JOB OPPORTUNITIES

SENIOR POSTS IN RUFORUM

 

Dama Consultants Limited is retained by The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) to recruit qualified and competent staff for its Secretariat based in Kampala, Uganda. RUFORUM was established in 2004 with vision to create a vibrant agricultural sector linked to African universities, which can produce high-performing graduates and high-quality research which is responsive to the demands of Africa’s farmers for innovations; and able to generate sustainable livelihoods and national economic development.

RUFORUM’s mission is to strengthen the capacities of universities to foster innovations which are responsive to demands of small-holder farmers through the training of high quality researchers; the output of impact-oriented research; and the maintenance of collaborative working relations among researchers, farmers, national agricultural research institutions and governments.

RUFORUM has established partnerships and operates with a consortium of 32 universities in eighteen countries in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa to achieve its mission. The countries include Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, Ethiopia, Malawi, Burundi, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Sudan, South Sudan, South Africa and Namibia.

RUFORUM wishes to recruit competent persons to fill the posts which are performance based and renewable for three years. Such persons should be highly motivated, with strong drive and commitment to build African institutions. Applications are invited from qualified individuals of high integrity from the participating countries.

Click here to view the full announcement or download the PDF file.

The closing date for receiving applications is 2nd June 2014. Dama Consultants Limited accepts no liability for incomplete submission, late and/or misdirected transmission of applications.

Note:

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews; and unsuccessful applicants will be informed after the recruitment process is completed
• Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

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VIDEO: Alichokizungumza Mh.Lukuvi Kanisani Methodist, Dodoma HIKI HAPA

Natanguliza shukrani zangu kwa SUBI NUKTA In: Youtube kwa kuitundika hii

Haya ni baadhi tu ya yale aliyoyasema Mheshimiwa Lukuvi

VIDEO: Does Pres. Kikwetes' statement make sense???

From CITIZEN TV,

President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete of the United Republic of Tanzania says the East African Integration risk falling into the pitfalls of the original East African Community that collapsed in 1977 if politics is allowed to take the centre stage. He is cautioning against rushed decisions and actions that overlook technical advice. Citizen TV's Alex Chamwada had an exclusive interview with the president at state house in Dar es Salaam and filed the following report.

View the videos to see what the presidents said 

Kikwete Cautions EAC Against Rushed Decisions Part 1

Kikwete Cautions EAC Against Rushed Decisions Part 2

Credit: CITIZEN TV

Jobs at SIDO

Food Technologist grade II- 1 Post Posted: 20 Apr 2014 11:04 AM PDT On behalf of The Small Industries Development Organization  (SIDO), Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites qualified Tanzanians to fill the following vacant posts Food Technologist... This is a job summary only. Click on the link for full Position Description and How to Apply

Artisan Grade II - 4 Posts Posted: 20 Apr 2014 11:02 AM PDT On behalf of The Small Industries Development Organization  (SIDO), Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites qualified Tanzanians to fill the following vacant posts Artisan Grade II - 4... This is a job summary only. Click on the link for full Position Description and How to Apply

Security Guard Grade II - 1 Post Posted: 20 Apr 2014 11:01 AM PDT On behalf of The Small Industries Development Organization  (SIDO), Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites qualified Tanzanians to fill the following vacant posts Security Guard Grade... This is a job summary only. Click on the link for full Position Description and How to Apply

Driver Grade II - 4 Posts Posted: 20 Apr 2014 10:59 AM PDT On behalf of The Small Industries Development Organization  (SIDO), Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites qualified Tanzanians to fill the following vacant posts Driver Grade II - 4... This is a job summary only. Click on the link for full Position Description and How to Apply

Assistant Accountant Grade II - 2 Posts Posted: 20 Apr 2014 10:52 AM PDT On behalf of The Small Industries Development Organization  (SIDO), Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites qualified Tanzanians to fill the following vacant posts Assistant Accountant... This is a job summary only. Click on the link for full Position Description and How to Apply

