Maswali na Majibu ya Usaili kwa Nafasi za Watendaji wa Vituo vya Kupigia Kura (2025)

1. Please tell us a little about yourself and why you want to work as a polling station supervisor/assistant/lead clerk?
Answer:
I am a hardworking and honest Tanzanian citizen aged [your age]. I am passionate about contributing to a free, fair, and transparent election process. This position offers me an opportunity to serve my community by ensuring that the voting process is conducted efficiently and with integrity.

2. What is your age? Have you reached the required age of 18 years?
Answer:
I am [your age] years old, which is above the minimum age requirement of 18 years for this position.

3. Are you a Tanzanian citizen? How can you prove your citizenship?
Answer:
Yes, I am a Tanzanian citizen. I can provide my National Identification Card as proof of my citizenship.

4. Are you willing to work in the ward (kata) you are applying for?
Answer:
Yes, I am ready and willing to work in my ward to serve the community and ensure the election process runs smoothly.

5. Do you have any political party affiliation? Do you think it is important for election officers to be politically neutral? Why?
Answer:
I have no political party affiliation. It is very important for election officers to be politically neutral to ensure fairness, impartiality, and public confidence in the electoral process.

6. Are you familiar with the Election Act of 2024 and the Election Regulations of 2025? Briefly explain.
Answer:
I have a basic understanding of the Election Act and Regulations, which govern the conduct of elections to ensure they are free, fair, and transparent. I understand my role as an election officer is to uphold these laws and ensure every eligible voter can exercise their right to vote.

7. What do you think is the importance of a polling station supervisor during elections?
Answer:
A polling station supervisor is crucial because they oversee the entire voting process at the polling station, ensure voters are treated fairly, prevent fraud, and make sure the election is conducted in accordance with the law.

8. What does it mean to be honest and obedient in this role?
Answer:
Being honest means carrying out my duties with integrity, without bias or corruption. Being obedient means following all laws, regulations, and instructions precisely to ensure a smooth electoral process.

9. Can you read and write in Kiswahili or English? Please provide a short sentence.
Answer:
Yes, I can read and write in Kiswahili. Example sentence: “I understand the importance of proper management to ensure a free and fair election.”

10. Have you ever participated in election activities before? If yes, please explain.
Answer:
Yes, I participated as an assistant during the [year] election, where I helped ensure votes were counted correctly and procedures were followed.

11. In your opinion, what qualities make a good polling station supervisor?
Answer:
A good polling station supervisor should be honest, knowledgeable about election laws, patient, respectful to voters, and able to manage people and situations calmly.

12. Are you ready to work long hours and under challenging conditions during the election days?
Answer:
Yes, I am fully prepared to work long hours and handle any challenges to ensure the election process is successful.

13. How would you handle a large crowd of voters at your polling station?
Answer:
I would manage the queue by ensuring voters are served on a first-come, first-served basis and make sure safety measures are followed to avoid overcrowding or any accidents.

14. If a conflict arises between voters or party agents at your polling station, how would you handle it?
Answer:
I would stay calm, listen to both sides, remind everyone to follow election rules, and try to resolve the conflict peacefully. If necessary, I would report the issue to higher authorities.

15. What steps would you take to prevent bribery or fraud during the election process?
Answer:
I would conduct my duties with integrity, report any suspicious activity immediately, and ensure all processes are transparent and strictly follow the law.

SWAHILI VERSION

Maswali na Majibu ya Usaili kwa Nafasi za Watendaji wa Vituo vya Kupigia Kura (2025)

1. Tafadhali eleza kidogo kuhusu wewe na kwa nini unataka kazi hii ya msimamizi/msaidi wa kituo/karaani?
Jibu:
Mimi ni Mtanzania mwadilifu na mwenye bidii, mwenye umri wa miaka [eleza umri wako]. Nina shauku kubwa ya kushiriki katika uendeshaji wa uchaguzi ili kuhakikisha uchaguzi unakuwa wa haki, huru na wenye uwazi. Nafasi hii inaniwezesha kutoa mchango wangu kwa taifa kwa kutimiza majukumu ya usimamizi wa kituo cha kupigia kura kwa ufanisi.

2. Umri wako ni gani, na umefikia miaka 18 kama inavyotakiwa?
Jibu:
Nimefikia umri wa miaka [eleza umri wako] ambayo ni zaidi ya miaka 18 inayotakiwa kwa nafasi hii.

3. Je, wewe ni raia wa Tanzania? Unaweza kuthibitisha?
Jibu:
Ndiyo, mimi ni raia wa Tanzania. Nina kitambulisho cha Taifa cha Tanzania kinachothibitisha uraia wangu.

4. Je, uko tayari kufanya kazi katika kata yako kama unapata nafasi hii?
Jibu:
Ndiyo, nipo tayari kabisa kufanya kazi katika kata yangu na kutoa huduma bora katika kuhakikisha uchaguzi unafanyika kwa ufanisi katika eneo langu.

5. Una uhusiano wowote na chama cha siasa? Je, unadhani ni muhimu mtu wa kazi hii kuwa huru kisiasa? Kwa nini?
Jibu:
Sina uhusiano wa kisiasa na chama chochote. Nafikiri ni muhimu sana mtu anayejiunga na kazi hii kuwa huru kisiasa ili aweze kutekeleza majukumu yake kwa uadilifu, kwa kuzingatia sheria na kuzuia upendeleo wowote wa kisiasa.

6. Je, unafahamu sheria za uchaguzi, hasa Sheria ya Uchaguzi wa Rais, Wabunge na Madiwani ya Mwaka 2024 na Kanuni zake za Mwaka 2025? Eleza kwa kifupi.
Jibu:
Nina uelewa wa msingi wa Sheria na Kanuni za Uchaguzi zilizotangazwa mwaka 2024/2025, zinazohakikisha uchaguzi unafanyika kwa haki, huru na kwa uwazi, ambapo kila Mtanzania anapewa haki ya kupiga kura bila kikwazo. Nafahamu kwamba msimamizi wa kituo anahakikisha mchakato huu unazingatiwa kikamilifu.

7. Kwa mtazamo wako, ni umuhimu gani wa msimamizi wa kituo katika uchaguzi?
Jibu:
Msimamizi wa kituo ni muhimu sana kwani yeye ndiye anayesimamia mchakato wote wa kupiga kura, kuhakikisha wapiga kura wanapata haki yao kwa usawa, kuzuia udanganyifu, na kuhakikisha uchaguzi unakuwa huru na wa haki.

8. Je, unaweza kuelezea maana ya kuwa mwadilifu na mtiifu katika nafasi hii?
Jibu:
Mwadilifu ni mtu anayeendesha majukumu yake bila kupendelea upande wowote, akizingatia haki na uaminifu. Mtiifu ni mtu anayefuata sheria, kanuni na maelekezo kwa makini bila kuyapuuza au kuyageuza.

9. Je, unajua kusoma na kuandika kwa Kiswahili au Kiingereza? Tafadhali andika sentensi fupi kwa Kiswahili au Kiingereza.
Jibu:
Ndiyo, naweza kusoma na kuandika vizuri kwa Kiswahili. Mfano wa sentensi: “Ninaelewa umuhimu wa usimamizi mzuri katika kuhakikisha uchaguzi hufanyika kwa uadilifu.”

10. Je, umewahi kushiriki katika shughuli za uchaguzi kabla? Kama ndio, tueleze?
Jibu:
Ndiyo, nilishiriki kama msaidizi wa uchaguzi katika uchaguzi wa mwaka [taja mwaka], ambapo nilihakikisha mchakato wa kuhesabu kura ulifanyika kwa usahihi na kwa heshima kwa taratibu zote.

11. Kwa maoni yako, ni sifa gani muhimu mtu anapaswa kuwa nazo ili awe msimamizi mzuri wa kituo cha kupigia kura?
Jibu:
Msimamizi mzuri anapaswa kuwa mwadilifu, mwenye uelewa wa sheria, mwenye uvumilivu, mtiifu kwa maelekezo, na awe na uwezo wa kushughulikia watu kwa heshima na busara.

12. Je, uko tayari kufanya kazi masaa marefu na katika mazingira yenye changamoto wakati wa siku za uchaguzi?
Jibu:
Ndiyo, niko tayari kufanya kazi masaa marefu na kukabiliana na changamoto yoyote kwa ajili ya kuhakikisha uchaguzi unakamilika kwa mafanikio.

13. Kituo kinaweza kukumbwa na msongamano mkubwa wa wapiga kura. Utashughulikiaje hali hiyo?
Jibu:
Nitahakikisha kwamba wapiga kura wanapokea huduma kwa utaratibu wa kwanza kuja, kwanza kupokelewa (FIFO), na nitahakikisha maelekezo ya usalama yanazingatiwa ili kuepusha msongamano hatari.

14. Ukikumbwa na mgogoro kati ya wapiga kura au wajumbe wa chama, ungemshughulikiaje?
Jibu:
Ningeshughulikia kwa utulivu, kusikiliza pande zote na kuwataka kuzingatia sheria na kanuni za uchaguzi. Ikiwezekana nitawapeana mwongozo wa amani na kushirikiana na mamlaka husika ikiwa itahitajika.

15. Ni mambo gani ungeyazuia ili kuhakikisha uchaguzi hauathiriwi na vitendo vya rushwa au udanganyifu?
Jibu:
Ningazuia rushwa kwa kutii maadili ya kazi, kutoa taarifa kwa haraka endapo nitakumbana na vitendo hivyo, na kuhakikisha mchakato wote unafanyika wazi bila upendeleo wowote.