Legal Officer II job at The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA)
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Vacancy title:
Legal Officer II

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Public Administration, and Government , Category: Legal ]

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The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA)

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, February 05 2024 

Duty Station:
Within Tanzania , Dodoma, East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, January 23 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) is an independent, world-class regulatory authority responsible for licensing, tariff regulation, and quality of service regulation of the electricity, water, petroleum, and Natural gas sectors. EURA has the following vacancies for which suitably qualified Public Servants who wish to be transferred to EWURA are invited to apply.

4. LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION
Post Title: Legal Officer II (1 Post)
Duty Station: EWURA Headquarters Office - Dodoma
Reports to: Manager Licensing and Enforcement

Legal Officer Il will be responsible for interpretations of regulatory legislation and legal matters, to represent the Authority in various Courts and tribunals and to provide inputs to research on legislation and other legal aspects pertaining to regulated sectors, the role and functions of the Authority.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• To assist in interpretation of regulatory legislation and other legal documents.
• To assist in preparing the Authority's representation in matters of litigation.
• To represent the Authority in various Courts and tribunals.
• To follow up on implementation of laws, regulations, rules, contracts, agreements and other legal instruments.
• To assist in providing legal advice on internal matters such as Human Resources, procurement and contracts for goods and services entered into by the Authority.
• To assist in providing inputs in drafting and updating concessions, lease and license agreements in the regulated sectors.
• To participate in reviewing appeals, procedures and enforce actions.
• To provide inputs to research on legislation and other legal aspects pertaining to regulated sectors and the role and functions of the Authority.
• To provide legal advice to and settle consumer complaints as well as from regulated suppliers.
• To coordinate and participate in consumer complaints hearing sessions.
• To participate in preparing Board meetings and minutes.
• To provide advice in drafting various legal instruments.
• To provide legal inputs in the preparation of divisional performance reports.
• To undertake any other duties as assigned by the superiors.

Minimum Academic Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate for this position should have the following qualifications and experience: -
• Holder of Bachelor's Degree in one of the following fields: Law (LL.B) from any recognized Institution who has passed a recognized practical legal training or undergone internship program recognized by the Attorney General.

Personal Attributes
In addition to the above skills and qualifications, applicants for the above positions are required to have the following attributes:
1. A very high level of integrity, honesty and sense of responsibility:
2. Ability to work under pressure and produce expected results:
3. Ability to work in a dynamic team;
4. Ability to self-manage, achieve results and meet deadlines; and
5. Willingness to work beyond the call of duty.

Tenure
• EWURA is an equal opportunity employer.
• Staff will be employed on permanent and pensionable terms.


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months:

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested Public Servants should apply in confidence enclosing:
1. Application letter with Curriculum Vitae (CV) including names, postal address, e-mail address, and telephone number.
2. Certified copies of certificates.
3. one passport size photo and names and contacts of three referees,
4. Applicants must channel their application letters through their respective employers, failure of which will lead to automatic disqualification.
5. Transfer is not promotion therefore applicants should apply for the position they are currently holding.
6. Only successful candidates will be contacted for further procedures.
7. Applicants should indicate their willingness and commitment to cover their transfer costs as the application for transfer will be considered self-initiated.
8. Lobbying and canvassing will not be entertained and may result to the applicant's disadvantage.
9. Interested applicants should submit their applications by 5th February, 2024 through the following address:
The Director General,
Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA),
EWURA House, 3 EWURA Street, 41104 Tambukareli,
P. O. Box 2857,
Dodoma


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Job Info
Job Category: Legal jobs in Tanzania
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Monday, February 05 2024
Duty Station: Dodoma
Posted: 23-01-2024
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 23-01-2024
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 23-01-2077
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