Energy Regulators Association of East
Africa (EREA)
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 is “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:-
- Developing and implementing Strategic Plans,
Business Plans and Annual Work Plans of EREA;
- Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual
reports on progress of implementation of EREA activities;
- Mobilizing funding for EREA activities and
capacity building initiatives by preparing relevant proposals;
- Budgeting, arranging logistical requirements
for meetings, workshops and conferences;
- 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;
- Establishing and maintaining partnerships with
the East African Community and other regional and international agencies
and associations that promote autonomous regulation and related matters;
- Representing EREA in meetings and conferences
organized by other agencies and associations;
- Preparing and analyzing technical papers on
behalf of the Executive Council;
- Supporting the Chairman of the Executive
Council and of the General Assembly of EREA to execute the mandate of the
association;
- 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 will be an
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
suitable candidate for the post.
- EREA Secretariat is an equal opportunity
employer.
- Staff will be employed on a five (5) years
renewable contract subject to performance.
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 undersigned by 15:00hrs on 31st March 2015.
Only short listed candidates meeting the above mentioned criteria will be invited for interview.
Lobbying and canvassing will result
in automatic disqualification.
The application letter should be addressed to:
Head of EREA Secretariat
c/o Director General
Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA)
6th Floor Harbour View towers (Former JM Mall), Samora Avenue
P.O. Box 72175
Dar es Salaam
c/o Director General
Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA)
6th Floor Harbour View towers (Former JM Mall), Samora Avenue
P.O. Box 72175
Dar es Salaam
Email: info@ewura.go.tz