Chief Operations Officer (COO) , Watumishi Housing Company Limited-WHCL

Background

WATUMISHI HOUSING COMPANY LIMITED _JlWHC!:' a company a establish  in February 2013 under the Companies Act (Cap 212), with incorporation Certificate No. 96959 plans to build affordable houses to be sold to public servants.

The shareholders of WHCL and the financiers of the construction of these houses are National Social Security Fund (NSSF); PPF Pensions Fund (PPF); Public Service Pensions Fund (PSPF); LAPFPensions Fund (LAPF); Government Employees Provident Fund (GEPF); National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF); and National Housing Corporation (NHC). The company will operate as a fund manager of a public servants housing scheme under a Real Estate Investment

Trust (REIT).

WHCL is hereby inviting applications from suitably qualified Tanzanian citizens to fill the following existing vacancies:

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Operations Officer

Finance and Administration Manager

Nature and Scope

The COO will report to the Chief Executive Officer. He/She will be responsible for all the day operations of the Scheme. This position calls for proven skills and experience in project management and effectivemobilisation and utilisation of resources.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide technical advise to the management on the implementation of the scheme;

Responsible for land acquisition, planning and designing of public servants housing projects and ensure timely execution;

Oversee timely project finance and delivery of the houses to public servants;

Liaise with participating banks, shareholders and employers to ensure that all applicants who applies for loans to the scheme are satisfied;

Set out the rules and regulations as well as monitoring the process worked flow from the implementation stage up to completion of the houses;

Prepare and present periodic project report to the management.

Functional and Technical Competencies

Ability to manage multiple construction projects;

Competent in real estate development;

Ability to effectively manage real estate portfolio; iv) Ability to assess project designs;

Ability to communicate effectively;

Ability to coordinate selection/procurement of consultants and contractors of the projects; and

Able to meet aggressive deadlines.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Holder of a Masters Degree/Postgraduate qualifications in one of the following disciplines; Civil engineering, Project Management, Architecture, Real Estate Development or related fields;

Minimum of 10 years work experience, 5 of which must be in senior position;

Leadership, motivation and people management skills;

Must be able to travel extensively within the country;

Customer oriented team player with strong interpersonal skills; and

Must have a driving license.

Application Instructions:

Eligible candidates may apply for the abovementioned vacancies so as to reach the undersigned on or before July 23, 2013. Applicants are required to submit the following information;-

A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position;

Certified copies of Academic and professional certificates;

Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) showing; names, addresses &contact telephone numbers, e-mail addresses and names & contact information of two (2) referees.

Please note that the above mentioned positions are for three (3) years renewable contracts i.e. "contract under specified period of time".

All applications should be sent in a closed envelope to the following address;-

Secretary to the Board,

Watumishi Housing Company,

P.O BOX 7539,

Dar es Salaam.

WHCL is an equal opportunity employer and offers an attractive remuneration package and career development opportunities. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.