Jobs At The Arusha Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (AUWSA)

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.



HEAD OF WATER NETWORK SECTION (I POST):

Appointing Authority: Management Committee.
Reports To: Technical Manager.

Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience:
The successful applicant must be / 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 & 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.

PROJECT WATER ENGINEER (1 POST):
Appointing Authority: Management Committee.
Reports To: Project Coordinator.

Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience:
Holder of Bachelor degree in Water Resources or Civil Engineering from a recognized Institution.
Working experience of at least four (4) years in Project Management.
Must be registered by the Engineers Registration Board as a Professional Engineer.
Master’s degree in Water Resources Engineering from any recognized institution will be an added advantage.
Must be computer literate.
Nature of Employment: Unspecified Period Contract

Main Duties & Responsibilities:
To assist the Project Coordinator in all matters related to water during the implementation of the project.
To assist in the preparation of designs, drawings, cost estimates and bills of quantities for water facilities.
To Participate and provide technical input in tendering process.
To Review all reports related to the implementation of the project and give proposed improvement to the coordinator.




To Conduct daily site inspections to determine adherence to project objectives, works standards and safety practices, reviewing inspection reports and making field inspections to rectify the deficiencies identified and recommending areas needing improvements in the performance by contractors and Consultants.
To ensure that water interventions achieve the qualitative and quantitative aspects of relevant standards.
To Perform any other related duties or responsibilities that may be assigned by the Project Coordinator.

WATER NETWORK ENGINEER II (I POST):
Appointing Authority: Management Committee.
Reports To: Head of Water Network Section.

Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience:
Holder of Bachelor Degree in Water Resources Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering from a recognized Institution.
Must be registered by the Engineers Registration Board as a Graduate Engineer or Professional Engineer.

Nature of Employment: Unspecified Period Contract
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
To assist in carrying out all designs, management, development, maintenance and rehabilitation of water network infrastructures.
To maintain records of water network inventory and monitor all factors affecting the network.
To monitor water flow and networks
To assist in handling customer complaints relating to water supply.
To carry out studies for water losses and recommend the corrective measures to solve the problems.
To prepare and maintain record of daily major and minor breakdowns of water distribution system and cause for prompt repair of the same.
To supervise and curbing technical losses of water through leakages, breakages, system overflows etc.
To perform any other relevant duties as may be assigned by the respective Supervisor.

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.

MODE OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION:





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 16:30 HRS.

MANAGING DIRECTOR,
ARUSHA URBAN WATER SUPPLY & SANITATION AUTHORITY
P.O.BOX 13600,
ARUSHA

Tel: + 2547186, 254 8981,
Fax: 254 7163,
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.auwsa.go.tz

Dr.Galus Tarimo
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