Duty Station: EWURA Head Office – Dar es Salaam
Reports to: Principal Communication and Public Relations Officer
Senior Communication and Public Relation Officer will be responsible for providing
support to ensuring that the good relationship with stakeholders is maintained and
upholding the image of the Authority through continuous awareness programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:
i) To provide support to ensuring that the Authority builds and maintains
good relationship with the Public and stakeholders
ii) To assist in determining the most effective ways to communicate with
different segments of the community
iii) To provide support to coordination and facilitation of issuance of press
releases, prepare information media kits and develop and maintain
information for uploading on internet and intranet web pages
iv) To provide support to publicizing and promoting EWURA by creating
awareness through producing publicity materials
v) To participate in preparation and organization of special events and
functions of interest to EWURA
vi) To provide support in monitoring the media for news and information that
either relate to or may impact the Authority
vii) To assist in formulating policies and procedures related to public
information programs
viii) To provide support in establishing and maintaining effective working
relationship with media
ix) To provide support in facilitating production of in -house publicity and
promotional materials, films and other video products and regulate their
distribution.
x) To effectively supervise and guide members of staff reporting on the job.
xi) To undertake any other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Minimum Academic Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate for this position should have the following qualifications
and experience:
i) Bachelor degree in Social Science, Mass Communication or Journalism
from a recognized university;

ii) Knowledge and Competence in Information and Communications
Technology (ICT) applications; and
iii) Not less than Five (5) years work experience in Public Relation, Journalism
or Diplomacy.
iv) Experience in media industry as an editor will be an added advantage.
v) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

Personal Attributes
In addition to the above skills and qualifications, applicants for the above positions
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, one passport size
photo and names and contacts of three referees should be addressed to reach the
under-mentioned by 15th November 2016.
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)
7th Floor, LAPF Pensions Fund Towers,
Opposite Makumbusho, Kijitonyama
P O Box 72175
DAR ES SALAAM
Jobs@ewura.go.tz