NAFASI YA KAZI TANZANIA GEOTHERMAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED (TGDC)

MANAGER PLANNING & PROJECTS (1 POST) POSITION DESCRIPTION:

1. INTRODUCTION
Tanzania' Geothermal Development Company Limited (TGDC) is a subsidiary company of The Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) which was established in 'December 2013 for spearheading geothermal resources development Tanzania
2. OUR VISION
To be the most competitive geothermal resources development company serving today and future generations with reliable, affordable and environmental friendly energy.
3. OUR MISSION:
To offer reliable and efficient geothermal energy development services to support the nation's development vision.
4. MANDATES:'
TGDC is mandated:
• To carry out geothermal exploration including geo- logical, geochemistry, seismological, volcanological studies;
• To carry business In geothermal drilling for steam and hot water, well testing and logging, reservoir assessment and management;
• To mobilize funds for geothermal development from various sources;
• To promote geothermal business and developer of alternative uses of geothermal energy than electricity including watering cultures, therapeutic uses, geothermal bathing, drying of farm products and all industrial and non-industrial uses;
In order to achieve its goals, TGDC now invites applicants from suitable, qualified and well skilled persons to the positions mentioned hereunder;

Position: Manager Planning & Projects (1 Post) - Ref: TGDC/HRl025
Report to: Director Business Development
Directorate: Business Development
Job Purpose:
To plan development projects and overseeing their implementation including participating in the strategic planning process, business development, research and development, as well as packaging of major geothermal projects for power generation and direct applications.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
• Planning development projects and programs and oversees their implementation in line with the mission and goals of the organization. Participate in project identification, planning, packaging, negotiation and monitoring the performance.
• Participates in the formulation of company strategy, short and long term plans, budgets, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the results.
• Manage the department's business strategy, plans and their implementation
• Participates in soliciting funds from different sources for supporting the projects.
• Prepare plans-and budgets for the planning section.
• Review work performance of staff in the planning section including their development
• Provides leadership and ensure effective management of staff and resources and ensure good industrial/employee relations within the planning section.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned from time to time by the supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
• Master's Degree in Engineering, Earth Sciences, Business, management, Economics or relevant field.
• Registration with ERB or member of a relevant professional body is an added advantage
• Minimum of three (3) years working experience in Project Planning in energy or related sector.
• At least two (2) years of working experience in Donor
• Funded Projects or International Organizations.

Desired Attributes & Competencies
• Must be visionary, proactive and forward looking,
• Must be innovative
• Must demonstrate highest degree of professionalism and integrity
• Team player and leader and command respect
• Leadership and people management skills
• Good relationship management skills
• Must be competent in planning and managing Donor Funded Projects
• Must be good at project proposals writing
• Must possess conceptual and analytical skills

TERMS OF, EMPLOYMENT:
Permanent & Pensionable including six months of probation for other positions than Manager Planning & Projects. Man- ager Planning & Projects will be on three (3) years renewable contract.
REMUNERATION:
.A competitive package (according to existing Salary Structure) will be offered to successful candidates.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

GENERAL CONDITIONS:
• A detailed application letter, clearly stating why you should be considered for the position, strategic projects/activities that you have executed in your previous employment and how you will add value to TGDC
• Applicants must be Tanzanians and not above 45 years of age
• Applicants much attach up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) with reliable contacts, three referees (two must be work related)
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates) testimonials and contacts of two reliable Referees.
• Applicants must attach their copies of academic certificates
• Testimonials and provisional results/results slips will not be accepted
• Certificates from foreign academic institutions must be' >. verified by Tanzania Commission of Universities (TCU)
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Applications should be in English
• Application must be supported by passport size photo
• Women are highly encouraged to apply-

Deadline: Applications should be submitted to the address below, not later than 26th April 2016.
THE GENERAL MANAGER
TANZANIA GEOTHERMAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD
P.O.BOX 14801
DAR ES SALAAM