Principal Information and Communications Technology Officer–1 Post

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: Principal Information and Communications Technology Officer–1 Post 

Duty Station: EWURA Head Office – Dar es Salaam

Reports to: Information and Communication Technology Manager
Principal Information and Communications Technology Officer will be responsible for ensuring that the Authority’s Information and Communications Technology systems is constantly maintained and work properly.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
i) To provide advise on suitability of existing and future ICT hardware and software so as to ensure efficient and cost-effective ICT system
ii) To provide support in planning and development of ICT systems.
iii) To provide support to design and maintain procedures ,rules and regulation for the development and application of ICT
iv) To provide support in coordination of development of an in- house database and other programmes to ensure safe custody of data and information
v) To support programming activities including system designing, documentation of procedures, and operation of computer and peripheral equipment
vi) To advise on computer training needs for authority employees and;
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) University degree or advanced diploma in computer science, information and communication technology or related field with significant competences in computer software applications, operating systems and networking.
ii) Possession of professional certification such as CISCO, CISA and CISM.
iii) Possession of Master degree or postgraduate qualifications in a related field.
iv) Possession of at least six (6) years working experience in the field.



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

OR

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