The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory
Authority (EWURA) is an independent, world class regulatory authority
responsible for licensing, tariff regulation and quality of service regulation
of the electricity, water, petroleum and natural gas sectors. EWURA has the
following vacancies for which suitably qualified Tanzanian citizens are invited
to apply
1.
PETROLEUM DIVISION
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Post Title:
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Commercial Manager – Petroleum -1 Post
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Duty Station:
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EWURA Head Office – Dar es Salaam
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Reports to:
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Director of Petroleum
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The Commercial
Manager Petroleum will be responsible for carrying out the coordination of all
Petroleum sector performance and business practice monitoring function
Main Duties and
Responsibilities:
a) Ensure that license applications are in
conformity with laid down procedures and regulations and that the applicants conform
to the requirements of the sector legislations.
b) Monitor licensee compliance with applicable
laws, regulations and license terms and Conditions and prepare periodic reports
for the Director of Petroleum on licensee compliance and performance yardstick
to assist in the development of performance agreements between the Authority
and the licensees.
c)
Monitor and report anti-competition behavior.
d)
Monitor product demand and supply situation.
e) Monitor and analyze domestic market price of
petroleum products and make comparison with international prices and prepare
reports for public information.
f) Organize submission of information from all
licensees regarding petroleum products inventories and sales volumes and
analyze such data for continuous update of the central Register of Petroleum
Operations and the National Petroleum Information System.
g) Carry out any additional duties as may be
assigned from time to time by the Director of Petroleum.
Academic
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate for this position should
have the following qualifications and experience:
a) University Degree in Geology, Engineering
(Petroleum or Chemical Processing) or Earth Science from a recognized
University;
b) Master or Postgraduate qualifications in
relevant field or other fields such as Business Administration;
c) Knowledge and Competence in Information and
Communications Technology (ICT) applications; and
d) Minimum of seven (7) years experience in senior
position in the petroleum industry.
2.
ZONAL OFFICE
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Post Title:
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Zonal Manager -1 Post
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Duty Station:
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Mwanza Office
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Reports to:
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Director of Corporate Affairs
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The Zonal Manager
will be responsible for administration of day to day activities of Zonal Office
and carrying out the coordination of monitoring of regulated services with a
Zone.
Main
Duties and Responsibilities:
a)
To ensure that customer complaints are handled
properly;
b) To provide support in ensuring timely and
effective provision of financial and administrative services to the zonal
office.
c)
To
provide support in
overseeing prudent management
of the
Authority’s
resources at zonal offices, including to keep records on their utilization
d) To monitor compliance inspections to regulated
suppliers as may be directed by Divisional Directors;
e) Conduct pre-license inspections and monitor
compliance to license terms and conditions as may be directed by Divisional
Directors;
f) Provide support to the awareness and public
education activities in the zone;
g) Act as spokesman of the zonal office under the
direction of his/her superiors; and
h) Carry out any additional duties as may be
assigned from time to time by superiors.
Academic
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate for this position should
have the following qualifications and experience:
a) University Degree in Law, Business
Administration, General Management, Economics or Engineering.
b) Possession of Master degree or Post graduate
qualifications in any of the above mentioned fields.
c) Knowledge and Competence in Information and
Communications Technology (ICT) application.
d) Knowledge and familiarity in Regulated Sectors
will be an added advantage.
e)
Possession of at least six (6) years experience
in relevant fields.
3.
LEGAL SERVICE
DIVISION
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Post Title:
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Principal Legal Officer – 1 Post
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Duty Station:
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EWURA Head Office – Dar es Salaam
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Reports to:
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Manager, Legal Services
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Principal Legal
Officer will be responsible for drafting, interpretation and implementation
legal and regulatory instruments and providing advice to the Authority on legal
aspect matters.
Main Duties and
Responsibilities:
a) To coordinate interpretation of all regulatory
legislation and other legal documents.
b)
To assist in representing the Authority in
matters of litigation.
c) To coordinate implementation of laws,
regulations, rules, contracts, agreements and other legal instruments,
including providing legal advice on internal matters such as Human Resources,
procurement and contracts for goods and services entered into by the Authority.
d) To provide inputs to research on legislation and
other legal aspects pertaining to regulated sectors and the role and functions
of the Authority.
e)
To coordinate
provision of legal inputs and advice to and settle consumer complaints as well
as from regulated suppliers.
f)
To participate in consumer complaints hearing
sessions.
g)
To participate in drafting various legal
instruments.
h) To effectively supervise and guide members of
staff reporting on the job.
i)
To undertake any other duties as assigned by the
supervisor.
j) Carry out any additional duties as may be
assigned from time to time by superiors.
Academic
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate for this position should
have the following qualifications and experience:
a)
University Degree in Laws (LL.B) from a
recognized university
b) Master degree in Law or any additional post
graduate qualifications in the field or others such as Business Administration.
c)
Admission to the Bar is a must.
d) Knowledge and Competence in Information and
Communications Technology (ICT) application.
e) Possession of at least six (6) years work
experience in relevant fields.
f) Knowledge and familiarity in Regulated Sectors
will be an added advantage.
