Principal Legal 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 LEGAL OFFICER
(REF: EAC/HR/2015-2016/001)
PROFESSIONAL STAFF CATEGORY: P3
DIRECTORATE: Office of the Secretary General
DEPARTMENT: Legal Division
REPORTS TO: The Counsel to the East African Community
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To provide legal advice to the Community as well as rendering other legal
services.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Responsible for EAC Programme on Approximation of National Laws in
the East African Community context;
2. Facilitation of research and articulation of regional best practices in
Harmonization of National Laws;
3. Responsible for coordination of the EAC Regional Judicial
Education/Training Programme;
4. Draft and review agreements, contracts and other legal documents
ensuring consistency with Community Mandate;
5. Representation of the Community in legal disputes in the East African Court
of Justice, other Courts of Judicature and other fora; and
6. Drafting legal instruments, reviewing and negotiating tripartite Protocols,
Agreements, MOUs, funding and grant agreements.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
A Master’s Degree in Law from a reputable university, with a Post Graduate
Diploma in Legal Practice, or a certificate of enrolment on the Bar or a
diploma to practice law in the respective Partner State.
A minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience at national/international
level.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
Excellent Communication and leadership skills;
Highly developed negotiation and interpersonal skills;
Effective legal research and report writing skills;
High-level commitment to the legal profession and professional development;
Adequate computer 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.
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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.
Applications should be submitted to the address below not later than 06th
December 2015
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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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