EXECUTIVE SECRETARY– EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY

The East African Community (EAC) is the regional intergovernmental organization of the Republic of Kenya, the Republic of Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, the Republic of Rwanda and the Republic of Burundi with its headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.

The EAC mission is to widen and deepen economic, political, social and cultural integration to improve the quality of life of the people of East Africa through increased competitiveness, value added production, trade and investments.

This is an exciting opportunity for highly motivated and result-driven professionals who are citizens of East African Community Partner States (Burundi, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda) to apply for the following position:

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY– (REF: EAC/HR/2014-2015/006)

Grade: D1

Reports to: Council of Ministers through the Commission
Organ/Institution: East African Kiswahili Commission

Station: Zanzibar, United Republic of Tanzania

Position Summary

The Executive Secretary is the Chief Executive and Accounting Officer of the Kiswahili Commission. The main purpose of the job is to promote and coordinate the development and usage of Kiswahili for regional unity and sustainable socio- economic development in EAC Partner States

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall management of the Commission in fulfilling its mandate as provided for in the Protocol;
• Coordinate policy formulation on sustainable development and management of the Kiswahili;
• Coordinate Resource Mobilization for the various Programs and Projects of the Commission
• Initiate and oversee the implementation of the strategic framework;

• Coordinate and implement of Partnership Agreements between the Commission and Development partners;
• Prepare and harmonize EAC positions on Kiswahili;
• Develop work plans, budgets and monitor Programmes  for the work of the Commission;

• Promote operational linkages with other similar regional and international agencies and Institutions;
• Initiate studies and research related to the implementation of programs for the Commission;

• Jointly with Deputy Executive Secretary Finance and Administration provide guidance and technical support to the Sectoral Council of Ministers and take appropriate follow up actions as decided or directed by the Sectoral Council;

• Promote a positive corporate image of the East African Community in general and the Kiswahili Commission in particular;
• Perform other related duties as prescribed in the protocol that assigned by the Council.

Key Qualifications and Experience

• Masters’ degree in Arts (Linguistics) or equivalent qualification from a recognised university.

• Minimum 15 years experience in academic or linguistic research fields with eight (8) of which should be at senior managerial level.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent leadership and people management skills;
• Very strong conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills;
• Demonstrated research and publishing ability;
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written and presentation) in Kiswahili and English;

• Demonstrated experience in networking, and building and sustaining strategic partnerships High level negotiation skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• High level proficiency Kiswahili language

Duration of Contract:  Five (5) years none renewable

Terms and Conditions of Service

All positions are subject to the application of the Quota System while the Drivers positions under the General Support Staff category are subject to recruitment under local terms and from the host country only.

Fringe Benefits

All posts offer attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover. These benefits are only for established positions.

Education Qualifications

All candidates applying must have qualifications that are recognised by the relevant national accreditation body in their respective countries. 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 countries. Examples include: Accountants, Auditors, Engineers, Procurement Specialists, and Medical Personnel.

Relevant Working Experience

Relevant working experience in this regard refers to post highest required education work experience. Internship, training, apprenticeship and clerkship will not be considered as relevant work experience. The same will apply for any experience attained before professional certification where relevant.

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

If you believe you are the right candidate for the above positions, send your application, detailed curriculum vitae, photocopies of academic certificates, and names and contact details of three referees.

Please quote the respective reference number on both on 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 no later than Monday, 10th November 2014.

Please note:

1. You may submit your application either electronically or in hard copy but not both.

2. Applications which do not: indicate nationality and age; the reference number; or have an application letter attached; have certified copies of academic certificates; or fail to provide three referees will be disqualified.

The Director,

Executive Selection Division

Deloitte Consulting Limited 10th Floor PPF Tower

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P O Box 1559 Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania Fax +255(22) 2116379

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