Overview
The East African Community (EAC) is the
regional inter-governmental organisation of the 6 Partner States, namely
the Republics of Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, 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.
To achieve these
objectives, the key building blocks are the Customs Union, Common
Market, Monetary Union and ultimately the Political Federation. The EAC
started a fully-fledged Customs Union in January, 2010 and
implementation of the Common Market in July, 2010 while the East African
Monetary Union Protocol (EAMU) was signed in November 2013 and is under
implementation.
The Secretariat therefore invites
applications from highly motivated and result-driven professionals who
are citizens of EAC Partner States to apply for the project positions
tenable at the EAC Secretariat detailed below:
1. STATISTICIAN – GOVERNMENT FINANCE STATISTICS EXPERT (REF: EAC/HR/2018-2019/11)
Job Grade equivalent: P2
Job reports to: Project Manager
Job
Purpose: To develop compilation of Government Finance Statistics (GFS)
and Public Sector Debt statistics (PSDS) aimed at meeting the fiscal and
public debt data requirements for monitoring the East African Monetary
Union’s macroeconomic convergence program; coordinate the harmonization
of the compilation of government finance statistics in the EAC Partner
States; and enhance the availability of timely, reliable, and comparable
fiscal and public debt statistics among Partner States.
Duties and responsibilities
a. Review and appraise the existing frameworks on compilation of GFS statistics in the Partner States;
b.
Coordinate development of regional guidelines/regulations to support
harmonisation of GFS and PSDS statistics, taking into account the
international manuals (GFSM 2014 and PSDS Guidelines) and best
practices;
c. Support partner states in harmonization of GFS
through building capacity for Ministries responsible for Finance,
Central Banks and National Statistics Offices in compilation of
regionally harmonized GFS statistical data;
d. Create a mechanism
for generation of relevant current and historical regional fiscal
aggregates using the 2014 Government Finance statistics Manual
(GFSM2014) framewor
e. Design and maintain comprehensive fiscal
and public debt databases including for fiscal and debt surveillance of
macroeconomic convergence for EAMU;
f. Provide a platform for comprehensive exchange of experiences and sharing the regional capacities among EAC Partner States;
g. Design and develop a framework for monitoring compliance to regionally harmonized compilation practices;
h. Provide technical backstopping to Partner States at various stages of GFS statistics compilation;
i. Identify challenges in the harmonization process and suggest options for addressing them;
j. Advise on the implementation of studies relevant to the development of GFS in the Community;
k. Prepare Progress and Annual Reports on Status of harmonisation of GFS in the Community; and
l. Perform any other duties as shall be assigned by the Project Manager.
Qualifications and experience
a. A Masters degree in Statistics or Economics or equivalent qualifications from a recognised University/ Institution;
b.
Working experience of at least 8 years in compiling Government Finance
Statistics (GFS) at national, 3 of which must be at senior level; and
c. Working knowledge in compilation of GFS statistics at regional level will be an added advantage.
Competencies and skills
a. Communication, presentation, computer, conceptual, numeracy, statistical, analytical, writing, and research skills;
b. Demonstrated initiative, personal dynamism and self-motivated;
c. Knowledge in statistics software packages;
d. A team player, with ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;
e. Ability to work with minimum supervision; and
f.
Ability to coordinate regional workshops, seminars and conferences in
English, the working language of the East African Community.
Eligibility
Only applicants from EAC Partner States are eligible to apply for the above positions.
Terms and Conditions of Service
These
are project positions supported by Donor Funds, and are non-established
in the Secretariat for which contract terms are limited to the period
of the project. The successful candidates will be recruited for an
initial period of two (2) years and the contract may be renewed for
another two (2) years, subject to project budgeting and a satisfactory
performance evaluation.
Fringe Benefits
All
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.
2. STATISTICIAN – MONETARY & FINANCIAL STATISTICS EXPERT (REF: EAC/HR/2018-2019/10)
Job Grade equivalent: P2
Job reports to: Project Manager
Job
Purpose: To develop MFS aimed at enhancing the availability of timely,
reliable, comprehensive and comparable financial statistics among
Partner States that contribute to the pursuit of sound macroeconomic
policies and to the improved functioning of the financial sector in the
context of a monetary union.
Duties and responsibilities
a.
