USAID/NARUC Women in Energy Regulation Internship Opportunities
The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA), in collaboration with
NARUC, has two internship opportunities for which suitably qualified Tanzanian
women graduates are invited to apply. The program is supported by the United
States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Power Africa.
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.
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to 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.
1) Intern - Natural Gas Engineer (1 Post )
a) Office: Natural Gas Division
b) Supervisor: Senior Engineer II – Natural Gas
c) Duties and Responsibilities:
i) To provide support in coordination, collation, analysis and storage of
information related to natural gas transmission for regulatory reporting
purposes on a periodic basis.
ii) To provide support in carrying out technical analyses of natural gas
components and report any potential problems that require attention.
iii) To assist in reviewing reports submitted by explorers, transporters, and sellers.
iv) To undertake any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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d) Academic Qualifications
> The ideal intern for this position should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
(Petroleum, Gas, Mechanical, Chemical and/or Processing) and/or Geo-Science
(Geology and/or Geophysics).
2) Intern – Electricity Engineer (1 Post)
a) Office: Electricity Division
b) Reports to: Senior Engineer II – Electricity Markets
c) Duties and Responsibilities:
i) To provide support in ensuring optimal provision of economic, technical,
safety, and environmental inputs to regulating and controlling the
generation of electricity.
ii) 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.
iii) To provide support in monitoring electricity trading arrangements
between the utilities and suppliers (including IPPs) and cross border
entities according to the best industry practices.
iv) To participate in dispute resolution for various customer complaints.
v) To provide support in in pre-licensing inspection of electrical facilities
undertaken by the Electricity Directorate.
vi) To undertake any other duties as assigned by supervisor.
d) Academic Qualifications
The ideal intern for this position should have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical
Engineering or a related field.
Personal Attributes
In addition to the above qualifications, applicants are required to have the following
attributes:
a) A very high level of integrity, honesty, and sense of responsibility;
b) Eagerness/willingness to learn; and
c) Ability to work in a dynamic team.
Tenure and Remuneration
a) Eligible interns will be provided with a monthly stipend, to be provided by
NARUC.
b) Interns shall be responsible for their travel (where applicable) to and from the
Authority’s location as well as their upkeep.
c) Interns shall be responsible for their medical insurance coverage.
d) Internships will be for a period of 6 months.
Eligibility Criteria
a) Eligible candidates include recently graduated female students, between the
age of eighteen (18) and thirty (30) years, or female students currently enrolled
in a Master’s level degree program or its equivalent in a recognized higher
learning institution.
b) The candidate can apply for an internship within one (1) year of having obtained
such a degree.
c) Submission of a letter from their school confirming their enrollment or a copy of
the above mentioned Degree.
d) Citizens of Tanzania.
e) Applicants must be fluent both in English and Kiswahili.
Mode of Application
a) Signed application letter with Curriculum Vitae (CV) including e-mail address
or daytime 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 1
st April 2022.
b) Only short- listed applicants meeting the above criteria will be invited for
interview. Lobbying and canvassing for opportunity will not be entertained and
may work to the applicant’s disadvantage.
c) Application letters with envelope marked “APPLICATION FOR NARUC
WOMEN IN ENERGY INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES” should be addressed
to:
The Director General,
Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA),
EWURA House, Plot No 3, Block AD, Medeli West,
P O Box 2857, DODOMA
Email: jobs@ewura.go.tz
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