PRINCIPAL ECONOMIST III- (ONE POST)

The Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) hereby invites applications from suitably qualified Tanzanians to fill the following vacant posts in its establishment

PRINCIPAL ECONOMIST III- (ONE POST)

(i)  Job Purpose:

To provide economic analysis services to the Authority to aid interpretation of economic relationships in the regulatory process.

(ii) Person Specifications

A:  Essential:

Qualifications:

A Masters Degree in Economics

Experience:

A minimum of six (6) years post qualification experience in a related field. Having worked in a regulatory or a communications environment will be an added advantage


Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent command of English and Kiswahili languages

• Computer skills/ PC knowledge such as micro soft packages, peach tree, multimedia packages i.e Adobe Premier Pro etc

• Interpersonal skills

• Organizational skills

• Analytical skills

• Multi –tasking

• Communication skills

• Feedback capabilities

• Knowledge of ICT industry

• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team

• Ability to plan, organize and manage complex and delicate tasks

• Results and performance driven with commitment to realization of the Authority’s

Strategic objectives

• Readiness to work beyond official office hours

• Proactive, attention to detail and ability to work under pressure

B: Desirable:

 Good knowledge of the Industry

 Experience in research related activities

 Experience in ICT’s Regulations

(iii) Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyses tariffs, rates, commissions and other charges for the postal and telecommunication

• Undertake economic/ financial analysis of projects and programmes submitted by operators

• Evaluates economic/financial impact of the Authority’s regulatory policies on sector stakeholders

• Carries out economic/financial studies and research on the postal, telecommunication and broadcasting systems;

• Maintains a system for continuously providing the Authority with economic/financial data for formulation of regulatory policies and guidelines;

• Performs any other duties pertaining to economic/financial analysis as may be assigned by your supervisors

General Terms and Conditions of Service

1. Term of Office: all posts carry a competitive remuneration package as per the approved salary structure of the TCRA; 

2. Other terms and conditions of service are as promulgated in Staff Circulars; and the Staff and Financial Regulations of the Authority; 

3. Legal Requirement: All officers of the Authority are required to observe the Code of Conduct made under Section 10. – (1) of the TCRA Act 2003; observe provisions of Sections 11 of the Act relating to Conflict of interest; and Section 12. – (2) of the Act relating to employment and/or financial interest with any of the regulated service providers. 

All applications including copies of relevant certificates and latest CVs should be addressed to the undersigned so as to reach him not later than 14th February, 2014. The CV should include addresses of two referees one of them being the current or latest employer. The post applied for should be clearly marked on top of the envelope. 

TCRA is an equal opportunity employer

Director General,

Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority,

P.O. Box 474,

DAR ES SALAAM