New Job Vacancy at East African Kiswahili Commission (EAKC) – Executive Secretary

East African Community (EAC)

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Overview
The East African Community (EAC) is the regional
intergovernmental organization of the Republic of Kenya, the Republic of
Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, the Republic of Rwanda, the
Republic of Burundi and Republic of South Sudan with its headquarters in
Arusha, Tanzania.

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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, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and South Sudan) to apply for the following position tenable at East African Kiswahili Commission below:
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EXECUTIVE SECRETARY (1 post)
(REF: EAC/HR/2020-21/30)

Grade: D1
Reports to: Council of Ministers through the Commission
Organ/Institution: East African Kiswahili Commission
Duty Station: Zanzibar, United Republic of Tanzania

Main Purpose of the Job:

The Executive Secretary is the Chief
Executive and Accounting Officer of the Kiswahili Commission. The main
purpose of the job is to promote and coordinate the development and
usage of Kiswahili for regional unity and sustainable socio- economic
development in EAC Partner States 

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for the overall management of the Commission in fulfilling its mandate as provided for in the Protocol;
2. Coordinate policy formulation on sustainable development and management of the Kiswahili;
3. Coordinate Resource Mobilization for the various Programs and Projects of the Commission
4. Initiate and oversee the implementation of the strategic framework;      
5. Coordinate and implement of Partnership Agreements between the Commission and Development partners;
6. Prepare and harmonize EAC positions on Kiswahili;
7. Develop work plans, budgets and monitor Programmes for the work of the Commission;
8. Promote operational linkages with other similar regional and international agencies and Institutions;
9. Initiate studies and research related to the implementation of programs for the Commission;
10. Jointly with Deputy Executive Secretary
    Finance and Administration provide guidance and technical support to the
    Sectoral Council of Ministers and take appropriate follow up actions as
    decided or directed by the Sectoral Council;
11. Promote a positive corporate image of the East African Community in general and the Kiswahili Commission in particular;
12. Perform other related duties as prescribed in the protocol that assigned by the Council.

Key Qualifications and Experience:

1. Masters’ degree in Arts (Linguistics) or equivalent qualification from a recognised university.
2. Minimum 15 years experience in academic or linguistic research
   fields with eight (8) of which should be at senior managerial level.

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Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent leadership and people management skills;
• Very strong conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills;
• Demonstrated research and publishing ability;
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written and presentation) in Kiswahili and English;
• Demonstrated experience in networking, and building and sustaining strategic partnerships High level negotiation skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• High level proficiency Kiswahili language

Eligibility for applications:

Only applicants from the Republics of
Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and South Sudan are eligible to apply
for the above position.

Terms and Conditions of Service:

The above position is tenable for a contract of five (3) years renewable once.

This position is subject to the application of the Quota System. 

Fringe Benefits:

The established posts offer 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 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 Working Experience:

Internship, training and apprenticeship 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 :

• Fill in the application form attached (download from here);
• attach their application letter, a detailed CV, Copies of certified
  academic certificates, and a copy of National Identity Card or Passport
  in PDF format scanned in one (1) file.
• Please quote the respective reference number on both 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.

1. You may submit your application either electronically or in hard copy but not both.

2. Applications which do not :

• have EAC application form;
• indicate nationality and age;
• have 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

4.  EAC Staff Rules and Regulations preclude considerations 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 will be done in writing.

A due diligence will be conducted for
all successful candidates in respect of their academic certificates
(certification by a recognized higher education body in the respective
Partner States) and employment records.

The Secretary General

East African Community,

P. o Box 1096,

Arusha – Tanzania.

Tel: +255 27 2162100

Fax: +255 27 2162190

E-mail: vacancies@eachq.org
Website : www.eac.int

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