Personal Secretary Grade II - 2 Posts Posted: 20 Apr 2014 10:49 AM PDT On behalf of The Small Industries Development Organization  (SIDO), Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites qualified Tanzanians to fill the following vacant posts Personal Secretary... This is a job summary only. Click on the link for full Position Description and How to Apply

Legal Counseler Grade II - 1 Post Posted: 20 Apr 2014 10:47 AM PDT On behalf of The Small Industries Development Organization  (SIDO), Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites qualified Tanzanians to fill the following vacant posts Legal Counseler Grade... This is a job summary only. Click on the link for full Position Description and How to Apply

Business Development Officer Grade II – 1 Post Posted: 20 Apr 2014 10:46 AM PDT On behalf of The Small Industries Development Organization  (SIDO), Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites qualified Tanzanians to fill the following vacant posts Business Development... This is a job summary only. Click on the link for full Position Description and How to Apply

Engineer - 2 Posts Posted: 20 Apr 2014 10:41 AM PDT On behalf of The Small Industries Development Organization  (SIDO), Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites qualified Tanzanians to fill the following vacant posts Engineer - 2... This is a job summary only. Click on the link for full Position Description and How to Apply

What the World Needs Now is More of This Kid and His Impressive Tips for Happiness

If you want to get a dose of humanity from a cute kid with star quality in spades, look no further than this Kid President video. His advice is so accurate and so clear that after three minutes, you’ll believe that life really would be that much better if we all said these 20 things more often.


Source: Happify

In Four Minutes, This Film Will Help You Find Patience You Never Knew You Had

Sometimes, dealing with our family members can be exasperating and frustrating. This four-minute movie is a lesson on why they deserve nothing but patience and love, love, love

Source: Happify

Cheche za Katiba mpya: Muundo wa Muungano

Cheche za Katiba Mpya: Tundu Lissu

Dominique Rodgers: 5 Things Never to Ask in a Job Interview

By Dominique Rodgers

Monster Contributing Writer

Your resume didn’t fall into a black hole. You’ve been called for an interview. You picked out a nice suit to wear and you’re ready to dazzle them with your smarts. And you know it’s important to have questions for the interviewer because it shows you’re engaged and genuinely interested in the position.
The wrong questions, however, can tank even the best interview. You know better than to bring up salary, benefits or vacation early on in a discussion -- those are still commonly viewed as taboo in a first interview. But there are other, less-known pitfalls to avoid as well.

Here are five questions you should never ask in a job interview.

1. What does this company do?

You’re here to interview with Consolidated Widget Makers, and you didn’t bother to look up what they do? That’s inexcusable. This is an unfortunate, but common, mistake now that people can easily apply to multiple positions with the help of job boards, says Kenneth Johnson, president of East Coast Executives, a Philadelphia based executive search firm. “A Google search will uncover the answer and save you the embarrassment.” 

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: THE POOREST PRESIDENT IN THE WORLD???

FILEPHOTO - In this Oct. 25, 2009, file photo Uruguay's President Jose Mujica stands in a tractor on his flower farm on the outskirts of Montevideo, Uruguay.

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) -- President Jose Mujica says his wealth adds up to $322,883. Nearly a third of that is cash, kept in three bank accounts that Uruguay's leader didn't previously declare.

Mujica's insistence on living simply has earned him the nickname "the poorest president in the world," but his sworn declaration this year shows zero debts and a 74 percent increase in wealth since 2012.

The form he submitted to Uruguay's transparency and public ethics board doesn't require Mujica to declare the source of the $103,451 in cash he says he now keeps in banks. The joint annual income he makes with his wife, Sen. Lucia Topolansky, totals $229,450, and they declared no debts, owning their land and cars outright.

Most of the cash is in two accounts at the Banco Republica Oriental de Uruguay, while $14,062 is in an account at Bandes, a Venezuelan development bank.

