RESEARCH
OFFICER AT EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY DEADLINE 13 JULY 2018
RESEARCH
OFFICER (1 Post)
(REF:
EAC/HR/2017-18/08)
Organ : East African Legislative Assembly
Grade : P1
Reports
to : Senior Research Officer
Main
purpose of the job:
To
provide technical support in research, documentation and dissemination of
information to staff and Members of the East African Legislative Assembly.
Duties
and Responsibilities:
Support
the Assembly to establish effective research, documentation and information
dissemination systems.
Document
and disseminate on-going research findings
Provide
support to staff and Members of the Assembly in building in-house research
Conduct
research and write papers on varied subjects for the use of the Committees of
the Assembly.
Organize
and catalogue the work and output of the Assembly.
Provide
service to Standing Committees as and when necessary.
Perform
any other duties as may be assigned by Management.
Qualifications
and Experience:
Bachelor’s
Degree in Economics, Social sciences or related fields.
Minimum
five (5) years relevant work experience in the field of research in a busy
and reputable organization.
Post
graduate qualifications in research methods and knowledge of computer based
statistical packages will be an added advantage.
Skills
and Competencies:
The
ideal candidate should have good interpersonal, communication, research and
report writing skills.
Eligibility
for applications:
Applicants
from the Republic of Burundi, Republic of Rwanda, Republic of South Sudan, and
United Republic of Tanzania 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 .
Fringe
Benefits:
The
established posts offer attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance,
transport allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance
cover. The terms and conditions for the project position will be determined as
per agreement between EAC and Development Partner .
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 positions are advised to send their applications, detailed curriculum
vitae, photocopies of academic certificates, names and contact details of three
referees, and copy of National Identity Card, or Birth Certificate or Passport
showing date of birth. 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, 13th July 2018.
Please
note:
You
may submit your application either electronically or in hard copy but not both.
Applications
which do not: indicate nationality and age; 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.
Only
qualified candidates will be contacted
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.
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