Sixth Floor, Harbourview Towers, Samora Avenue

P O Box 72175, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

TEL: (+255-22) 2123850; 2123853; 2123854; 2123856; FAX: (+255-22) 2123180
E-mail: info@ewura.go.tz
Website: http://www.ewura.go.tz

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
RE- ADVERTISED
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.

1. REGULATORY ECONOMICS DIVISION

Post Title:

Director of Regulatory Economics One Post

Duty Station: EWURA Head Office Dar es Salaam

Reports to: Director General
Director of Regulatory Economics will be responsible for providing economic
regulatory services to all sectors regulated by the Authority as well as
coordinating and monitor business planning process for the Authority.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
i)

Providing expert testimony during rate making process, and advising

the Board on economic regulation matters from time to time;

ii) Performing financial analysis/audit, developing and implementing

economic and financial models to cater for specific regulatory agendas;
iii) Monitoring of market competition in the regulated sectors;
iv) Reviewing the Authoritys strategic plan and carrying out research in
areas relevant to the Regulated Sectors;
v) Collecting and analyzing information from the regulated sectors and
disseminates information on performance of the Regulated Sectors;

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vi) Monitoring performance of the Regulated Sectors in terms of level of

investment, availability of Regulated Services, cost of services and
level of efficiency in production and distribution;
vii) Handling tariffs and petroleum prices setting matters including
conditions to operators in the Regulated Sectors in order to institute
financial discipline and efficiency;
viii) Conducting economic, financial and policy analyses and their impact
on the Regulated Sectors operations;
ix) Benchmarking utilities performance over time with one another or
peers to assess its productivity, indirect costs, return and growth, utility
staffing, funding from development partners etc; and
x) Coordinating, monitoring and evaluating integrated business planning
process for the whole Authority.
xi) To undertake any other duties as assigned by the Director General.
Academic Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate for this position should have the following qualifications
and experience:
i) University degree in economics or statistics from a recognized
university;
ii) Masters degree or Postgraduate qualifications in economics or Business
administration;
iii) Knowledge and Competence in Information and Communications
Technology (ICT) applications; and
iv) Not less than Eight (8) years work experience in the relevant field. Out
of which three (3) years should be in senior management position in
any of the regulated sectors.

2. INTERNAL AUDIT DIVISION

Post Title:

Risk Manager 1 Post

Duty Station:

EWURA Head Office Dar es Salaam

Reports to:

Director of Internal Audit

The Risk manager will be responsible for managing the Authoritys risks
which include but not limited to its employees, customers, reputation,
regulatory systems, assets and interests of stakeholders and provide advice to
the Authority on any potential risks to the efficacy or existence of the
Authority. Generally, he/she will take charge in identifying and assessing
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threats, put plans in place for if things go wrong and decide how to avoid,
reduce or transfer risks.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
i)

To undertake risk assessment in all operational areas of the Authority

ii)

Preparation and updating the risk register on annual basis.

iii)

Developing and communicating risk management policies and

instructions for the Authority:

iv)

Planning, designing and implementing an overall risk management

process for the Authority;

v)

Facilitating departmental risks identification and assessment, which

involves analyzing, describing and quantification of risks affecting
the authoritys activities;

vi)

Facilitating departmental risk evaluation, which involves comparing

estimated risks with criteria established by the Authority including
costs, legal requirements and environmental factors, and evaluating
the Authorities previous handling of risks;

vii)

Establishing an internal control framework for risk management

viii) Establishing and quantifying the Authoritys 'risk appetite', i.e. the
level of risk management is prepared to accept;
ix)

Conducting performance monitoring and evaluation and compiling

departmental risk management reports;

x)

Reporting in an appropriate way for different audiences, for

example, to the board of directors so that they understand the most
significant risks, to heads of divisions to ensure they are aware of
risks relevant to their divisions and to individuals to understand their
accountability for individual risks;

xi)

Implementing health and safety measures and making business

continuity plans to limit risks and prepare for if things go wrong;

xii)

Conducting review of Authoritys policies

and assessing
compliance with established standards, including liaison with
external auditors;

xiii) Providing support, education and training to staff to build risk

awareness within the Authority.
xiv) To undertake any other duties as assigned by the Director of Internal
Audit.

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Academic Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications and experience:
i) Possession of Bachelors degree from recognized university;
ii) Possession of Masters or Postgraduate degree is an added advantage;
iii) Minimum of five (5) years experience in managerial level with sufficient
exposure to organizational or business risks management;
iv) Knowledge and Competence in Information and Communications
Technology (ICT) applications (Word for Windows, Excel and
PowerPoint) and ability to work with figures;
v) Ability to effectively interpret and apply policies, instructions and
regulations;
vi) Ability to compile management report and present at senior level;
vii) Well developed verbal and written communication skills and good
interpersonal management skills;
viii) Analytical and innovative thinking skills and problem solving skills
ix) Proven ability to design, develop, implement
organizational risk management programmes.

and

manage

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.

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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 two referees
should be addressed to reach the under-mentioned by 5th December 2014.
The candidates who applied in the previous advertisement are also allowed
to re-apply.
Lobbying and canvassing for employment will not be entertained and may
work to the candidates disadvantage.
Only short listed candidates meeting the above criteria will be invited for
interview and those who will not hear from us should consider themselves
unsuccessful.
Application letter should be addressed to:
The Director General
Energyand Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA)
Samora Avenue, 6th Floor, Harbour View Towers
(Former JM Mall Building)
P O Box 72175
DAR ES SALAAM

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