HII NDIYO HASARA YA KUWA BAHILI BILA KUFIKIRIA:Benki iliyoporwa fedha

Juzi, majambazi wenye silaha walipora fedha zinazokisiwa kufikia Sh milioni 300 katika Benki ya Barclay's tawi la Kinondoni 'TX Market' jijini Dar es Salaam.

Mashuhuda wa tukio hilo, walidai kuwa uporaji huo ulifanyika saa nne za asubuhi, ambapo mtu mmoja aliingia eneo la benki hiyo akiwa na gari aina ya Cresta na kuwashusha watu wawili waliokuwa wamebeba begi linalodaiwa kuwa fedha na kuingia ndani.

Mlinzi wa tawi hilo wa Kampuni ya Ulinzi ya Ultimate alifuata gari hilo na kuliekeza mahali sahihi pakuegesha magari, kwani pale lilikuwa linazuia magari mengine kuingia benki. Wakati mlinzi huyo akilielekeza gari hilo mahali sahihi pa kuliegesha, watu watatu walikuja na pikipiki wakiwa wamepakizana mshikaki, ambapo wawili walishuka wakaingia ndani huku mmoja akibaki nje na pikipiki hiyo ambayo haikuzimwa.

Inadaiwa watu hao wawili wakiwa ndani ya benki hiyo, waliwaweka chini ya ulinzi wateja pamoja na wafanyakazi wote wa benki hiyo. Baada ya muda, mashuhuda hao walidai kuwa walimwona mlinzi aliyekuwa akielekeza gari mahali pa kuegesha, akipiga kelele na kukimbia huku na huko kuomba msaada. Wakati akifanya hivyo, inadaiwa wale watu wawili walitoka kwenye wakiwa na mfuko mkubwa unaodhaniwa kuwa na fedha na kupanda pikipiki waliyokuja nayo na kuondoka kwa kasi bila kukamatwa.

Watu walijitokeza kuitika wito wa kutoa msaada, huku taarifa zikitolewa kwa askari Polisi ambao walifika muda mfupi baadaye katika eneo la tukio na kufunga kamba eneo lote la benki na kuzuia watu kuingia katika eneo hilo wakati wakifanya uchunguzi wa awali.

Hata hivyo, haijajulikana kama walioingia awali na begi ndio waliokuwa na fedha zilizoporwa na wezi walitoka na begi, hivyo haijajulikana kama fedha hizo zilikuwa mikononi mwa wateja au benki, kwa kuwa hakuna askari Polisi wala mfanyakazi yeyote wa benki hiyo aliyekuwa tayari kuzungumzia tukio hilo. 

Taarifa nyingine zilizopatikana eneo benki hiyo, zilieleza kuwa nyuma ya tawi hilo kulikuwa na askari Polisi lakini sasa hawapo baada ya huduma hiyo kusisitishwa na benki hiyo ambayo iliamua kutumia walinzi wa kampuni binafsi, ambao hawakuwa na bunduki na badala yake walikuwa wanalinda kwa marungu.

Baadhi ya watu waliokuwepo eneo la tukio walilaumu taasisi za kifedha: "Inashangaza sana taasisi za kifedha badala ya kuwatumia askari Polisi kwa ulinzi wa benki zao wenyewe, wameng'ang'ania kulinda kwa kutumia walinzi wa kampuni binafsi ambao hawana hata silaha, " alisema Juma Seleman ambaye ni mfanyabiashara katika eneo hilo. Baadhi ya wananchi walilipongeza Polisi Kanda Maalum Kinondoni kwa kuwahi kufika haraka eneo la tukio na kufika na vifaa tofauti na huko nyuma ambako walikuwa wakichelewa kufika kila walipoitwa katika tukio.

