Job Title: Manager, Communications and Public Relations –
One Post
Duty Station: EWURA Head Office – Dar es Salaam
Reports to: Director General
Manager, Communication and Public Relations will ensure that the
Authority maintains a positive image in external and internal
environments. He/she is expected to strengthen Public Awareness
Campaign in order to enhance public knowledge and understanding of the
rights and obligations of consumers and regulated suppliers.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
a) To ensure that the Authority builds and maintains good relationship
with the Public and stakeholders;
b) To determine the most effective ways to communicate with different
segments of the community;
c) To coordinate and facilitate issuance of press releases, prepare
information media kits and develop and maintain information for
uploading on internet and intranet web pages;
d) To publicize and promote EWURA by creating awareness through
producing publicity materials;
e) To prepare and organize special events and functions of interest to
EWURA;
f) To monitor the media for news and information that either relate to or
may impact the Authority;
g) To formulate policies and procedures related to public information
programs;
h) To develop/review public awareness programme and information
communication strategy for the Authority;
i) To establish and maintain effective working relationship with media;
j) To respond to the enquiries from the media and general public;
k) To facilitate production of in -house publicity and promotional
materials, films and other video products and regulate their
distribution;
l) To effectively administer all resources allocated to the Department,
including offering technical and operational support to staff members
in the Divisions; and
m) To undertake any other related duties as may be assigned by the
Director General.
Academic Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate for this position should have the following
qualifications and experience:
a) Bachelor degree in Social Science, Mass Communication or Journalism
from a recognized university;
b) Masters Degree or Postgraduate qualifications in any field will be an
added advantage;
c) Knowledge and Competence in Information and Communications
Technology (ICT) applications; and
d) Not less than six (6) years work experience in media industry as a
Journalist out of which three (3) years must have worked as an Editor
using the English a working language.
Tenure and Remuneration
a) A competitive salary will be offered to the right candidates for the
posts.
b) EWURA is an equal opportunity employer.
c) Staff will be employed on 5 years renewable contracts.
Mode of Application
Application letter with Curriculum Vitae (CV) including e-mail address or
day time contact telephone number, together with photocopies of
certificates and names and contacts of two referees should be addressed to
reach the under-mentioned by 17th February, 2012.
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.
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