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ARUSHA URBAN WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGEAUTHORITY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

May 8, 2014

The Arusha Urban Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (AUWSA) is a legally established entity
responsible for the overall operations and management of water supply and sewerage services in
Arusha City. It is among of the best Authorities in Tanzania.
The core function of the Authority is to deliver excellent water supply and sewerage services for
all categories of customers and stakeholders in Arusha City.
In order to attain its vision and mission, AUWSA is seeking to recruit dynamic, experienced,
competent and qualified Tanzanians to fill the following vacant postswithin the Authoritys
establishment.

1.0 SENIOR WATER ENGINEER: (1 Vacant Post)
1.1 Appointing Authority: Management Committee.
1.2 Reports To: Technical Manager.
1.3 Required Qualifications and Experience:
The successful applicant must be / have:
- A holder of Bachelor of Science Degree /Advanced Diploma in Civil/Sanitary/
Environmental Engineering from a recognized Higher Learning Institution.
- Must be registered with the Engineers Registration Boardof Tanzania as a Professional
Engineer.
- Minimum of three years working experience as an Engineer in the Water Sector.
- A strong IT knowledge including AutoCAD or any other engineering application
software.
1.4 Employment Terms: Three years Contract - Renewable upon satisfactorily performance.


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1.5 Main Duties & Responsibilities:
(i) Head of Section responsible for sectional administrative issues on day-to-day basis.
(ii) Carrying out all designs, management, development, maintenance and
rehabilitation of water network infrastructures.
(iii) Maintains proper records of water network inventory and monitors all factors
affecting the network.
(iv) Liaison with Customer Service Section in handling customer complaints relating to
water supply.
(v) Carry out the function of increasing AUWSAs customer base by implementing New
Water Connections.
(vi) Carry out studies for water losses and recommend the corrective measures to solve
the problems.
(vii) Keeping record of daily major and minor breakdowns of water distribution system
and cause for prompt repair of the same.
(viii) Responsible for curbing technical losses of water through leakages, breakages,
system overflows etc.
(ix) Responsible for curbing Non Revenue Water (NRW) scientifically.
(x) Periodically carry out flushing of water infrastructures.
(xi) Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Technical Manager.

2.0 PROJ ECT ENGINEER: (1 Vacant Post)
2.1 Appointing Authority: Management Committee.
2.2Reports To:Technical Manager.
2.3 Required Qualifications and Experience:
The successful applicant must be/have:
- A holder of Bachelor of Science Degree /Advanced Diploma in Civil/Sanitary/
Environmental Engineering from a recognized Higher Learning Institution.
- Must be registered with the Engineers Registration Boardof Tanzania as a Professional
Engineer.
- Minimum of three years working experience as an Engineer in the Water Sector.
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- A strong IT knowledge including AutoCAD or any other engineering application
software.

2.4 Employment Terms: Two years Contract - Renewable upon satisfactorily performance.
2.5 Main Duties & Responsibilities:
(i) Assist the project to acquire accurate base maps.
(ii) Review and update existing GIS data
(iii) Discuss/agree with management on GIS applications and develop them
(iv) Carrying out survey to identify the existing water network, valves and tapping
points of customers.
(v) Map all the customers.
(vi) Ensure compliance/linkage of different applications.
(vii) Communicate/coordinate with other GIS users in Water Supply and Sewerage
Authority(WSSA) or in other fields.
(viii) Maintains proper records of all AUWSA customers with their respective category.
(ix) Liaising with the GIS Expert on effective mechanisms to maintain GIS application in
AUWSA.
(x) Train AUWSA staff on GIS applications.
(xi) Liaison with Customer Service Departmenton all issues relating to customers status.
(xii) Advise on the areas of water and sewerage network for improvement.
(xiii) Establish District Metering Areas.
(xiv) Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Technical Manager.

3.0 PACKAGE:
Most competitive salary and remuneration in line with AUWSA Scheme of Service and
Salary Structure will be offered to the right candidate, having relevant qualifications,
required skills and experience.

4.0 MODE OF APPLICATION:
If you possess and believe you meet the required qualification given above: Please submit
your application letter together with detailed curriculum vitae which includes your
complete contacts details, copies of qualification certificates and enclosing two letters
from referees with their contacts (mobile, box numbers, e-mail and physical addresses).
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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.


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

Tel: + 250 4163, 250 6124,
Fax: 250 4163, 254 8981,
E-Mail: auwsa@habari.co.tz, auwsa@auwsa.or.tz
Website: www.auwsa.or.tz

AUWSA is an equal opportunity employer. Women are highly encouraged to apply.
Only short-listed candidates (who meet requirements) will be contacted and invited
for an interview.