Job Opportunities at EAC - Senior Clerk Assistants - 3 Posts

 Job Opportunities at EAC - Senior Clerk Assistants - 3 Posts

Abstract

The East African Community (EAC) is a regional intergovernmental organization for the Republic of Kenya, the Republic of Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, the Republic of Rwanda, the Republic of Burundi, and the Republic of South Sudan with headquarters in Arusha, Tanzanian. 

EAC's mission is to expand and deepen economic, political, social, and cultural integration to improve the quality of life for the people of East Africa through increased competitiveness, value-added production, trade, and investment.

This is an exciting opportunity for the following paid-for-performance professionals and citizens from East African Community partner countries (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, South Sudan, and Uganda) to run for the next seat in the Legislative Assembly of East Africa (EALA):

Senior Writer's Assistant (3 jobs)

(REF.: EAC/HR/2020-21/16)

Organ: Legislative Assembly of East Africa

Grade: P2

Reports to: Assistant Lead Writer

Work Station: Arusha, Tanzania

The main purpose of the work:

Facilitate conference committees and plenary sessions.

Duties and responsibilities:

1. Provide secretarial services to association committees.
2. Custody of the magazines of the association.
3. Prepare application documents, votes and actions, suggestions, and questions.
4. the clerk at the table
5. Draft Amendments to Bills
6. Advise the President and members of the House of Representatives on legislative procedures.
7. Conducting action research
8. Carrying out research and studies related to the committees in coordination with the Research Office
9. Perform any other function assigned by management.

Qualifications and experience:

Bachelor's degree in public administration, law, social sciences or related;

Postgraduate degrees in any of the areas listed above, specialized training in parliamentary procedures, and knowledge of the operations of regional parliaments would be an added advantage;

At least eight (8) years of relevant experience, three (3) of which must be at a higher level.

Skills and competencies:

The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills, effective research and report writing skills. Mastery of computer applications essential.

Eligibility to apply:

Applicants from all EAC partner countries are eligible to apply for the above position.

Terms and Conditions of Service:

The above position is valid for a five (5) year contract, renewable once.

This position is subject to the application of the quota system.

Additional benefits:

The jobs created offer attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transportation allowance, education allowance, medical plan, and insurance coverage.

Educational Qualifications:

All applicants must have qualifications recognized by the relevant national accreditation body in their partner country. This requirement applies to qualifications obtained nationally and internationally.

All professions requiring registration with designated professional bodies are expected to do so in accordance with the requirements of their partner countries.

Related work experience:

Training and apprenticeships will not be considered relevant work experience.

Equal opportunities:

EAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; Therefore, female candidates are especially encouraged to apply. EAC will only respond to those candidates who strictly meet the specified requirements.

How to apply:

Interested candidates who meet the qualifications and experience requirements for the above position are encouraged to:

Fill in the attached application form (download here);

Please attach the letter of application, detailed CV, copies of approved academic transcripts and a copy of your national identity card or passport in scanned PDF format in one (1) file.

Include the reference number on both the request letter and the envelope.

For electronic submission, please indicate the reference number in the subject of the email and send it to the address provided below.

Applications must be submitted to the address below no later than Friday, February 11, 2022

This is a reformulated position; However, candidates shortlisted after the announcement date 11

keep in mind:

1. You can submit your application electronically or on paper, but not both.

2. Applications that do not:

You have an EAC application form;

Indicate nationality and age;

You have the reference number;

 Attach a letter of request;

Have certified copies of their academic and other professional certificates;

or fails to provide three referees who will be disqualified.

3. Only qualified candidates will be contacted

4. The East African Community (EAC) Staff Rules and Regulations exclude consideration of applicants over 55 years of age.

Please note that EAC does not require candidates to pay money for the recruitment process. All invitations for interviews will be made in writing.

Due diligence will be carried out for all successful candidates regarding their academic qualifications (certificate from a recognized higher education body in the respective partner countries) and employment records.

Secretary General

East African Community,

P. or Box 1096,

Arusha-Tanzania.

Phone: +255 27 2162100

Fax: +255 27 2162190

Email: vacancies@eachq.org

Website: www.eac.int