Coordinate development of regional guidelines/regulations to support
harmonisation of Monetary & Financial Statistics and Financial
Soundness Indicators (FSI), taking into account the international
manuals and guidelines (MFS 2000 and FSI guidelines, 2006) and best
practices;
b. Build capacities of Central Banks, other financial
sector regulators and National Statistics Offices in compilation of
regionally harmonized statistical data;
c. Create a mechanism for generation of relevant regional aggregates using harmonized MFS and FSI data;
d. Create a framework for generating historical data for the regionally harmonized MFS and FSIs data;
e. Update and maintain a comprehensive monetary surveillance database;
f. Provide a platform for comprehensive exchange of experiences and sharing the regional capacities among EAC Partner States;
g. Develop a framework for ensuring compliance to regionally harmonized compilation practices;
h.
Facilitate Partner States to adopt the implementation of the MFS 2000
manual and the relevant guidelines necessary for generation of Financial
soundness Indicators following the Basle Committee guidelines;
i. Develop a comprehensive monetary surveillance database;
j. Provide technical backstopping to Partner States at various stages of MFS and FSI compilation;
k. Identify challenges in the harmonization process and suggest options for addressing them; and
l. Perform any other duties as shall be assigned by the Project Manager.
Qualifications and experience
a. A Masters degree in Statistics or Economics or equivalent qualifications from a recognised University/ Institution;
b. Working experience of not less than 8 years in compiling MFS/FSI, 3 of which must be at senior level; and
c. Working knowledge in compilation of harmonised MFS and FSI statistics at national or regional
Competencies and skills
a. Communication, presentation, computer, conceptual, numeracy, statistical, analytical, writing, and research skills;
b. Demonstrated initiative, personal dynamism and self-motivated;
c. Knowledge in statistics software packages;
d. A team player, with ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;
e. Ability to work with minimum supervision; and
f.
Ability to coordinate regional workshops, seminars and conferences in
English, the working language of the East African Community.
Eligibility
Only applicants from EAC Partner States are eligible to apply for the above positions.
Terms and Conditions of Service
These
are project positions supported by Donor Funds, and are non-established
in the Secretariat for which contract terms are limited to the period
of the project. The successful candidates will be recruited for an
initial period of two (2) years and the contract may be renewed for
another two (2) years, subject to project budgeting and a satisfactory
performance evaluation.
Fringe Benefits
All
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.
3. STATISTICIAN – EXTERNAL SECTOR STATISTICS EXPERT (REF: EAC/HR/2018-2019/09)
Job Grade equivalent: P2
Job reports to: Project Manager
Job
Purpose: To develop External Sector Statistics (Merchandise Trade and
Balance of Payments) to meet the data requirements for monitoring the
East African Monetary Union’s macroeconomic convergence program; and
enhance availability of timely, reliable, and accurate regional
Merchandise Trade and BOP statistics which are consistent with the
requirements of a monetary union.
Duties and responsibilities
a.
Coordinate development of regional guidelines/regulations to support
harmonisation of merchandise trade and Balance of Payments statistics,
taking into account the international manuals (IMTS 2010 and BPM6),
compilation guides and best practices;
b. Build capacities of
Revenue Authorities, Central Banks and National Statistics Offices, and
other key relevant national stakeholders in compilation of regionally
comparable merchandise trade and Balance of Payments statistics;
c. Create a mechanism for generation of relevant regional aggregates using harmonized merchandise trade and BOP data;
d.
Develop, update and maintain a comprehensive merchandise trade and BOP
statistics database(s) to support monitoring and surveillance of the EAC
convergence criteria on reserve requirements;
e. Provide a platform for comprehensive exchange of experiences and sharing the regional capacities among EAC Partner States;
f. Develop a framework for ensuring compliance to regionally harmonized compilation practices;
g.
Facilitate Partner States to adopt the implementation of the IMTS
Manual, BPM6 manual and other relevant manuals necessary for generation
of sound merchandise trade and BOP statistics;
h. Provide technical backstopping to Partner States at various stages of BOP statistics compilation;
i. Identify challenges in the harmonization process and suggest options for addressing them; and
j. Perform any other duties as shall be assigned by the Project Manager.
Qualifications and experience
a. A Masters degree in Statistics or Economics or equivalent qualifications from a recognised University/ Institution;
b.
Relevant working experience, with at least 8 years in compiling
External Sector Statistics, 3 of which must be at senior level; and
c.
