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 and
the Republic of Burundi with its headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.
This is an exciting opportunity for highly motivated and result-driven professionals who are citizens of East African Community Partner States (Burundi, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda) to apply for the following position:
EDF Project Officer
Ref: EAC/HR//2014-2015/018
Type of Contract: Project Staff within the EAC, non-established
Reports to: Project Officer
Organ/Institution: EAC Secretariat
Funding: IRCC
Station: EAC Secretariat, Arusha, Tanzania
Role Summary: Under the direct supervision of the EDF
Projects Coordinator, the Project Assistant will support the operational
activities of the Projects Preparation Support Unit in the delivery of its
services, in close collaboration with the Resource Mobilization Officer.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation of Annual Work Plan
based on approval of the priorities by steering committee;
- Responsible for logistical preparations for
meetings, workshops, travel documents and tickets related to the
development of the EAC 11th EDF projects;
- Support the EDF Projects Coordinator to
prepare monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports;
- Responsible for M&E of EDF projects at
EAC; and
- Perform any other duties required for the
effective operation of the PPSU.
Key Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences field or
equivalent qualification from a recognised university.
- A minimum of five (5) years post qualification
experience in programme/project management, Funds management, fundraising
proposal development and reports writing;
- Sound experience in all aspects of project
management cycle (design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation);
- Proficiency in Microsoft Applications and
- Very good communication skills (speaking,
report writing and presenting in English).
Skills and Competencies:
- High organizational and planning; analytical
and problem solving skills;
- Good interpersonal, team work and communication
skills (speaking, report writing and presenting in English);
- Proven experience in teamwork, networking,
building relationships in a multicultural environment;
Duration of Contract: 18 months, renewable depending on performance and
availability of funds
Terms and Conditions of Service
All positions are subject to the
application of the Quota System while the Drivers positions under the General
Support Staff category are subject to recruitment under local terms and from
the host country only.
Fringe Benefits: All posts offer attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover. These benefits are only for established positions.
Education Qualifications
All candidates applying must have
qualifications that are recognised by the relevant national accreditation body
in their respective countries. 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 countries. Examples include:
Accountants, Auditors, Engineers, Procurement Specialists, and Medical
Personnel.
Relevant Working Experience
Relevant working experience in this
regard refers to post highest required education work experience.
Internship, training, apprenticeship
and clerkship will not be considered as relevant work experience.
The same will apply for any
experience attained before professional certification where relevant.
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
If you believe you are the right
candidate for the above positions, send your application, detailed curriculum
vitae, photocopies of academic certificates, and names and contact details of
three referees.
CLICK HERE to download the EAC Job Application Format
Please quote the respective reference number on both on 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 no later than Monday, 10th November 2014.
EDF Projects Accountant
Ref: EAC/HR//2014-2015/013
Type of Contract: Project Staff within the EAC, non-established
Station: EAC Secretariat, Arusha, Tanzania
Reports to: Director Finance
Organ/Institution: EAC Secretariat
Funding: IRCC
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist the EDF Projects Coordinator in
planning and preparation of cost estimates, budget, and financial
forecasts related to the key activities and meetings/workshops in the
process of developing the EAC EDF sub envelope;
- Be responsible for supporting logistics and
preparing payments related to the meetings, workshops, services and
processes related to the development of the EAC 11th EDF projects;
- Administer procedures and practices for funds
management, expenditure control and financial reporting of budgetary
funds, as well as ensuring that there are no budget overruns;
- Maintain proper accounting records and monthly
as well as quarterly reports, including analysis of accounts to ensure
availability of timely and accurate financial information;
- Support the process of preparation of Financial
Statements for purposes of Audit;
- Prepare Financial Management reports for the
EAC Secretariat for onward transmission to EU Delegation;
- Preparation of monthly bank reconciliation
statements;
- Provide meaningful and in-depth financial and
management information for all EDF projects;
- Ensure coordinated budget execution for all
EDF projects;
- Produce quarterly and annual financial reports
for all EDF projects;
- Production of annual report accounts for all
EDF projects at EAC;
- Supporting the budgeting process for all EDF
projects at EAC;
- Coordinate audits for all EDF projects at EAC;
and
- One stop desk for all financial information
and reports for all EDF projects at EAC.
Key Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Planning, or
Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognised
university.
- Certified Chartered Accountant in Public or
Private Accounting and registered to practice by the National Accounting
Body of your country;
- A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in project
management working for regional and/or international organisation;
- Demonstrated skills in budgeting;
Skills and Competencies:
- High organizational and planning; analytical
and problem solving skills;
- Good interpersonal, team work and
communication skills (speaking, report writing and presenting in English);
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Duration of Contract: 18 months, renewable depending on performance
and availability of funds.
Terms and Conditions of Service: All positions are subject to the application of
the Quota System while the Drivers positions under the General Support Staff
category are subject to recruitment under local terms and from the host country
only.
Fringe Benefits: All posts offer attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover. These benefits are only for established positions.
Education Qualifications
All candidates applying must have
qualifications that are recognised by the relevant national accreditation body
in their respective countries.
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 countries. Examples include: Accountants, Auditors, Engineers, Procurement Specialists, and Medical Personnel.
Relevant Working Experience
Relevant working experience in this
regard refers to post highest required education work experience.
Internship, training, apprenticeship
and clerkship will not be considered as relevant work experience.
The same will apply for any
experience attained before professional certification where relevant.
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
If you believe you are the right candidate
for the above positions, send your application, detailed curriculum vitae,
photocopies of academic certificates, and names and contact details of three
referees.
CLICK HERE to download the EAC Job Application Format
CLICK HERE to download the EAC Job Application Format
Please quote the respective reference number on both on 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 no later than Monday, 10th November 2014.
EDF Project Officer
Ref: EAC/HR//2014-2015/016
Professional Staff Category: P1
Reports to: Principal Resource Mobilization Officer
Organ/Institution: EAC Secretariat
Funding: IRCC
Station: EAC Secretariat, Arusha, Tanzania
Position Summary: The EDF Project Officer will serve as the focal
point for coordinating the entire process of developing the EAC 11th EDF
sub-Envelope.
He/she will report to the EAC
Principal Resource Mobilization Officer and will work collaboratively with the
all Sectors, all Technical Division Chiefs and the EAC Monitoring and
Evaluation Unit.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate the process of developing the
projects in the EAC 11th EDF sub regional envelop;
- Organize and facilitate the regional and
national stakeholder consultation workshops to identify and develop
project pipelines and AFs;
- Manage and supervise/backstop consultants and
short term experts recruited to support the EAC to develop the outputs for
the EAC sub envelope (PIFs, AFs and TAPs);
- Be one-stop desk for all information needs for
the development of the EAC sub envelope and to respond to queries related
to the process of developing the 11th EDF EAC sub envelope;
- Prepare progress reports and update on the
process of developing the EAC 11th EDF projects;
- Responsible for managing and coordinating all
EDF programmes at EAC.
Key Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or
equivalent qualification from a recognised university;
- Master’s Degree in any of the following
fields: Project Management, Economics, Sociology, Planning, Business
Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognised university
- Five (5) years’ experience in
programme/project management, funds management, fundraising proposal
development and reports writing at regional and/or international level.
Skills and Competencies:
- Sound experience in all aspects of project
management cycle (design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation);
- Strong skills in: proposal and reports
writing; budget preparation and management; and monitoring and evaluation;
- Proven experience in teamwork, networking,
building sustainable business partnerships
- Working knowledge of procedures and
regulations of the European Union Donors / Developmental Partners;
- Excellent communication skills (speaking,
report writing and presenting in English).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- High organizational and planning; analytical
and problem solving skills;
- Work experience in European Development Fund
(EDF) programmes and procedures.
- Strong experience in resources mobilization
Duration of Contract: One year renewable, based on performance and availability
of funds
Terms and Conditions of Service: All positions are subject to the application of
the Quota System while the Drivers positions under the General Support Staff
category are subject to recruitment under local terms and from the host country
only.
Fringe Benefits: All posts offer attractive fringe benefits
including housing allowance, transport allowance, education allowance, a
medical scheme, and insurance cover. These benefits are only for established
positions.
Education Qualifications
All candidates applying must have
qualifications that are recognised by the relevant national accreditation body
in their respective countries.
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 countries. Examples include:
Accountants, Auditors, Engineers, Procurement Specialists, and Medical
Personnel.
Relevant Working Experience
Relevant working experience in this
regard refers to post highest required education work experience.
Internship, training, apprenticeship
and clerkship will not be considered as relevant work experience.
The same will apply for any
experience attained before professional certification where relevant.
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
If you believe you are the right
candidate for the above positions, send your application, detailed curriculum
vitae, photocopies of academic certificates, and names and contact details of
three referees.
CLICK HERE to download the EAC Job Application Format
CLICK HERE to download the EAC Job Application Format
Please quote the respective reference number on both on 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 no later than Monday, 10th November 2014.
Internal Auditor
Ref: EAC/HR//2014-2015/013
Position Summary: To conduct independent risk-based internal audits
of the EAC Organs and Institutions projects and programmes to identify any
weaknesses and in consultation with the auditor-in-charge propose
recommendations for improvement.
Grade: (P1)
Reports to: Principal Internal Auditor
Station: EAC Secretariat Headquarters, Arusha Tanzania
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in planning for normal, snap and
follow-up reviews and carry out the fieldwork once plan is approved by the
Principal Internal Auditor;
- Carry out audit procedures for any segment of
an audit under supervision from the auditor-incharge;
- Interpret results of audit work performed,
determine internal control weaknesses, and propose recommendations for consideration
by the auditor-in-charge;
- Properly document work performed and drawing
conclusions based on the objective of carrying out the work;
- Maintain current and permanent audit files;
- Continue professional development through
on-the-job training, self-study, internal and external audit courses as
they become available;
- Analyse and document audit findings in
accordance with International standards for Professional Practices of
Internal Auditing issued by the institute of Internal Auditors (IIA);
- Prepare the draft audit reports;
- Identify gaps, propose for consideration
desirable updates to the audit programs, and audit manual to the Principal
Internal Audit;
- Perform other related duties as assigned by
the Head of Internal Audit or the deputy, or Principal Internal Auditor.
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in business or economics,
with specialty in accounting or equivalent qualification from a recognized
university.
- Certified Chartered Accountant in Public or
Private Accounting and registered to practice by the National Accounting
Body of your country;
- Minimum five (5) years post qualification
experience in audit;
Skills and Competencies
- Advanced Proficiency in computerised
accounting packages;
- Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal,
written and presentation);
- Advanced organisation and planning skills;
- Excellent analytical and numerical, and
investigative skills;
- Knowledge of Financial Regulations and
Accounting procedures (IPSA).
- Experience using computer aided audit
techniques.
Duration of Contract: One year renewable, based on performance and
availability of funds.
Terms and Conditions of Service
All positions are subject to the
application of the Quota System while the Drivers positions under the General
Support Staff category are subject to recruitment under local terms and from
the host country only.
Fringe Benefits: All posts offer attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover. These benefits are only for established positions.
Education Qualifications
All candidates applying must have
qualifications that are recognised by the relevant national accreditation body
in their respective countries.
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 countries. Examples include:
Accountants, Auditors, Engineers, Procurement Specialists, and Medical
Personnel.
Relevant Working Experience
Relevant working experience in this
regard refers to post highest required education work experience.
Internship, training, apprenticeship
and clerkship will not be considered as relevant work experience.
The same will apply for any
experience attained before professional certification where relevant.
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
If you believe you are the right
candidate for the above positions, send your application, detailed curriculum
vitae, photocopies of academic certificates, and names and contact details of
three referees.
CLICK HERE to download the EAC Job Application Format
CLICK HERE to download the EAC Job Application Format
Please quote the respective reference number on both on 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 no later than Monday, 10th November 2014.
Accountant – Accounts Payable
Ref: EAC/HR//2014-2015/015
Professional Staff Category: (P1 Equivalent)
Reports to: Senior Accountant
Organ/Institution: EAC Secretariat
Funding: IRCC
Station: EAC Secretariat, Arusha, Tanzania
Position Summary: Perform accounting, reconciliatory, custodial
tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable
transactions.
Duties and responsibilities:
The incumbent Officer will carry out
the following functions:
- Raise/review system generated Debit Notes for
unutilized services to suppliers (such as for tickets to Travel Agents,
etc.) and follow up to receive the requested credit notes;
- Receive/review Credit Notes from suppliers
with all the relevant attachments like Debit Note issued, Invoices, copies
of LPOs, etc.;
- Review journals resulting from matching in the
system all invoices, credit notes,… received, generate Payment vouchers
and forward the prepared payment to the respective Finance Officers for
verification and cheques writing;
- Liaise with Procurement Department to
determine the details of all Committed LPOs in the commitment Ledger;
- Liaise and follow up with suppliers to request
for invoices for payment for goods/services consumed;
- Reconcile/reviewing accounts payable
transactions in the suppliers accounts;
- Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and
issues raised by suppliers;
- Correspond with vendors and respond to
inquiries raised;
- Maintain vendor/suppliers files clearly
indicating the serialization or other form of filing;
- Provide supporting documentation for audits
with regard to the Suppliers/Accounts Payables Accounts;
- Produce monthly Aging Reports for all
Suppliers to determine the period it takes to make payments to suppliers;
- Produce a monthly Reconciliation Report for
all suppliers for all projects;
- Review VAT claims and follow-up VAT refund
requests from the Revenue Authorities;
- Reconcile VAT ledger, VAT Claims and Refunds
received;
- Submit a monthly report on VAT Refund Receivable;
- Drill down and Reconcile the Commitment Ledger
for all legitimate Commitment balances;
- Recommend for cancellation of the erroneous
commitments in the Commitment Ledger and/or the Suppliers/Payables
Accounts;
- Maintain listing of accounts payables;
- And any other related tasks that may be
assigned by the Senior Accountant.
Key Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business
Administration with specialization in Finance/Accounting or equivalent
qualification from a recognised university
- Certification in any of the following:
Chartered Accountant (ACCA/ACA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or
equivalent.
- At least 5 years’ post qualification
experience
Skills and Competencies:
- Good communications skills (verbal, writing
and presenting);
- Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability
to work in a multi-cultural environment.
- Experience in using computerised accounting
packages
Duration of Contract: One year renewable, based on performance and
availability of funds
Terms and Conditions of Service: All positions are subject to the application of
the Quota System while the Drivers positions under the General Support Staff
category are subject to recruitment under local terms and from the host country
only.
Fringe Benefits: All posts offer attractive fringe benefits
including housing allowance, transport allowance, education allowance, a
medical scheme, and insurance cover. These benefits are only for established
positions.
Education Qualifications
All candidates applying must have qualifications
that are recognised by the relevant national accreditation body in their
respective countries. 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 countries. Examples include:
Accountants, Auditors, Engineers, Procurement Specialists, and Medical
Personnel.
Relevant Working Experience
Relevant working experience in this
regard refers to post highest required education work experience.
CLICK HERE to download the EAC Job Application Format
CLICK HERE to download the EAC Job Application Format
Internship, training, apprenticeship
and clerkship will not be considered as relevant work experience.
The same will apply for any
experience attained before professional certification where relevant.
Vacancy: Risk Management Coordinator
Ref: EAC/HR//2014-2015/014
Role Summary: To provide technical assistance on risk
management for the assigned Departments/areas of the EAC Organs and
Institutions and come up with the risk register that to be updated time to
time.
Grade: P2
Reports to: Secretary General
Station: EAC Secretariat Headquarters, Arusha Tanzania
Duties and Responsibilities
- Initiate and champion the risk management
practices in the Community. That is Plan, design and implement risk
management process for the assigned areas by developing practical operating
models;
- Offer technical assistance in relation to Risk
Management to EAC Management in designing processes, policies and
procedures to identify and manage threats to the achievement of objectives
over the assigned Departments/areas of EAC Organs and Institutions;
- Oversee the process of identifying and
assessing the risks affecting the assigned Department / areas of EAC
Organs and Institutions;
- Facilitate the risk identification and
assessment/ analysis workshops for heads of departments and compile the
result into a risk registers of Units/Departments and Directorates;
- Assist in selecting and implementing measures
to control and mitigate risks including activities to avoid risks,
transfer risks and terminate risks;
- Monitor effectiveness of the processes used in
identifying the external and internal risks that the assigned EAC Organs
and Institutions face, evaluating the likely effect of these risks,
proposing a range of control measures and monitoring and evaluating the
success of these measures;
- Oversee, and assist in implementing, the plan
of risk control actions (e.g. on health and safety measures, liaison with
regulators, and business continuity plans etc.)