Kamanda wa Polisi Mkoa wa Kinondoni, Camillius Wambura alikiri kutokea kwa uporaji huo, ambapo alisema watuhumiwa hao walifika eneo hilo wakiwa na risasi za moto: "Katika tukio hilo hakuna aliyejeruhiwa, kiasi cha fedha hakijajulikana lakini ni kiasi kikubwa cha fedha. Wakimaliza kufanya tathmini itajulikana ni kiasi gani," alisema Kamanda Wambura.

SOURCE: Habari Leo

TMA: Periods of heavy rains/Mvua kubwa inatarajiwa April 17 - 18

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT

TANZANIA METEOROLOGICAL AGENCY

Telegrams:"METEO"DAR ES SALAAM.
Telephone: 255	(0)	22 2460706-8
Telefax: 255	(0)	22 2460735	P.O. BOX 3056
E-mail: met@meteo.go.tz			DAR ES SALAAM.
http//www.meteo.go.tz
Our ref: TMA/1622			16th April, 2014

Information to the Public: Periods of heavy rains at times are expected.

	Information No.	201404-02
	Time of issue(Hour)	04:00pm
	EAT
	Category:	Warning
	Valid from:	17th
	Date		April, 2014
	Valid to:	18th	April, 2014
	Date
	Phenomena/Hazard/Disaster	Periods of heavy rainfall exceeding 50mm in 24hours,
	Level of Confidence:	Medium: (70%)
	Expected Area :	Unguja and Pemba isles together with Tanga, Dar es Salaam, and Pwani
		regions.
		The Inter-tropical convergence zone (ITCZ) associated with enhanced
	Text:	moisture and atmospheric easterly waves are the driving factors to the
		expected heavy rains.
	Advisory:	Residents of high risk areas, Ocean users and Disaster Management
		Authorities are advised to take necessary precautions.
	Remarks:	TMA will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates when
		necessary.

Issued by

Tanzania Meteorological Agency.

-------------------------------------------------

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT

TANZANIA METEOROLOGICAL AGENCY

Simu: 255 22 2460735/2460706
FAKSI: 255 22 2460735/2460700	S.L.P. 3056
Barua pepe: met@meteo.go.tz	DAR ES SALAAM
Tovuti: www.meteo.go.tz
Unapojibu tafadhali nakili:
Kumb. Na.: TMA/1622	16 Aprili, 2014

Taarifa kwa Umma: Vipindi vya mvua kubwa vinatarajiwa.

	Taarifa Na.	201404-02
	Muda wa Kutolewa	Saa 10:00 Alasiri
	Saa za Afrika Mashariki
	Daraja la Taarifa:	Tahadhari
	Kuanzia:	17	Aprili, 2014
	Tarehe
	Mpaka:	18	Aprili, 2014
	Tarehe

	Aina ya Tukio Linalotarajiwa	Vipindi vya mvua kubwa inayozidi milimita 50 ndani ya saa 24,
		ukanda wa pwani.
	Kiwango cha uhakika:	Wastani (70%)
	Maeneo yanayotarajiwa	Visiwa vya Unguja na Pemba pamoja na mikoa ya Tanga, Pwani na
	kuathirika	Dar es Salaam.
		Kuimarika kwa ukanda wa mvua “Inter-tropical convergence zone
	Maelezo:	(ITCZ)” ambao umeambatana na ongezeko la unyevunyevu na
		kuwepo kwa ‘Easterly Wave’.
		Wakazi wa maeneo hatarishi, watumiaji wa Bahari pamoja na
	Angalizo:	mamlaka zinazohusika na maafa, wanashauriwa kuchukua tahadhari
		stahiki.
	Maelezo ya Ziada	Mamlaka ya Hali ya Hewa inaendelea kufuatilia hali hii na itatoa
		mrejeo kila itakapobidi.

Imetolewa na

Mamlaka ya Hali ya Hewa Tanzania.