A working experience in compilation and analysis of Balance of Payments
Statistics at Central Banks, National Statistics Offices, or
regional/international organization.
Competencies and skills
a. Communication, presentation, computer, conceptual, numeracy, statistical, analytical, writing, and research skills;
b. Demonstrated initiative, personal dynamism and self-motivated;
c. Knowledge in statistics software packages;
d. A team player, with ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;
e. Ability to work with minimum supervision; and
f.
Ability to coordinate regional workshops, seminars and conferences in
English, the working language of the East African Community.
Eligibility
Only applicants from EAC Partner States are eligible to apply for the above positions.
Terms and Conditions of Service
These
are project positions supported by Donor Funds, and are non-established
in the Secretariat for which contract terms are limited to the period
of the project. The successful candidates will be recruited for an
initial period of two (2) years and the contract may be renewed for
another two (2) years, subject to project budgeting and a satisfactory
performance evaluation.
Fringe Benefits
All
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.
4. STATISTICIAN – EXTERNAL SECTOR STATISTICS EXPERT (REF: EAC/HR/2018-2019/09)
Job Grade equivalent: P2
Job reports to: Project Manager
Job
Purpose: To develop External Sector Statistics (Merchandise Trade and
Balance of Payments) to meet the data requirements for monitoring the
East African Monetary Union’s macroeconomic convergence program; and
enhance availability of timely, reliable, and accurate regional
Merchandise Trade and BOP statistics which are consistent with the
requirements of a monetary union.
Duties and responsibilities
a.
Coordinate development of regional guidelines/regulations to support
harmonisation of merchandise trade and Balance of Payments statistics,
taking into account the international manuals (IMTS 2010 and BPM6),
compilation guides and best practices;
b. Build capacities of
Revenue Authorities, Central Banks and National Statistics Offices, and
other key relevant national stakeholders in compilation of regionally
comparable merchandise trade and Balance of Payments statistics;
c. Create a mechanism for generation of relevant regional aggregates using harmonized merchandise trade and BOP data;
d.
Develop, update and maintain a comprehensive merchandise trade and BOP
statistics database(s) to support monitoring and surveillance of the EAC
convergence criteria on reserve requirements;
e. Provide a platform for comprehensive exchange of experiences and sharing the regional capacities among EAC Partner States;
f. Develop a framework for ensuring compliance to regionally harmonized compilation practices;
g.
Facilitate Partner States to adopt the implementation of the IMTS
Manual, BPM6 manual and other relevant manuals necessary for generation
of sound merchandise trade and BOP statistics;
h. Provide technical backstopping to Partner States at various stages of BOP statistics compilation;
i. Identify challenges in the harmonization process and suggest options for addressing them; and
j. Perform any other duties as shall be assigned by the Project Manager.
Qualifications and experience
a. A Masters degree in Statistics or Economics or equivalent qualifications from a recognised University/ Institution;
b.
Relevant working experience, with at least 8 years in compiling
External Sector Statistics, 3 of which must be at senior level; and
c.
A working experience in compilation and analysis of Balance of Payments
Statistics at Central Banks, National Statistics Offices, or
regional/international organization.
Competencies and skills
a. Communication, presentation, computer, conceptual, numeracy, statistical, analytical, writing, and research skills;
b. Demonstrated initiative, personal dynamism and self-motivated;
c. Knowledge in statistics software packages;
d. A team player, with ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;
e. Ability to work with minimum supervision; and
f.
Ability to coordinate regional workshops, seminars and conferences in
English, the working language of the East African Community.
Eligibility
Only applicants from EAC Partner States are eligible to apply for the above positions.
Terms and Conditions of Service
These
are project positions supported by Donor Funds, and are non-established
in the Secretariat for which contract terms are limited to the period
of the project. The successful candidates will be recruited for an
initial period of two (2) years and the contract may be renewed for
another two (2) years, subject to project budgeting and a satisfactory
performance evaluation.
Fringe Benefits
All
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.
5. STATISTICIAN – POVERTY STATISTICS EXPERT (REF: EAC/HR/2018-2019/08)
Job Grade equivalent: P2
Job reports to: Project Manager
Job
Purpose: To improve the scope, depth, reliability, availability,
comparability and use of poverty statistics to support planning,
implementation and monitoring development programs in the Community.
