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JOB OPPORTUNITY: PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSISTANT

JOB DESCRIPTION:  Under  general  supervision,  assist  in  coordination  of  the  Company’s public Relations activities including print  and  broadcast  advertising,  publication  production,  and  special  events  promotions;  assist  in  establishing  and  maintaining a consistent image for the organization; assist in achieving marketing objectives; and perform  related work as required.  

SCOPE:

The  Public  Relations  Assistant  provides  assistance  to  the  Public  Relations  Manager  in  support  of  promotional  activities;  and  coordinates  functions  of  Public  Relations  Office in the absence of the Manager. 

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.

1. Assists Public Relations Manager in planning, coordinating and executing public relations activities and events 

2.  Assists  Public  Relations  Manager  and  other  staff  in  coordinating  print,  broadcast  and  new  media  advertising  campaigns. 

3.  Assists with production, delivery, distribution and payment of publications such as catalogs, printed programs and brochures.

4.  Assists with writing and distributing news releases announcing important information and events; updates and maintains online calendar of events. 

5. Coordinates media buys and reserves advertising space with appropriate media outlets; creates and maintains integrated campaign spec sheets and determines production deadlines. 

6.  Proofs print and broadcast copy for grammatical and typographical errors.  7. Arranges for timely purchase, acquisition, and solicit bids from vendors. 

8. Marketing company’s products   8. Purchases supplies and maintains inventory; coordinates use of departmental display materials. 

11. Monitors and reconciles advertising and supply budgets; maintains database and provides budget reports to Public Relations Manager as requested.

12. Trains and directs the work of student assistants.  

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ABILITY TO:

• Assist in developing, implementing and evaluating public relations and marketing goals;  

• Work under pressure to meet deadlines;  

• Establish priorities; organize and handle a variety of projects simultaneously; 

• Coordinate production and printing of publications and promotional materials in an effective and appropriate manner;  

• Edit and proof written copy for publications, broadcast and other media outlets;

 • Operate and use photographic equipment 

• Communicate effectively in English; 

• Train and direct the work of student assistants; 

• Maintain  cooperative  working  relationships;  demonstrate sensitivity  to,  and  respect  for  a  diverse  population.  

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles of public communications, information and relations; 

• Principles and techniques of printing and digital photography; 

• Proper trade practices, procedures, terminology, and techniques required for various graphic effects; 

• Correct English usage, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; operation of personal 

• Computer software such as Microsoft Office, InDesign, Word, Excel; budget and revenue control.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

An associate’s degree, Preference will be given to candidates  with  a  specific  degree/diploma/certificate  in  public  relations,  marketing,  journalism,  business  administration,  sociology or related Field.  

Experience:

One/Two year’s experience working in publicity or Public Relations or marketing or in any related Field.   LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:  This classification requires the use of office vehicle while conducting    business.  Should (not a must) posses a valid (Class D) and an acceptable driving record.   Salary  History:  Please  provide  your  salary/allowances  history   Please  send  your  resume/detailed  cv  and  copies  of  your  certificates/awards  to  cosotanzania@gmail.com or coso@communicationsolution.co.tz.

Deadline 15th October 201

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JOB OPPORTUNITY BRITISH COUNCIL: PROJECT MANAGER FULL TIME

Project Manager Full TIME OPPORTUNITY

Dar es Salaam – September 2012

The British Council, Dar es Salaam is looking for a full time project manager (REF: TZPM1209) to join its growing projects team

This full time position, based on a fixed term two year contract, will involve the management of specific operational projects within the country programme in support of the British Council’s overall purpose. The successful candidate will be a dynamic, creative and energetic individual with whose existing project management experience will be combined with a desire to develop and grow their skills. The position is based full time in the British Council’s Dar es Salaam office and may require occasional travel in the rest of Tanzania.

How to apply

Candidates wishing to apply are required to fill out the British Council’s application form, referring their answers to our Behaviours Definitions and Generic Skills Dictionary. Please note that CVs and covering letters will not be accepted for this recruitment process.

