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.
Post Title: Senior Legal Officer (Legal Services) 1 Post
Duty Station: EWURA Head
Office – Dar es Salaam
Reports to: Principal Legal Officer-Legal Services
Senior Legal Officer will be responsible for providing legal advice to the
Authority
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
i)
To participate in interpretation of all regulatory legislation and other legal documents;
ii)
To assist in
preparing the Authority’s representation in matters of litigation;
iii)
To follow up on implementation of laws, regulations, rules, contract, agreements and other
legal instruments, including to
assist in providing legal advice on internal matters such as Human
Resources, procurement and contract for goods
and services entered into by the Authority;
iv)
To provide inputs to research on legislation and other legal aspects
pertaining to regulated sectors and the role
and functions of the Authority;
v)
To participate in provision of legal inputs and advice to and settle consumer complaints as well as
from regulated suppliers;
vi)
To participate in consumer complaints hearing sessions;
vii)
To participate in drafting various legal instruments;
viii)
To effectively supervise
and guide members
of staff reporting on the job; and
ix)
To undertake any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Academic Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate for this position should have the following
qualifications and experience:
i)
Possession of University degree in laws (LL.B) from a recognized
university;
ii)
Admission to the Bar is a must;
iii)
Knowledge and familiarity in Regulated Sectors will be an
added advantage;
iv)
Possession of Knowledge and Competence in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) application;
v)
Relevant working experience in reputable organization of not less five (5) years in relevant 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 (the referees contact should
also include telephone number and e- mail address)
should be addressed to reach the under-mentioned
by 21st August 2015.
Only short listed candidates 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:
The Director General
Energy and 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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