Duties and responsibilities
a.
Coordinate and support the harmonisation of survey design
(questionnaire. methodology) of the Household surveys in the EAC region,
with particular reference to the measurement of poverty;
b. Develop guidelines for the harmonisation/ standardization of the methodology for poverty estimation;
c.
Facilitate capacity building at the NSOs, especially in the areas of
poverty analysis, and small area estimation methodology to facilitate
production of data and poverty maps at lower levels;
d. Promote
use of non-monetary methods of poverty estimation such as
multi-dimensional index, multi-overlapping deprivation analysis (MODA),
assets and wealth index to be used in between surveys for more frequent
poverty statistics in the region;
e. Develop and maintain an
annual overview brief on poverty in the EAC region. The brief should
also highlight data gaps in accordance with the SDGs framework and the
national development plans by presenting specific case studies;
f. Coordinate trainings for Planners on the definition and use of the full set of poverty indicators;
g. Identify challenges in the harmonization process and suggest options for addressing them; and
h. Perform any other duties as shall be assigned by the Project Manager.
Qualifications and experience
a. A Master degree in Economics, Development Studies, Statistics, or any other related field;
b. Training in poverty analysis will be an added advantage;
c.
At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in research,
including statistical work experience with government statistical
agencies or international organizations dealing with issues of
measurement of poverty, 3 of which must be at senior level; and
d. Experience in survey design with proven experience in the design of household surveys will be an added advantage.
Competencies and skills
a.
Should have effective communication, presentation, computer,
conceptual, numeracy, statistical, analytical, writing, and research
skills. (S)he should also be a good team player;
b. Data analysis
skills, with familiarity and hands on expertise of statistical packages
like SPSS, STATA software and other statistical software;
c. A team player, with ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;
d.
Ability to work with minimum supervision Ability to coordinate regional
workshops, seminars and conferences in English, the working language of
the East African Community; ; and
e. Experience in utilisation of small area estimation methodologies at national level will be an added advantage.
Eligibility
Only applicants from EAC Partner States are eligible to apply for the above positions.
Terms and Conditions of Service
These
are project positions supported by Donor Funds, and are non-established
in the Secretariat for which contract terms are limited to the period
of the project. The successful candidates will be recruited for an
initial period of two (2) years and the contract may be renewed for
another two (2) years, subject to project budgeting and a satisfactory
performance evaluation.
Fringe Benefits
All
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.
6. STATISTICIAN – CONSUMER PRICE INDICES EXPERT (REF: EAC/HR/2018-2019/07)
Job Grade equivalent: P2
Job reports to: Project Manager
Job
Purpose: To coordinate the development and harmonization of the
compilation practices of Harmonised Consumer Price Index (HCPI) for the
EAC Partner States to meet the data requirements for monitoring the East
African Monetary Union’s macroeconomic convergence program; and enhance
the availability of timely, reliable, and comprehensive EAC HCPI
suitable for the conduct of a regional monetary policy.
Duties and responsibilities
a.
Coordinate the updating/revision of the EAC regional
guidelines/regulations for compilation of national and regional HCPIs,
taking into account the international manuals, practical guides and best
practices;
b. Build capacities of National Statistics Offices and
Central Banks in compilation of Harmonized Consumer price Index
statistical data;
c. Create a mechanism for compilation of EAC HCPI from national Harmonized Consumer Price Indices;
d. Update and maintain a comprehensive EAC HCPI database;
e. Develop a framework for ensuring compliance to regionally harmonized compilation practices;
f. Create a framework for generation of regional HCPI statistics;
g. Create a mechanism for generation of historical data series of HCPI data;
h. Develop a framework for ensuring compliance to regionally harmonized compilation practices;
i.
Facilitate Partner States to adopt the implementation of the CPI manual
and the relevant manuals necessary for generation of robust HCPI
statistics;
j. Develop a comprehensive HCPI statistics database;
k.
Facilitate the creation of a platform for comprehensive exchange of
experiences and sharing the regional capacities among EAC Partner
States;
l. Provide technical backstopping to Partner States at various stages of HCPI statistics compilation;
m. Identify challenges in the harmonization process and suggest options for addressing them; and
n. Perform any other duties as shall be assigned by the Project Manager.
