Regulatory and Compliance Specialist

Closing date: 2026-11-12 Hiring location: Dar es Salaam Career level: Middle Qualification: Bachelor Degree Experience: 3 - 5 Years Job Description Company: Yas Fiber QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized university. • A Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the LST and admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania are an advantage. • 4+ years’ experience in: • Regulatory compliance • Stakeholder or government relations • Experience should preferably be in: • Telecommunications • ICT • Infrastructure • Experience in: • Telecommunications • ICT • Fibre infrastructure • Tower operations • Other intensive technology industries CORE RESPONSIBILITIES • Maintain a register of all TCRA: • Licenses • Permits • Registrations • Renewal dates for each entity • Prepare and file: • Regulatory returns • Statistics • Licence fees • Renewals on time • Work with Technical teams to obtain: • Wayleave permits • Road reserve permits • Construction permits • Coordinate with: • TANROADS • TARURA • Municipal councils • District councils • Other authorities • Ensure required permits are obtained ahead of each construction phase. • Track permit conditions and undertakings given to authorities and communities, including: • Road reinstatement • Relocation obligations • Confirm close-out of permit obligations. • Conduct joint site audits with Technical teams and contractors. • Record and close non-compliances. • Prepare responses to: • TCRA directives • Inspections • Enquiries • Ensure responses are submitted within the deadlines set. • Implement TCRA infrastructure sharing directives. • Manage third-party attachments to Company infrastructure. • Act as the Company’s point of contact with: • Regulators • Government authorities • Local authorities • Route requests from regulators and authorities to the right internal owner. • Follow each request through to closure. • Maintain: • Stakeholder register • Engagement log • Regulatory engagement calendar • Ensure the regulatory engagement calendar includes: • Regulator visits • Inspections • Monitor new: • Laws • Regulations • Directives • Consultations • Monitor developments affecting the business, including those of: • TCRA • The Ministry responsible for ICT • The Personal Data Protection Commission COMPETENCIES • Attention to detail and disciplined record keeping. • Ability to turn regulation into practical instructions for technical teams. • Clear, precise drafting of: • Submissions • Briefing notes • Minutes EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY “We are committed to equal employment opportunities and unbiased treatment of all individuals in all employment practices.” Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Skills required: Collaboration Skills; Communication Skills; Computer Skills; Law Skills; Technology Skills