Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens
of East Africa for the following position tenable at the East African
Legislative Assembly:
CLERK ASSISTANT
(REF:
EAC/HR/2013/078)
GRADE: P1
ORGAN: East African
Legislative Assembly
OFFICE: Office of the Clerk
DEPARTMENT: Legislative
Procedures and Committees
REPORTS
TO: Senior Clerk
Assistant
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE
JOB:
To facilitate
Committee work and Plenary Sessions of the Assembly
DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.
Serve
as Secretary to Committees of the Assembly.
2.
Assist in preparation and processing of Order
Papers, Votes and Proceedings, Motions, Petitions and Questions.
3.
Serve
as Clerk - At – Table.
4.
Draft
amendments to Bills.
5.
Provide
advice to Speaker and Members on legislative procedures;
6.
Carry
out procedural research;
7.
In liaison with the Research Officers,
conduct relevant research and studies for Committees; and
QUALIFICATIONS AND
EXPERIENCE:
A
Bachelors Degree in Public Administration, Law, Social Sciences or equivalent
qualification from a recognised University. 5 years of relevant experience with
at least 3 years in a similar position. Specialized training in Parliamentary
procedures and knowledge of operations of a regional Parliament will be an
added advantage.
SKILLS AND
COMPETENCIES:
Good
knowledge of parliamentary procedures, administrative skills, drafting skills,
analytical skills, research skills, interpersonal skills, negotiating skills,
networking skills, public relations, diplomacy, computer skills, report writing
skills and computer skills.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
OF SERVICE
All
post is tenable on a five (5) year contract term renewable subject to
satisfactory performance and mandatory retirement age of 60 years.
The above position is
also subject to the application of the EAC Quota System.
In line with the
provisions of the EAC Staff Rules and Regulations, Candidates whose age will be
55 years at the time of appointment will not be eligible.
FRINGE BENEFITS
All
posts offer attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport
allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover.
For more information,
visit our website: www.eac.int;
HOW TO APPLY
Interested
candidates should submit their applications by registered mail, courier
service, e-mail or dispatch together with Curriculum Vitae, copies of both
academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of
three referees, and day time telephone contact to:
The Secretary General
East African Community
P. o Box 1096
Arusha - Tanzania.
Fax No: +255 27 2504255/ +255 27 2050281
E-mail: vacancies@eachq.org
To be received not
later than 06th March 2014, 1700Hrs
local time.
Female Candidates are
particularly encouraged to apply.
The
East African Community will only respond to those candidates who meet its
requirements.
CLERK ASSISTANT
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