Qualifications and experience
a. A Masters degree in Statistics or Economics or equivalent qualifications from a recognised University/ Institution;
b. Working experience of not less than 8 years in compiling CPI, 3 of which must be at senior level; and
c.
Working knowledge in compilation of Harmonised Consumer Price Indices
at national level or regional level is an added advantage.
Competencies and skills
a. Communication, presentation, computer, conceptual, numeracy, statistical, analytical, writing, and research skills;
b. Demonstrated initiative, personal dynamism and self-motivated;
c. Knowledge in statistics software packages
d. A team player, with ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;
e. Ability to work with minimum supervision; and
f.
Ability to coordinate regional workshops, seminars and conferences in
English, the working language of the East African Community.
Eligibility
Only applicants from EAC Partner States are eligible to apply for the above positions.
Terms and Conditions of Service
These
are project positions supported by Donor Funds, and are non-established
in the Secretariat for which contract terms are limited to the period
of the project. The successful candidates will be recruited for an
initial period of two (2) years and the contract may be renewed for
another two (2) years, subject to project budgeting and a satisfactory
performance evaluation.
Fringe Benefits
All
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.
7. STATISTICIAN – NATIONAL ACCOUNTS STATISTICS (NAS) EXPERT (REF: EAC/HR/2018-2019/06)
Job Grade equivalent: P2
Job reports to: Project Manager
Job
Purpose: To coordinate the development and harmonization of compilation
practices of NAS in the EAC Partner States to meet the data
requirements for monitoring the East African Monetary Union’s
macroeconomic convergence program and enhance the availability of
timely, reliable, and comparable NAS.
Duties and responsibilities
a.
Coordinate development of regional guidelines/regulations to support
harmonisation of National Accounts Statistics, taking into account the
international manuals (2008 SNA) and best practices;
b. Build capacities of National Statistics Offices in compilation of regionally harmonized National Accounts Statistics;
c. Develop a framework for ensuring compliance to regionally harmonized compilation practices;
d. Review and appraise the existing frameworks on compilation of NAS in the Partner States;
e. Develop a framework for generation of regional Quarterly and Annual NAS aggregates where necessary;
f. Facilitate Partner States to adopt the implementation of SNA2008 and QNA;
g. Develop a comprehensive NAS database;
h. Provide technical backstopping to Partner States at various stages of NAS compilation;
i. Identify challenges in the harmonization process and suggest options for addressing them; and
j. Perform any other duties as shall be assigned by the Project Manager.
Qualifications and experience
a.
A Masters degree in Statistics or Economics or equivalent
qualifications in national accounts from a recognized University/
Institution;
b. Relevant working experience, with at least 8 years in compiling national accounts, 3 of which must be at senior level; and
c.
Other relevant experiences in compiling supporting statistics such as
price statistics, establishment and household surveys, agriculture
surveys, business registers, and statistical classifications are an
added advantage.
Competencies and skills
a. Communication, presentation, computer, conceptual, numeracy, statistical, analytical, writing, and research skills;
b. Demonstrated initiative, personal dynamism and self-motivated;
c. Knowledge in statistics software packages
d. A team player, with ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;
e. Ability to work with minimum supervision; and
f.
Ability to coordinate regional workshops, seminars and conferences in
English, the working language of the East African Community.
Eligibility
Only applicants from EAC Partner States are eligible to apply for the above positions.
Terms and Conditions of Service
These
are project positions supported by Donor Funds, and are non-established
in the Secretariat for which contract terms are limited to the period
of the project. The successful candidates will be recruited for an
initial period of two (2) years and the contract may be renewed for
another two (2) years, subject to project budgeting and a satisfactory
performance evaluation.
Fringe Benefits
All
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.
8. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (REF: EAC/HR/2018-2019/05)
Job Grade equivalent: G5
Job reports to: Project Manager
Job
Purpose: Provide administrative support to ensure efficient operation
of the project through a variety of tasks related to organization and
communication.
Duties and responsibilities
The key responsibilities of the Administrative Assistant will include:
a. Process travel arrangements for the staff in the EAC StatDHRP Administration Team and relevant stakeholders;
b. Create requisition of goods and services for the EAC StatDHRP Administration Team;
c. Provide human resource support to the team;
d.
