Job Opportunity Announcement: Temporary Election Staff for Tanzania’s 2025 General Election

The National Electoral Commission (NEC) of Tanzania invites qualified Tanzanian citizens to apply for temporary positions as Polling Station Officials for the upcoming 2025 General Election. These roles are critical to ensuring a smooth, transparent, and efficient electoral process.

Available Positions:

1. Polling Station Supervisors
2. Assistant Polling Station Supervisors
3. Polling Station Clerks

Eligibility Criteria:

For Supervisors and Assistant Supervisors:

• Must be a Tanzanian citizen.
• At least 18 years old.
• Not a political party leader.
• Must be honest, disciplined, and of sound mind.
• Completed Form Four education or higher, with proficiency in reading and writing Kiswahili or English. Must understand the Polling Station Supervisor’s Manual.
• Must reside in the ward where they are applying to work.

For Polling Station Clerks:

• Similar requirements as above, with the ability to understand the Polling Station Clerk’s Manual.

Compensation:

• Supervisors:
• Election Day: TZS 70,000 (2-day allowance), TZS 20,000 (food allowance), and TZS 20,000 (transport).
• Assistant Supervisors:
• Election Day: TZS 65,000 (2-day allowance), TZS 20,000 (food allowance), and TZS 20,000 (transport).
• Clerks:
• Election Day: TZS 65,000 (1-day allowance) and TZS 20,000 (food allowance).
• Training Period:
• All officials will receive TZS 50,000 per day for training, plus TZS 20,000 for transport.

Application Requirements:

1. Clearly state the ward and position applied for.
2. Submit:

• Copies of secondary education certificates (and professional certificates if applicable).
• A CV with residential address, reliable phone numbers, and details of two referees (including NIDA numbers).
• Two recent passport-sized photos.
• An identification letter from a local government official (Mtaa or Kijiji).

1. Public servants must submit applications through their employers.

How to Apply:

• Address applications to:
  The Director of Elections,
  National Electoral Commission,
  Uchaguzi House, Njedengwa Investment Area,
  Block D, Plot No. 4, Election Road,
  P.O. Box 358,
  41107 Dodoma.
• Clearly label the envelope with the position applied for.
• Submit applications to the Assistant Election Officer at the ward level for forwarding to the Election Supervisor.

Deadline:

Applications must be submitted by 11th July 2025.

Important Notes:

• Fraudulent applications will face legal action.
• Applicants must be willing to work at any assigned polling station.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to Tanzania’s democratic process. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.

For more details, visit the NEC website: www.inec.go.lz.