DODOMA URBAN WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION AUTHORITY (DUWASA)

TEL: 026 – 2324245 Website: P.O. BOX 431

FAX: 026 - 2320060 E-mail: DODOMA

JOB VACANCIES AT DUWASA DODOMA

Dodoma Urban Water supply and Sanitation Authority (DUWASA) was established under section 3(I) of Cap. 272 of 1997 as repealed by section 60 of Water supply and Sanitation Act No. 12 of 2009. DUWASA is charged with the overall responsibility of operations and management of water supply and sanitation services in Dodoma urban within the Municipality.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified, dynamic, experienced and performance driven Tanzanians male and female, to fill in the following excellent carrier opportunities:

1.0 FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION MANAGER (FAM)

1.1 Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

Holder of a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance or equivalent qualification plus CPA (T) and registration by NBAA as Certified Public Accountant with relevant working experience of not less than nine years, three of which should be in senior position. Knowledge of accounting packages and human resources application skills are essential. Knowledge in Risk Management and Tanzania Labour laws will be an added advantage.

1.2 Responsibilities:

  1. Heads the Finance and Administration department and manages the financial, human resources and Administrative functions of the Authority
  2. Monitors and controls Corporate Plans and Budget.
  3. Oversees the human resources functions of DUWASA in terms of recruitment, remuneration, appraisals, promotions, staff welfare, staff development, terminations, benefits and disciplinary matters.
  4. Ensures that all accounting records are properly maintained and kept so that accounts are produced timely.
  5. Prepares monthly departmental expenditure reports and compares with approved budgets; and ensures reconciliation of debtors, staff, creditors and stores accounts are done and appropriate entries made.
  6. Sets up and maintains an accounting system of recording all income and expenditure accruing to the Authority.
  7. Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Managing Director.

2.0 AUTHORITY’S ACCOUNTANT (AA)

2.1 Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

Holder of a Degree in Accounting/Finance plus CPA (T) or equivalent qualifications and registered by NBAA as Authorized Public Accountant with six years relevant experience in accounting duties and computer accounting packages.

2.2 Responsibilities:

  1. Conducts Annual and periodical stock taking.
  2. Keeps proper accounting records and books of accounts
  3. Checks and approves payroll list on monthly basis.
  4. Prepares draft financial statements and schedules for audit purposes in accordance with the International Accounting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards.
  5. Conducts open performance review and appraisal of subordinates and gives feedback.
  6. Develops individual performance objectives, targets and standards in consultation with the immediate superior as part of performance agreement.
  7. Performs any other duties as may be assigned by Finance and Administration Manager.

3.0 PLANNING AND DESIGNING ENGINEER I (PDEI)

3.1Required Qualifications (Knowledge, skills and Abilities):

Holder of a Degree in Civil/Environmental/Public Health Engineering or equivalent qualifications who is registered with Engineers Registration Board of Tanzania with six years experience as professional engineer in the water network, Engineering Computer application skills and management skills

3.2 Responsibilities:

1. Prepares Bills of Quantities (BOQ) and estimates for water works.

2. Reviews submitted designs, tender documents and contract forms to ensure that they conform to the agreed requirements.

3. Supervises all water supply network construction works.

4. Prepares construction progress reports for each contract.

5. Designs and supervises extension of water distribution lines

6. Prepares write ups for seeking funds from donors.

7. Keeps and updates water supply drawings/maps.

8. Performs any other duties as may be assigned by Supervisor.

4.0 WATER SALES OFFICER I (WSOI)

4.1 Required Qualifications (Knowledge, skills and Abilities):

Holder of a Degree in Business Administration/B.Com with Biasness in Marketing or equivalent qualifications with six years experience in similar or related field.

4.2 Responsibilities:

  1. In-charge of all matters relating to customers’ meter readings, bills processing and dispatching.
  1. Ensuring that all customer water meters are accurately read and registering accurately quantity of water supplied to customers by taking regular analysis/measurements on meter registering accuracy, identifying all under-registering water meters and promptly replacing them.
  1. Ensuring that all customer meter reading cards are filled-in at each meter reading cycle.
  1. Ensuring that all customer bills are dispatched and reach the customer each month as per Authority’s billing cycle and targets.
  1. Supervising staff in the water sales section.
  1. Identifying all under-registering and faulty/defective water meters in zones on weekly basis and promptly replaces them.
  2. Taking random checks and readings of customers’ water meters during and/or after reading exercise by meter readers to counter-check the accuracy of readings and also to identify, verify, rectify doubtful consumptions from customers (low consumption compared to previous month(s)) before bills are produced.
  3. Performs any other related duties assigned by Commercial Manager.

5.0 ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN – ET (Mzakwe Station)

5.1Required Qualifications (Knowledge, skills and Abilities):

Holder of Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualifications with at least

three (3) years relevant experience in electrical maintenance works and good working

knowledge of ICT.

5.2 Responsibilities:

1.Carries out maintenance and repairs of electrical plants, machines and equipment.

  1. Advises on the selection of electrical equipment according to technical feasibility and service required.
  2. Investigates causes of technical faults of the plants and recommends preventive measures.
  3. Proposes rules regulations and procedures of installing electrical equipment and ensures that they are adhered to by all staff concerned.
  4. Advises on the electrical implications of new projects to be undertaken by the Authority.
  5. Performing any other duties as may be assigned by Supervisor.

6.0 TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THE POSTS

Permanent and pensionable.

7.0 AGE LIMIT FOR THE APPLICANTS

Not above 45 years of age.

8.0 REMUNERATIONS:

The posts carry attractive remunerations package subject to work professional qualifications and experience.

9.0 MODE OF APPLICATION

Letter of application accompanied by a detailed CV, Photocopies of relevant certificates; names and addresses of three referees; day contact telephone numbers and postal address should reach the under mentioned address before or on 07th June, 2016:

The Managing Director,

Dodoma Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority,

P.O. Box 431,

Tel: 026 – 2324245. Fax: 026 – 2320060,

DODOMA

Email:

Website:

NB: ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEW; AND THOSE WHO WILL NOT HEAR FROM US SHOULD CONSIDER THEMSELVES UNSUCCESFUL CANDIDATES.

“Tanzanian Women are highly encouraged to apply”

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