Chief Operations Officer vacancy in Tanzania.

Post Title: CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
Organisation:WATUMISHI HOUSING COMPANY,
Location:     Dar Es Salaam (region), Tanzania
 Job description   
 The COO will report to the Chief Executive Officer. He/she will be responsible for all the day operations of the Scheme. This position calls for proven skills and experience in project management and effective mobilization and utilization of resources.
 
Job objectives:
i. Provide technical advice to the management in the implementation of the scheme;
ii. Responsible for land acquisition, planning and design of public servants housing projects and ensure a timely execution;
iii. Liaise with participating banks, shareholders and employers to ensure that the applicants who apply for loans to the scheme are satisfied;
iv. Set out the rules and regulations as well as monitoring the process work flow from the implementation up to completion of the houses;
v. Prepare and present periodic project reports to the management.
 
CANDIDATES OBJECTIVES:
Functional / technical objectives:
i. Ability to manage multiple construction projects;
ii. Competent in real estate development;
iii. Ability to effectively manage real estate portfolio;
iv. Asses project designs;
v. Ability to communicate effectively;
vi. Ability to coordinate selection / procurement of consultants and contractors of the projects; and
vii. Able to meet aggressive deadlines
   
Gender     Indiferente
Education level     Master
Study area     i. Holder of a Masters Degree / Postgraduate qualifications in one of the following fields; Economics, Civil Engineering, Project Management, Architectural, Real estate development or related fields from recognized institutions;
 
Candidate description     Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:
i. Holder of a Masters Degree / Postgraduate qualifications in one of the following fields; Economics, Civil Engineering, Project Management, Architectural, Real estate development or related fields from recognized institutions;
ii. Minimum of fifteen (10) years work experience, 5 of which must be in a managerial position;
iii. Leadership, motivation and people management skills;
iv. Must be able to travel extensively within the country;
v. Customer oriented team player with strong interpersonal skills; and
vi. Must have a driving license.

Eligible candidates may apply for the vacancy so as to reach the undersigned on or before July 23, 2013,

Applicants are required to submit the following information:
I. A cover letter indicating your suitability for the position
II. Certified copies of academic and Professional certificates.
III. Detailed curriculum vitae (CV) showing; names, addresses and contact telephone numbers, e-mail addresses and contact information of two (2) referees.
Please note that the position is for a three (3) year renewable contract. i.e. ”contract under specified period of time”

All applications should be sent in a closed envelope to the following address:-
SECRETARY TO THE BOARD,
WATUMISHI HOUSING COMPANY,
P O BOX 7539
DAR ES SALAAM
WHCL is an equal opportunity employer and offers attractive remuneration packages and career development opportunities. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.