Department of Local Government Administration and Management

Department Profile

1.0 Department Note

Department of Local Government Administration and Management provide a holistic education, transferable skills, critical thinking, communication and problem-solving techniques that will help you develop to your full potential. You will be entering a stimulating environment that will broaden your intellectual horizons and help you achieve personal and professional success through the best possible learning experience.

The Department of Local Government Administration and Management aims at promoting the Local Government Training Institute aims, objectives and functions. Specifically, it aspires at solving the challenges facing the Local Authority by increasing efficiency of local government staff, staff working in executive agencies, independent government departments, and those from other private organizations operating in Tanzania and within East Africa at large.

The Department offers non degree programmes that focus on the Local Government Administration and Management.

2.0 Academic Staff

1. Head of Department

Ms. Rose Likangaga

MSc. Local Government Management, Mzumbe University

Bachelor of Public Administration (LGM), Mzumbe University

2. Department Coordinator

Ms. Sarah Benedict

MSc. Local Government Management -Mzumbe University

Bachelor of Public Administration in Human Resource Management - Mzumbe University.

3. Coordinator of Research Short course and Consultancy

Mr. Einstein Alexander Mwankupili

Master of laws in Taxation- University of Dar Es Salaam

Bachelor of laws (LL.B) - Mzumbe University

4. Coordinator of Quality Assuarance

Hancel Sirima

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - University of Dodoma

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Mzumbe University

5. Dr. Peter Mateso

PHD in Leadership and Policy Studies - Bowling Green State University (Ohio - USA)

Msc. in Archtecture – Kiev Civil Engineering Institute – Ukraine

MA in cross Cultural and International Education (MACIE) – Bowling Green State University (Ohio - USA)

Licentiate Degree in Regional Science (Karlsruhe Technical University – Federal Republic of Germany).

6. Mr. Mashala L. Yusuph

Master of Public Administration (HRM), Mzumbe University

Bachelor of Public Administration (HRM), Mzumbe University

7. Mr. Daudi H. Manumbu

Masters of Laws in Local Government, University of Bagamoyo

Bachelor of Laws, Mzumbe University

Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Training, Law School of Tanzania, University of Dar es Salaam

8. Mr. Ahmed Nassoro

MSc Local Government Management– Mzumbe University

Bachelor of Public Administration (LGM), Mzumbe University

9. Mr. Aggrey Anania

Master of Procurement and Supplies Management

Bachelor of Local Government Management, Mzumbe University

10. Ms. Penina R. Manyanki

Masters Of Law In Human Rights

Bachelor Of Laws

11. Ms. Agnesta Augustino

Bachelor of Local Government Management

12. Mr. Petro Nziku

Bachelor of Laws

13. Mr. Costantine Masanyiwa

Bachelor of Local Government Management

14. Mr. Ezekiel Tumbo

Bachelor of Local Government Management

15. Ms. Scholastica Tihibita

Bachelor of Local Government Management

3.0 Programmes Offered

Non Degree Programmes

a) Diploma in Local Government Administration and Management

b) Technician Certificate in Local Government Administration and Management

c) Basic Technician Certificate in Local Government Administration and Management

4.0 Admission Requirements

Non Degree Programmes

Diploma in Local Government Administration and Management

The minimum entry qualification for Ordinary Diploma in Local Government Administration is:-

Relevant or equivalent Technician Certificate from Local Government Training Institute or any recognized learning institution and an Ordinary Level Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) or its equivalent with at least four passes of grade “D” excluding religious subjects.

Technician Certificate in Local Government Administration and Management

The minimum entry qualification for Technician Certificate (NTA level 5) in Local Government Administration is:

(i) Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) with at least one principal pass and a subsidiary OR

(ii) Relevant or equivalent Basic Technician Certificate from Local Government Training Institute or any other recognized learning Institution and an Ordinary Level, Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) or its equivalent with at least four passes of grade “D” excluding religious subjects.

Basic Technician Certificate in Local Government Administration and Management

The minimum entry qualification for Basic Technician Certificates in Local Government Administration and Management is:-

Ordinary Level certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) or its equivalent with at least four passes of grade “D” excluding religious subjects

5.0 Description of the Programmes

Diploma in Local Government Administration and Management

The qualification is intended for persons (graduates) who will undertake to perform basic management and administrative decisions in government and private sectors or establish and operate his/her own business. The holder of the qualification will be able to apply skills and knowledge in a broad range of work activities, most of which are non routine

The programme equips students with knowledge, skills and attitudinal competencies required for effective job performance as general and Local Government officials at lower levels of Local Authority. Also, it builds their capacity and orients them to key issues and techniques of managing people in work organizations.

The programme requires students to complete four (4) semesters (i. e, two semesters of NTA level 5 and two semesters of NTA level 6) of seventeen (17) weeks each. Also a candidate is required to undertake a project work of two months after the end of semester one and come up with a project report.

Technician Certificate in Local Government Administration and Management

The qualification is intended for a person who will be able to apply skills in performing duties in Local Government Authorities with the aim of improving the administration of the service delivery. The holder of the qualification will be able to apply skills and knowledge in a broad range of work activities, most of it is at routine level and be able to assume operational responsibility. Also, it provides the basics required to pursue further studies in management discipline

This program runs for two (2) semesters of seventeen (17) weeks each, it requires candidates to successfully complete a total of 120 credit points, including a field practical of two months between semester one and two. Each candidate will be provided with a log book where he/she will record the activities done each week and signed by the host organization supervisor. At the end the candidate will compile a field report stipulating activity undertaken, strength and challenges experienced during the field attachment.

Basic Technician Certificate in Local Government Administration and Management

The qualification is intended for persons (graduates) who will undertake to perform routine office functions, handle mails, keep records, handle disputes and collect revenues under close supervision in government, private sectors and/or establish and operate his/her own business. It is also designed to enable graduates to pursue a career in local government by getting the foundations necessary for further studies

This program runs for two (2) semesters of seventeen (17) weeks each, it requires candidates to successfully complete a total of 120 credit points, including a field practical of two months between semester one and two. Each candidate will be provided with a log book where he/she will record the activities done each week and signed by the Host organization supervisor. At the end the candidate will compile a field report stipulating activity undertaken, strength and challenges experienced during the field attachment.

Enquiries about the Programme

Ms. Sarah Benedict- Department Coordinator

P. O. Box 1125, Dodoma

Mobile:  0658155781

Email: sarahbenedicttunu@gmail.com