Job Title: Manager Economic Analysis and Research – One Post
Duty Station: EWURA Head Office – Dar es Salaam
Reports to: Director of Regulatory Economics
The Manager, Economic Analysis and Research will be responsible for
carrying out tariff/price setting, performance monitoring and research
functions in the regulated sectors under the direction of the Director of
Regulatory Economics.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
a) To provide support to coordinating and monitoring of market
competition trends in view of the Regulated Sectors;
b) To provide support in ensuring quality maintenance of database for
statistical and economic regulation information;
c) To develop and implement economic models to cater for specific
agendas;
d) To provide support in monitoring performance of the Regulated Sectors
in terms of level of investment, availability of Regulated Services, cost
of services and level of efficiency in production and distribution of the
required services;
e) To participate in tariffs/prices setting and/ or review and enforce
condition to operators in the Regulated Sectors in order to institute
financial discipline and efficiency;
f) To provide support in benchmarking utilities’ performance over time
with one another or peers to assess their productivity, indirect costs,
return and growth, utility staffing, funding from development partners;
g) To provide support in advising stakeholders on economic regulation
and policy matters;
h) To provide support in ensuring continuous provision of policy analysis
services and support to different aspects of the Authority’s undertaking,
especially Regulated Sectors;
i) To provide support in coordinating, monitoring and evaluating
integrated business planning process for the whole Authority;
j) To undertake any other duties as assigned by the Director of
Regulatory Economics.
Academic Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications and experience:
a) University Degree in Economics or Statistics from a recognized
university;
b) Masters Degree or Postgraduate qualifications in Economics or
Business Administration will be added advantage;
c) Knowledge and Competence in Information and Communications
Technology (ICT) applications; and
d) Not less than six (6) years work experience in the relevant field. Out of
which three (3) years should be in senior position in any of the
regulated sectors.
Personal Attributes
In addition to the above skills and qualifications, applicants for the above
position are required to have the following attributes:
a) A very high level of integrity, honesty and sense of responsibility;
b) Ability to work under pressure and produce expected results;
c) Ability to work in a dynamic team;
d) Ability to self manage, achieve results and meet deadlines; and
e) Willingness to work beyond the call of duty.
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