PRINCIPAL ENGINEER - ELECTRICITY GENERATION AND MARKETS – 1 POST

   

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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.

 ELECTRICITY DIVISION    

 POST TITLE: PRINCIPAL ENGINEER - ELECTRICITY GENERATION AND MARKETS – 1 POST 

a) Duty Station: EWURA Head Office  

b) Reports to:  Manager, Electricity Generation and Markets 

Principal Engineer – Electricity Generation will be responsible for providing support in economic and technical regulation in electricity subsector.   

c) Duties and Responsibilities: 

 i) To provide support in ensuring optimal provision of economic, technical, safety and environmental inputs to regulating and controlling the generation of electricity. 

 ii) To monitor activities of power generation, including Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and Emergency Power Projects.

 iii) To monitor compliance of procedures for initiation of large power generation projects procurement. 

iv) To participate in reviewing and approving of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). 

v) To monitor compliance of the parties to the Power Purchase Agreements and advise the Electricity Generation and Markets Manager on the status of operation. 

vi) To monitor generation licensees’ performance and compliance with the Act. 

vii) To collect regular reporting of generation data from utilities. 

viii) To participate in reviewing of application for generation licenses and to carry out assessments, and other activities necessary for licence applications.

 ix) To provide support in promoting investment of power generation projects in Tanzania.

 x) To provide support in reviewing, issuing, renewing and revoking licences for electricity in accordance with the Act and accepted standards.  

xi) To ensure implementation and monitoring activities of renewable energy and light handed regulation of Small Power Projects. 

xii) To ensure yearly reviews and approvals of the Standardized Power Purchase Tariffs are conducted through the Small Power Projects Working Group. 

xiii) To ensure compliance of the parties to the Standardized Power Purchase Agreements and advise the Electricity Generation Manager on the status of operation. xiv) To participate in dispute resolutions of various customers’ complaints. 

xv) To participate in pre licensing inspection of electrical facilities undertaken by the Directorate. 

xvi) To provide support for the coordination and preparation of the Annual Directorate report and Annual Sector report.  xvii) To effectively supervise and guide staff member(s) reporting to the job position. 

xviii) To undertake any other duties as assigned by the Electricity Generation Manager or his/her superiors.  

d) Minimum Academic Qualifications and Experience 

The ideal candidate for this position should have the following qualifications and experience; i) University Degree in Electrical Engineering or any other related field with sufficient experience in Electricity Supply Industry. 

 ii) Possession of Master degree qualifications in the fields mentioned above or others, such as Business Administration. iii) Must be registered with Engineers Registration Board (ERB) as a Professional Engineer. iv) Knowledge and Competence in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) application. v) Possession of at least six (6) years’ work experience in relevant fields.  

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 as per EWURA terms of employment. 

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