Manager- Licencing and Enforcement 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.

Post Title: Manager- Licencing and Enforcement – 1 Post

Duty Station: EWURA Head Office – Dar es Salaam

Reports to: Director of Legal Services

Manager- Licencing and Enforcement will be responsible for ensuring the

licensing function of the Authority is carried out according to the prescribed rules

and regulation and ensure the enforcement of regulatory decisions.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

i) To provide support in interpreting all regulatory legislation and other legal

documents

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

procedures to ensure consistency with the relevant legislation

iii) To provide support in drafting and updating concession, lease and license

agreements in the regulated sectors

iv) To provide support in establishing and managing the review and appeals

procedure and enforce legal actions

v) To provide support in representing the Authority in matters of litigation

vi) To provide support in implementing laws, regulations, rules, contract,

agreements and other legal instruments

vii) To provide support in conducting research on legislation and other legal

aspects pertaining to regulated sectors and the role and functions of the

Authority

viii) To undertake any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Academic Qualifications and Experience

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

experience;

i) University degree in law (LL.B) from any recognized University.

ii) Admission to the Bar is a must

iii) Master’s degree in law (LL.M) or a Post graduate qualification in business

administration or other relevant field.

iv) Knowledge and Competence in Information and Communications

Technology (ICT) application

v) Knowledge and familiarity in Regulated Sectors will be an added

advantage

vi) Possession of at least seven (7) years working experience 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 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