EWURA EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES , MAY 2014

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. REGULATORY ECONOMICS DIVISION

Post Title: Director of Regulatory Economics – One Post Duty Station: EWURA Head Office – Dar es Salaam Reports to: Director General

Director of Regulatory Economics will be responsible for providing economic regulatory services to all sectors regulated by the Authority as well as coordinating and monitor business planning process for the Authority.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

i)          Providing expert testimony during rate making process, and advising the Board on economic regulation matters from time to time;

ii)       Performing financial analysis/audit, developing and implementing economic and financial models to cater for specific regulatory agendas;

iii)     Monitoring of market competition in the regulated sectors;

iv)     Reviewing the Authority’s strategic plan and carrying out research in areas relevant to the Regulated Sectors;

v)        Collecting and analyzing information from the regulated sectors and disseminates information on performance of the Regulated Sectors;

vi)     Monitoring performance of the Regulated Sectors in terms of level of investment, availability of Regulated Services, cost of services and level of efficiency in production and distribution;

vii)   Handling tariffs and petroleum prices setting matters including conditions to operators in the Regulated Sectors in order to institute financial discipline and efficiency;

viii)Conducting economic, financial and policy analyses and their impact on the Regulated Sectors’ operations;

ix)     Benchmarking utilities’ performance over time with one another or peers to assess its productivity, indirect costs, return and growth, utility staffing, funding from development partners etc; and

x)        Coordinating, monitoring and evaluating integrated business planning process for the whole Authority.

xi)     To undertake any other duties as assigned by the Director General.

Academic Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate for this position should have the following qualifications and experience:

i)       University degree in economics or statistics from a recognized university;

ii)    Masters degree or Postgraduate qualifications in economics or Business administration;

iii)  Knowledge and Competence in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) applications; and

iv)  Not less than Eight (8) years work experience in the relevant field. Out of which three (3) years should be in senior management position in any of the regulated sectors.

2.      INTERNAL AUDIT DIVISION

Post Title:	Risk Manager – 1 Post
Duty Station:	EWURA Head Office – Dar es Salaam
Reports to:	Director of Internal Audit

The Risk manager will be responsible for managing the Authority’s risks which include but not limited to its employees, customers, reputation, regulatory systems, assets and interests of stakeholders and provide advice to the Authority on any potential risks to the efficacy or existence of the Authority. Generally, he/she will take charge in identifying and assessing threats, put plans in place for if things go wrong and decide how to avoid, reduce or transfer risks.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

i)                To undertake risk assessment in all operational areas of the Authority

ii)              Preparation and updating the risk register on annual basis.

iii)           Developing and communicating risk management policies and instructions for the Authority:

iv)            Planning, designing and implementing an overall risk management process for the Authority;

v)              Facilitating departmental risks identification and assessment, which involves analyzing, describing and quantification of risks affecting the authority’s activities;

vi)            Facilitating departmental risk evaluation, which involves comparing estimated risks with criteria established by the Authority including costs, legal requirements and environmental factors, and evaluating the Authorities’ previous handling of risks;

vii)         Establishing an internal control framework for risk management

viii)       Establishing and quantifying the Authority’s 'risk appetite', i.e. the level of risk management is prepared to accept;

ix)            Conducting performance monitoring and evaluation and compiling departmental risk management reports;

x)              Reporting in an appropriate way for different audiences, for example, to the board of directors so that they understand the most significant risks, to heads of divisions to ensure they are aware of risks relevant to their divisions and to individuals to understand their accountability for individual risks;

xi)            Implementing health and safety measures and making business continuity plans to limit risks and prepare for if things go wrong;

xii)   Conducting	review   of   Authority’s  policies	and  assessing
compliance	with  established   standards,  including  liaison  with
external auditors;

xiii)       Providing support, education and training to staff to build risk awareness within the Authority.

xiv)       To undertake any other duties as assigned by the Director of Internal Audit.

Academic Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications and experience:

i)       Possession of Bachelors degree from recognized university;

ii)    Possession of Masters or Postgraduate degree is an added advantage;

iii)  Minimum of five (5) years experience in managerial level with sufficient exposure to organizational or business risks management;

iv)  Knowledge and Competence in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) applications (Word for Windows, Excel and PowerPoint) and ability to work with figures;

v)     Ability to effectively interpret and apply policies, instructions and regulations;

vi)  Ability to compile management report and present at senior level;

vii)   Well developed verbal and written communication skills and good interpersonal management skills;

viii)   Analytical and innovative thinking skills and problem solving skills

ix)  Proven ability to design, develop, implement and manage organizational risk management programmes.

3. CORPORATE AFFAIRS DIVISION

Post Title:	Assistant Accountant cum Cashier
Duty Station:	EWURA Head Office – Dar es Salaam
Reports to:	Accountant

Assistant Accountant cum Cashier will be responsible handling of all day to day receipts, payments and banking operation functions of the Authority with minimum supervision.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

i)             To receive/Deposit cash and cheques.

ii)          To issue cheques, petty cash and other payments and issue receipts for payments made.

iii)        To maintain bank deposits slips, receipt book for all transactions and cheque books for all the Authority Bank Accounts.

iv)        To post receipts transactions into EPICOR 9 system.

v)           To prepare and record all payment vouchers and maintains payment voucher file.

vi)        To prepare and record all credit notes and maintains credit notes file.

vii)      To record all receipts, journal vouchers, debit notes, and petty cash summary and maintains respective file containing those documents.

viii)   Posting of authorized transactions in the system and ensuring that system records portrays true and updated financial position of the authority on a daily basis.

ix)        To maintain and reconcile all accounts receivable accounts including amounts due from staff to ensure prompt and regular collection of dues.

x)           To maintain and reconcile all accounts payable accounts including statutory dues to ensure correct and timely payment for the good and services obtained by the Authority.

xi)        To maintain Fixed Assets Register of the Authority.

xii)      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:

i)       Possession of bachelor degree or advanced diploma in Accounting from a recognized higher learning institution.

ii)     Knowledge and Competence in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) application, and familiarity with one of the accounting software.

iii)  Good knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Public Sector reporting principles will be an added advantage.

iv)   Possession of relevant working experience in reputable organization of not less than two (2) years in relevant field.

Personal Attributes

In addition to the above skills and qualifications, applicants for the above positions 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

Application letter with Curriculum Vitae (CV) including e-mail address or day time contact telephone number, together with photocopies of certificates, one passport size photo and names and contacts of two referees should be addressed to reach the under-mentioned by 14^th March 2014

Only short listed candidate meeting the above criteria will be invited for interview. Lobbying and canvassing for employment will not be entertained and may work to the candidate’s disadvantage.

Application letter should be addressed to:

The Director General

Energyand Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) Samora Avenue, 6^th Floor, Harbour View Towers (Former JM Mall Building)

P O Box 72175 DAR ES SALAAM