Director of Corporate Affairs Jobs in Tanzania at Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA)

Job Title: Director of Corporate Affairs

Employer: Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA)
Duty Station: Dar Es Salaam
Application Deadline: 30th Aug 2013

Job Description:
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 0 f the electricity, water, petroleum and natural gas sectors. EWURA has the following vacancy for which suitably qualified Tanzanian-citizen are invited to apply      
Roles;
• To ensure timely and -effective provision' of financial administrative, human resources and information and communication technology services to the Authority
• Assisting the Director General in formulating financial plan and I budgets, and ensuring that operations proceed according to agreed plans and budget;
• To monitor financial expenditure as per approved budget, procedures and policies;
• To ensure that all administrative activities are carried out in the best - interest of the Authority;
• To oversee competitive management of human resources;
• To ensure that the Authority has a operating information and communication technology system at any given time;
• To oversee establishment and application of systems and procedures for finance, administration, human resources and information and communication technology;
• To ensure that all approved and normal operations pertaining to finance, administration, human resources and information and communication activities are carried out on time and according to approved budget;
• To oversee prudent management of the Authority's resources, including to keep records on their utilization;
• To effectively administer all resources allocated to the Division, including offering technical and operational support to staff members in the Division;
• To coordinate and administer operations of the Zonal Offices;
• To undertake any other duties as assigned by the Director General
Academic Qualifications and Experience
• The ideal incumbent for this position should have the following qualifications and experience:
• University Degree/Advanced Diploma majoring in Accounting or Finance from a recognized higher learning institution;
• Masters Degree majority in Accounting or Finance;
• Certified Public Accountant, CPA (T) or ACCA and must be registered with the National Board of Accountants and Auditors ~ (NBAA) in the category of either Associate Certified Public Accountants (ACPAs) or Associate Certified Public Accountant in Public Practice (ACPA-PPs) or Fellow Certified Public Accountants
• (FCPAs);
• Knowledge and Competence in Information and Communication
• Technology (ICT) application and familiarity with at least one of the accounting softwares;
• A strong background of International Financial Reporting Standards
• (FRS) and good knowledge of Public Sector Accounting and
• Reporting Principles; and
• Not less than eight (8) years work experience in relation fields out of which three (3) years should be at a senior management position.
In addition, the Director of Corporate Affairs will also be required to have the following general knowledge and skills:
• Ability to set up and use databases;
• Ability to draft non-technical reports; and
Application Instructions:
Send application letter with Curriculum Vitae (CV) including e-mail address or day time contact telephone number, passport size, together with ' photocopies of certificates and names and contacts 'of two referees 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
Lobbying and canvassing for employment will not be entertained and may work to the candidate's disadvantage.
Only short listed candidate meeting the above criteria will be invited for interview.