Principal Communications and Public Relations Officer : EWURA Head Office – Dar es Salaam

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. DIRECTOR GENERAL’S OFFICE

Post Title: Principal  Communications  and  Public  Relations
Officer - 1 Post
Duty Station: EWURA Head Office – Dar es Salaam
Reports to: Manager,  Communications  and  Public  Relations
Officer

Principal Communications and Public Relations Officer will be responsible for ensuring that the good relationship with stakeholders is maintained and upholding the image of the Authority through continuous awareness programs.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

i) To provide support to ensure that the Authority builds and maintains good relationship with the Public and stakeholders;

ii) To coordinate and facilitate issuance of press releases, prepare information media kits and develop and maintain information for uploading on internet and intranet web pages;

iii) To provide support in publicizing and promoting EWURA by creating awareness through producing publicity materials;

iv) To prepare and organize special events and functions of interest to EWURA;

v) To provide support in formulation of policies and procedures related to public information programs;

vi) To review public awareness programme and information communication strategy for the Authority;

vii) To respond to the enquiries from the media and general public;

viii) To provide support in production of in -house publicity and promotional materials, films and other video products and regulate their distribution; and

ix) To undertake any other related duties as may be assigned by the superiors.

Academic Qualifications and Experience

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

i) Possession of Bachelor Degree in Social Science, Mass Communications or Journalism from a recognized university;

ii) Possession of Masters Degree or Postgraduate qualifications in any of the above or related field;

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

iv) Experience in media industry as an editor will be an added advantage

v) Possession of not less than six (6) years work experience in Public Relation, Journalism or Diplomacy; and

vi) An excellent interpersonal and communication skill for this position is a must.

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 5th
February 2016.

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)

7th Floor, LAPF Tower Opposite Makumbusho Village, Kijitonyama, P O Box 72175

DAR ES SALAAM  jobs@ewura.go.tz