Job Purpose:
Assist in the Promotion of Intra-EAC Trade through elimination on non-Tariff
Barriers, promotion of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises as well as provision
of key trade-related information.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Monitor and coordinate the elimination of trade barriers
within the EAC Partner
States through the operationalization of EAC mechanism on identifying,
Monitoring and elimination of Non-Tariff Barriers and other mechanisms.
Identify laws and regulations in Partner States which hinder Intra-EAC trade
and propose how to address them.
Implement Online Mechanisms on reporting and Monitoring of Non-Tariff Barriers.
Working
Experience:
Internship, training and apprenticeship will not be considered as relevant work
experience.
Eligibility:
Applicants from the Republic of Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, Kenya and United
Republic of Tanzania are eligible to apply for the above position under EAC
Secretariat.
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:
The 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 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 date of birth. 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.
Applications should
be submitted to the address below not later than Monday, 14th November 2016.
Please note:
You may submit your application either electronically or in hard copy but not
both.
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.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted
EAC Staff Rules and Regulations precludes 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.
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
Application
Deadline:
Monday, 14 November 2016 – 5:00pm