TUTAFAKARI: Climate change and Infrastructure Planning

Madaraja mengi yamekatika nchini kwa mvua kubwa zilizo nyesha, hata Ruvu magari yamesimama. Kihonda darajani kuna daraja limebaki nusu achilia mbali lile daraja la Bagamoyo

Planning ya sasa haithitaji uzoefu, inahitaji mtu mwenye maono ya mbele.
Hali ilivyo ni kwamba yaonekana miradi yetu, hata nyumba tunazojenga,hatuzingatii kitu ambacho siku hizi wanakiita 'climate (change) clearance'. yaani tunajenga kiangazi na kudhani hali itabaki kiangazi au mafuriko yakija ni yale yale tuliyoyazoea. Climate change bado hata watoa maamuzi hawaijui/hawaamini.

Mfano kwa watu wanaoishi Morogoro maeneo karibu ya Mazimbu Geti la mazimbu (pale mwembeni) limekuwa likifurika kwa miaka kadhaa, ilikuwaje halmashauri wapitishe ujenzi usiozingatia hali ya eneo hili? au walidhani barabara ya lami ni ngumu sana, itazuia maji kupita?

Mtaa wa Dark City Mazimbu karibu na mwembe maji yakiwa yanavuka daraja

Maeneo ya Mazimbu darajani maji yakiwa yanavuka barabara

VIBAKA NAO!!

Mdau mmoja anaripoti;

Poleni watu wa Mazimbu. Kama itanyesha tena nadhani kesho mtapita Kihonda mwisho. Wenye magari, pale Dark City muwe waangalifu. Vijana wamejipanga kukwepua. Nimeshudia bodaboda ikigonga saloon kwa nyuma ilipokaribia mwisho wa maji. Abiria na mwendesha bodaboda wakiwabado wanainuka, tayari vijana walishaanza kuchomoa parts za piki piki!!! Ni saa nne asubuhi na watu tumejaa pale. Wanajitoa kama kusaidia lakini angalieni walivyojipangaunapoongea nao.

Jobs at Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS)

Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) is Tanzania’s sole Standards body, formerly established by the Standards Act No. 3 of 1975, which was repealed and replaced by the Standards Act No. 2 of 2009. It is a Parastatal Organization under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

The Bureau is looking for suitably qualified, competent, dynamic and committed Tanzanians to fill the following vacancies:-

1. PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY CENTRE MANAGER – 1 POST
2. SENIOR MARKETING OFFICER II – 1 POST
3. QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER II – 10 POSTS
4. STANDARDS OFFICER II – 3 POSTS
5. METROLOGIST II – 3 POSTS
6. LABORATORY TECHNICIAN II – 2 POSTS
7. LABORATORY ASSISTANT II – 1 POST
8. MAINTENANCE ENGINEER II – 1 POST
9. HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER II – 2 POSTS
10. DRIVER II- 6 POSTS
11. PERSONAL SECRETARY II – 3 POSTS
12. ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT II – 3 POSTS
13. ACCOUNTS TECHNICIAN II – 1 POST
14. RECORDS MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT I – 1 POST
15. RECORDS MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT II – 2 POSTS
16. LIBRARIAN II – 1 POST
17. ASSISTANT INTERNAL AUDITOR II – 1 POST
18. COMPUTER SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN I – 1 POST
19. LEGAL OFFICER II – 1 POST
20. EDITOR II – 1 POST
21. CORPORATE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER II – 1 POST
22. MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II – 1 POST

REMUNERATION

All above posts carry attractive remuneration packages and fringe benefits in accordance with the qualifications and experience stated in the specific post.

NB: GENERAL CONDITIONS

i. Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply by sending their hand written application letters attached with copies of relevant certificates, testimonials and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).

ii. The CV must incorporate contact details including telephone numbers, email addresses and three referees with their telephone numbers and addresses.

iii. Form IV and Form VI result slips are strictly not accepted.

iv. The applications should reach the address below on or before 22-04-2014.

v. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the interview.

vi. Applicants who are currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.

vii. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ALLOWED.

Director General,

Tanzania Bureau of Standards,

P. O. Box 9524,

DAR-ES-SALAAM