Manager - International Operations

Job Location : Dar Es Salaam 

Position Type : Full Time
Application Deadline: 05 June 2015

JOB DESCRIPTIONS
The international operations manager will oversees foreign Exploration assets, Supervises foreign operating subsidiaries and partner with local/foreign partners for doing oversees exploration activities.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acquires overseas exploration and production assets individually or through joint ventures;
• Supervises foreign operations subsidiaries;
• Ensures preparation of all foreign geological programs and in collaboration with the Chief Geologist and Chief Geophysicist to
• participate in the preparation of geological and geophysical programs;
• Ensures plans and budgets for foreign geological and geophysical projects are prepared;
• Ensures preparation of promotional materials and documents for meeting with international oil companies for possible joint ventures;
• Assists the tender Board where appropriate in the selection of contractors and service companies for petroleum exploration projects.
• Ensures directorate's participation in joint venture and production sharing agreement negotiations;
• Evaluates results and presents them to the Director of Upstream Operations;
• Ensures safety and efficiency in petroleum exploration programs in compliance with best international petroleum industry practices;
• Ensures that the overseas acquired data and materials are transmitted and maintained in the TPDC Data bank;
• Advises the Director of Upstream Operations on the selection of geophysical consultants, acquisition contractors, processing contractors and contractors for borehole surveys;
• Ensures the structural and geological interpretation of data and advises the Director of Upstream Operations on attractive prospects and drilling locations;
• Ensure that contractors and consultants engaged in geophysical data acquisition meets the Corporation's requirements on quality,
• safety to personnel and environmental protection;
• Prepares exploration programs, plans and strategies both short-and-Iong terms;
• Prepares project cost estimates and budgets;
• Ensures the department is properly equipped with geophysical instruments and equipment that are properly maintained;
• Liaises with the Director of Finance to ensure that Joint Ventures and Production Sharing Agreements are monitored technically and financially through audit programs;
• Liaises with Exploration Manager and Production Manager to support logistics in petroleum exploration, development and production operations;
• Ensures marketing of petroleum products at delivery point;
• Undertakes any other related duties as may be assigned by superiors from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Direct Entry Qualifications:
Holder of a Master's Degree in Petroleum Geosciences/Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. A holder of PhD degree in the relevant academic field will be of added advantage.

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

REQUIRE ATIRIBUTES AND COMPETENCES

• Must be visionary, proactive and forward looking
• Must be innovative and results-oriented
• Must have the ability to maintain a multi-task focus
• Must demonstrate integrity and professionalism.
• Must be able to work independently and under tight time schedules.
• Must have ability to make decisions independently and advise accordingly.
• Must have ability to work under pressure.

Application Mode
Interested and suitable candidates should submit their application letters along with their curriculum vitae, indicating current email 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 es Salaam
Tanzania