Senior clerk assistant at East African Community [EAC]/DEADLINE 13 JULY 2018

Senior clerk assistant at East African Community [EAC]/DEADLINE 13 JULY 2018

SENIOR CLERK ASSISTANT (2 Posts)

(REF: EAC/HR/2017-18/07)

Organ         :        East African Legislative Assembly

Grade         :        P2

Reports to :        Principal Clerk Assistant

Main purpose of the Job:

To facilitate Committees and Plenary Sessions of the Assembly.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide Secretarial services to Committees of the Assembly

Keep custody of Journals of the Assembly

Prepare Order Papers, Votes and Proceedings, Motions and Questions

Clerk at the Table

Draft amendments to Bills

Provide advice to the Speaker and Members on legislative procedures.

Conduct Procedural Research

Conduct relevant research and studies for Committees in liaison with the Research Office

Perform any other duties as may be assigned by management.

Qualifications and Experience:

A Bachelor's University Degree in Public Administration, Law, Social Sciences or related field;

Post graduate qualifications in any of theabove fields and specialized training in Parliamentary procedures and knowledge of the operations of a regional Parliament will be an added advantage;  

Minimum of eight (8) years relevant experience three (3) of which must-be at senior

Skills and Competencies:

The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, highly developed negotiation and interpersonal skills, effective research and report writing skills. Proficiency in computer applications is a must.

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

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