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 Court of Justice (EACJ) in accordance with the availability of Quota Points per Partner State.
REGISTRAR, EAST AFRICAN COURT OF JUSTICE
(REF: EAC/HR/2014-2015/033)
GRADE: P5
ORGAN/INSTITUTION: East African Court of Justice
REPORTS TO: Judge President of the East African Court of Justice
DUTY STATION: East African Court of Justice, Arusha, Tanzania
JOB PURPOSE:
To provide efficient and effective management of judicial and general administration of the East African Court of Justice.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide administrative and technical support to the Judge President and other judges
2. Coordinate and administer the day to day administrative functions of the East Africa Court of justice, including Financial, Human Resource management, procurement, etc. in accordance with the EAC rules, regulations and procedures;
3. Coordinate dissemination of information, public relations activities concerning the
Court and its activities and ensure that this information is made accessible to Partner States, the national courts of justice, professional associations, law societies, faculties and schools of law and the media;
4. Establish and maintain liaison with other Organs of the Community
5. Participate in the recruitment of Staff for the EACJ
6. Supervise Court Staff
7. Ensure adherence to the law in the interpretation, application and compliance with the Treaty;
8. Coordinate implementation of Council decisions relating to the operation of the Court and consolidate progress and annual reports on status of implementation of the Council decisions/directives;
9. Sub-Accounting officer for the EACJ by preparing and presenting the Courts budget and approving expenditures among others;
10. Custodian of the seal of the Court and maintain Court records, documents and publications of the Court;
11. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Judge President from time to time.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants should be holders of a Master’s degree in Law (LLM) from a recognized University and must be qualified to hold such a high Judicial Office in their respective EAC Partner States.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Must be a qualified Lawyer registered to practice Law with a minimum of 15 years relevant experience, 8 of which should be at Senior level in a busy Court environment.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
Must be able to provide Strategic and team leadership to the EACJ team, manage diversity, write proposals and conduct Research, have good communication, presentation, conceptual, analytical, Planning, Negotiation, Networking, Judgment and decision making skills. S/He must be Computer literate.
ELIGIBILITY FOR APPLICATIONS:
Considering the current status of quota points per Partner State under East African Court of Justice, only Applicants from the Republics of Burundi, Kenya, and Uganda 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
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