Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens
of East Africa for the following position tenable at the East African Community
Secretariat:
SENIOR TRADE OFFICER (COMPETITION)
(REF: EAC/HR/2013/065)
GRADE: P2
ORGAN: EAC Secretariat
DIRECTORATE: Trade
DEPARTMENT: Internal Trade
REPORTS
TO: Principal Trade
Officer (Internal Trade)
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE
JOB:
To implement the EAC
Competition Act (2008)
DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.
Develop strategies, policies, systems and
processes for operationalising the EAC Competition Act (2008).
2.
Act
as Registrar of the EAC Competition Authority.
3.
Provide
technical support to the EAC Competition Authority.
4.
Organise
and facilitate technical meetings.
5.
Collect
and collate necessary data on Competition issues in the region.
6.
Coordinate with other regional and
international organisations and foreign Competition Authorities/Agencies on
competition matters relevant to EAC.
7.
Prepare progress and annual reports and
coordinate implementation of relevant Council decisions.
QUALIFICATIONS AND
EXPERIENCE:
A
Masters Degree in Economics, Economic Policy and Planning, Policy Management,
Development Economics, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from
a recognised University. Specialised training in Trade and Competition is a
must.
8
years of experience handling trade and competition issues, with 3 years at
senior level.
Experience
in working with similar organisations or institutions will be an added
advantage.
SKILLS AND
COMPETENCIES:
Good
communication and interpersonal skills, strong analytical skills, negotiation
skills, networking skills, proficiency in computer applications, resource
mobilisation skills, and report writing.
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 TRADE OFFICER (COMPETITION)
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