Senior Commercial Officer-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.

Post Title: Senior Commercial Officer-Water and sanitation – 1 Post

Duty Station: EWURA Head Office – Dar es Salaam

Reports to: Principal Commercial Officer – Water and Sanitation

Senior Commercial Officer-Water and sanitation will be responsible for providing

support in the provision of economic regulation of the regulated sector

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

i) To participate in the process of overseeing effective and efficient

application of provisions of the Water Supply and Sanitation Act in order to

ensure that commercial aspects of water and sanitation sector are in

conformity with provision of the Act and good industry practices.

ii) To participate in ensuring optimal provision of economic inputs to

regulating and controlling the distribution and sale of water supply and

sanitation services and regularly monitor market’s demand-supply

dynamics of water supply and sanitation services and keep track of prices

of water supply and sanitation services in national and international

markets.

iii) To participate in review, issuance, renewal and revoking of licenses for

water supply and sanitation services in accordance with the Act and

accepted standards.

iv) To initiate designing of effective business models for improving quality of

service delivery of water supply and sanitation services.

v) To monitor and attend service levels and complaints of stakeholders

regarding water supply and sanitation services.

vi) To effectively supervise and guide members of staff reporting on the job.

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

Resources Management Engineering, Municipal and Industrial Services

Engineering) or Economics from a recognized University.

ii) If the candidate is an Engineer, must be registered with Engineering Registration

Board (ERB) as Professional Engineer.

iii) Possession of Knowledge and Competence in Information and

Communications Technology (ICT) application

iv) Possession of at least five (5) years working experience in relevant 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