Bank of Tanzania SENIOR ENGINEER (PROJECT ENGINEER)

The Bank of Tanzania, an equal opportunity employer and Tanzania’s central bank, is looking for suitably qualified Tanzanian citizens of high personal integrity to fill the following vacant positions at its Headquarters, Dar es Salaam.

SENIOR ENGINEER (PROJECT ENGINEER)  – 2 POSTS

Terms of Contract: Contract for an Unspecified Period of Time

Reports to: Head of Division.

Location: Head Office – Estate Management Department.

Job purpose:

To coordinate project activities and supervision of construction/maintenance contracts to ensure projects are completed on time, within the agreed cost and at the specified quality standard.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

a) Carrying out project coordination and monitoring with a view to ensure construction and maintenance projects are executed and completed on time, within budgeted cost and at the specified quality.

b)      Comprehending relevant project designs, drawings, technical specifications, bills of quantities, site instructions and other contract documents necessary for reference when inspecting and commissioning completed works.

c)      Monitoring and overseeing construction works to ensure correct material and workmanship are used for the Bank to obtain quality works and value for money.

d)     Reviewing and assessing project deliverables completed by outsourced consultants and contractors.

e)      Maintaining accurate periodic records of project information on progress, quality, scope of work, cost status, work programme, safety issues and project risks.

f)       Preparing routine project progress reports and submitting to head of division.

g)      Evaluate and processing payment of fee notes and contractor’s interim certificate of payments

h)     Conducting onsite inspection of existing Bank premises and preparing bills of quantities, technical specifications, and bidding documents for maintenance project.

i)        Providing technical support and inputs required in procurement processes for project resources.

j)        Monitoring and overseeing activities of subordinates including engineers, technicians and artisans,

k)      Performing any other related duties as may be assigned by the head of division.

Essential Requirements:

· Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Management or Project Management with professional certification i.e. certification in Engineering Registration Board.

·         Professional certification in project management will be an added advantage.

·         Ten years’ work experience in construction industry including knowledge of material, construction trades, construction methods, construction contracts and construction project life cycle.

·         Proven analytical and quantitative skills.

·         Ability to use Ms Word, Ms Excel, Ms Power Point and Ms Project.

·         Good team player.

·         Excellent written and oral communication skills.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants must submit the following for consideration of the applications:

a)      A curriculum vitae (CV);

b)      Certified copies of academic /professional certificates, birth certificates and other relevant certificates;

c)      Certification letter from Tanzania Commission for Universities (for those who studied outside Tanzania).

d)     Two current passport size photographs;

e)      Names and addresses of two reputable referees;

f)       Applicant’s reliable contact address, email address and telephone numbers.

Application should be addressed to:

Deputy Governor (AIC),

Bank of Tanzania,

P. O. Box 2939,

Dar es Salaam

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 15^th  October, 2012 at 4.30 p.m.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted