EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY
EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (NEW)
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, Rwanda, Tanzania, South Sudan and Uganda) to apply for the following position tenable at East African Court of Justice:
PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO JUDGE PRESIDENT
(REF: EAC/HR/2020-21/48)
Grade : P2
Office : Office of the Judge President
Responsible to : The Judge President
Main Purpose of the Job:
To perform a variety of administrative and professional duties related to the Office of the Judge President
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work as Personal Assistant to the Judge President
- Initiate the planning, organization and performance of work for the Judge President
- Undertake targeted research and gather information in order to facilitate the Office of the Judge President's decision making process
- Prepare reports and make recommendations to the Judge President for follow up action
- Manage, understand and develop procedures to facilitate proper reporting of all the necessary information to the Judge President
- Respond to queries particularly directed to the Office of the Judge President
- In liaison with the Registrar, prepare and distribute documentation for official missions and meetings of the Judge President
- In liaison with the Registrar, arrange for briefs and reports concerning activities of the Office of the Judge President
- Establish effective monitoring, evaluation and reporting systems for the Office of the Judge President; and
- Promote initiatives that enhance good corporate culture and image of the EAC/EACJ.
Qualifications and Experience:
- A Masters Degree in Public Administration, Social Sciences, Political Science, Law or a related field.
- 8 years of experience with five in a similar position. Knowledge of Court operations is essential.
Skills and Competencies:
Up to date computer skills, be up to date with current issues, good intelligence with all around knowledge mostly in customer services, human relations, accounting, and management, should be able to multitask and maintain appearance under stressful situations, good research skills, should have determination to complete task at hand within a timely fashion, not only having to know where everything stands but also making sure that it all keeps moving smoothly, must be able to lead and should a good communicator.
Eligibility for applications:
Only applicants from the Republic of (Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania, South Sudan and Uganda) 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 .
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, 11th June 2021.
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.
A due diligence will be conducted for all successful candidates in respect of their academic certificates (certification by a recognized higher education body in 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: vacancies@eachq.org
Website : www.eac.int
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