General Manager , National Ranching Company Limited (NARCO)

The National Ranching Company Limited (NARCO) is a parastatal organization responsible for large scale commercial ranching in the country. The Headquarters of the company is in Dar es Salaam.
The Company is currently undergoing rapid transformation intended to create an efficient and vibrant commercial entity that will contribute very positively to the development of the country liverstock industry. The company is seeking to recruit a

General Manager.

Duty Station- Dar es Salaam
Report to-The Borad of Directors

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The General Manager is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Company responsible to the Board of Directors. The POSITION demands a person who is visionary and a strategist. The Successful candidate will ultimately be responsible for preparation and implementation of the Company’s Strategic Plan aiming at transforming the Company into an efficient and highly profitable producer of the livestock products for both the local and export markets. The Successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation of the entire value chain of livestock and livestock products.

QUALIFICATIONS:
(i) The Successful Candidate will be a holder of at least a Master’s degree in one of the following fields of livestock development, Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Ranch Management, Marketing, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or equivalent qualifications plus at least 10 years of relevant managerial working experience in a reputable national or international institution. A working knowledge of the Livestock industry in Tanzania will be an added advantage.

(ii) The Candidate must be visionary, dynamic, have a proven record of good practical performance, a strong sense of dedication, strong interpersonal communication and negotiation skills both in English and Kiswahili, a high degree of integrity and ability to work under pressure in a challenging environment. Ability to use Information and Communication Technology is necessary. Preference will be given to suitably qualified Tanzanians subject to meeting all requirements.

SALARY
An attractive salary in the Scale between NGSS 17-19 and fringe benefits will be offered to the successful candidate. The reward package for the position will be commensurate with the challenge.

AGE
The Applicant should preferably be between 40 to 55 years.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please apply in writing, in strict confidence to the address below enclosing:
i. An application letter
ii. Typed Curriculum Vitae containing details of qualifications, experience and present position.
iii. Day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address (if any) and names of three referees including your current employer, if any.
iv. Photocopies (Non-returnable) of academic, professional certificates, testimonials and other supporting documents.

Applications, which should reach the Company by close of business on 16th December 2015, should be addressed to;
The Chairman of the Board of Directors,
National Ranching Company Limited,
2nd Floor, Manuno House
Azikiwe Street,
P.O Box 9113, DAR ES SALAAM.
Tanzania.