Senior Engineer – Electricity Distribution 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 Engineer – Electricity Distribution – 1 Post

Duty Station: EWURA Head Office- Dar es Salaam

Reports to: Principal Engineer – Electricity Distribution

Senior Engineer – Electricity Transmission will be responsible for providing

support on economic, technical, safety and environmental regulation of the

electricity distribution.

Duties and Responsibilities;-

i) To provide support in ensuring optimal provision of economic, technical,

safety and environmental inputs to regulating and controlling the

distribution of electricity.

ii) To assist in monitoring activities of power distribution and supply.

iii) To assist in monitoring electricity trading arrangements between the

distribution companies and suppliers according to the best industry

practices.

iv) To assist in monitoring the quality of customer services, as per approved

customer service charter and follow up of consumer complaints.

v) To assist in reviewing and approving of Power Purchase Agreements.

vi) To assist in monitoring compliance of the parties to the Power Purchase

Agreements and advise the Principal Engineer – Electricity Distribution on

the status of operation.

vii) To assist in monitoring distribution licensees’ performance and compliance

with the Act.

viii) To assist in conducting technical analyses of distribution system

components is carried out using system analysis packages and report any

potential problems that need attention.

ix) To assist in monitoring compliance of the Distribution Code.

x) To assist in reviewing of application for distribution licenses and to carry

out assessments, and other activities necessary for license applications.

xi) To assist in reviewing, issuing, renewing and revoking licenses for

electricity in accordance with the Act and accepted standards.

xii) To participate in dispute resolutions of various customers’ complaints.

xiii) To participate in pre licensing inspection of electrical facilities undertaken

by the Directorate.

xiv) To assist in coordinating and preparation of the Annual Directorate report

and Annual Sector report.

xv) To effectively supervise and guide staff member(s) reporting to the job

position.

xvi) To undertake any other duties as assigned by the superiors

Minimum Academic Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate for this position should have the following qualifications

and experience;

i) Possession of Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized

University.

ii) Must be registered with Engineers Registration Board (ERB) as a

Professional Engineer.

iii) Experience in using at least one power system analysis package or power

system planning tool will be an added advantage

iv) Possession of Knowledge and Competence in Information and

Communications Technology (ICT) application

v) Possession of at least five (5) years working experience in Electricity

Industry

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