Respond to enquiries; provide information and advice to staff regarding
their entitlements, administrative procedures and conditions of service
under the Staff Rules and regulations;
e. In liaison with the
Registry, handle incoming and outgoing correspondences/ mails and draft
routine correspondence in response to enquiries on relevant
administrative, finance, personnel matters;
f. Coordinate office functions with other offices/sections;
g. Perform functions related to operating office machines such as fax, photocopier, telex, and ensure their routine maintenance;
h. Arrange appointments and meetings as appropriate and schedule meeting venues;
i.
Assist in the preparations of meetings in EAC StatDHRP activities and
liaise with Lead/implementing agencies and other stakeholders;
j. Disseminate information about meetings, provide secretarial services to meetings and circulate minutes and reports;
k. Assist in the logistical aspects of the Regional Core Team, Executive committee meetings;
l. Ensure that delegates have been invited and follows-up with confirmations;
m. Disseminate reports generated after the meetings and other events;
n. Maintains current distribution lists, phone/address lists of projects contacts and distributes documents for the team; and
o. Perform any other duties as shall be assigned by the Project Manager.
Qualifications and experience
a. Diploma in Secretarial, administration, Public Administration or equivalent qualification
b. Relevant working experience of not less than 10 years, 5 of which should have served in a Senior Office at national, regional or international organisation.
c. Knowledge of operating standard office equipment, like printers and fax machines.
d. Possession of a degree in the above field will be an added advantage.
Competencies and skills
a. Knowledge of office management systems and procedures;
b. Working knowledge of office equipment, like printers and fax machines;
c. Proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular);
d. Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work;
e. Attention to detail;
f. Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
g. Strong organizational skills; and
h.
The ability to multi-task, while maintaining complex schedules and
managing administrative support, is essential in this position.
Eligibility
Only applicants from EAC Partner States are eligible to apply for the above positions.
Terms and Conditions of Service
These
are project positions supported by Donor Funds, and are non-established
in the Secretariat for which contract terms are limited to the period
of the project. The successful candidates will be recruited for an
initial period of two (2) years and the contract may be renewed for
another two (2) years, subject to project budgeting and a satisfactory
performance evaluation.
Fringe Benefits
All
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.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (REF: EAC/HR/2018-2019/05)
Job Grade equivalent: G5
Job reports to: Project Manager
Job
Purpose: Provide administrative support to ensure efficient operation
of the project through a variety of tasks related to organization and
communication.
Duties and responsibilities
The key responsibilities of the Administrative Assistant will include:
a. Process travel arrangements for the staff in the EAC StatDHRP Administration Team and relevant stakeholders;
b. Create requisition of goods and services for the EAC StatDHRP Administration Team;
c. Provide human resource support to the team;
d.
Respond to enquiries; provide information and advice to staff regarding
their entitlements, administrative procedures and conditions of service
under the Staff Rules and regulations;
e. In liaison with the
Registry, handle incoming and outgoing correspondences/ mails and draft
routine correspondence in response to enquiries on relevant
administrative, finance, personnel matters;
f. Coordinate office functions with other offices/sections;
g. Perform functions related to operating office machines such as fax, photocopier, telex, and ensure their routine maintenance;
h. Arrange appointments and meetings as appropriate and schedule meeting venues;
i.
Assist in the preparations of meetings in EAC StatDHRP activities and
liaise with Lead/implementing agencies and other stakeholders;
j. Disseminate information about meetings, provide secretarial services to meetings and circulate minutes and reports;
k. Assist in the logistical aspects of the Regional Core Team, Executive committee meetings;
l. Ensure that delegates have been invited and follows-up with confirmations;
m. Disseminate reports generated after the meetings and other events;
n. Maintains current distribution lists, phone/address lists of projects contacts and distributes documents for the team; and
o. Perform any other duties as shall be assigned by the Project Manager.
Qualifications and experience
a. Diploma in Secretarial, administration, Public Administration or equivalent qualification
b.
Relevant working experience of not less than 10 years, 5 of which
should have served in a Senior Office at national, regional or
international organisation.
c. Knowledge of operating standard office equipment, like printers and fax machines.
d. Possession of a degree in the above field will be an added advantage.
Competencies and skills
a. Knowledge of office management systems and procedures;
b. Working knowledge of office equipment, like printers and fax machines;
c. Proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular);
d. Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work;
e. Attention to detail;
f. Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
g. Strong organizational skills; and
h.
The ability to multi-task, while maintaining complex schedules and
managing administrative support, is essential in this position.
