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Executive Secretary
EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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 the 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, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and South Sudan) to apply for the
following position tenable at the East African Kiswahili Commission.
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY (1 post)
(REF: EAC/HR/2020-21/30)
Grade : D1
Reports to : Council of Ministers through the Commission
Organ/Institution : East African Kiswahili Commission
Duty Station : Zanzibar, United Republic of Tanzania
Main Purpose of the Job:
The
Executive Secretary is the Chief Executive and Accounting Officer of
the Kiswahili Commission. The main purpose of the job is to promote and
coordinate the development and usage of Kiswahili for regional unity and
sustainable socio-economic development in EAC Partner States
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the overall management of the Commission in fulfilling its mandate as provided for in the Protocol;
- Coordinate policy formulation on sustainable development and management of the Kiswahili;
- Coordinate Resource Mobilization for the various Programs and Projects of the Commission
- Initiate and oversee the implementation of the strategic framework;
- Coordinate and implement of Partnership Agreements between the Commission and Development partners;
- Prepare and harmonize EAC positions on Kiswahili;
- Develop work plans, budgets and monitor Programmes for the work of the Commission;
- Promote operational linkages with other similar regional and international agencies and Institutions;
- Initiate studies and research related to the implementation of programs for the Commission;
- Jointly
with Deputy Executive Secretary Finance and Administration provide
guidance and technical support to the Sectoral Council of Ministers
and take appropriate follow up actions as decided or directed by the
Sectoral Council; - Promote a positive corporate image of the East African Community in general and the Kiswahili Commission in particular;
- Perform other related duties as prescribed in the protocol that assigned by the Council.
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- Masters’ degree in Arts (Linguistics) or equivalent qualification from a recognised university.
- Minimum
15 years experience in academic or linguistic research fields with
eight (8) of which should be at senior managerial level.
Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent leadership and people management skills;
- Very strong conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills;
- Demonstrated research and publishing ability;
- Excellent communication skills (oral, written and presentation) in Kiswahili and English;
- Demonstrated experience in networking, and building and sustaining strategic partnerships High level negotiation skills;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications;
- High level proficiency Kiswahili language.
Eligibility for applications:
Only
applicants from the Republics of Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda,
and South Sudan 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 none renewable.
- 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. - This
is a re-advertised position; however, shortlisted candidates following
the advertisement dated 11 June 2021 are not required to resubmit their
applications.
Applications should be submitted to the address below not later than Friday, 11 February 2022.
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
