PRINCIPAL CIVIL AVIATION 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.

PRINCIPAL CIVIL AVIATION OFFICER
(REF: EAC/HR/2013/063)
PROFESSIONAL STAFF CATEGORY: P3
DIRECTORATE: Infrastructure
DEPARTMENT: Civil Aviation and Airports
REPORTS TO: Director, Infrastructure
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To coordinate harmonisation and implementation of projects and programmes
related to civil aviation and airport sub sectors in the Community.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Coordinate and facilitate the harmonization of civil aviation and airports
policies of the Partner States.
2. Initiate and promote the adoption of a harmonized legal framework in
civil aviation and airports sub sectors of the Partner States.
3. Coordinate and facilitate the implementation of studies and
recommendations in the East African Civil Aviation Safety Projects
(covering the implementation of the aviation safety and security
regulations; development of aviation manuals and publications; support
to the EAC Civil Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Agency
(CASSOA); Upper Flight Information Region and Global Navigation
Satellite Systems among others.
4. Coordinate meetings of the Heads of Civil Aviation and Airport
Authorities and follow up on recommendations.
5. Liaise with international and regional organizations on civil aviation and
airports..
6. Develop draft proposals for projects for funding in civil aviation and
airports sector.
7. Develop draft Terms of Reference as appropriate for projects and
programmes in the sub-sector.
8. Participate in the identification of regional centres of excellence in civil
aviation and aviation sub sectors.
9. Prepare progress and annual reports on the sub sectors and follow up
on implementation of Council and Summit decisions related to the
Sector.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
A Masters Degree in Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Transport
Economics or an equivalent qualification from a recognised University.
10 years of experience in civil aviation, with 5 years at a senior level.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Strong aviation, engineering, communication, analytical, statistics,
presentation, negotiation, networking, team-building and computer skills.
Ability to pay attention to detail, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
is essential.
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 for this position.
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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,
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.
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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,
Executive Selection Division
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E-mail: esd@deloitte.co.tz
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