PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER – 1 POST

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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, petroleum and natural gas sectors. EWURA has the following vacancies for which suitably qualified Tanzanian citizens are invited to apply.

CORPORATE AFFAIRS DIVISION

POST TITLE: PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER – 1 POST

a) Duty Station: EWURA Head Office

b) Reports to: Human Resources and Administration Manager Principal Administrative Officer will be responsible for ensuring timely, effectively and efficient provision of administrative services to the Authority.

c) Main Duties and Responsibilities:

i) To coordinate provision of support in ensuring timely and effective provision of administrative services to the Authority such as meeting preparations, provision of insurance cover for qualifying properties of the Authority and securing visas for employees and other stakeholders travelling on official business.

ii) To coordinate monitoring of financial expenditure in respect of administrative activities as per approved budget, procedures and policies.

iii) To coordinate provision of support in overseeing establishment and application of administrative policies, procedures and systems.

iv) To collaborate in ensuring that all approved and normal operations pertaining to administration are carried out on time and according to approved budget.

v) To collaborate in overseeing prudent management of the Authority’s resources, including keeping records on their utilization.

vi) To coordinate preparation of time-based reports on performance of administrative activities.

vii) To coordinate preparation of operating and capital expenditure budgets for administrative activities.

viii) To assist in coordination and supervision of all issues relating to fleet management. ix) To effectively supervise and guide members of staff reporting on the job.

x) To undertake any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

d) Minimum Academic Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate for this position should have the following qualifications and experience;

i) A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration or management.

ii) Master’s degree in relevant field or business administration.

iii) Knowledge and Competence in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) application, and familiarity with one of the accounting software.

iv) Possession of at least six (6) years relevant work experience in the relevant field.

Mode of Application

a) Application letter with Curriculum Vitae (CV) including e-mail address or day time contact telephone number, together with photocopies of certificates, transcripts, one passport size photo and names and contacts of three referees should be addressed to reach the under-mentioned by 29th September 2017.

b) Those with certificates from the overseas universities, the same MUST be verified by Tanzania Commission for University (TCU).

c) 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.

ONLY APPLICATION LETTERS DELIVERED BY HAND OR POST OFFICE AND SIGNED BY APPLICANTS SHALL BE ACCEPTED. ALL APPLICATION LETTERS THROUGH EMAILS SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

The Acting 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