Principal Records Management 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 Records Management Officer – 1 Post 

Duty Station: EWURA Head Office – Dar es Salaam 

Reports to: Information and Communication Technology Manager 
Principal Records Management Officer will be responsible for monitoring records buy ensuring its proper maintenance and retrieval.

Main Duties and Responsibilities: 
i) Assist in the formulation, implementation and review of records management policies and procedures; 
ii) Planning and ensuring Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) is in place for all documents including vital and classified ones; 
iii) Resolving problems with Electronic Documents Management Information Systems by effective use of software and other information management resources; 
iv) Participating in preparation and submission of budget estimates for registry services; 
v) Initiating and effecting disposal of files, documents and other records in accordance with set criteria and regulations in place; 
vi) Liaising with Pre-viewing officer with regard to down-grading classified records; 
vii) Ensuring proper storage and management of archives and classified records at all times during working hours; 
viii) Planning and ensuring the operationalization of the Public Access Registry 
ix) Planning, procurement and undertake classification and cataloguing of Library materials 
x) Ensuring reliable library services is provided to internal staff 
xi) To perform any other duties within his knowledge and experience as assigned by the supervisor. 

Minimum Academic Qualifications and Experience 
The ideal candidate for this position should have the following qualifications and experience 
i) Possession of Bachelor Degree in Records and Archives Management obtained from a recognize institution of higher learning 
ii) Possession of Master degree or Post graduate qualifications in above mentioned field or related field. 
iii) Registration with a recognized professional body will be an added advantage. 
iv) Possession of Knowledge and Competence in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) application. 
v) Possession of at least six (6) years’ work 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 

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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