Please visit the following website to access the essential documents you need for this application: http://www.britishcouncil.org/africa-tz-contact-us.htm. The documents you need are:

·         Band 6 Project Manager Role Profile

·         British Council Behaviours Definitions

·         British Council Generic Skills Dictionary

·         Application Form

The Recruitment Procedure

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 28^th September 2012. Applications received after this time will not be considered.

Please note that applications will only be accepted by email.

Please send your completed application form quoting reference number PMTZ1209 to: info@britishcouncil.or.tz

Unfortunately, due to high numbers of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All shortlisted candidates will be contacted on or before Friday 5^th October 2012.

Interviews will be held between Monday 8th and Wednesday 10th October 2012

The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and is keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within the organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. British Council appointments are contingent on thorough checks. In the UK, and where appropriate systems exist overseas, these include Criminal Records checks.

Click here to download the Application Pack.
 

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: MICA AND AHMET ERTEGUN GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME IN THE HUMANITIES

Every year, at least fifteen full-time graduate students in the Humanities, chosen from throughout the world in a highly competitive selection process, enjoy the benefits of this programme: payment of all tuition and college fees, a generous living stipend, and the exclusive use of Ertegun House.
 

Ertegun House – a fully modernized, non-residential 1808 building located at the heart of Oxford’s academic community – provides an environment for study and camaraderie that is unique at Oxford and unparalleled in the world. Each Ertegun Scholar will have his or her own dedicated space for research and writing, opportunities to participate in social occasions and lively lectures, performances, and other activities developed expressly for the Ertegun Scholars, and access to Wi-Fi, on-line access to Oxford libraries, and state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment. The Director of Ertegun House, a distinguished member of the Oxford faculty, is available full time as a mentor to the Ertegun Scholars and a resource to help them make the most of their experiences at Oxford and at Ertegun House.
 

Eligibility
 

For 2013-14, approximately 7 scholarships will be available for full-time Master’s degrees.
 

Candidates should be applying to start a new graduate course at Oxford. Applications to The Mica and Ahmet Ertegun Graduate Scholarship Programme may be made by those working in fields covered by the following faculties: Classics (including classical archaeology); English Language and Literature; History (including history of art and the history of architecture); Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics; Medieval and Modern Languages (covering most European languages and their literature); Music; Oriental Studies (including Far Eastern and Middle Eastern Studies, and the study of a wide range of languages); Philosophy; and Theology.
 

Please ensure you meet the requirements for entry to your course, including English language requirements. See the Course Guide for more information.
 

 

This scholarship may not be held in conjunction with any other awards. Current graduate students are not eligible to apply.
 

Scholarship value
 

100% of university and college fees, and a grant for living costs (the rate in 2011-12 was £13,590).
 

Awards are made for the full duration of a student's fee liability for the agreed course. If your scholarship is offered for a course lasting more than one year, the continuation of your scholarship each year is subject to an annual renewal process based on satisfactory academic progress.
 

Applying for the scholarship
 

Apply at the same time as you apply to Oxford by selecting ‘Mica and Ahmet Ertegun Graduate Scholarships in the Humanities’ in the Funding Section of the University's Graduate Application Form. Candidates should apply by Application Deadline 2 (4 January 2013 for Philosophy; 18 January 2013 for all other subjects).
 

 

Further scholarship details can be found here

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KUTOKA HESLB: JUMLA YA WANAFUNZI 27,844 WAMEFANIKIWA KUPATA MKOPO KATIKA AWAMU YA KWANZA KWA MWAKA WA MASOMO 2012/13

Bodi ya ya Mikopo ya Elimu ya Juu (HESLB) leo imetoa jumla ya majina 27,844 kwa wanafunzi wa vyuo mbalimbali vya elimu juu hapa nchini kwa mwaka wa masomo 2012/2013 kupitia tovuti yake www.heslb.go.tz.

