Overview
The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory
Authority (EWURA) is an independent, world-class regulatory authority
responsible for licensing, tariff setting and quality of service
regulation of the electricity, water, and petroleum and natural gas
sectors.
NARUC is the national association representing the State
Public Service Commissioners who regulate essential utility services in
the United States. NARUC members are responsible for assuring reliable
utility service at fair, just, and reasonable rates. Founded in 1889,
the Association is an invaluable resource for its members and the
regulatory community, providing a venue to set and influence public
policy, share best practices, and foster innovative solutions to improve
regulation.
EWURA in Collaboration with NARUC has internship
opportunities for which suitably qualified Tanzanian women graduates are
invited to apply. The program is sponsored by the USAID Energy
Division/Office of Energy and Infrastructure/Bureau for Economic Growth,
Education and Environment (E3).
Intern – Natural Gas Engineer-1 Post
Office: Gas Transmission Department
Supervisor: Principal Engineer – Gas Transmission
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To provide support in coordination, collation, analysis and storage of information related to natural gas transmission for regulatory reporting purpose in periodic basis.
- To provide support in carrying out technical analyses of natural gas components and report any potential problems that require attention.
- To assist in reviewing reports submitted by explorers, transporters and sellers.
- To undertake any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Academic Qualifications
The ideal intern for this position should have the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree Engineering (Petroleum, Gas, Mechanical, Chemical and Processing) and Geo – Science (Geology and Geo-Physics).
Personal Attributes
In addition to the above qualifications, applicants are required to have the following attributes:
- A very high level of integrity, honesty and sense of responsibility;
- Eager/willingness to Learn; and
- Ability to work in a dynamic team;
Tenure and Remuneration
- Eligible Interns will be provided with a monthly stipend.
- Interns shall be responsible for their travel (where applicable) to and from the Authority’s location as well as their upkeep.
- Interns shall be responsible for their medical insurance coverage.
- Internship will be for the period of 3 – 6 months.
- Recently graduated Female Students, aged between eighteen (18) to thirty (30) years, or currently enrolled in a master’s level degree program or its equivalent in a recognized higher learning institution.
- The candidate can apply for an internship within one (1) year of having obtained such a degree.
- Submission of a letter from their school confirming their enrollment or a copy of the above-mentioned Degree.
- Citizens of Tanzania.
- Applicants must be fluent both in English and Kiswahili.
Intern – Electricity Engineer-1 Post
Office: Electricity Generation and Markets Department
Reports to: Principal Engineer -Electricity Markets
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To provide support in ensuring the optimal provision of economic, technical, safety and environmental inputs to regulating and controlling the generation of electricity.
- To provide support in monitoring activities of power generation and electricity marketing, including Independent Power Producers (IPPs), Emergency Power Projects, Small Power Projects, Market Operators and cross-border trading.
- To provide support in monitoring electricity trading arrangements between the utilities and suppliers (including IPPs) and cross border according to the best industry practices.
- To participate in dispute resolutions of various customers’ complaints.
- To provide support in pre licensing inspection of electrical facilities undertaken by the Directorate.
- To undertake any other duties as assigned by supervisor,
Academic Qualifications
The ideal intern for this position should have the following qualifications, i) Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Personal Attributes
In addition to the above qualifications, applicants are required to have the following attributes:
- A very high level of integrity, honesty and sense of responsibility;
- Eager/willingness to Learn; and
- Ability to work in a dynamic team;
Tenure and Remuneration
- Eligible Interns will be provided with a monthly stipend.
- Interns shall be responsible for their travel (where applicable) to and from the Authority’s location as well as their upkeep.
- Interns shall be responsible for their medical insurance coverage.
- Internship will be for the period of 3 – 6 months.
Eligibility Criteria
- Recently graduated Female Students, aged between eighteen (18) to thirty (30) years, or currently enrolled in a master’s level degree program or its equivalent in a recognized higher learning institution.
- The candidate can apply for an internship within one (1) year of having obtained such a degree.
- Submission of a letter from their school confirming their enrollment or a copy of the above-mentioned Degree.
- Citizens of Tanzania.
- Applicants must be fluent both in English and Kiswahili.
Mode of Application
- Signed application letter with Curriculum Vitae (CV) including e-mail address or day time contact telephone number, together with degree certificates, transcripts, academic progress report, copy of birth Certificate, one passport size photo and names and contacts of three referees should be addressed to reach the under-mentioned by 22nd March 2019.
- Only shortlisted applicants meeting the above criteria will be invited for the interview. Lobbying and canvassing for opportunity will not be entertained and may work to the applicant’s disadvantage.
- Application letters with envelope marked “APPLICATION FOR NARUC WOMEN IN ENERGY INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES” should be addressed to:
Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA)
4th Floor, LAPF House, Makole Road
P.o Box 2857
DODOMA
Apply before 22nd March 2019.
