THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND MINERALS
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR DIRECTOR GENERAL
(RE-ADVERTISED)
The Rural Energy
Agency (REA) is a Government institution established under the Rural Energy
Act, 2005. Its main role is to promote and facilitate access to modern energy
services in rural areas of Mainland Tanzania. The Agency is inviting
applications from dynamic, energetic and proactive Tanzanians with appropriate
technical skills and experience to fill the following vacant position.
Reporting to the
Rural Energy Board (REB)
The Director General
is responsible for the attainment of the Agency`s vision, mission and
objectives through leadership that inspires Agency`s staff and employees to
efficiently and effectively execute strategic, tactical and action plans in
accordance with the values that govern the supply of electricity to rural
population. The specific duties and responsibilities that make up the role of
the DG are described hereunder.
Duties
and Responsibilities
a)
Overall
Management and operations of the Agency, including policy and operational
matters;
b)
Provides
leadership, guidance and motivation to management and staff in the
implementation of the day to day activities of the Agency;
c)
Recommends
to the Rural Energy Board short, medium and long term plans and strategies to
achieve the vision and mission of the Agency;
d)
Advises and appraises the Rural Energy Board
periodically on matters pertaining to the performance of Agency;
e)
Develops
and maintains good working relations with all stakeholders including Government
ministries, Donors, Parliament and Regional Authorities;
f)
Provides
strategic direction in the major functions of the Agency`s operations and
market it to key stakeholders, financiers and investors;
g)
Reviews the organization`s annual accounts and
other statutory reports and submit to the Board for approval;
h)
Promotes
investment in rural energy projects and activities that improve access to
modern energy projects based on sound principles and criteria, are submitted to
the Board for consideration and approval for grants from the Rural Energy
Agency (REA) and the Rural Energy Fund (REF) in all its dealings with partners
and other third parties;
i)
Mobilizes
financial resources to the Rural Energy Fund (REF) and ensure that sufficient
funds are available in the fund to provide for rural energy projects and
activities;
j)
Employs and administers human resource issues
such as staffing requirements including appointments of staff of the Rural
Energy Agency; and
k)
Carries
out any other duties as may be assigned to him/her by the Rural Energy Board.
Qualification
and Experience Required
a)
Master
Degree in Renewable Energy or Electrical Engineering, preferably with PHD
degree in Engineering;
b)
Holder
of MBA in Finance or Economics or related disciplines from recognized training
institutions will be an added advantage;
c)
Computer literate;
d)
At
least ten (10) years work experience at senior management level out of which
five years at directorship level and should be in a reputable organization;
e)
Must
be registered by the Engineers Registration Board.
Competences
Required
a)
Strong
leadership skills and a team player;
b)
Good
Analytical skills;
c)
Drive
for results;
d)
Problem
solving and decision making;
e)
Effective
communication skills
Age
Limits
Should not be less
than 45 and not above 55 years of age.
Employment
Terms
a)
Contact
of five (5) years – renewable based on performance; and
b)
Attractive
Remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.
APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants is
required to submit CVs, copies of certificates they wish to use in supporting
their applications, three referees and two passport size photographs to the
address shown below.
a)
Applicants
must clearly show their complete contact addresses including mobile telephone
numbers and e-mail addresses;
b)
Deadline
for receiving applications is 20th June, 2016 16:00 hrs;
c)
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted;
d)
Application
letters should be sent by post, courier or delivered by hand to the addressee
below;
e)
As
part of your application, please write a short essay not exceeding 1000 words
as to why you believe you deserve to be appointed for the position and what you
intend to do to contribute to the advancement of REA strategic outlook.
Kindly not that
electronic submissions will not be honored.
Prof.
J. W Ntalikwa
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Energy
and Minerals,
5 Samora Machel
Avenue,
P.O. BOX 2000,
11474, DAR ES SALAAM.
Email: ps@mem.go.tz
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