(REF: EAC/HR/2012/023)
Grade: P1
Organ: East African Legislative Assembly
Office: Office of the Clerk
Department: Legislative Procedures and Committees
Reports to: Senior Clerk Assistant
Main purpose of the job:
To facilitate Committee work and Plenary Sessions of the Assembly
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Serve as Secretary to Committees of the Assembly.
2. Assist in preparation and processing of Order Papers, Votes and Proceedings, Motions,
Petitions and Questions.
3. Serve as Clerk – At – Table.
4. Draft amendments to Bills.
5. Provide advice to Speaker and Members on legislative procedures;
6. Carry out procedural research;
7. In liaison with the Research Officers, conduct relevant research and studies for
Committees; and
8. Promote a positive corporate culture and image of the Community/Assembly.
Qualifications and Experience:
A Bachelors Degree in Public Administration, Law, Social Sciences or a related field. 5 years of
experience with at least 3 years in a similar position. Post- graduate qualifications in any of the
above fields and specialized training in Parliamentary procedures and knowledge of operations
of a regional Parliament are essential
Skills and Competencies:
Good knowledge of parliamentary procedures, administrative skills, drafting skills, analytical
skills, research skills, interpersonal skills, negotiating skills, networking skills, public relations,
diplomacy, computer skills, report writing skills and computer skills.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
This post is tenable on a five (5) year contract term renewable upon satisfactory performance.
This position is subject to the application of the Quota System.
FRINGE BENEFITS
All posts offer attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport allowance,
education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit their applications by registered mail, courier service, e-mail
or dispatch together with Curriculum Vitae, copies of both academic and professional
certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three referees, and day time telephone
contact to:
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
To be received not later than 27th March 2012.
Female Candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
The East African Community will only respond to those candidates who meet its requirements.
