Vacancy title:
Deputy Project Director

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Human Services, Category: Management]

Jobs at:
CNS group

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, November 28 2025

Duty Station:
Across Tanzania | Dar es Salaam | Tanzania

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, November 24 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Summary

The Deputy Project Director will support the Project Director in planning, executing, and commissioning large-scale renewable energy projects. The role ensures project delivery within schedule, budget, and compliance with technical, environmental, and regulatory standards. This position serves as a key decision-maker, managing multi-disciplinary teams, contractors, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities / Duties

1. Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Assist the Project Director in developing and executing the project strategy, roadmap, and implementation plan.
• Lead project management meetings, progress reporting, and governance reviews.
• Provide guidance on risk management, mitigation strategies, and contingency planning.

2. Technical Oversight

• Supervise engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors to ensure compliance with project specifications and standards.
• Monitor the technical performance of renewable energy components (solar PV, wind turbines, hydro systems, storage technologies).
• Oversee testing, commissioning, and operational readiness of renewable energy systems.

3. Budget & Financial Management

• Support cost estimation, budget preparation, and expenditure tracking.
• Monitor cash flow, cost overruns, and recommend corrective actions.
• Liaise with finance teams, investors, and funders on financial reporting and compliance.

4. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Ensure compliance with international safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Promote a strong HSE culture across all sites and contractors.
• Oversee environmental and social impact mitigation, community engagement, and biodiversity conservation.

5. Stakeholder & Government Relations

• Engage with government authorities, regulators, and local communities to secure and maintain permits, licenses, and approvals.
• Maintain strong relationships with investors, partners, and other stakeholders.

6. Quality Assurance & Control

• Establish QA/QC protocols for engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Ensure timely identification, reporting, and resolution of non-conformities.

7. Project Controls & Reporting

• Implement project control systems including schedule management, risk tracking, and change management.
• Prepare progress reports, KPI dashboards, and risk assessments for senior management.

8. Capacity Building & Local Content

• Promote local employment, training, and skills development programs.
• Support partnerships with local suppliers, SMEs, and technical institutions.

9. Commissioning & Handover

• Develop and supervise commissioning plans for renewable energy systems.
• Ensure operational readiness and smooth handover to operations and maintenance teams.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Master’s degree in Renewable Energy, Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering, or Project Management.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in managing solar, thermal, hydro, or other energy projects.
• Experience in constructing PV plants with an aggregate capacity exceeding 4 MW (with individual plants above 2 MW, and at least one plant above 4 MW).
• Proven experience managing renewable energy projects (solar, wind, hydro, hybrid).
• Strong knowledge of EPC contracts, project finance, and risk management.
• Familiarity with local regulations, permitting processes, and environmental compliance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and work in remote or challenging environments.

Competencies & Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving capability.
• Results-driven, organized, and resilient.
• High integrity and ethical conduct.
• Collaborative leadership style with team mentoring ability.
• Strong cultural awareness and stakeholder engagement skills.

Application Eligibility

Open to Tanzanians and applicants from East African regions.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure

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