David Jeremia Luheja's curriculum vitae summarizes his educational and professional background. He holds a Master's degree in Political Science and Public Administration from the University of Dar es Salaam and has worked as a research assistant, tutor, and assistant lecturer. His research experience includes observing elections in Tanzania and writing reports on the voter registration process. Currently, he works as an assistant lecturer at the University of Dodoma, teaching political science courses.

1. CURRICULUM VITAE FOR DAVID JEREMIA LUHEJA
BIODATA
Full Name: David Jeremia Luheja
Date of Birth: 26th
March 1982
Sex: Male
Place of Birth: Shinyanga
Nationality: Tanzanian
Marital Status: Married
Contact Address: P.O Box 259 DODOMA
Mobile: +255 754 60 16 33
Email: luhejadj@yahoo.com
Language Mastery: Fluent in speaking and writing (English and Kiswahili)
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
Masters of Arts in Political Science and Public Administration from the University of Dar es
Salaam, September 2009- June 2015.
Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science: Specialization in International Relations,
University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, September 2005 –November 2008.
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education, Ndanda High School, Masasi, Mtwara, Tanzania;
July 2002 – May 2004.
Certificate of Secondary Education, Binza Secondary School, Maswa, Shinyanga, Tanzania;
January 1998 –November 2001.
Certificate of Primary School, Isuyu Primary School, Bariadi, Shinyanga, Tanzania; January
1991 – September 1997.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Thesis and Dissertations:
Jeremia David, (2014) Foreign Aid and Electoral Politics in Tanzania from 1995 to 2010. A
Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Masters of
Arts in Political Science & Public Administration of the University of Dar es Salaam.
Worked with Tanzania Election Monitoring Committee (TEMCO) as a Constituency Observer
and Researcher;
a) Intra-party nominations (Kondoa-North Constituency) Dodoma Region, from July to
August 2010.
b) Tanzania General Elections (Mkinga Constituency) Tanga Region, from 13th
September
to 2nd
November 2010.
Main Duties:
• Monitoring and observing the implementation of the Election Expenses Act No, 6 of
2010& the 2010 general elections.
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2. • Writing a Comprehensive report on the intra-party nomination election process in the
District.
• Conducting Interviews and Focused Group Discussion of the target population in the
District.
Recently worked with Tanzania Election Monitoring Committee (TEMCO) as a Constituency
Observer and Researcher: from 26th
May to 18th
June 2015. Observing the Biometric Voter
Registration Process in Kaliua District, Tabora Region.
Main Duties:
• Observing the voter registration process in the district according to elections laws of the
United Republic of Tanzania.
• Checking the freeness and fairness of the Voter registration Process in the District
• Checking the dissemination of Civic education and Voter education to eligible voters in
the constituency.
• Assessing the performance of the BVR machines, the National Electoral Commission
Officers, District Returning Officers, Registration Clerks, and The BVR Operators.
• Writing a comprehensive narrative report on the voter registration process in the District,
• Filling the Research Questionnaire issued by TEMCO management as per terms of
reference.
WORK EXPERIENCE/EMPLOYMENT
Assistant Lecturer: Department of Political Science and Public administration, University of
Dodoma. Main duties; Teaching, conducting research and carrying out consultancy programs.
Part Time Tutor at Dar es salaam City College (DACICO) 2009-2010
Part Time Tutor at Shirika la Elimu Tanzania (SET) 2007-2010
Skills, Knowledge and competence gained:
• Preparation of teaching materials and learning resources for tutorial exercises
• Supervising Seminars/tutorials and facilitating discussions
• Monitoring students attendance, participation and assignments
• Marking students papers and keep records for assessment.
• Guiding and Counseling students
• Conducting public presentation, interpersonal skills and confidence.
ATTENDANCE, PRESENTATIONS IN SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCES AND
WORKSHOPS
Presented at the Students of International Affairs Association (USIA) workshop held on 6th
April,
2014 at the University of Dodoma.
Presented Protocol professional in the following areas:
• Tanzania current practice in conducting normal government protocol in issues related to
arrival, seating and departure arrangement in national events and conferences as per the
order of seniority and precedence for the national leaders in the United Republic of
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3. Tanzania. Conducting State Ceremonies involving state banquets, Presidential Sherry
Party, dinners, luncheons and cocktails.
• International Protocol in matters related to official and state visit of Foreign Heads of
States and Government and diplomats; Preparations for visits abroad for Tanzania
Diplomatic Missions.
Attended the 17th
Research and Education For Democracy in Tanzania (REDET) Workshop held
in September 5th-6th, 2009, University of Dar es Salaam. Workshop Theme; The State of
Politics in Tanzania.
3. Attended the 23rd
Workshop of the Review and Monitoring Committee (RMC) held in 19th
February 2010, at the Blue Pearl Hotel and Apartments, Ubungo, Dar es Salaam.
4. Attended the Tanzania Election Monitoring Committee (TEMCO) Workshop held on 13th
and
14th
March 2015, at the Blue Pearl Hotel and Apartments, Ubungo, Dar es Salaam for the
training of Long Term Observers for the Voter Registration Process and Observation of the
proposed constitution referendum.
MEMBERSHIP IN COMMITTEES/LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL
BODIES/ORGANIZATIONS
September, 2010 – to date: Member – The University of Dodoma Academic Staff Association
(UDOMASA).
September, 2010 to date: Member – School of Social Sciences Examiner’s Board, University of
Dodoma.
Member of the Dar es Salaam University Political Science Students Association (DUPSA)
REFERENCES
Mr. John William, Assistant Lecturer; Department of Political Science; University of Dar es
Salaam; P.O Box 35039, Dar es Salaam. Mobile: +255 653 220 643/ +255 785 315 401. Email:
walwajn@yahoo.com
Dr. Mstapha Ajali, Lecturer; Department of Political Science & Public Administration;
University of Dodoma; P.O Box 259, Dodoma. Mobile; + 255 784 421 842; email;
ajalimu@yahoo.co.uk
Dr. Philemoni Sengati, Lecturer; Department of Political Science & Public Administration;
University of Dodoma; P.O Box 259, Dodoma. Mobile; + 255 764 936 878; email;
psengati@yahoo.com
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