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Deputy Registrar (Mergers and Acquisitions) 

EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (RE-ADVERTISED)

The
East African Community is a regional intergovernmental organization
comprising the Republic of Burundi, the Republic of Kenya, the Republic
of Rwanda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Republic of South Sudan, and
the Republic of Uganda 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 tenable at
EAC Competition Authority.

DEPUTY REGISTRAR, MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS (1 post)

(REF: EAC/HR/2020-21/23)

Organ / Institution   : East African Community Competition Authority

Duty Station  :  Arusha, Tanzania

Job Grade   :   P5

Job reports to   :   Registrar

Main purpose of the job :

Deputize the Registrar, EAC Competition Authority in matters related to Mergers and Acquisitions.

 Duties and responsibilities:

 Under
the general supervision of the Registrar, the Deputy Registrar Mergers
and Acquisitions shall perform the following functions:

• Manage the operations of the Directorate in liaison with the Registrar;
• Develop policies and guidelines on Mergers and Concentrations in the EAC;
• Establish
  and operationalize the EAC Competition Network which shall be
  responsible for coordination and consultation with national Competition
  Authorities in assessment of mergers;
• Assess notified and
  identified mergers as provided for under the EAC Competition Law giving
  due regard to the best international practices;
• Assess notified
  and identified state aid applications as provided for under the EAC
  Competition Law giving due regard to the best international practices;
• Assist the Partner States in establishing effective merger control regimes at the National level;
• Compile and submit investigation reports and case recommendations to the Registrar;
• Develop a ‘user friendly’ merger notification procedure and filing system at the Authority;
• Develop
  and implement subsidiary rules relating to the Merger Notification and
  Filing procedures i.e. notification Forms, lodgement schedules, fees
  payable, etc;
• Develop the ‘office practice’ of the Authority in
  the assessment of mergers and guidelines, operational manual, and
  procedures in accordance with the provisions of the Law;
• Educate
  the public on the merger provisions of the Regulations as well as draft
  relevant publications for public dissemination and advise the Registrar
  of the Authority on possible courses of action after a market study is
  concluded;
• Fostering multilateral cooperation in cross-border merger review among Partner States;
• Network
  with regional and international merger enforcement agencies and keep an
  update on latest developments and facilitate the Authority’s
  participation in key merger market analysis regional and international
  conferences;
• Submit performance reports to the Registrar;
• Develop a pragmatic department strategic vision, objectives, and strategies to feed into the corporate strategic plan;
• Prepare departmental budgets and programs; and,
• Performance of all such related duties as may be assigned by the Registrar.

Qualifications and Experience:

Academic and Professional Qualifications 

A
minimum of An advanced degree (at least a Masters) in Economics, Law.
Qualifications in Marketing, Business Administration, Public
administration disciplines will be an added advantage.

Working Experience 

A
minimum of at least 10 years relevant post-qualifying experience in
competition matters, 5 of which should be at managerial level.

Skills and Competencies:

 Competencies

•  Good knowledge and understanding of the EAC economic integration agenda.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to influence multi-stakeholder processes;
• Excellent analytical skills particularly in interpreting, using, analyzing and presenting data and evidence;
• Accurate
  or intelligent or other demonstrable knowledge in competition,
  industrial organization or industry structures in any of the countries
  in the Common Market

Attributes

 The suitable
candidate should have the following attributes: strategic thinking,
achieves results, team player, exemplifies personal drive and integrity,
cultivates productive working relationships, communicates effectively.

Eligibility for applications:

 Applicants from all EAC Partner States are eligible to apply for the above position.

 Terms and Conditions of Service:

The successful candidate shall hold office for a term of 3 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
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.

Please quote the respective reference number on both the application letter and envelope.

For
electronic submission, please quote the respective reference number on
the subject of the email and send to the address given below.

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 June 2021 are not required to resubmit their
applications.

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

Due diligence will be conducted for all successful
candidates in respect of their academic certificates (certification by a
recognized higher education body in the respective Partner States)  and
employment records.

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