Public Announcement: Training Call for Poll Supervisors – General Elections 2025
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) of the United Republic of Tanzania is pleased to announce the commencement of training for election supervisors and polling officials in preparation for the 2025 General Elections. This important exercise aims to ensure that all electoral processes are conducted with the highest standards of transparency, integrity, and professionalism.
The training program will target individuals who have been shortlisted and officially selected to serve as supervisors, assistant supervisors, and polling station clerks across the country. It is a mandatory exercise designed to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills for managing polling stations, handling electoral materials, guiding voters, and ensuring that voting and counting procedures are conducted in accordance with electoral laws and regulations.
The training will cover several key areas, including:
i. Roles and responsibilities of polling officials
ii. Voter identification and verification procedures
iii. Ballot handling and vote counting
iv. Ethical conduct and impartiality during elections
v. Use of election materials and reporting procedures
vi. Management of electoral incidents and conflict resolution
Training sessions will be conducted regionally, beginning in November 2025, and all selected participants will receive official invitations indicating the venue, date, and time of their sessions. Attendance is compulsory for all appointed officials; failure to attend may result in disqualification from election duties.
The National Electoral Commission emphasizes the importance of this training in strengthening democratic governance and ensuring a free, fair, and credible election process. All participants are reminded to uphold integrity, discipline, and neutrality throughout the training and the election period.
For further information, candidates are advised to visit the official NEC website (www.nec.go.tz) or contact their respective District Election Officers
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