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Manager - Natural Gas Distribution

Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) is a National Oil Company established
in 1969 with a mandate to undertake petroleum development in a selected petroleum potential areas throughout the country, including the continental shelf of Tanzania.
In line with such mandate TPDC has formed subsidiary companies namely Gas Supply Company Limited (GASCO) and Commercial Petroleum (COPEC) to perform various tasks. The main roles of the established subsidiaries are: GASCO is responsible for the management of natural gas processing plants, natural gas transmission pipeline, natural gas distribution networks and gas aggregation; COPEC is responsible for managing the National Strategic Petroleum
Reserves and downstream operations as deemed fit for long term benefits of the nation.
To effectively manage the above responsibilities, TPDC is looking for experienced, dynamic, energetic, visionary and qualified candidates to fill senior positions within the Corporation and its subsidiaries.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION
The manager natural gas distribution shall identify all projects relating to natural gas distribution. He/ She shall advise on the activities of natural gas and its product value addition projects.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Verify identified potential business opportunities.
Manage operations of Natural gas distribution networks in the country;
Manage operations of Compressed Natural Gas stations (CNG);
Distribute and market LPG extracted from natural gas or natural gas liquids locally and internationally;
Export of natural gas liquids/condensate from natural gas plants as per contracts;
Market and sale natural gas to the end users;
Manage allocation of gas volumes as per end user contracts;
Ensure that the Domestic Gas Demand Requirement is achieved through the implementation of the Domestic Gas Supply Obligation;
Ensure a balanced growth of domestic gas project through the availability of adequate volumes of gas to the Strategic Sectors;
Manage annual budgets for the department including operating and overhead expense budgets;
Provide inputs in natural gas contract negotiations;
Provide inputs in policy formulation and strategic initiatives; and
Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by the Managing Director

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Holder of a Master Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

WORKING EXPERIENCE
At least 10 years' experience of which 3 years must be at senior level in related fields. Proven high administrative and managerial ability in the oil and gas industry is essential

ASPECTS FOR THE POSITION.
AGE LIMIT
Not more than 45 years for those who do not contribute to any pension fund.
REMUNERATION
As per TPDC Salary Scale
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
The terms of employment for General Manager GASCO and General Manager COPEC, shall be contractual for a term of 5 years,
renewable upon satisfactory performance.
The terms of employment shall be unspecified term contract for the post other than General Managers.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested and suitable candidates should submit their application letters along with their curriculum vitae, indicating current e-mail and telephone contacts
Certified copies of relevant certificates and one recent passport size photograph should be attached to their application letters
Each applicant must provide names and contact details of two reputable referees
Applications without relevant documents will not be considered
Only short listed candidates will be contacted' .
Applications must reach the undersigned by REGISTERED MAIL on or before 5th of June 2015: -

The Managing Director
Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation
Benjamin William Mkapa Towers
Jamhuri/Azikiwe Road

P.O. Box 2774
Dar esSalaam
Tanzania