Thursday, January 22, 2015

PLANNING ENGINEER


INTRODUCTION
Tanzania Geothermal Development Company Limited (TGDC) is a subsidiary company of The Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) established in December 2013 and came into operation in July 2014 with a mandate to spearhead geothermal resources in Tanzania.

OUR VISION
To be the most competitive regional geothermal resources development company serving today and future generations with reliable, affordable and environmental friendly energy

OUR MISSION
To offer reliable and efficient geothermal energy development services to support the nation's development vision.
TGDC is mandated:

POSITION    :     PLANNING ENGINEER (1 POST)-REF: TGDCIHRLO15
REPORTING TO:    MANAGER PLANNING & PROJECTS
DIRECTORATE:     BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

POSITION OBJECTIVE
To assist Manager Planning & Projects with formulation and spearheading implementation, reviews, monitoring and evaluation of TGDC's development programs, plans and projects

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1.    Participate in the development of TGDC's business strategic action plans, and budget;
2.    Participate in the preparation of the Company Business plans and review of action plans versus set targets;
3.    Participate in strategizing and mobilization of financial resources to meet TGDC's development programs and projects;
4.    To assist in identification of new projects and growth opportunities that enhance and promote TGDC's Mission and Vision Statements;
5.    Participate in project identification, planning, packaging, and monitoring of performance;
6.    Identify the project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks and targets to determine the staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project through the project measurement system;
7.    Progress monitoring of specific projects on it regular basis and anticipate and resolve any problems, bottlenecks scheduling conflicts;
8.    Review status reports, modify schedules and plans as required and keep the management apprised of the project progress on a regular basis;
9.    Ensure that project control documents such as resources histogram, schedules. reporting systems, material controls systems, etc. are in place to ensure that project implementation and procurement interfaces are property addressed and:
10.    Perform any other duties and responsibilities as and when directed by supervisor

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
•    Undergraduate degree in Mechanical, electrical, civil engineering or any other
relevant field.
•    MBA I project management/engineering management is added advantage
•    1-2 year of experience in project planning and development.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
•    Attention to details
•    Interpersonal and negotiation skills
•    Ability to build productive working relationships and work within a team
•    Ability to prioritize tasks;
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
•    Pro-active and capable of delivering excellent results while working under pressure with tight deadlines

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Permanent & Pensionable Including six months of probation.

REMUNERATION
An attractive package will be offered to successful candidates.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
A detailed application letter clearly stating why you should be considered for the position, and how you will add value accompanied with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates testimonials and contacts of three Referees should be submitted to the address below, not later than 5th February 2015 

THE GENERAL MANAGER,
TANZANIA GEOTHERMAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED,
P.O BOX 14801,
DAR ES SALAAM.
BUILDING, UBUNGO

Source: Daily News 22 February 2015