Energy Regulators Association Of East Africa ,Program Officer Jobs

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31/03/2015

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ENERGY
REGULATORS ASSOCIATION OF EAST AFRICA
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY

POST
TITLE:
Program Officer
DUTY
STATION:
EREA Secretariat HQ –
Dar-es-salaam, TANZANIA
REPORTS
TO:
Executive Council Chairperson
The
Program Officer shall ensure that the day-to-day activities of the Secretariat
are conducted as per the approved Strategic Plan, Business Plan and Annual
Action Plans of the Association.
1.0
Background
The
Energy Regulators Association of East Africa (EREA) is an association of
national utility 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 energy sector development,
regulation, trans-border issues and other areas of mutual interest. The Vision
of EREA as “To be a globally respected association that enables
predictable and transparent regulatory framework in the,energy sector within
the East African region”. EREA’s Mission is “Harmonizing the national
regulatory frameworks of the members for increased access to efficient and
sustainable energy that will contribute to better quality of the life of the
people in the East African region”.
EREA
wishes to recruit a Program Officer based at the association’s Secretariat in
Dar es Salaam – Tanzania, but with frequent travel to countries within the East
African Community.
2.0 Main
Duties
The
Program Officer will be responsible for managing the Secretariat of EREA,
development and implementation of EREA’s Strategic Plan, Business Plan and
Annual Action Plans and sourcing funding for various projects of the
association. In addition to this, the Program Officer will be responsible for
planning, coordinating and implementation of various meetings, seminars,
conferences and exchange visits, as assigned by the Chairman of the Executive
Council of EREA.
3.0 Key
Responsibilities
Reporting
to the Chairman of the Executive Council of EREA, the Program Officer will be
responsible for:
1.
Developing and implementing Strategic Plans, Business Plans and Annual Work
Plans of EREA;
2.
Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reports on progress of implementation
of EREA activities;
3.
Mobilizing funding for EREA activities and capacity building initiatives by
preparing relevant proposals;
4
Budgeting, arranging logistical requirements for meetings, workshops and
conferences;
5.
Planning, coordinating and implementing projects of EREA in close liaison with
the Executive Council, Portfolio Committees, Thematic Working Groups and any
other organs of EREA;
6.
Establishing and maintaining partnerships with the East African Community and
other regional and international agencies and associations that promote
autonomous regulation and related matters;
7.
Representing EREA in meetings and conferences organized by other agencies and
associations;
8.
Preparing and analyzing technical papers on behalf of the Executive Council;
9.
Supporting the Chairman of the Executive Council and of the General Assembly of
EREA to execute the mandate of the association;
10.
Performing any other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the Chairperson of
the Executive Council and of General Assembly of EREA from time to time.
4.0
Minimum Academic Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Business
    Administration or related discipline.
  • • Five
    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. Experience in energy
    regulation is another added advantage. Excellent knowledge of policies and
    issues relating to the energy sector, institutional capacity, cross-border
    trade and conventions or agreements at national, regional, continental and
    international level. Must be a citizen of any of the East African
    Community countries.
5.0
Personal Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent knowledge of English language (both written and oral). Knowledge
    of French and/or Kiswahili will be an added advantage.

  • Excellent communication skills.

  • Highly motivated and innovative.

  • Result-oriented.
  • • Team
    player
  • • Good
    organization skills.

  • Strong interpersonal skills.

  • Excellent negotiation skills.

  • Demonstrate a high sense of maturity.

  • Familiar with software (such as MS Office) for word processing and
    spreadsheet.
6.0
Tenure & Remuneration
  • • A
    competitive salary will be offered to the nominated candidate for the
    post.
  • • EREA
    Secretariat is an equal opportunity employer.
  • • Staff
    will be employed on a five (5) years renewable contract.
7.0 Mode
of Application
Application
letter with curriculum Vitae (CV) including email address and day time contact
number together with photocopies of certificates and one passport size photo.
The application letter must also include names and contact details of at least
two referees. The application letter should be addressed to reach the
under-signed by 15:00hrs on 31st March 2015.
Only
short, listed candidates meeting the above mentioned criteria will be invited
for interviewing. Lobbying and canvasing for employment will not be tolerated
and may work to the candidate’s disadvantage. The application letter should be
addressed to:
Head
of EREA Secretariat
c/o
Director General
Energy
and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA)
6t
Floor Harbour View towers (Former JM Mall), Samora Avenue
P.O. Box 72175
DAR-ES-SALAAM Email: info@ewura.go.tz
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