- Coordinate monitoring and evaluation of the
assigned areas of EAC Organs and Institutions’ success in managing their
risks;
- Organize appropriate risk reporting procedures
in line with the EAC approved Risk Management Framework;
- Ensure establishment of a strong, proactive
risk management culture.
- Assist in implementation of an appropriate
risk reporting to unit heads and top management providing a plan on how to
minimize any exposure;
- Provide support, education and training to
staff, commonly at management level of the assigned areas;
- Ensure that Head of Department are aware of
risks relevant to their areas of operations and the individual staff
understands their accountability for individual risks;
- Collaborate with Other EAC assurance services
such as Internal Audit, Legal Departments, the Audit and Risk Committee
and the Audit Commission to ensure compliance with established legal and
regulatory requirements.
Key Qualifications and Experience
- Masters Degree in Finance, Accounting,
Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized university
- Certification in Risk Management Assurance
(CRMA);
- At least eight (8) years’ experience in risk
management with three (3) years at senior level.
Skills and Competencies
- Advanced organizing and planning, negotiation,
and numeracy skills;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent interpersonal and communication
skills (speaking, writing and presenting in English).
- Practical knowledge of the general tools and
techniques of risk management;
Duration of Contract: One year renewable, based on performance and
availability of funds
Terms and Conditions of Service: All positions are subject to the application of
the Quota System while the Drivers positions under the General Support Staff
category are subject to recruitment under local terms and from the host country
only.
Fringe Benefits: All posts offer attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover. These benefits are only for established positions.
Education Qualifications
All candidates applying must have
qualifications that are recognised by the relevant national accreditation body
in their respective countries.
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 countries. Examples include:
Accountants, Auditors, Engineers, Procurement Specialists, and Medical
Personnel.
Relevant Working Experience
Relevant working experience in this
regard refers to post highest required education work experience.
CLICK HERE to download the EAC Job Application Format
CLICK HERE to download the EAC Job Application Format
Internship, training, apprenticeship
and clerkship will not be considered as relevant work experience.
The same will apply for any
experience attained before professional certification where relevant.
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
If you believe you are the right
candidate for the above positions, send your application, detailed curriculum
vitae, photocopies of academic certificates, and names and contact details of
three referees.
Please quote the respective reference number on both on 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 no later than Monday, 10th November 2014.
Program Officer
Ref: EAC/HR//2014-2015/011
Role Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Principal
Resource Mobilisation Officer, the Programme Officer will support and
facilitate the management and implementation of Partnership Fund activities and
delivery of its services in line with EAC Rules and Regulations, in close
collaboration with the Officers implementing the activities and within the
timeframe, work plans, and budget of the project.
Support Resource Mobilisation Office
in the day-to-day functioning of the Partnership Fund.
Professional Staff Category: (P1 Equivalent)
Reports to: Principal Resource Mobilization Officer
Funding: Partnership Fund
Station: EAC Secretariat, Arusha, Tanzania
Duties and responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation of Annual Work Plan
based on approval of the priorities by steering committee;
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual progress
reports and organize, correspondingly, monthly, quarterly and annual
progress reviews of Partnership fund;
- Organize Partnership Fund Steering Committee
meetings (Preparation, facilitation and documentation);
- Assist in implementation of the Resource
Mobilisation strategy and specifically recruiting more donors to the fund;
- Perform other related duties as required by
the Principal Resource Mobilisation Officer.
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or
equivalent qualification from a recognised university;
- Five (5) years’ experience in
programme/project management, funds management, fundraising proposal
development;
Skills and Competencies
- Strong fund management experience in donor
funded projects;
- Sound experience in all aspects of project
management cycle (design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation);
- Proven experience in networking, building
sustainable business partnerships and managing relationships with
diversified Donors/Developmental Partners;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent communication skills (speaking,
report writing and presenting in English).
- Strong experience in resource mobilisation and
fundraising
Duration of Contract: Two years renewable, based on performance and
availability of funds.
Terms and Conditions of Service: All positions are subject to the application of
the Quota System while the Drivers positions under the General Support Staff
category are subject to recruitment under local terms and from the host country
only.
Fringe Benefits: All posts offer attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover. These benefits are only for established positions.