 

Taarifa hiyo iliyotolewa na Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa Bodi ya Mikopo ya Elimu ya Juu ilisema kwamba bodi ya Mikopo ya Elimu ya Juu imetoa awamu ya kwanza ya majina ya wanafunzi waliofanikiwa kupata mkopo kwa mwaka wa masomo 2012/2013 ambao waliomba na kuwa na sifa za kupata mkopo.

 

Orodha hiyo ya majina inajumuisha Chuo ambacho mwanafunzi amesajiliwa na kiasi cha mkopo ambacho amepewa Mwanafunzi husika katika vipengele vyote vya mkopo kutokana na muongozo na vigezo vya kutoa mkopo kwa mwaka wa masomo 2012/2013.

 

WaomBaji wote wa Mkopo wanakumbushwa kwamba, pesa ya mkopo itatumwa katika Vyuo vyao husika ambapo watatakiwa kuweka saini zao ili kuthibitisha upokeaji wa mkopo. HAKUNA mwanafunzi atakae ruhusiwa kupokea mkopo bila ya kusaini pesa ambayo anatakiwa kupokea kutoka Bodi ya Mikopo ya Elimu ya Juu.

 

Bonyeza  HAPA kuona majina hayo.

 

MUHIMU: TUMEAMUA KUKURAHISISHIA UPATIKANAJI WA TAARIFA ZAKO AU ZA NDUGU, JAMAA NA MARAFIKI ZAKO. LIKE  Facebook PAGE YETU Tz CAMPUSVIBE Blog ALAFU TUTUMIE MAJINA YAKO YOTE MATATU NA CHUO ULICHOCHAGULIWA NA SISI TUTAFANYA KAZI YA KUKUTAFUTIA NA KUKUPATIA MAJIBU NDANI YA MUDA MFUPI. 

GREAT OPPORTUNITY FROM AU: BECOME AFRICAN UNION YOUTH VOLUNTEER, APPLY NOW

Deciding to become an AU-YV is a life changing decision opening opportunities to serve in a community other than your own and assisting in the local development efforts. Africa needs countless skilled labor each year in all fields and professional sectors. 

 

Youth Volunteerism has contributed significantly to the development of most advanced economies and contributes a substantively to annual GDP. In Africa, Youth Volunteerism would not only contribute directly to the development of the continent, but is also a means of direct and meaningful youth participation and empowerment.

 

Service to others is the payment you make for your space here on earth - Mohammed Ali

 

As a volunteer, apart from applying your skills and knowledge to solve everyday challenges, you would gain crucial international work experience and acquire a great deal of leadership and soft skills, develop your self reliance and acquire new professional skills.

 

Most of all however, you would gain a life changing experience of learning a new culture, experience a new lifestyle, and get to know a new African country and its people outside your own. This experience would guaranteed shape your life and remain in your memory for the rest of your life.

Are You Ready For The Challenge

Main Commitment

Your duties and responsibilities would mainly be to serve the community, organization or institution where you will be deployed. This will be in relation with your field of study or past experience. At present the main areas of focus for AU-YVC are: Education; Health and HIV/ AIDS; Peace and Security; Information and Communications Technology; Business and Youth Entrepreneurship; Agriculture and Environment.

 

During your deployment your overall objective shall remain to bring a lasting and sustainable impact and benefits to your host community/ organization and promote the spirit of volunteerism and values of service.

 

This would require you to demonstrate leadership, discipline and dedication throughout your service and especially during challenging and difficult times.

 

Timeframe

Your deployment will be a minimum of 12 months and however shall not exceed 24 months.

 

Living Condition

Your living condition may vary extremely between rural and urban communities. Availability of running water, internet and electricity in your house or even a small rural hut . However AU-YVC ensures minimal standards for modest living conditions enabling a healthy lifestyle with access to clean water, sanitation and health care.

 

Living Expense

AU-YVC would provide you with a living allowance that would enable you cover all your expenses during your deployment and provide you with a medical insurance and a plane ticket to country of deployment and back home. The monthly allowance could vary greatly from country to country and within a given country itself. The guiding principle remains however, whereas volunteers are not expected to make any financial gains, they shall at the same time not incur any financial losses.

