Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens
of East Africa for the following position tenable at the East African
Legislative Assembly:
PRINCIPAL CLERK ASSISTANT
(REF:
EAC/HR/2013/075)
GRADE: P3
ORGAN: East African
Legislative Assembly
OFFICE: Office of the Clerk
DEPARTMENT: Legislative
Procedures
REPORTS
TO: Deputy Clerk
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE
JOB:
To facilitate the day
to day administrative and procedural activities of the Assembly.
DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.
Serve
as Clerk- At- Table when the Assembly is in Session.
2.
Assist in drawing up of Order Papers for
Business and preparing Votes proceedings of the Assembly.
3.
Provide
procedural and legislative advice to the Speaker and members.
4.
Provide technical support to members when
preparing Private Members’ Bills, Amendments to Bills, Motions, petitions and
Questions.
5.
Facilitate
Committee meetings/Sittings.
6.
Conduct
legislative research for Committees and members.
7.
Coordinate
planning, execution and follow-up of Committee activities.
8.
Prepare
agendas and other documentation for Committee meetings.
9.
Establish and maintain a
records/documentation system for Committees and Plenary.
10.
Supervise Senior Clerk Assistants and
establish performance standards for them.
11.
Prepare
progress and annual reports.
QUALIFICATIONS AND
EXPERIENCE:
A
Masters Degree in Public Administration, law, Social Sciences or equivalent
qualification from a recognised University. 10 years of experience with at
least 5 years at the level of Senior Clerk Assistant. Specialised training in
Parliamentary Procedures and knowledge of operations of a regional Parliament
is essential.
SKILLS AND
COMPETENCIES:
Good
knowledge of parliamentary procedures, administrative skills, drafting skills,
analytical skills, research skills, supervisory 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 Thursday 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.
PRINCIPAL CLERK ASSISTANT
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