UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

MINISTRY OF WATER

RURAL WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION AGENCY

P.O. BOX 47, Handeni

Website: www.ruwasa.go.tz,

Email: [email protected]

Ref. MA.30/71/02/01/06 03/03/2025

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASA) in Handeni District, on behalf of Community-Based Water Supply Organizations (CBWSOs), is announcing the following job vacancies:

i. CBWSO Supervisors (2).

ii. Assistant Water Scheme Technicians (7).

iii. Accountant (1).

These employees will work in five (5) community water supply service organizations, which are:

1. MMWaSSO
2. MSOMERA
3. KWAMSISI – KWASUNGA
4. KWAMGWE
5. KANG’ATA

1. QUALIFICATIONS FOR CBWSO SUPERVISOR

I. Must have at least a Form Four (4) education and above.

II. Must have a certificate or diploma in Water Engineering or a related field from a government-recognized institution.

III. Must be aged between 18-45 years.

IV. Must be trustworthy and have no criminal record.

V. Must have experience in the water sector.

VI. Must have computer skills.

B. DUTIES OF THE SUPERVISOR

I. Will be the overall supervisor of the community water supply service organization and will serve as the Secretary of the Water Committee and the Chief Executive Officer of the organization’s activities.

II. Will be accountable to the CBWSO Committee for daily activities.

III. Will be responsible for overseeing all maintenance, technical, and management activities of the organization’s equipment.

IV. Will oversee water tariffs and ensure water services reach all citizens served by the organization.

V. Will be responsible for submitting all operational reports to the RUWASA Manager (W) as directed.

VI. Will prepare all income and expenditure reports, including monthly and quarterly meeting minutes, and submit them to the RUWASA Manager (W).

VII. Will promote citizen payment of water bills and resolve disputes between the organization and citizens.

VIII. Will procure project needs following procurement guidelines.

IX. Will be ready to perform other duties as assigned.

SALARY

This is a contract job, and the salary will be paid based on the water sales collections of the respective project and will be approved by the Water Committee of the respective CBWSO.

2. ASSISTANT PLUMBER

I. Must have at least a Form Four (4) education and above.

II. Must have a Plumbing Certificate (VETA) from any government-recognized institution.

III. Must be aged between 18-45 years.

IV. Must have at least one year of plumbing experience.

B. DUTIES OF THE ASSISTANT PLUMBER

I. Will work as directed by the senior plumber.

II. Will install various types of water and sanitation project pipes.

III. Will clean water infrastructure (water sources and tanks).

IV. Will repair pipes, fix leaks, read water meters, and follow emergency schedules when they arise.

V. Will perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.

SALARY

This is a contract job, and the salary will be paid based on the water sales collections of the respective project and will be approved by the Water Committee of the respective CBWSO.

ACCOUNTANT

I. Must have at least a Form Four (4) education and above.

II. Must have a certificate or diploma in Accounting from any government-recognized institution.

III. Must be aged between 18-45 years.

IV. Must have the ability to balance financial records.

V. Must have computer skills.

VI. Must be honest and have no criminal record.

B. DUTIES OF THE ACCOUNTANT

I. Will deposit all water bill collections and other income into the bank before any expenditures.

II. Will consult with the organization’s supervisor on all financial matters.

III. Will make payments after approval by the organization.

IV. Will keep all financial records and documents related to the organization’s finances.

V. Will prepare all financial reports on income and expenditures and submit them to the supervisor.

VI. Will perform other duties as assigned by the organization’s supervisor.

SALARY

This is a contract job, and the salary will be paid based on the water sales collections of the respective project and will be approved by the Water Committee of the respective CBWSO.

NB: Women are encouraged to apply

GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR APPLICANTS

1. Applications must include certified copies of academic certificates and three recent passport-sized photos.
2. Applicants must be ready to work in any CBWSO assigned to them.
3. Applicants must attach their Curriculum Vitae (CV) with their address, phone numbers, email, and three referees.
4. Applicants who are already employed in the public service should not apply for these positions.
5. Submission of false information, including fake certificates, will lead to legal action.
6. Applications must include a copy of the birth certificate.
7. The deadline for submitting applications is 14/03/2025 at 3:30 PM.

All application letters should be handwritten and sent to the following address:

RUWASA Manager (W),
P.O. BOX 47,
Handeni.