From the Daily news of 13th May
The Rural Energy Agency (REA) is a Government institution established under the Rural Energy Act, 2005. Its main role is to promote and facilitate access to modern energy services in rural areas of Mainland Tanzania. The Agency is inviting applications from dynamic, energetic and proactive Tanzanians with appropriate technical skills and experience to fill the following vacant positions:
Director of Policy, Research and Planning (ONE POST)
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR GENERAL
Duties and Responsibilities
a) Coordinates the development of long term plans for the REA and REF in liaison with other departments and stakeholders;
b) Coordinates preparation of medium and long term research agenda in line with implementation ofthe strategic plan of the Agency, including analysis and interpretation of findings of qualitative and quantitative studies;
c) Ensures compliance with various national and sector plans and progammes in the prioritization of projects to be granted funds from REF or any other Special Purpose Fund administered by the Agency;
d) Coordinates preparation of Medium Term Expenditure Frameworks and Annual Development Plans and Budget for the Agency and evaluate their implementation;
e) Coordinates preparation of periodic performance reports and other reports for the Agency;
D Coordinates evaluation of the various initiatives/programmes by financiers or their representatives and other approved independent evaluators;
g) Coordinates support to departments and sections in the preparation of individual annual work plans that are aligned to the annual work plan, and other operational specific agreements;
h) Coordinates preparation of Parliamentary Committees' Reports and inputs to the sector Budget Speech;
i) Evaluates overall performance of the Agency to ensure optimum utilization of resources in, the implementation of annual work plans and other programmes;
j) Compiles, analyzes and interprets REA/REF performance statistics and advise the Management accordingly;
k) Monitors and evaluates activities, including conducting statistical analysis, data backup and documentation of all research data;
I) Evaluates research proposals from research Agencies or Consultants and assess reasonability of their cost and soundness of technical outlines;
m) Coordinates review and benchmarking initiatives between REA and other similar organizations in the world with a view to assessing REA's performance and areas of improvement;
n) Advises Management on the impact of strategic programmes/initiatives taken by REA;
0) performs any other duties as may be assigned to him/her by his/her superiors.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Master degree in Development Policy and Planning, Economics, Business Administration, Policy Development or its equivalent;
Proficiency in computers and Microsoft Office Suite; Demonstrated capacity in Performance Management;
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage team work.
A minimum of ten (10) years relevant working experience of which five (5) years should be at managerial position in a reputable organization; and
Experience in working with government MDAs and knowledge of energy sector in Tanzania is desirable.
The Rural Energy Agency (REA) is a Government institution established under the Rural Energy Act, 2005. Its main role is to promote and facilitate access to modern energy services in rural areas of Mainland Tanzania. The Agency is inviting applications from dynamic, energetic and proactive Tanzanians with appropriate technical skills and experience to fill the following vacant positions:
Director of Policy, Research and Planning (ONE POST)
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR GENERAL
Duties and Responsibilities
a) Coordinates the development of long term plans for the REA and REF in liaison with other departments and stakeholders;
b) Coordinates preparation of medium and long term research agenda in line with implementation ofthe strategic plan of the Agency, including analysis and interpretation of findings of qualitative and quantitative studies;
c) Ensures compliance with various national and sector plans and progammes in the prioritization of projects to be granted funds from REF or any other Special Purpose Fund administered by the Agency;
d) Coordinates preparation of Medium Term Expenditure Frameworks and Annual Development Plans and Budget for the Agency and evaluate their implementation;
e) Coordinates preparation of periodic performance reports and other reports for the Agency;
D Coordinates evaluation of the various initiatives/programmes by financiers or their representatives and other approved independent evaluators;
g) Coordinates support to departments and sections in the preparation of individual annual work plans that are aligned to the annual work plan, and other operational specific agreements;
h) Coordinates preparation of Parliamentary Committees' Reports and inputs to the sector Budget Speech;
i) Evaluates overall performance of the Agency to ensure optimum utilization of resources in, the implementation of annual work plans and other programmes;
j) Compiles, analyzes and interprets REA/REF performance statistics and advise the Management accordingly;
k) Monitors and evaluates activities, including conducting statistical analysis, data backup and documentation of all research data;
I) Evaluates research proposals from research Agencies or Consultants and assess reasonability of their cost and soundness of technical outlines;
m) Coordinates review and benchmarking initiatives between REA and other similar organizations in the world with a view to assessing REA's performance and areas of improvement;
n) Advises Management on the impact of strategic programmes/initiatives taken by REA;
0) performs any other duties as may be assigned to him/her by his/her superiors.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Master degree in Development Policy and Planning, Economics, Business Administration, Policy Development or its equivalent;
Proficiency in computers and Microsoft Office Suite; Demonstrated capacity in Performance Management;
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage team work.
A minimum of ten (10) years relevant working experience of which five (5) years should be at managerial position in a reputable organization; and
Experience in working with government MDAs and knowledge of energy sector in Tanzania is desirable.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
All positions attract competitive remuneration packages. Employment terms are permanent and pensionable. Age limit for all post is forty five (45) years.
Applicants should submit CVs, copies of certificates they wish to use in supporting their applications, three referees and two passport size photographs to the address shown below. Deadline for receiving applications is 26/05/2014. Applicants must dearly show their complete contact addresses including mobile telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application letters should be sent by post, courier or delivered by hand to the addressee below; Kindly note the electronic submissions will not be honored.
DIRECTOR GENERAL,
RURAL ENERGY AGENCY,
SECOND FLOOR, MAWASILIANO TOWERS BUILDING UBUNGO, SAM NUJOMA ROAD
P.O. BOX 7990,
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA.
All positions attract competitive remuneration packages. Employment terms are permanent and pensionable. Age limit for all post is forty five (45) years.
Applicants should submit CVs, copies of certificates they wish to use in supporting their applications, three referees and two passport size photographs to the address shown below. Deadline for receiving applications is 26/05/2014. Applicants must dearly show their complete contact addresses including mobile telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application letters should be sent by post, courier or delivered by hand to the addressee below; Kindly note the electronic submissions will not be honored.
DIRECTOR GENERAL,
RURAL ENERGY AGENCY,
SECOND FLOOR, MAWASILIANO TOWERS BUILDING UBUNGO, SAM NUJOMA ROAD
P.O. BOX 7990,
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA.
