Senior 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.
SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER
(REF: EAC/HR/2015-2016/002)
PROFESSIONAL STAFF CATEGORY: P2
DIRECTORATE: Office of the Secretary General
DEPARTMENT: Legal Division
REPORTS TO: CTC
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To provide Secretarial Services to the Council of Ministers, the Sectoral
Council of Ministers Responsible for East African Community Affairs and the
Sectoral Council on Legal and Judicial Affairs
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To guide on the convening and facilitation of the meetings of the
Council of Ministers, the Sectoral Council of Ministers responsible for
East African Community Affairs and the Sectoral Council on Legal and
Judicial Affairs;
2. To record the deliberations and Minutes of the Meetings of the Council
of Ministers and the said Sectoral Councils and to prepare reports
thereof in consistent and serialized manner;
3. To follow-up implementation on decisions made by the Sectoral
Council on Legal and Judicial Affairs matters and Council of Ministers;
and
4. To prepare briefs for the Chairperson for the Council of Ministers and
the Secretary General during policy organs’ meetings.
5. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Management
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Masters Degree in Law (LLM) from a reputable University.
WORK EXPERIENCE
A minimum of 8 years relevant experience.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Excellent report writing skills;
Good communication and interpersonal skills;
Adequate computer skills.
Experience in facilitating Board or Council Meetings.
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.
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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
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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
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
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