Tanzania Geothermal Development Company Limited (TGDC) is a subsidiary company of the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) established in December 2013 and came into operation in July 2014 with a mandate to spearhead geothermal resources in Tanzania.
Our Vision:
To be the most competitive regional geothermal resources development company serving today and future generations with reliable, affordable and environmental friendly energy
Our Mission:
To offer reliable and efficient geothermal energy development services to support the nation’s development vision.
TGDC is mandated:
- To carry out geothermal exploration including geological, geochemistry, seismological, volcanological studies;
- To carry business in geothermal drilling for steam and hot water, well testing and logging, reservoir assessment and management;
- To mobilize funds for geothermal development from various sources;
- To promote geothermal business and developer of alternative uses of geothermal energy than electricity including watering cultures, therapeutic uses, geothermal bathing, drying of farm products and all industrial and non-industrial uses;
In order to reach its goals, the Company intends to invest in its business, systems and human capital. TGDC now invites applications from self-motivated, pro-active, honest, hardworking and committed TANZANIANS to fill in the undermentioned positions:
Position: | Geographical Information Systems Specialist (1 Post) –Ref: TGDC/HR/022 |
Reporting to: | Manager Geo Science Services |
Division/ Directorate: | Technical Services |
POSITION OBJECTIVE
Integrate field geothermal datasets (geological, geophysical and geochemical) using ArcGIS software and produce state of art geothermal maps from different sites.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Creates, develops and maintains geographic databases showing locations of geothermal sites, exploited geothermal fields and other potential geothermal locations.
- The specialist must design and update GIS databases using various mathematics techniques, such as coordinate geometry, conversion of vectors and real analysis
- Gathers, analyzes, and integrates geospatial data and determine how best the information can be displayed using GIS
- Enters geothermal map data through use of a digitizer or by direct input of coordinate information using the principles of cartography including coordinate systems, longitude, latitude, elevation, topography, and map scales.
- Operates and maintain GIS system hardware and software.
- Designs and updates database, applying additional knowledge of geospatial feature representations
- Acquires, analyzes, compiles, evaluates, and reviews geospatial data
- Attributes, exploits, extracts, formats, manipulates, positions, and symbolizes geospatial information with high quality, accuracy, and currency of geospatial information produced in-house or in cooperation with contractors.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Geomatics, Geoinformatics or equivalent course from a recognized institution,
- Five (5) years of demonstrable and relevant working experience
REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Demonstrated skills in the effective use and operation of ArcGIS for Desktop 10.1 and extensions.
- Demonstrated skills in the effective use and operation of Autodesk, AutoCAD Map 3D or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Ability to work effectively in CAD and GIS environments
- Experience in spatial data acquisition and manipulation.
- Good knowledge of geographic standards and coordinate systems
- Knowledge of geographic data management (geo-database management)
- Problem-solving skills and ability to analyse a case or situation and recommend solutions
- Excellent communication (verbal and written).
- Pro-activeness, creativity, innovation, and team working
- Flexible and ability to work independently.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Permanent & Pensionable including six months of probation.
REMUNERATION:
A competitive package will be offered to successful candidates.
MODE OF APPLICATION:
- A detailed application letter, clearly stating why you should be considered for the position, and how you will add value
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, testimonials and contacts of two reliable Referees
- All applications should be in English language
- Testimonials and provisional results/results slips will not be accepted
- Women are highly encouraged to apply
- Only short listed candidates will be contacted
- Deadline: Applications should be submitted to the address below, not later than 07 May 2015.
THE GENERAL MANAGER,
TANZANIA GEOTHERMAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED,
P. O BOX 14801,
DAR ES SALAAM.
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