Ministry of Energy and Minerals PROJECT DIRECTOR

The Ministry of Energy and Minerals

The Governments of the Republic of Zambia, United Republic of Tanzania and Republic of Kenya agreed to interconnect their power systems by developing a high voltage transmission line to link the three countries. The main objectives of the project are: (i) to enhance electricity trade; (ii) improve security and reliability of electricity supply; (iii) foster economic development and regional integration.

The three countries agreed to establish a Project Management Unit (PMU) to coordinate and manage the implementation of the project. Currently the Office for Promoting Private Power Investment (OPPPI) in the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Water Development in Zambia is the Secretariat for the project and has been coordinating the project on behalf of the three countries.

In 2011 the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) signed an Implementation Agreement with the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Water Development of the Republic of Zambia to provide financial support to the Project Management Unit (PMU) to be domiciled in Lusaka. The funds have been secured under the Regional Integration Support Pogramme Continuation Agreement under the 10th European Development Fund (EDF). More information can be obtained from the COMESA and OPPPI websites www.comesa.int; www.opppi.gov.zm

The Ministry of Mines, Energy and Water Development now invites suitably qualified individuals to fill the following positions in the PMU:

1. PROJECT DIRECTOR: 1 POSITION

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Director shall be responsible for the overall management of the PMU and shall repot to the Project Steering Committee (PSC) comprising officials from the participating counties.

MAIN DUTIES

(a) Overall planning of transmission project work, budgeting and management.

(b) Implementation and management of all activities in the solicitation process including procurement of consultants, financiers and management of road shows.

(c) Co-ordination with key stakeholders in the three participating countries such as Government, power utilities, regulators and others.

(d) Prepare reports as required by the PSC.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

(a) A holder of at least a degree from a recognized university in engineering followed by a Masters in project Management of related field.

(b) Relevant work experience of not less than ten years with particular experience in the management and oversight of donor-funded projects, from their commencement to their completion.

(c) Work Experience and Knowledge of the power systems in East African Community (EAC) and Southern African Development Conference (SADC) will be added advantage.

(d) Fluent in English with excellent oral and written communications skills.

 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

(a) Type of contract: COMESA non established professional staff service contract.

(b) Location of performance of contract: Lusaka, Zambia. Successful applicants will also be required to undertake significant duty travel to the three countries.

(c) Remunerations: An inclusive remuneration that is commensurate with the required profile and responsibilities of the post will be offered to the successful candidate.

(d) Terms of appointment: The successful candidate will be contracted for 36 months from the date he/she takes up the appointment. However the contract is renewable depending on performance and availability of funds.

(e) Eligibility of Application: Only nationals of Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia may apply.

Applications with the applicant’s detailed curriculum vitae, including names and details of three referees, should be sent to the following address by 10th April, 2013.

Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Energy and Minerals
754/33, Samora Avenue
P. O. Box 2000
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
info@mem.go.tz
www.mem.go.tz

Deadline : 10th April, 2013.