Job Opportunity at Rural Energy Agency (REA)

Job Opportunity at Rural Energy Agency (REA)

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On behalf of Rural Energy Agency (REA), President’s Office, Public ServiceRecruitment Secretariat invites qualified Tanzanians to fill 1 vacant post as mentioned

Rural Energy Agency (REA) is an Autonomous Body under the Ministry of Energy and Minerals of the United Republic of Tanzania. Its main role is to promote and facilitate improved access to modern energy services in rural areas of Mainland Tanzania. REA became operational in October 2007. REA Vision: Transformation of rural livelihoods through provision of modern energy services. REA Mission: To promote and facilitate availability and access to modern energy services in rural Mainland Tanzania.

UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT

Ref.No.EA.7/96/01/J/156 5

th July, 2018

VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT

On behalf of Rural Energy Agency (REA), President’s Office, Public Service

Recruitment Secretariat invites qualified Tanzanians to fill 1 vacant post as mentioned

below;

1.0 INTRODUCTION:

RURAL ENERGY AGENCY (REA)

Rural Energy Agency (REA) is an Autonomous Body under the Ministry of Energy and

Minerals of the United Republic of Tanzania. Its main role is to promote and facilitate

improved access to modern energy services in rural areas of Mainland Tanzania. REA

became operational in October 2007.

REA Vision: Transformation of rural livelihoods through provision of modern energy

services.

REA Mission: To promote and facilitate availability and access to modern energy

services in rural Mainland Tanzania.

1.1 POSITION : DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL SERVICES-RE- ADVERTISED

1.1.1 DIVISION : TECHNICAL SERVICES

1.1.2 APPOINTING AUTHORITY : THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

1.1.3 REPORTS TO : DIRECTOR GENERAL

1.1.4 BASIC FUNCTION:

Responsible for the implementation of the Mission and Vision of the Rural Energy

Agency (REA) as well as its strategic direction, operations and overall functions, as

stipulated in the Rural Energy Act.

1.1.5 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

i. Oversee the technical aspects of procurement of the services of consultants and

contractors;

ii. Work closely with the financial sector to promote modern rural energy financing that

will support the REF’s own lending activities;

iii. Act as the focal point for coordination between REA, REB, consultants, private

investors contractors, and other stakeholders;

iv. Advising REA and Board on all aspects of the energy projects;

v. Work closely with project manager and project officers in appraising projects and

ensuring their preparation for REB approval;

vi. Work closely with the training and capacity building manager to develop both in- house (internal) and external training and capacity building programs;

vii. Liaise closely with international donors and non-governmental organizations to

promote the REF and generate support for the rural energy program;

viii. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Director General.

1.1.6 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

i. Holder of Masters Degree in engineering (energy related);

ii. Related education and training (such as electrical, hydro or industrial engineering,

construction management, etc);

iii. Familiarity with engineering standards for energy projects in Tanzania;

iv. Computer literacy will be required; and

v. With Outstanding Innovative and Creativity skills

vi. A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in energy projects;

GENERAL CONDITIONS

i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania of not more than 45 years of age

except for those who are in public service;

ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable

contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers;

iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this

advertisement;

iv. Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates;

· Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;

· Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts;

· Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates;

· Birth certificate.

v. Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted

· Form IV and form VI results slips;

· Testimonials and all Partial transcripts.

vi. Applicants employed in the Public Service should route their application

letters through their respective employers;

vii. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason

should not apply;

viii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts;

ix. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level

education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania

(NECTA) and National Council for Technical Education (NACTE);

x. Certificates from Foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania

Commission for Universities (TCU);

xi. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed/advised to

indicate;

xii. A signed application letters should be written either in Swahili or English and

Addressed to;

Secretary,

Presidents Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat,

27 Bibi Titi Mohammed Road,

P.O. Box 63100, Maktaba Complex,

11102 Dar Es Salaam.

xiii. Deadline for application is 18th July, 2018 and;

xiv. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview;

xv. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal

action;

NOTE: All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal by using the

following address;http://portal.ajira.go.tz/ and not otherwise (This address

also can be found at PSRS Website, Click ‘Recruitment Portal’)

SECRETARY

PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT.