Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens
of East Africa for the following position tenable at the East African Community
Secretariat:
SENIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
(REF: EAC/HR/2013/067)
GRADE: P2
ORGAN: EAC Secretariat
OFFICE: Office of the
Secretary General
DEPARTMENT/UNIT: Communication and Public Affairs
REPORTS
TO: Principal Information
and Public Relations Officer
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE
JOB:
To provide timely
information and promote a positive corporate image of the EAC
DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.
Assist
in the implementation of the EAC Communication policy and strategy.
2.
Draft EAC official and public statements such
as Speeches, Press Releases, and Communiqués.
3.
Arrange media events and encounters,
including press conferences, seminars, workshops, field trips and issue press
releases, feature articles, information kits, photography.
4.
Arrange social and other functions, including
commemorative events and organize public relations activities in connection
with significant events and annual observances.
5.
Attend meetings and conferences to facilitate
the development of comprehensive and dynamic public information/public of EAC.
6.
In
liaison with the PIPRO, respond to public inquiries and media queries.
7.
Design
and coordinate publicity campaigns and production of publicity materials.
8.
Participate in designing and coordinating
outreach programmes and activities arising thereof.
9.
Prepare
Progress and Annual Reports.
QUALIFICATIONS AND
EXPERIENCE:
A
Masters degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Public Administration or an
equivalent qualification from a recognised University.
A8
years experience in experience in a similar or related position with
substantial Knowledge of issues relating to regional integration.
SKILLS AND
COMPETENCIES:
Communication
skills, presentation skills, interruptive skills, analytical skills, customer
care and computer skills, research skills, negotiation skills, writing skills,
oratory skills, public relations, diplomacy, protocol and networking 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.
SENIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
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