Senior Water Engineers – 2 Posts

The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) is an independent, world class regulatory authority responsible for licensing, tariff regulation and quality of service regulation of the electricity, water, petroleum and natural gas sectors. EWURA has the following vacancies for which suitably qualified Tanzanian citizens are invited to apply

Post Title: Senior Water Engineers – 2 Posts

Duty Station: EWURA Head Office – Dar es Salaam

Reports to: Technical Manager – Water and Sanitation

Senior Water Engineer will be responsible for the coordination and monitoring of technical matters of the regulated sector.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
i) To coordinate the process of overseeing effective and efficient application of provisions of the Water Supply and Sanitation Act in order to ensure technical aspects of water sector are in conformity with provision of the Act and good industry practices.
ii) To coordinate, collate, analyze and store information for regulatory reporting purpose in periodic basis
iii) To lead in carrying out technical analyses of conditions of water and sewerage infrastructures and their utilization efficiency
iv) To initiate and lead inspection of water supply and sanitation services
v) To lead and provide technical inputs towards resolving disputes between regulated service providers and consumers
vi) To review reports submitted by Water Utilities
vii) To undertake any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

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 Engineering, Municipal and Industrial Services Engineering) from a recognized University;
ii) Possession of Knowledge and Competence in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) application;
iii) Possession of at least five (5) years work experience in relevant in relevant fields.
iv) Registered by Professional Board such as Engineers Registration Board of Tanzania as a Professional Engineer.

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 (the referees contact should also include telephone number and e-mail address) should be addressed to reach the under-mentioned by 21st August 2015.

Only short listed candidates 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)
Samora Avenue, 6th Floor, Harbour View Towers (Former JM Mall Building)
P O Box 72175
DAR ES SALAAM

Email: Jobs@ewura.go.tz