Vacancy title:
Head of Water Network Section

Jobs at:
The Arusha Urban Water

Deadline of this Job:
27th July 2018

Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

JOB DETAILS:
The Arusha Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (AUWSA) is a legally established entity responsible for the overall operations and management of water supply and sanitation services in Arusha City. It is among of the best Authorities in Tanzania. The core function of the Authority is to provide clean, portable and wholesome water to Arusha City residence, disposal and treatment of waste water from customers connected to the central sewerage system. In order to attain its vision and mission, AUWSA is seeking to recruit dynamic, experienced, competent and qualified Tanzanians to fill the following vacant posts within the Authority’s establishment.
Appointing Authority: Management Committee
Reports To: Technical Manager.

Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience:

• The successful applicant must be I have:
  
• Holder of Masters Degree in Water Resources Engineering or Civil Engineering from a recognized institution.
  
• The Candidate must have working experience of at least eight (8) years in a relevant field of which at least two (2) years should be at a senior position
  
• Must be registered by the Engineers Registration Board as a Professional Engineer.
  
• Nature of Employment: Unspecified Period Contract.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To supervise management of water sources (bore holes springs).
  
• To supervise preparations of reports of water statistics.
  
• To supervise studies of water needs and recommend accordingly.
  
• To supervise connections of new water networks.
  
• To supervise periodic flushing of water infrastructure.
  
• To supervise preparations of water network designs,
  
• To supervise water network management,
  
• To supervise maintenance and rehabilitation of water network infrastructures.
  
• To conduct performance appraisal to all staff under the Section.
  
• To perform any other relevant duties as may be assigned by the Technical Services Manager.

PACKAGE:
All above vacancies carry an attractive competitive salary and remuneration package in accordance with the qualifications, required skills and experience stated in specific vacant post and AUWSA's Scheme of Service and Salary Structure.

GENERAL CONDITIONS:
All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not more than 45 years of age. Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply by sending their application letters attached with certified copies of relevant certificates, testimonials and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV). The CV must incorporate all contacts telephone numbers, mobile, box numbers, e-mail and physical addresses. Form IV and VI result slips are strictly not accepted. Certificates from foreign examination Bodies, Colleges or Universities should be verified by NECTA, NACTE or TCU.
Only short-listed candidates (who meet requirements) will be contacted for interview. Applicants who will submit fraudulent documents will be subjected to criminal proceedings. In addition to the qualifications mentioned, the incumbent is expected to posses the following traits:

• Excellent communication skill.
  
• High integrity and ability to adapt to changes quickly.
  
• Capacity to work hard, under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
  
• Ability to work under teamwork spirit, establish and maintain effective working relations with different people and stakeholders.
  
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.

Job application procedure
Application can be submitted through AUWSA Postal address, email given below or by physical submission. AUWSA is an engendered Authority; qualified candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Applications should be addressed to the undersigned so as to reach him/ her not later than 27th July 2018
MANAGING DIRECTOR,
ARUSHA URBAN WATER SUPPLY & SANITATION AUTHORITY
P.O.BOX13600
ARUSHA
Tel: +254-7186, 254 8981,
Fax: 254 7163,
E-Mail: md@auwsa.go.tz
Website: www.auwsa.go.tz