PRINCIPAL ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICER

Our Client, The East African Community (EAC) is a regional intergovernmental organization comprising the Republic of Burundi, the Republic of Kenya, the Republic of Rwanda, the United Republic of Tanzania, and the Republic of Uganda 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.

Applications are invited from highly motivated and result-driven professionals who are citizens of East African Community Partner States (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda) to apply for the following positions tenable at East African Community Secretariat in accordance with the availability of Quota Points per Partner State.

PRINCIPAL ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICER

(REF: EAC/HR/2014-2015/034)

GRADE: P3

ORGAN/INSTITUTION:  EAC Secretariat

DIRECTORATE: Directorate of Productive Sectors

REPORTS TO: The Director, Productive Sectors

DUTY STATION: EAC Headquarters-Arusha, Tanzania

JOB PURPOSE

To coordinate implementation of the Protocol on Environment and Natural Resources Management and develop relevant projects and programmes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop management programmes for trans-boundary ecosystems;

2. Co-ordinate harmonization of relevant policies, regulations and legislation;

3. Establish a legal and institutional framework for cooperation in the environment and natural resources area;

4. Co-ordinate the development of Water Resources Management Vision, policy and strategic action programme;

5. Promote a collective and coordinated policy for the conservation and sustainable utilization of natural resources in the Community;

6. Initiate a study on the establishment of Water Resources Institute;

7. Coordinate the development of a common vision of mineral resources development and management and harmonization of national policies; and

8. Implement decisions of Organs of the Community relevant to the sector and prepare progress and annual reports;

9. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Management.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

i) A Master's degree in Environmental Management or related field;

ii) Specialized training in Natural Resources Management is desirable;

iii) 10 years of experience with 5 years at senior level.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

Analytical skills, computer skills, communication skills, interpersonal skills, numerical, presentation skills, ability to relate to other disciplines and diverse external client, research skills, planning skills, monitoring skills, evaluation skills, project implementation skills.

ELIGIBILITY FOR APPLICATIONS:

Considering the current status of quota points per Partner State under East

African Community Secretariat, only Applicants from the Republics of Burundi,

Rwanda, Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania are eligible to apply.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

The above position is tenable for a contract of five (5) years renewable once and is subject to the application of the EAC Quota System.

FRINGE BENEFITS

This post offers attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

All candidates applying must have qualifications that are recognized 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 respective Partner States.

RELEVANT WORKING EXPERIENCE

Internship, training, apprenticeship and clerkship will not be considered as relevant work experience.

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

Interested candidates who meet the qualification and experience requirements for the above mentioned position are advised to send their applications, 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 not later than Friday, 10th July 2015.

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

Cnr of Ohio Street & Garden Avenue: P O Box 1559 Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania Fax +255(22) 2116379

E-mail: esd@deloitte.co.tz www.deloitte.com