Police Liaison Officer , The East African Community

Our Client, The East African Community 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.
This is an exciting opportunity for 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
position tenable at East African Community-Secretariat.

POLICE LIAISON OFFICER
(REF: EAC/HR/2014-2015/022)
PROFESSIONAL STAFF CATEGORY: P5
DEPARTMENT : Peace and Security
REPORTS TO : Deputy Secretary General (Political Federation)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
1. Maintain and enhance liaison between Partner States’ Police
Forces/Services and EAC Secretariat
2. Promote the use of INTERPOL Tools and Services in the fight against
cross border and transnational crime.
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3. Co-ordinate the implementation of EAPCCO resolutions in liaison with
Interpol Regional Bureau Nairobi through the EAC Policy Organs
4. Co-ordinate, monitor implementation of and follow-up on resolutions,
decisions, directives and recommendations of EAC Police Chiefs
meetings.
5. Maintain records of activities of co-operation on crime and security
matters among EAC Police Forces/Services as means to strengthen
support for each other
6. Identify good policing practices within the Partner States and other
RECs for consideration of adoption by EAC Police Services / Forces.
7. Coordinate implementation cooperation arrangements within the sub
sector.
8. Coordinate establishment of a regional crime database
9. Coordinate establishment of an internet based information sharing
system
10.Any other duties as may be assigned by the Police chiefs
ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
The applicants for the post of Police Liaison Officer must
1. Hold a Bachelors degree from a recognized University. A Master’s
degree will be an added advantage.
2. The candidate must be a serving Police Officer at the rank of Assistant
Commissioner or equivalent and above
3. 15 years’ professional experience with 8 at senior level.
4. Experience with a Regional or International Organization in similar
capacity will be an added advantage.
5. Aged below 55 years
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
a) Proficiency in writing and use of Computer packages
b) Good Communication, public relations and negotiation skills
c) Knowledge of the Treaty for the Establishment of the EAC,its decision
making structures and processes
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d) Comprehensive understanding of the EAC mandate on Peace and
Security issues and interface with other regional organizations
ELIGIBILITY FOR APPLICATIONS:
This position will be held by Citizens of the East African Partner States
for a duration of three (3) years none- renewable on rotational basis in
alphabetical order starting by the Republic of Burundi. Therefore, only
candidates from the Republic of Burundi are eligible to apply.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The above position is tenable for a contract of three (3) years none-renewable
on rotation basis.
FRINGE BENEFITS
All posts offer 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,
names and contact details of three referees, and copy of National Identity
Card, or Birth Certificate or Passport showing birth date. 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 06th
December 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 their academic degrees and other professional
Certificates; or fail to provide three referees will be disqualified.
3. Only qualified candidates will be contacted
Please note that EAC does not require candidates to pay money
for the recruitment process. All invitations for interviews will be
done in writing.
The Director,
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