Education Qualifications
All candidates applying must have
qualifications that are recognised by the relevant national accreditation body
in their respective countries.
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 countries. Examples include: Accountants, Auditors, Engineers, Procurement Specialists, and Medical Personnel.
Relevant Working Experience
Relevant working experience in this
regard refers to post highest required education work experience.
Internship, training, apprenticeship
and clerkship will not be considered as relevant work experience.
The same will apply for any
experience attained before professional certification where relevant.
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
If you believe you are the right
candidate for the above positions, send your application, detailed curriculum
vitae, photocopies of academic certificates, and names and contact details of
three referees.
CLICK HERE to download the EAC Job Application Format
CLICK HERE to download the EAC Job Application Format
Please quote the respective reference number on both on 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 no later than Monday, 10th November 2014.
Senior Health Officer (Reproductive,
Child and Adolescent Health)
Ref: EAC/HR/2014-2015/012
Role Summary: To coordinate harmonization of EAC Partner
States’ national policies, legislation, strategies and guidelines on sexual,
reproductive health, child and adolescent health and rights, including
immunization and nutrition and also facilitate the development and
implementation of regional strategic plans, projects, programmes, initiatives
and joint interventions within the Partner States.
Professional Staff Category: (P2 Equivalent)
Reports to: EAC Principal Health Officer (PHO)
Funding: United Nation’s Population Fund (UNFPA
Station: EAC Secretariat, Arusha, Tanzania
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Promote universal access to sexual,
reproductive, child and adolescent health and rights services in East
Africa;
- Coordinate development of guidelines and
programmes that enhance child health rights and child protection,
including children with disabilities and social inclusion;
- Establish sub-regional benchmark information
on sexual, reproductive, maternal, new born, child and adolescent health
and rights, immunization, nutrition and reproductive health commodity
Security in East Africa Community Partner States;
- Strategic programme support for EAC regional
sexual, Reproductive, maternal, new born, and adolescent health and rights
as well as immunization and nutrition, including integration of
Population, Health and Environment (PHE) Projects and Programmes;
- Undertake any other related task that assigned
by the EAC Secretariat from time to time.
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- Master’s degree in Obstetrics, Gynaecology or
Paediatrics and Child Health or equivalent qualification from a recognised
university.
- Post-graduate qualifications in Public Health,
Gender, Demography or Population Studies with an emphasis on programme
development and management, health management or training on health
communication from a recognized University.
- At least 8 years of relevant working
experience in the field of reproductive, maternal, new born, child and
adolescent health, youth development and population issues, with extensive
experience in programming, policy analysis and development;
Competencies and Skills:
- Excellent report writing and proposal
development skills;
- Fluency in English is required and working
knowledge of Kiswahili
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Demonstrated team player with strong
inter-personal, leadership, analytical and communication skills.
Duration of Contract: Two (2) years.
Terms and Conditions of Service: All positions are subject to the application of the Quota System while the Drivers positions under the General Support Staff category are subject to recruitment under local terms and from the host country only.
Fringe Benefits: All posts offer attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover. These benefits are only for established positions.
Education Qualifications
All candidates applying must have qualifications that are recognised by the relevant national accreditation body in their respective countries. 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 countries. Examples include: Accountants, Auditors, Engineers, Procurement Specialists, and Medical Personnel.
Relevant Working Experience: Relevant working experience in this regard refers to post highest required education work experience.
Internship, training, apprenticeship and clerkship will not be considered as relevant work experience. The same will apply for any experience attained before professional certification where relevant.
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
If you believe you are the right candidate for the above positions, send your application, detailed curriculum vitae, photocopies of academic certificates, and names and contact details of three referees.
CLICK HERE to download the EAC Job Application Format
Please quote the respective reference number on both on 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 no later than Monday, 10th November 2014.
Please note:
1. You may submit your application either electronically or in hard copy but not both.
2. Applications which do not: indicate nationality and age; the reference number; or have an application letter attached; have certified copies of academic certificates; or fail to provide three referees will be disqualified.
The Director,
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
10th Floor PPF Tower
Cnr of Ohio Street & Garden Avenue:
P O Box 1559 Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
Fax +255(22) 2116379
E-mail: esd@deloitte.co.tz
