the incumbent plays an integral role in the preparation of the VIP visits including all associated travel services needed.
The incumbent maintains an electronic and hardcopy filing system for all travel authorizations, and ensures proper maintenance, filing and storage for travelers’ in accordance with the Automated Directive System (ADS). S/he is responsible for issuance of blanket travel authorizations that cover local travel within Tanzania. S/he also maintains current Evacuation Travel Authorizations for US Staff and their eligible family members, and prepares evacuation packets. The incumbent ensures that all necessary travel documents are filed and maintained in the vital records system of the Mission.
The incumbent is the primary point of contact on all official travel related questions. S/he advises employees on the Agency’s policies and regulations for official and entitlement travel. The incumbent is also responsible for advising US staff on shipping allowances for entitlement travel as per the USG regulations. S/he researches all travel questions and solves the majority of travel problems independently. S/he provides creative solutions to travel concerns while enforcing travel policies.
The incumbent provides oversight calculations of all funded travel made by others to ensure accuracy and adherence to regulations. On the monthly basis, the incumbent reconciles credit card bills received, provides support funding documentation and recommends authorization of payment. Credit card bills may include airfare charges, Travel Management Center fees, and Health & Accident Coverage Insurance (HAC) costs provided to employees on official travel.
The incumbent makes necessary hotel reservations for official USAID/Tanzania visitors and TDYers as appropriate. S/he is the travel point of contact for USAID/Tanzania sponsored conferences. The incumbent maintains and updates USAID/Tanzania’s visitors list and issues associated reports as needed on visitors and TDYers. S/he serves as the point of contact for the automated Electronic Country Clearance (ECC) system, and assists users and control officers in submitting and approving ECC requests.
During trips attended by multiple parties, s/he ensures maximum efficiency in the use of government resources, consolidating requirements and coordinating with the Mission motorpool to determine vehicle requirements that adequately support the trip. S/he ensures travelers use resources allocated thereby preserving USG assets and funds.
The incumbent maintains and updates the travel section of the USAID/Tanzania intranet. S/he uploads and keeps up-to-date all necessary documentation related to official and entitlement travel. S/he also circulates all new and updated rules and regulations associated with official and entitlement travel. The Travel Assistant completes ad hoc reports, such as business class usage, hotel usage, and visitors.
In coordination with the Human Resources Section in the Executive Office, the incumbent ensures that traveling employees have obtained the necessary medical clearances to perform official travel. S/he ensures that traveling have their Health & Accident Coverage Insurance, and that accompanying members have also obtained necessary insurance to perform travel. S/he ensures travelers have completed ECC requests and have received approval before issuing tickets.
The incumbent liaises with State Department Travel Section on the preparation of the require documents for visa issuance for USAID/Tanzania employees for official travel; s/he obtains forms and prepares necessary documentation, contacts embassies for information, and follows-up to ensure visas are received in a timely manner.
In sum, the Travel Assistant has total responsibility to ensure that travel is arranged and funded in accordance with USG regulations and in a consistent manner, and that all documentation presented to staff authorizing travel is complete and defendable. Further, s/he ensures the travel is arranged in a manner that meets the requirements in the most efficient manner.
B. E2 Travel Solution Subject Matter Expert:
25%

The incumbent is considered to be the Mission expert and advocate for utilization of E2 by all staff. As the Mission Travel Assistant, the incumbent is responsible for entering travel into E2 that will generate TAs in support of approximately 160 USAID employees.
As the subject matter expert on travel and the automated travel system E2, s/he arranges all travel and advises employees and administrative assistants on the preparation of correct travel vouchers.
S/he will serve as the Mission E2 trainer and is responsible for training all Administrative Assistants to become proficient E2 Arrangers, as well as training employees, travelers, and supervisors on how to initiate the TA process and informing them of their roles and responsibilities in the TA and E2 process. Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for scheduling training sessions for new staff as well as for staff requiring remedial training on the use of E2.
When required, or upon request, the incumbent will assist staff who are experiencing difficulty with initiating TA requests in E2. S/he will also serve as the Mission’s E2 trouble-shooter and will take the lead in resolving E2 issues locally, or with the Washington based experts. On occasion, the incumbent may be called upon to assist non-presence countries with E2 related issues and problems.
B. Liaison with Mission Travel Agent:
15%

1. Directly responsible for the coordination and liaison with the appointed Mission Travel Agent for travel reservations and issuance of travel tickets. S/he will ensure that the Agency’s travel needs are satisfied by establishing a positive interactive working relationship with the Travel Agent and the US Department of State (DoS) Tanzania management staff. S/he will review all tickets prior to issuing them to the traveler, to ensure that the agency staff is fully aware of USG travel regulations with respect to the use of American flag carriers, USG contract fares, and special fares of international carriers existing for Tanzania. S/he will also ensure that reservations and fare quotations reflect the best routing and costs for the USG, and that alternative routings are being explored as appropriate.
The incumbent solely liaises with the Mission designated Travel Agency for all related travel services for USAID staff and their eligible family members, including requesting reservations and ticket issuance. S/he ensures all supporting documents sufficient to pass an audit are contained in the file, including authorizations for business class travel and cost construct calculations.




QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

Education:
College or university degree in the field of Business/Public administration, tourism, travel, or other related field is required.

Experience:
A minimum of three years of increasingly responsible duties in travel or a travel related field. At least one year of this experience with a USG or other international organization, is required.

Language:
Level IV (fluent) in English and Kiswahili (writing, reading and speaking) is required. (This will be tested)

Skills and Abilities:
Must have demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment; originate creative solutions for a variety of concerns; handle requests and complaints with patience, diplomacy and tact. Must have demonstrated ability to work independently, be detail-oriented and accurate, and apply regulations consistently. Must have demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize many varied requests each having its own timeline and importance. Must have demonstrated strong computer skills in specialized software, including Windows, the Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., word processing, spreadsheet, database, and email programs). Must have strong professional-level interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and cultures; must have demonstrated ability to explain procedures and regulations tactfully to Mission personnel. Must be worthy of trust and confidence, and be capable of reporting anomalies observed. Must be able to handle discretely, and to protect the confidentiality of information learned during the discourse of the job. Must have demonstrated ability to analyze existing systems and procedures and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency. Must have demonstrated ability to implement new regulations seamlessly and adapt to new systems of automation is required (This will be tested).

Job Knowledge:
Must have good understanding of travel and hotel operations in Tanzania. Must have general knowledge of travel systems software. Must be competent in making detailed travel arrangements, and capable of anticipating traveler needs. Must have ability become familiar with and remain current with US Government regulations, as well as USAID/Tanzania, and Embassy management policies is required.


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INFORMATION RESOURCES CENTER ASSISTANT 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Vacancy Announcement Number: 16/036
ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The US Mission in Dar es Salaam is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Information Resources Center Assistant in the Public Affairs Section.


BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Provides research, outreach, and collection development of wide scope. Researches Information Resources Center's (IRC) electronic and traditional resources to respond to complex inquiries for information from the target audience, PAS staff, and mission staff. Develops and maintains contacts with target audience members. Contributes to the outreach program and assists with collection development.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

35%

Under the direct supervision of the IRC Director, responds to inquiries for in-depth information primarily from target audience as well as from Mission staff. Conducts necessary research and consults with the IRC Director if assistance is needed. Finds answers to inquiries by using U.S. government, legal and legislative documentation or other appropriate resources. Responds to written requests after completing research. If query is outside the scope of the IRC’s capability, makes referrals to Reference section at the PD IRC in Washington. Serves as Acting IRC Director at appropriate times.

30%

Provides articles to target audience members based on selective Dissemination of Information (SDI) profiles. Maintains contact with information professionals to keep abreast of Tanzania developments and advises them of IRC capability and services. Keeps abreast of emerging information technology, and new developments in reference services and information science. Assists IRC Director in outreach activities by contacting DRC members, distributing materials to DRS members, and preparing support material on assigned subject areas.

20%

Helps in internal administration and operations by explaining IRC services to patrons, keeping a log of reference services, preparing reports on IRC usage, and is responsible for presentation and preparation of paper shows, book exhibits and the donated book program.

15%

Selects or recommends selection of publications and CD ROMS for acquisition. Assist IRC Director in acquisitions work by keeping track of new arrivals, mailing lists of new arrivals to DRS members, and helping to prepare bibliographies.


QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
All applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

Education:
A University degree in library science or information science is required.
Experience:
Two to four years of progressively responsible experience in the field of information research is required.
Language:
Level IV (Fluent) in English and Kiswahili (speaking, writing and reading) is required. (This will be tested)
Skills and Abilities:
Excellent service orientation to target audience, interpersonal, and cross cultural skills. Ability to carry out reference searches and respond rapidly to complex requests, often for breaking news; to work effectively with American and foreign national staffs; to independently plan, organize, and carry out assigned responsibilities using electronic based technologies, including internet, CD-ROM, and print resources; to maintain contact with target audience members; excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to prioritize work schedule and incoming requests and Computer skills required.(This will be tested).

Job Knowledge:
Good knowledge of U.S. reference and resource materials in the subject areas emphasized in the Post’s Country Plan and Mission Program Plan and of current trends and developments in American and Tanzanian information science and technology. Knowledge of electronic retrieval and delivery tools, in particular the Internet and standard information science practices and procedures. Research inquiries require that the incumbent have an in depth knowledge of Tanzanian and U.S. foreign affairs policies, legislative and other domestic issues of relevance to Country Plan themes is required.
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