Position Title:
Senior Legal Officer – Licensing and Enforcement – 1
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Post
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Duty Station:
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EWURA Head Office – Dar es Salaam
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Reports to:
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Principal Legal Officer –Licensing and Enforcement
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Senior Legal
Officer – Licensing and Enforcement will be responsible for ensuring the
Authority’s license rules, regulation and procedures are consistency with the
relevant legislation.
Main Duties and
Responsibilities:
a) To participate interpretation of all regulatory
legislation and other legal documents
b) To assist in preparing the Authority’s
representation in matters of litigation
c) To assist in interpretation of all regulatory
legislation and other legal documents
d) To assist in coordinating, drafting and updating
concessions, lease and license agreements in the regulated sectors
e)
To assist in reviewing appeals, procedures and
enforce actions
f) To assist in providing inputs to research on
legislation and other legal aspects pertaining to regulated sectors and the
role and functions of the Authority
g) To participate in provision of legal inputs and
advice to and settle consumer complaints as well as from regulated suppliers
h)
To participate in drafting various legal
instruments
i) To effectively supervise and guide staff
member(s) reporting to the job position
j)
To undertake any other duties as assigned by the
supervisor
Academic
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate for this position should
have the following qualifications and experience:
a)
University degree in laws (LL.B) from a
recognized university
b)
Admission to the Bar is a must.
c) Knowledge and Competence in Information and
Communications Technology (ICT) application.
d) Possession of at least five (5) years work
experience in relevant fields.
e) Knowledge and familiarity in Regulated Sectors
will be an added advantage.
4.
ELECTRICITY
DIVISION
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Post Title:
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Electricity Inspector – 1 Post
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Duty Station:
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EWURA Head Office – Dar es Salaam
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Reports to:
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Senior Electricity Inspector
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Electricity Inspector will assist in monitoring
of electricity regulated sector to ensure the conformity with the Act and best
practice.
Main
Duties and Responsibilities:
a) To assist in coordination of process of
overseeing effective and efficient application of provisions of the Electricity
Act in order to ensure that environmental and safety aspects of electricity
sector are in conformity with provision of the Act and good industry practices.
b) To assist in ensuring optimal provision of
environmental and safety inputs to regulating and controlling the distribution
and sale of electricity.
c) To participate in coordination of inspection of
electrical installation to ensure compliance with applicable industry
standards.
d) To participate in reviewing performance and
conduct of contractors and wiremen to identifying malpractices.
e) To participate in inspecting various premises
and recommend correction or re-wiring.
f) To participate in inspecting premises damaged by
electrical accidents.
g) To participate in pre and post installation
inspection of electrical generators.
h) To undertake any other related duties as
assigned by the supervisor.
Academic
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate for this position should
have the following qualifications and experience:
a)
University Degree in Electrical Engineering.
b) Knowledge and Competence in Information and
Communications Technology (ICT) application.
c) No prior work experience is required but
possession of work experience in related fields will be an added advantage.
5.
CORPORATE
AFFAIRS DIVISION
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Post Title:
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Driver – 1 Post
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Duty Station:
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EWURA Head Office – Dar es Salaam
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Reports to:
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Assistant Administrative Officer
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Driver will be
responsible for driving and taking care of office vehicles.
Main Duties and
Responsibilities:
b)
Maintain vehicles in good order.
c)
Dispatch official correspondences.
d)
To undertake any other duties as assigned by the
supervisor.
Academic Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate for this
position should have the following qualifications and experience:
a)
Form IV with Class C driving license.
b) Trade Test Grade II or Mechanics Certificate
from a recognized institution is a required.
c) Possession of not less than three (3) years work
experience without causing any accident.
d)
Experience in VIP driving will be an added
advantage
Personal Attributes
In addition to the above
skills and qualifications, applicants for the above position are required to
have the following attributes:
a)
A very high level of integrity, honesty and
sense of responsibility;
b)
Ability to work under pressure and produce
expected results;
c)
Ability to work in a dynamic team;
d)
Ability to self manage, achieve results and meet
deadlines; and
e)
Willingness to work beyond the call of duty.
Tenure and
Remuneration
a)
A competitive
salary will be offered to the right candidates for the posts.
b)
EWURA is an equal opportunity employer.
c)
Staff will be
employed on 5 years renewable contracts.
Mode of Application
Signed application letter with Curriculum Vitae
(CV) including e-mail address or day time contact telephone number, together
with photocopies of certificates and names and contacts of two referees should
be addressed to reach the under-mentioned by 8th
August 2014.
Lobbying and canvassing for employment will not
be entertained and may work to the candidate’s disadvantage.
Only short listed candidates meeting the above
criteria will be invited for interview and those who will not hear from us
should consider themselves unsuccessful.
Application letter should be addressed to:
The Director General
Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority
(EWURA) Samora Avenue, 6th Floor, Harbour View Towers
(Former JM Mall Building) P O Box 72175
DAR ES SALAAM
Email: jobs@ewura.go.tz
