PROCUREMENT OFFICER

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:

JOB TITLE:         PROCUREMENT OFFICER (1 POST) - REF:. JGQC/HR/017'
REPORTING TO:     MANAGER PROCUREMENT
DEPARTMENT:     PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT

POSITION OBJECTIVE 
To procure (goods. works and services) in a transparent, objective, economic and
efficient manner, consistent with relevant policies. legislation, regulations and guidelines
in accordance to Public Procurement Act. 20.11 and any other local and International procurement guidelines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1.    Supervises the consolidation of statements of requirements:
2.    Administers the preparation and issuance of Standard Bidding Documents in line with the approved Annual Procurement Plan (APP) in accordance with PPA, 2011 and its Regulations of 2013;
3.    Initiate timely preparation and. submission of responses to clarifications to ensure that bidders are consistently and sufficiently informed for timely preparation of responsive bids:
4.    To coordinate advertisements of all tender opportunities executed under related sections;
5.    Finalization of review of evaluation reports prior to submission to Tender Board to ensure that recommendations submitted are in line with PPA, 2011, its regulations and bidding documents governing the process;
6.    To implement the decision of tender board;
7.    To coordinate the preparation Tender Board deliberations to users to ensure that
Company's Business Units and branches are well informed on the outcome of Tender
Board adjudications to their requests;
8.    Timely compilation of Weekly and Monthly procurement reports made under Sections;
9.    Monitoring and Provision of Tender or request status at any given time whenever required to do so.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
•    Bachelor's Degree/ Advance Diploma in Materials Management, Procurement,
Supplies or equivalent
•    0-1 year of experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
•    Good team player:
•    Effective project management skills;
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
•    Pro-active and capable of delivering excellent results while working under pressure with tight deadlines;
•    Competency in Information and Communication Technology (lCT) applications.
•    Understanding of Public Procurement Act 2011 and its regulations 2013

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