Director of Legal Services Wanted at EWURA

The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) is an independent, world

class regulatory authority responsible for licensing, tariff setting and quality of service

regulation of the electricity, water, and petroleum and natural gas sectors. EWURA has

the following vacancies for which suitably qualified Tanzanian citizens are invited to

apply.

LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION

2.1 Post Title: Director of Legal Services – 1 post

Duty Station: EWURA Head Office – Dar es Salaam

Reports to: Director General

Director of Legal Services will be responsible for providing legal services to the

Authority, receiving and processing complaints and concerns from regulated

suppliers and consumers and general public.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

i) To interpret all regulatory legislation and other legal documents

ii) To periodically review the Authority’s license rules, regulation and

procedures to ensure consistency with the relevant legislation

iii) To draft and update concession, lease and license agreements in the

regulated sectors

iv) To establish and manage the review and appeals procedure and enforce

legal actions

v) To represent the Authority in matters of litigation

vi) To manage implementation of laws, regulations, rules, contracts,

agreements and other legal instruments

vii) To conduct research on legislation and other legal aspects pertaining to

regulated sectors and the role and functions of the Authority

viii) To work closely with all divisions, divisions and departments to ensure

compliance with the law and laid down procedures

ix) To manage and coordinate customer service function, including complaints

from customers and stakeholders

x) To maintain good working relationships with other divisions, divisions and

units as well as external stakeholders

xi) To effectively administer all resources allocated to the Division, including

offering technical and operational support to staff members in the Division

xii) Secretary to the Board of Directors.

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

Minimum Academic Qualifications and Experience

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

experience;

i) University degree in laws (LL.B) from a recognized university

ii) Master degree in law or any additional post graduate qualifications in the

field or others such as Business Administration.

iii) Admission to the Bar is a must.

iv) Knowledge and Competence in Information and Communications

Technology (ICT) application.

v) Possession of at least ten (10) years working experience in relevant fields.

Three (3) of which should be in senior position.

vi) Knowledge and experience in regulation matters will be will be an added

advantage.

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 should be addressed to reach the

under-mentioned by 15th November 2016.

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

Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA)

7th Floor, LAPF Pensions Fund Towers,

Opposite Makumbusho, Kijitonyama

P O Box 72175

DAR ES SALAAM

Jobs@ewura.go.tz

Source: Ewura Official Website