Director of Water and Sanitation 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.

WATER AND SANITATION DIVISION

3.1 Post Title: Director of Water and Sanitation – 1 Post

Duty Station: EWURA Head Office – Dar es Salaam

Reports to: Director General

Director of Water and Sanitation will be responsible for overseeing, coordinating

and monitoring of the Water regulated sectors.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

i) To oversee effective and efficient application of the Authority’s mandate in

respect of the Water Sector as per the EWURA Act and the Water Supply

and Sanitation Act and good industry practices.

ii) To ensure optimal provision of economic, technical, safety and

environmental inputs to regulating and controlling the distribution and sale

of water and sanitation services

iii) To ensure the process of reviewing, issuing, renewing and revoking

licenses for water and sewerage services is carried out in accordance with

the EWURA Act, Water Supply and Sanitation Act and accepted standards

iv) To establish standards relating to equipment attached to the water and

sanitation services

v) To review, for updating, and advise on the entire water and sewerage

licensing process, including fixing and applying for application and

licence fees, reviewing terms and conditions of licenses and tariffs,

reviewing and advising on tariffs and prices of water and sewerage

services, advising on rules for terms and conditions of licenses for supply

of water and sewerage services to consumers

vi) To monitor the performance of the water utilities in relation to levels of

investment, availability, water and waste water quality, efficiency in

production and distribution, quantity and standard of services.

vii) To promote of least-cost investment and security of supply for the benefit of

consumers.

viii) To promote the development of water supply and sanitation services in

accordance with recognized international standard practices and public

demand.

ix) To initiate and conduct investigations in relation to the quality of water and

standards of services given to consumers

x) To conduct studies necessary for administrative or management purposes

xi) To advise stakeholders, including the Government, on the technical area.

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

units as well as external stakeholders

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

offering technical and operational support to staff members in the Division

xiv) 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) Possession of Bsc. In (Environmental Engineering, Civil and Water

Resources Management Engineering, Municipal and Industrial services

Engineering) from a recognized University.

ii) Possession of Master Degree in Engineering (Water Resources

Management, Municipal Water and Infrastructure), Business Administration

or any other related field.

iii) Must be registered with Engineers Registration Board (ERB) as a

Professional Engineer.

iv) Possession of Knowledge and Competence in Information and

Communications Technology (ICT) application

v) Possession of at least eight (8) years working experience in relevant field

out of which three (3) should be in senior management position.

vi) Knowledge and familiarity in regulated sector 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