TANZANIA PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

RE-ADVERTISEMENT
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. One of the its major
area of concern is risk management;
It is therefore, the Corporation wishes to re-advertise the post of Risk
Manager to get experienced, dynamic, energetic, visionary and qualified
candidates as follows
MANAGER - RISK MANAGEMENT
PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION
The Head of Risk Management Unit shall be the principal advisor to
Managing Director on all matters concerning risk management in the
Corporation.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(i) Assists and supports the Board and Managing Director in
carrying out risk management functions in the Corporation as
specified by the Board.
(ii) Reviews the designs and implementation of risk management
plans and programs in the Corporation.
(iii) Implements a set of risk metrics and reports, including losses
and incidents, key risk exposures and early warning indicators.
(iv) Reviews policies and strategies for risk management.
(v) Maintains Risk Register and prepares risk reports.
(vi) Improves the Corporations risk management readiness through
communication and training programs and risk-based
performance measurement and incentives.

(vii) Ensures that the Corporation is in substantial compliance with

its internal operating policies and procedures and any external
legal, regulatory or contractual requirements.
(viii) Oversees staff development in the Unit.
(ix) Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by the
Managing Director.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Holder of a Masters Degree in Risk Management, Engineering,
Geo-sciences, Insurance, Actuarial sciences, Finance, Economics or
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution with extensive
training in risk management. A holder of PhD degree in the relevant
academic field will be an added advantage.
WORKING EXPERIENCE
At least 13 years working experience from a recognized Organization
of which 5 years must be at senior level. Administrative and
managerial ability in the oil and gas industry and experience in
handling riskswill be added advantage.
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCES
Must be proactive and forward looking
Must be innovative and results- oriented
Must possess good interpersonal relationships;
Must possessexcellent communication skills both written and
verbal;
Must have the ability to maintain a multi- task focus
Must demonstrate integrity and professionalism;
Must be able to deal effectively and timely with demanding
situation;
Must be able to work independently and under tight time
schedules;
Must be able to manage continuity, change and transition
Must have a good track record.

GENERAL ASPECTS TO THIS POSITION.

REPORTS TO:
Managing Director
AGE LIMIT
Not more than 45 years for those who do not contribute to any pension
fund.
REMUNERATION
Remuneration package shall be negotiated with a successful Applicant.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
The terms of employment shall be contractual for a term of 5 years,
renewable upon satisfactory performance.
MODE OF APPLICATION
(i)
Interested and suitable Tanzanian nationals should submit their
application letters along with their curriculum vitae, indicating
current email and telephone contacts;
(ii)
Certified copies of relevant certificates and one recent passport
size photograph should be attached to the application letters;
(iii) Each applicant must provide names and contact details of two
reputable referees;
(iv) Applications without relevant documents will not be considered;
(v)
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
Applications must reach the undersigned by REGISTERED MAIL on
or before 25th JUNE 2015.
The Managing Director
Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation
Benjamin William Mkapa Towers
Jamhuri/Azikiwe Road
P.O. Box 2774
Dar esSalaam
Tanzania