Principal Records Management Officer 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: Principal Records Management Officer – 1 Post

Duty Station: EWURA Head Office – Dar es Salaam

Reports to: Information and Communication Technology Manager

Principal Records Management Officer will be responsible for monitoring records

buy ensuring its proper maintenance and retrieval.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

i) Assist in the formulation, implementation and review of records management

policies and procedures;

ii) Planning and ensuring Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) is in

place for all documents including vital and classified ones;

iii) Resolving problems with Electronic Documents Management Information

Systems by effective use of software and other information management

resources;

iv) Participating in preparation and submission of budget estimates for registry

services;

v) Initiating and effecting disposal of files, documents and other records in

accordance with set criteria and regulations in place;

vi) Liaising with Pre-viewing officer with regard to down-grading classified

records;

vii) Ensuring proper storage and management of archives and classified

records at all times during working hours;

viii) Planning and ensuring the operationalization of the Public Access Registry

ix) Planning, procurement and undertake classification and cataloguing of Library

materials

x) Ensuring reliable library services is provided to internal staff

xi) To perform any other duties within his knowledge and experience as assigned

by the supervisor.

Minimum Academic Qualifications and Experience

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

experience

i) Possession of Bachelor Degree in Records and Archives Management

obtained from a recognize institution of higher learning

ii) Possession of Master degree or Post graduate qualifications in above

mentioned field or related field.

iii) Registration with a recognized professional body will be an added

advantage.

iv) Possession of Knowledge and Competence in Information and

Communications Technology (ICT) application.

v) Possession of at least six (6) years’ work 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