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 vacancy for which suitably qualified Tanzanian citizens are invited to apply. 

1. PETROLEUM DIVISION
A) Post Title:   Director of Petroleum – 1 post
B) Duty Station: EWURA Head Office
C) Reports to:    Director General

Director of Petroleum shall be responsible for supervision of 
Technical and economic regulation of petroleum subsector to ensure its
Efficiency and effectiveness

D) Duties and responsibilities: 
i) To oversee effective and efficient application of visions  of  the  Petroleum Act  in  order  to  ensure  technical,  commercial,  safety  and  environmental 
aspects of petroleum sector are in conformity with provision of the Act and Good Petroleum Industry Practices
ii) To deliver on the Division’s deliverables as set
In the Authority’s Strategic and Annual plan through effective performance management and Development of Division’s team.
iii) To always  ensure that  the interests  of consumers,  efficient suppliers, and the government are protected in the downstream petroleum sub-sector.
iv) To always ensure  that the interests  of consumers,  efficient suppliers  and Government are protected in the downstream petroleum sub-sector.
v) To ensure that Performance Action Plan is executed and Required reports are prepared and shared with various internal and external stakeholders
vi) To prepare progress and annual sector performance report.
vii)To ensure the optimal provision of economic, technical, safety and environmental inputs to  regulating and  controlling importation,  storage, 
distribution and sale of petroleum products.
viii) To ensure the process of reviewing, issuing, renewing and revoking licenses for   petroleum products   is carried   out in   accordance with   the requirement of the law and accepted standards.
ix)To develop and  maintain good  working relationships  with other  internal Divisions as  well as  external stakeholders  such as  government institutions and service providers.
x)To  ensure  that  there  is  always optimal  resource  within  the  Division  through 
effective utilization    and productivity    analysis    measured    through    Key 
Performance Indicators (KPIs). 
xi)To monitor the performance of the Division. 
xii)To initiate various innovative tools or solutions which aim at improving the 
effectiveness, efficiency, and   prosperity   of   the Mid-and   Downstream 
Petroleum sub-sector.
xiii) To provide technical guidance in dispute resolutions of various petroleum customers' complaints.
xiv) To  undertake any other related   duties   as   assigned   by   the   Director 
General. 


e) Minimum Academic Qualifications and Experience
The  ideal  candidate  for  this  position  should  have  the  following  qualifications  and 
experience;
i)Possession of university Degree in Engineering   majoring   in Petroleum, Chemical
and   Processor Mechanical; or Petroleum   Geoscience   from   a recognized University.
ii)Master’s Degree in Engineering majoring in (Petroleum, Chemical and Process, 
Mechanical, Petroleum Geoscience) or Business Administration.
iii)Knowledge  and  Competence  in  Information  and  Communications  Technology 
(ICT) applications. 
iv)Where  the  candidate  is  an  Engineer,  must  be  registered  with  Engineering 
Registration Board (ERB) as a professional engineer. 
v)Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in the petroleum industry, out of which 
three (3) should be in managerial level. 

f)Personal Attributes
In addition to the above skills and qualifications, applicants for the above positions 
are required to have the following attributes:

i)A very high level of integrity, honesty and sense of responsibility;
ii)Ability to work under pressure and produce expected results;
iii)Ability to work in a dynamic team;
iv)Ability to self-manage, achieve results and meet deadlines; and
v)Willingness to work beyond the call of duty

g)Tenure and Remuneration
i)A competitive salary will be offered to the right candidates for the posts. 
ii)EWURA is an equal opportunity employer.
iii)Staff will be employed on 5 years renewable contracts.

h)Mode of Application
i)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   two   referees   should   be 
addressed to reach the under-mentioned by 27th October 2017

ii)Those  with  certificates  from the overseas  universities,  the  same  MUST  be verified by Tanzania Commission for University (TCU)
iii)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.
iv)Application letter should be addressed to:

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