Manager- Licencing and Enforcement – 1 Post (EWURA Head Office)

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: Manager- Licencing and Enforcement – 1 Post 

Duty Station: EWURA Head Office – Dar es Salaam

Reports to: Director of Legal Services
Manager- Licencing and Enforcement will be responsible for ensuring the licensing function of the Authority is carried out according to the prescribed rules and regulation and ensure the enforcement of regulatory decisions.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
i) To provide support in interpreting all regulatory legislation and other legal documents
ii) To periodically assist review the Authority’s license rules, regulation and procedures to ensure consistency with the relevant legislation
iii) To provide support in drafting and updating concession, lease and license agreements in the regulated sectors
iv) To provide support in establishing and managing the review and appeals procedure and enforce legal actions
v) To provide support in representing the Authority in matters of litigation
vi) To provide support in implementing laws, regulations, rules, contract, agreements and other legal instruments
vii) To provide support in conducting research on legislation and other legal aspects pertaining to regulated sectors and the role and functions of the Authority
viii) 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) University degree in law (LL.B) from any recognized University.
ii) Admission to the Bar is a must
iii) Master’s degree in law (LL.M) or a Post graduate qualification in business administration or other relevant field.
iv) Knowledge and Competence in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) application
v) Knowledge and familiarity in Regulated Sectors will be an added advantage
vi) Possession of at least seven (7) years working experience in relevant fields.

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: Jobs@ewura.go.tz

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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