Chief Technical Officer

Chief Technical Officer (Job reference - CTO/10/13)

The Tanzania Telecommunications Company Limited (TTCL) was established by "The Tanzania Telecommunication Company Incorporation Act of 1993". The company came into operation on 1" January, 1994. TTCL has been established to develop and operate telecommunications service within and outside the Country. TTCL currently provides voice and data communication services to over 300,000 business and residential customers in Tanzania. The Company also provides network services to other licensed telecom operators. TTCL's aim is to remain the leading Fixed Network Operator in Tanzania. In order to achieve this goal, a strong focus has been placed on customer satisfaction by providing high quality and affordable services to customers.

TTCL is seeking to recruit dynamic, strategic, experienced and qualified Tanzanians with strong credentials to fill the positions in the Senior Management Team. Applications are therefore invited from suitably qualified Tanzanians for the following positions:

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for developing, executing and managing Telecommunications Network, Projects and Information Systems infrastructure in order to meet TTCLS strategic and operational business objectives as set by the Board of Directors and the Shareholders.

Key responsibilities:

Providing leadership in the development, operation and management of an integrated Telecommunications network, Projects and Information Systems infrastructure commensurate withTTCLS business objectives;

Ensuring availability of resources for smooth implementation of network projects and information systems strategic and operational plans;

Ensuring internal interfaces between Technical Departments arid Sales and Marketing and all support departments are establish, functioning and support high levels of customer services;

Ensuring network, projects and information systems operating and monitoring systems 'are developed and implemented in TTCL;

Ensuring network and IT related projects incorporated in the company plans are technically appraised, reflecting TTCL quality standards requirements and adding value to TTCL business;

Reporting on implementation of network and IT plans and monitoring expenses to ensure efficient and effective utilization of TTCL resources allocated to technical departments;

Implementing and exercising delegated authorities and any other instructions and directives as may be issued by Chief Executive Officer from time to time.

Key qualifications, experience and competencies:

University Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics or its equivalent from a recognised Institution; A Postgraduate degree is an added advantage;

Registration with Engineering Registration Board of Tanzania or with a similarly placed authority which is recognized by the Government of Tanzania; At least Ten (10) years' experience in a technical field at Senior Manager level 111 a commercial environment (preferably in telecommunications industry); Excellent communication skills;

Strong team work and interpersonal skills;

Management experience with advanced analytical skills;

A strong orientation towards results, with a proven record of performance.

Application Instructions:

If you believe you are the right candidate for this position, kindly submit your application in hard copy or soft with a detailed CV (including your e-mail and telephone contacts), photocopies of academic certificates and testimonials, and names of three referees with their full contact details. Kindly state the position you are applying for, quoting job reference number on both the application letter and envelope. Applications should be submitted to the address below not later than 5.00 pm local time on

11^th October 2013.

An attractive remuneration package as per the approved TTCL's salary structure commensurate with the responsibilities of the job will be availed to the right candidate.

The Director,

Executive Selection Division

Deloitte & Touché

10^th Floor PPF Tower

Cnr of Ohio Street & Garden Avenue

P.O.Box 1559

Dar-es salaam, Tanzania