Senior Local Content Officer – EWURA

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.

6. NATURAL GAS DIVISION

Post Title: Senior Local Content Officer – 1 Post

Duty Station:   EWURA Head Office – Dar es Salaam

Reports to: Principal Local Content Officer

Senior Local Content Officer will be responsible for monitoring the natural gas industry by ensuring the development and maintenance of local content.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

i) To Coordinate the development of local content;

ii) To Prepare guidelines for local content plans and reporting;

iii) To Make recommendations to the Authority for the formulation of local content Regulations;

iv) To Set minimum requirements for local content in local content plans;

v) To diseminate Public education and sensitization;


vi) To Undertake local content monitoring, audit and enforcement;and

vii) 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:

i) Possession of Bachelors degree in Economics, Engineering (Gas, Chemical Processing, Mechanical) from a recognized University;

ii) Ability to carry out research

iii) Possession of Knowledge and Competence in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) application;

iv) Possession of at least five (5) years work experience in relevant in relevant fields.

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 three referees (the referees contact should also include telephone number and e-mail address) should be addressed to reach the under-mentioned by 21st August 2015.

Only short listed candidates 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

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

 Jobs@ewura.go.tz