Regulators in East Africa. It was established in March 2008 in recognition of the fact that
The Partner States, namely, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi and Rwanda, share
common goals and are committed to the orderly and safe development of the energy
Sector in the East African Region. The Partner States found it necessary to collaborate
And create the Energy Regulators Association of East Africa to promote and harmonize
Energy sector development, regulation, Trans - border issues and other areas of mutual
Interest
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EREA has the following vacancy for which suitably qualified citizens of the East African
Community Countries are invited to apply
a) Job Title: Technical Officer
(i) Reporting to: Program Officer
(ii) Duty Station: EREA Office based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
b) Duties and Responsibilities:
The Technical Officer will have responsibilities for providing support in: -
(i) Developing and implementing Strategic Plans, Business Plans and
Annual Work Plans of EREA;
(ii) Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reports on progress of
Implementation of EREA activities;
(iii) Drafting strategies for mobilizing of funds for EREA activities and
Capacity building initiatives by preparing relevant proposals;
(iv) Budgeting, arranging logistical requirements for meetings, workshops
And conferences;
(v)Planning, coordinating and implementing projects
Of EREA in close liaison with the Program Officer, Executive Council, Portfolio
Committees, Thematic Working Groups and any other organs of
EREA;
(vi) Establishing and maintaining partnerships with the East African
Community and other regional and international agencies and
Associations that promote autonomous regulation and related matters;
(vii)Representing EREA in meetings and conferences organized by other
Agencies and associations;
(viii)Preparing and analyzing technical papers on behalf of the Executive
Council;
(ix)Per forming any other duties as may be assigned by the Program
Officer
c) Academic Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate for this position should have the following qualifications
And experience;
(i) Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering majoring in either
Mechanical, Electrical, Petroleum or any energy related discipline with
At least a diploma in Finance and/or accounting.
(ii) Possession of not less than three (3) years’ demonstrable experience
And knowledge of the energy sector in East Africa or any other related
Professional experience working with a national, regional or
International organization.
(iii)Possession of experience in energy regulation will be an added
Advantage.
(iv) Knowledge of energy policies and issues relating to the energy sector,
Institutional capacity, cross - border energy trade in the East African
Community countries
d) Additional Skills and abilities
In addition to the above qualifications, applicants are required
to have the following skills:
(i)Excellent communication skills.
(ii)Team player.
(iii)Good coordination skills.
(iv)Working knowledge of ICT including MS Office programs.
e) Eligibility Criteria
(i) Must be a citizen of any of the East African Community countries.
(ii) Must be fluent in English language (both written and oral).
(iii)Knowledge of French and/or Kiswahili will be an added advantage.
f) Terms of Employment (Tenure and Remuneration)
(i)Three (3) years employment contract renewable upon satisfactory
Performance with six (6) months’ probation period.
(ii) A competitive salary will be offered to the selected candidate
g)Modeof Application
(i)Application letter with Curriculum Vitae (CV) including e - mail address
and telephone number, names and contacts of two referees, together
With photocopies of relevant certificates should be addressed to reach
The under - mentioned by 27 th October 2017.
(ii) 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.
(iii) Application letter should be addressed to:
The Programme Officer,
Energy Regulators Association of East Africa (EREA)
C/O Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority
(EWURA) 7th Floor, LAPF Pensions Fund Towers,
Opposite Makumbusho, Kijitonyama,
P O Box 72175, Dar es Salaam,
TANZANIA
Or Email: ereajob@ewura.go.tz