Principal Information and Communications Technology Officer - 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: Principal Information and Communications Technology

Officer–1 Post

Duty Station: EWURA Head Office – Dar es Salaam

Reports to: Information and Communication Technology Manager

Principal Information and Communications Technology Officer will be responsible

for ensuring that the Authority’s Information and Communications Technology

systems is constantly maintained and work properly.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

i) To provide advise on suitability of existing and future ICT hardware and

software so as to ensure efficient and cost-effective ICT system

ii) To provide support in planning and development of ICT systems.

iii) To provide support to design and maintain procedures ,rules and

regulation for the development and application of ICT

iv) To provide support in coordination of development of an in- house

database and other programmes to ensure safe custody of data and

information

v) To support programming activities including system designing,

documentation of procedures, and operation of computer and peripheral

equipment

vi) To advise on computer training needs for authority employees and;

vii) 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 or advanced diploma in computer science, information

and communication technology or related field with significant

competences in computer software applications, operating systems and

networking.

ii) Possession of professional certification such as CISCO, CISA and CISM.

iii) Possession of Master degree or postgraduate qualifications in a related

field.

iv) Possession of at least six (6) years working experience in the field.

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