Principal Education Officer - East African Community

Principal Education Officer

(REF: EAC/HR/2015-2016/023)

The East African Community is a regional intergovernmental organisation 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 a highly motivated and result-driven professional who is a citizen of East African Community Partner States (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda) to apply for the following position tenable at East African Community - Secretariat:

Organ / Institution: The Secretariat

Duty Station: Arusha, Tanzania

Job Grade: P3

Job reports to: Director, Social Sectors

Job Purpose:

To coordinate the formulation of Strategies and Policies and implementation of projects and programmes related to training, education, science and technology for the Community.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate and monitor projects and programmes in education, training, science and technology;
2. Coordinate and harmonise education, training, Science and Technology programmes;
3. Assist Partner States in coordinating their human resource policies and programmes;
4. Assist Partner States in identifying and establishing EAC Centres of Excellence;
5. Co-ordinate the development of harmonized syllabi, certification, training standards and accreditation of training institutions;
6. Promote and strengthen collaboration of joint research, training and development of   science and technology;
7. Promote the activities of Inter-University Council of East Africa;
8. Collaborate with Partner States to put in place education and training programmes for people with special needs;
9. Encourage and support participation of the private sector in the development of human resource; and
10. Prepare progress and Council reports.

Qualifications and Experience:

A Masters Degree in Education, Education Planning and Management, Development Economics, Human Resource Planning and Development or equivalent degree from a recognised University/Institution.

10 years of relevant experience with 5 years at the Senior level.

Skills and Competencies:

Analytical, presentation, research, planning, management, supervisory, networking, negotiation, interpersonal, interactive, communication, and computer skills.

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 Partner State. 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 Work Experience:

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

Eligibility:

Applicants from all five (5) Partner States are eligible to apply for this position.

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.

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 (3) referees, and a copy of National Identity Card, Birth Certificate or Passport showing the date of birth.

Please quote the respective reference number on both the application letter and the envelope. For electronic submissions, please quote the respective reference number on the subject of the email and forward to the address given below.

Applications should be submitted to the address below not later than Monday 15th August 2016, 17:00Hrs.

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; an application letter attached; have certified copies of their academic degrees and other professional Certificates; or fail to provide three referees shall be disqualified.
3. Only qualified candidates will be contacted
4. EAC Staff Rules and Regulations prevent consideration of applicants above 55 years of age.

Please note that EAC does not require candidates to pay money for the recruitment process. All invitations for interviews shall 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
www.deloitte.com

Application Deadline:

Monday, 15 August 2016 - 5:00pm