Principal Job at Earth Sciences Institute of Shinyanga

Responsibilities:

• Shall be the CEO and Chief Accounting Officer of ESIS and shall be responsible to the Board of Directors.
• Shall be the Chief Liaison Officer of ESIS to the public in Tanzania and abroad and shall therefore strive to keep the image of ESIS positive at all times; c Shall establish and maintain a proper administration of the Institute in accordance with policy laid down by the Board of Directors; d Shall develop, recommend and advise the Board of Directors on academics, infrastructure, human resources and other strategic matters that lead to ESIS competitive advantages.
•  Shall be responsible for promoting efficiency in the training of both short – and long-term courses, research, consultancy and publications; f Shall emphasize, promote and supervise competitions at individual levels, groups among staff and students of high-quality innovations, discoveries and creativity at ESIS.
•  Shall make sure funds for constructing and renovating ESIS premises are available through quality proposal writing, consultancy services and through other sources; h Shall organize and direct staffing, compensation, staff development and staff relations in accordance with policies and guidance given by the Board of Directors.
•  Shall enforce all by-laws and regulations made by the Board of Directors;] Shall be the Secretary to the Board of Directors and k Shall perform any other duties directed and as delegated to him/her by the Board of Directors.

Qualifications;

• Holder of PhD in Geosciences from a recognized University with at least 5 years’ work experience as a Tutor, Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor or a Professor at Technical Institutions.
• A candidate who has worked in the Mining Industry at any capacity for at least 3 years will have an added advantage of consideration.
• A holder of a Master’s degree in geology or geosciences from a recognized institution with a proven track record of holding successfully high-level administrative positions in the mining industry or in the government with at least 4 peer-reviewed article publications can be considered for the post.
• Must be computer literate with good command of the English language.

NOTE:

• Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
• ESIS is not a gender-biased organization. Hence, all prospective applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline: Until when the position is filled.