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)

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)

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

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

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.


APPLY NOW
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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.

Saturday, 27 February 2016

NAFASI ZA KAZI,MAMLAKA YA MAJI DODOMA



Dodoma Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (DUWASA) was established under section 3(I) of Cap. 272 of 1997 as repealed by section 60 of Water Supply and Sanitation Act No. 12 of 2009. DUWASA is charged with the overall responsibility of operations and management of water supply and sanitation services in Dodoma urban within the Municipality. Applications are invited from suitably qualified, dynamic, experienced and performance driven Tanzanians, male and female, to fill the following positions:

JOB TITLE:  Commercial Manager

REPORTS TO: Managing Director

JOB PURPOSE: To maintain customer records and follow up customer bills to ensure customers who get water, are correctly billed and pay for the water they have consumed at the right time.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
·   Academic Qualification: Holder of a Master’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent from a recognized institution with relevant work experience of twelve years, computer application and management skills.

· Work experience: At least 12 years relevant experience with management experience and computer application in a reputable organization.

·   Additional Competencies for the Post: 
- Self starter, able to work and plan daily tasks with minimum supervision.
- Effective communication skills in writing and speaking.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate in a team environment and may be required to    work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and /or holidays.
- Performance oriented, strongly motivated and maintains high work standards.
- Team player with good interpersonal and analytical skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines and give feedback in a timely and professional manner.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1)            Heads the department responsible for customer services, customers billing and metering data and revenue follow up of payments of water bills by customers.
2)            Advises the Managing Director on all commercial issues of the Authority.
3)            Checks and directs subordinates on customer data collection, entry, computations and analysis to ensure they are effectively and efficiently done.
4)            Develops and implements strategies for meeting customer demand for water and improving customer service.
5)            Checks on customer database to ensure it is correctly up-dated regularly and current.
6)            Monitors  the  revenue  collections  from  customers  and devices  appropriate  policies  and  plans  to  ensure  timely payments
7)            Oversees  the  preparation  and  dispatching  of  periodic customer monthly invoices to ensure that all customers are supplied  with  correct  invoices  at  appropriately  specified intervals.
8)            Sets-up and controls annual billing or revenue collection targets depending on the service supply and demands of consumers, and devise appropriate methods to achieve them.
9)            Sets up mechanisms for identifying, verifying and recommending vulnerable groups and individuals who may qualify for free water services   according to the guiding policies.
10)        Prepares and recommends tariff setting formulas and required prices depending on the established costs.
11)        Develops and implements strategies to ensure customers settle their current bills rather than have outstanding bills.
12)        Develops individual performance objectives, targets and standards in consultation with the immediate superior as part of performance agreement.
13)        Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the Managing Director.

JOB TITLE:  Water Production Engineer I

REPORTS TO: Technical Manager

JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for efficient and effective management of water production infrastructures and activities of the Authority.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Academic Qualification: Holder of a Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification who is registered with Engineers Registration Board with six years relevant experience in the water production and treatment works and good working knowledge of ICT applications and management skills.

· Work experience: who is registered with Engineers Registration Board with six years relevant experience in the water production and treatment works and good working knowledge of ICT applications and management skills.
·   Additional Competencies for the Post: 
- Self starter, able to work and plan daily tasks with minimum supervision.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate in a team environment and may be required to    work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and /or holidays.
- Team player with good interpersonal and analytical skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines and give feedback in a timely and professional manner.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1)                  Monitors water quality and quantity from boreholes and water distribution system and ensuring compliance with the prescribed standards for drinking water and reporting any deviations, possible causes and required remedies.
2)                  Establishes procedures for water quality monitoring and supervises the sampling of raw water supply. 
3)                  Liaises with Operations Engineer and Sewerage Engineer to ensure proper sampling and quality analysis of water and waste water are undertaken as scheduled.
4)                  Prepares and conducts training programmes for surface and borehole pump operators/staff on the appropriate procedures and standards/guidelines for operation of electromechanical machines/equipment and ensures that the operating instructions are adhered to.
5)                  Liaises with Electrical Engineer and TANESCO to ensure adequate and constant power supply to the water production machines and ensure immediate repairs and restoration of power whenever failure occurs.
6)                  Provides to the Technical Manager, information and statistics regularly, accompanying actual performance with variances from planned performance and carry out corrective measures.
7)                  Prepares periodical reports regarding water production activities as required by management.
8)                  Monitors performance of installed power factors correction pieces of equipment and advises on various measures to minimize electricity consumption on water production
9)                  Ensures prompt and efficient investigations of customer complaints.
10)              Develops individual performance objectives, targets and standards in consultation with the immediate superior as part of performance agreement.
11)              Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by Supervisor.


TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THE POSTS: Unspecified Period of Time.

AGE LIMIT FOR THE APPLICANTS: In the Mwananchi Newspaper of 16/02/2016, it was mistakenly written that the age limit for applicants should be above 45 years of age. The correct age limit for Applicants should not be above 45 years of age.

REMUNARATIONS: The posts carry attractive remunerations package subject to work professional experience and qualifications.

MODE OF APPLICATION: Letter of application accompanied by a detailed CV, Photocopies of relevant certificates; names and addresses of three referees; day contact telephone numbers and postal address should reach the under mentioned address before or on March 03, 2016 to:

The Managing Director,
Dodoma Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority,
P.O. Box 431,
Tel: 026 – 2324245. Fax: 026 – 2320060,
DODOMA
E-mail: duwasatz@go.tz


ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR   INTERVIEW; AND THOSE WHO WILL NOT HEAR FROM US SHOULD CONSIDER THEMSELVES UNSUCCESFUL

Friday, 19 February 2016

POWERFUL WORDS TO USE ON YOUR CV

Selection of Words is very important in Curriculum Vitae Preparation. If you need to create a good CV you must use powerful words.

The following are powerful words to use; 

List of Positive Attributes

  • Confident
  • Flexible
  • Adaptable
  • Hard-working
  • Reliable
  • Dedicated
  • Creative
  • Dynamic
  • Business/commercial minded
  • Enthusiastic
  • Resourceful
  • Diplomatic
  • Co-operative
  • Consistent
  • People-oriented
  • Loyal
  • Self-motivated

Action words

  • Achieved
  • Accomplished
  • Completed
  • Delegated
  • Demonstrated
  • Developed
  • Directed
  • Established
  • Evaluated
  • Facilitated
  • Increased
  • Launched
  • Maintained
  • Regulated
  • Supervised
  • Won
  • Conducted
  • Negotiated
  • Liaised
One thing you might have noticed is that these words are all listed in the past tense, and this is no accident: the past tense is extremely powerful because it actually gives the impression that you have really achieved and done something.
A word of warning: do not use the above-listed words as bullet points. They should be incorporated into properly structured sentences.
Example:
“I developed a new method for structuring curriculum programmes.”
To make it even more powerful, use it in a combination with words such as:
  • Effectively
  • Efficiently
  • Quickly
  • Rapidly
  • Resourcefully
Examples:
“I resourcefully launched a Marketing campaign with a budget of £8.000.”
“I effectively supervised a team of 32 individuals.”

Summary

The way you express yourself is as important as the information you try to convey. The correct use of positive action words (sometimes referred to as buzz words or power words) can dramatically enhance the impact of your CV or Resume.
Source: http://www.cvplaza.com/cv-basics/cv-power-words/