Programme Assistant - Agriculture & Food Security Department at East African Community Secretariat, Arusha, Tanzania

(EAC/HR/2015-2016/043)

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.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates who are citizens of East African Community Partner States (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda) to apply for the following non established position tenable at East African Community Secretariat, Arusha, Tanzania.

Organ / Institution: The Secretariat

Duty Station: Arusha, Tanzania

Job Grade: G5

Job reports to: Principal Agricultural Economist

Job Purpose:

To provide effective and efficient general programme management and technical support services for the smooth running of the Agriculture and Food Security Department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide general programme management and technical support services to the Agriculture and Food Security Department;
2. Provide support in the implementation of USAID funded programmes including the EAC-USA Agreement on Trade Facilitation, Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures  (SPS) and Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) signed in February 2015;
3. Assist in documenting/report writing on projects and programmes (quarterly, semiannually and annually);
4. Provide the overall logistical support in the planning,  organization and facilitation of internal and external meetings, training courses, conferences, workshops and events in liaison with the relevant professional staff of the Agriculture and Food Security Department;
5. Assist in preparation of calendar of activities for the Agriculture and Food Security Department; and
6. Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Development Studies or a related field.
2. A minimum of 3 years in programme/project administration in the public or private sector. Experience in working in a similar position in any regional/international organization will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies:

1. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
2. Excellent written skills
3. Excellent planning and time management skills
4. Sound judgment and ability to pay attention to details
5. Proficiency in office software applications, particularly word processing, spreadsheets, internet and PowerPoint
6. Fluency in oral and written English.

Education Qualifications and Relevant Working Experience:

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.

Relevant Working Experience

Internship, training, apprenticeship and clerkship will not be considered as relevant work experience.

Terms and Conditions of Service:

The above position is  non-established  position tenable for an initial  contract of  one (1) year renewable  subject to   the  performance and availability of funds.

Fringe Benefits:

The post offers attractive remuneration.

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 positions 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.

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

Applications should be submitted to the address below not later than Friday, 4th March 2016.

The Secretary General
East African Community
P. o Box 1096
Arusha - Tanzania.
Fax No: +255 27 2504255/ +255 27 2050281
E-mail: vacancies@eachq.org

Application Deadline:

Friday, 4 March 2016 - 5:00pm