Senior Clerk Assistants
Overview
The
East African Community (EAC) is the regional intergovernmental
organization of the Republic of Kenya, the Republic of Uganda, the
United Republic of Tanzania, the Republic of Rwanda, the Republic of
Burundi and Republic of South Sudan with its headquarters in Arusha,
Tanzania.
The EAC mission is to widen and deepen economic,
political, social and cultural integration to improve the quality of
life of the people of East Africa through increased competitiveness,
value added production, trade and investments.
This is an exciting
opportunity for highly motivated and result-driven professionals who
are citizens of East African Community Partner States (Burundi, Kenya,
Rwanda, Tanzania, South Sudan,and Uganda) to apply for the following
position below tenable at East African Community Legislative Assembly
(EALA):
SENIOR CLERK ASSISTANT (3 Posts)
(REF: EAC/HR/2020-21/16)
Organ: East African Legislative Assembly
Grade: P2
Reports to: Principal Clerk Assistant
Duty Station: Arusha, Tanzania
Main purpose of the Job:
To facilitate Committees and Plenary Sessions of the Assembly.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide Secretarial services to Committees of the Assembly
- Keep custody of Journals of the Assembly
- Prepare Order Papers, Votes and Proceedings, Motions and Questions
- Clerk at the Table
- Draft amendments to Bills
- Provide advice to the Speaker and Members on legislative procedures.
- Conduct Procedural Research
- Conduct relevant research and studies for Committees in liaison with the Research Office
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by management.
Qualifications and Experience:
- A Bachelor’s University Degree in Public Administration, Law, Social Sciences or related field;
- Postgraduate
qualifications in any of the above fields and specialized training in
Parliamentary procedures and knowledge of the operations of a regional
Parliament will be an added advantage; - Minimum of eight (8) years relevant experience three (3) of which must be at senior level.
Skills and Competencies:
The
ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, highly
developed negotiation and interpersonal skills, effective research and
report writing skills. Proficiency in computer applications is a must.
Eligibility for applications:
Applicants from all EAC Partner States are eligible to apply for the above position.
Terms and Conditions of Service:
- The above position is tenable for a contract of five (5) years renewable once.
- This position is subject to the application of the Quota System.
Fringe Benefits:
The
established posts offer attractive fringe benefits including housing
allowance, transport allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme,
and insurance cover.
Education Qualifications:
- All
candidates applying must have qualifications that are recognized by the
relevant national accreditation body in their respective Partner State.
This condition is applicable for locally and internationally attained
qualifications. - All professions that require registration with
the specific professional bodies will be expected to do so in compliance
with the requirements of their respective Partner States.
Relevant Working Experience:
Internship, training and apprenticeship will not be considered as relevant work experience.
Equal Opportunity:
The
EAC is an equal opportunity employer; therefore, female candidates are
particularly encouraged to apply. EAC will only respond to those
candidates who strictly meet the set requirements.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates who meet the qualification and experience requirements for the above mentioned position are advised to :
Fill in the application form attached (download from here
attach Please quote the respective reference number on both the application letter and envelope. For Applications should be submitted to the address below not later than Friday, 11 February 2022 This is a re-advertised position; however, shortlisted candidates following the advertisement dated 11 Please note: 1. You may submit your application either electronically or in hard copy but not both. 2. Applications which do not : have EAC application form; indicate nationality and age; have the reference number; or have an application letter attached; have certified copies of their academic degrees and other professional Certificates; or fail to provide three referees will be disqualified. 3. Only qualified candidates will be contacted 4. EAC Staff Rules and Regulations preclude considerations of applicants above 55 years of age. Please A due diligence will be conducted for all successful The Secretary General East African Community, P. o Box 1096, Arusha – Tanzania. Tel: +255 27 2162100 Fax: +255 27 2162190 E-mail: [email protected] Website : www.eac.int
their application letter, a detailed CV, Copies of certified academic
certificates, and a copy of National Identity Card or Passport in PDF
format scanned in one (1) file.
electronic submission, please quote the respective reference number on
the subject of the email and send to the address given below.
note that EAC does not require candidates to pay money for the
recruitment process. All invitations for interviews will be done in
writing.
candidates in respect of their academic certificates (certification by a
recognized higher education body in the respective Partner States) and
employment records.