Who Can Apply

In order to be considered for this program, you must fulfill all of the following requirements:

• You must be an African Citizen or you are of African Decent (African Diaspora with non African Citizenship)
• You are age 18 - 34
• You have at least a post secondary certified training and qualifications (Bachelor equivalent) with above average performance
• Available to dedicate minimum of 12 (twelve) months to 24 (twenty-four) months for volunteer work
• Good knowledge of at least one official AU languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese) and willing to learn others
• Verifiable minimum of one year of volunteer and one year of work experience
• You have an up to date and chronologically complete Curriculum Vitae (please click on Sample CV for reference)

In Addition
You should be both mentally and physically in a condition that allows you to travel, live and serve in a new environment. Also, take into consideration that there may not be health services available in the area where you will be deployed like those you are used to in your home country, especially if you have special medical conditions.

You will also be required to acquire all the necessary travel documents and vaccination cards.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is change driven and has passion for development,
• Has great deal of leadership skills and can guide others,
• Remains productive under pressure and in challenging environments,
• Is flexible, independent, and has sense of humor,
• Self-motivated and has interest in volunteer work,
• Has absorptive capacity to learning on the job,
• Appreciates and respects other languages, cultures, religious and social norms,
• Has a great deal of social networking skills

After Application

Short listing: Once an application is received it would be accessed against our Evaluation Matrix based on the following criteria:

1. Type of qualification acquired and grades received (Bachelors-, Masters Degree, PHD);
2. Number and Type of languages spoken (with primary focus on Arabic, English, French, Portuguese Swahili and possible combinations);
3. Type of volunteer and work experience: more weight would be given to community outreach and working with others in teams;
4. Comparative Advantage I: Why does one want to become an AU-YV
5. Comparative Advantage II: What makes an applicant a good candidate for placement? 
6. Comparative Advantage III: Previous Volunteer Experience (its significance to the vacancy)

Each application is scored based on the requirements of the vacancy. This means the same application may score different for different vacancies.

 

Final Selection: After receiving the evaluation matrix and the CVs of applicants, requesting organizations are given time to select their preferred candidate.

 

Selected candidates are now cleared for training. The following steps follow:

 

1) Successful AU-YVC applicants would:

• receive an official letter of acceptance and invitation for training
• receive request to start the process of acquiring a passport, medical clearance (Fitness to work Certificate), security clearance (from local police)
• asked to send authenticated copies of their academic credentials or other documents

2) Other Decisions

• Applications who did not fulfill all requirements would be eliminated. Applicants would be notified about this development, and could apply one second time.
• Applicants for whom there was no vacancy found and who fulfill all requirements would be kept on the database for future consideration
• Vacancies for which there was no candidate who fulfills all requirements remains vacant

Duration: it takes on average 12 month from the date of application until final deployment to go through all stages. Applicants are therefore not advised to commit early on and resign from jobs or defer their education and other engagements.

 

Keeping up to date: Applicants are advised to log in time to time and update their information, should anything change in their application. In this event it is also important to notify the AU-YVC Unit

 

APPLY NOW

 

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GREAT OPPORTUNITY STUDYING IN CANADA AT INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF MANITOBA

Are you Interested to Study in Canada? Come and visit the International College of Manitoba(ICM) at our office, this Saturday, the 22nd of September 2012 from 10am to 4pm for more information on Study opportunities in Canada. Do bring along your results & forecasts for ON THE SPOT ADMISSIONS.

 

Programs in:

• Engineering
• Business
• Science
• Arts

 



INFORMATION SESSION:

Global Education Placement

Date: 22 September 2012

Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm

Location: Fifth Floor, Raha Towers

Bibi Titi Mohammed Road/Azikiwe Street

Dar es salaam

 

Call: +255 754 847 936

Email: info@globaleducationplacement.com

 

Note: Please bring Your Academic Results.