Senior Communication and Public Relations 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: Senior Communication and Public Relations Officer

- 1 Post

Duty Station: EWURA Head Office – Dar es Salaam

Reports to: Principal Communication and Public Relations Officer

Senior Communication and Public Relation Officer will be responsible for providing

support to ensuring that the good relationship with stakeholders is maintained and

upholding the image of the Authority through continuous awareness programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

i) To provide support to ensuring that the Authority builds and maintains

good relationship with the Public and stakeholders

ii) To assist in determining the most effective ways to communicate with

different segments of the community

iii) To provide support to coordination and facilitation of issuance of press

releases, prepare information media kits and develop and maintain

information for uploading on internet and intranet web pages

iv) To provide support to publicizing and promoting EWURA by creating

awareness through producing publicity materials

v) To participate in preparation and organization of special events and

functions of interest to EWURA

vi) To provide support in monitoring the media for news and information that

either relate to or may impact the Authority

vii) To assist in formulating policies and procedures related to public

information programs

viii) To provide support in establishing and maintaining effective working

relationship with media

ix) To provide support in facilitating production of in -house publicity and

promotional materials, films and other video products and regulate their

distribution.

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

xi) 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) Bachelor degree in Social Science, Mass Communication or Journalism

from a recognized university;

ii) Knowledge and Competence in Information and Communications

Technology (ICT) applications; and

iii) Not less than Five (5) years work experience in Public Relation, Journalism

or Diplomacy.

iv) Experience in media industry as an editor will be an added advantage.

v) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

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