Eligibility
Only applicants from EAC Partner States are eligible to apply for the above positions.
Terms and Conditions of Service
These
are project positions supported by Donor Funds, and are non-established
in the Secretariat for which contract terms are limited to the period
of the project. The successful candidates will be recruited for an
initial period of two (2) years and the contract may be renewed for
another two (2) years, subject to project budgeting and a satisfactory
performance evaluation.
Fringe Benefits
All
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.
9. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (REF: EAC/HR/2018-2019/05)
Job Grade equivalent: G5
Job reports to: Project Manager
Job
Purpose: Provide administrative support to ensure efficient operation
of the project through a variety of tasks related to organization and
communication.
Duties and responsibilities
The key responsibilities of the Administrative Assistant will include:
a. Process travel arrangements for the staff in the EAC StatDHRP Administration Team and relevant stakeholders;
b. Create requisition of goods and services for the EAC StatDHRP Administration Team;
c. Provide human resource support to the team;
d.
Respond to enquiries; provide information and advice to staff regarding
their entitlements, administrative procedures and conditions of service
under the Staff Rules and regulations;
e. In liaison with the
Registry, handle incoming and outgoing correspondences/ mails and draft
routine correspondence in response to enquiries on relevant
administrative, finance, personnel matters;
f. Coordinate office functions with other offices/sections;
g. Perform functions related to operating office machines such as fax, photocopier, telex, and ensure their routine maintenance;
h. Arrange appointments and meetings as appropriate and schedule meeting venues;
i.
Assist in the preparations of meetings in EAC StatDHRP activities and
liaise with Lead/implementing agencies and other stakeholders;
j. Disseminate information about meetings, provide secretarial services to meetings and circulate minutes and reports;
k. Assist in the logistical aspects of the Regional Core Team, Executive committee meetings;
l. Ensure that delegates have been invited and follows-up with confirmations;
m. Disseminate reports generated after the meetings and other events;
n. Maintains current distribution lists, phone/address lists of projects contacts and distributes documents for the team; and
o. Perform any other duties as shall be assigned by the Project Manager.
Qualifications and experience
a. Diploma in Secretarial, administration, Public Administration or equivalent qualification
b.
Relevant working experience of not less than 10 years, 5 of which
should have served in a Senior Office at national, regional or
international organisation.
c. Knowledge of operating standard office equipment, like printers and fax machines.
d. Possession of a degree in the above field will be an added advantage.
Competencies and skills
a. Knowledge of office management systems and procedures;
b. Working knowledge of office equipment, like printers and fax machines;
c. Proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular);
d. Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work;
e. Attention to detail;
f. Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
g. Strong organizational skills; and
h.
The ability to multi-task, while maintaining complex schedules and
managing administrative support, is essential in this position.
Eligibility
Only applicants from EAC Partner States are eligible to apply for the above positions.
Terms and Conditions of Service
These
are project positions supported by Donor Funds, and are non-established
in the Secretariat for which contract terms are limited to the period
of the project. The successful candidates will be recruited for an
initial period of two (2) years and the contract may be renewed for
another two (2) years, subject to project budgeting and a satisfactory
performance evaluation.
Fringe Benefits
All
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.
10. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (REF: EAC/HR/2018-2019/02)
Job Grade equivalent: P2
Job reports to: Project Manager
Job
Purpose: To perform efficient and effective financial supervision and
management of all funds of the EAC StatDHRP and other related
responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.
Duties and responsibilities
The key responsibilities of the Financial Management Specialist will include:
a.
Assess the adequacy of the project financial management systems and
their ability to manage and monitor the project. This includes
budgeting, policies and procedures, internal controls, accounting,
financial reporting and auditing;
b. Provide implementation
support and carry out supervision work to ensure that project financial
management systems are functioning appropriately, including the review
of periodic interim financial reports;
c. Provide auditors with all the relevant information necessary to carry out their engagement;
d. Review audited financial statements, and address financial management issues raised in the audit reports;
e.
Collaborate with stakeholders (World Bank, other Development Partners,
Partner States etc.) on financial matters for project implementation;
f.
Review and approve quarterly Interim Financial Reports (IFRs) prepared
by the project Accountant within 30 days from the end of the quarter;
g.
Prepare and submit to the Project Manager annual financial statement in
accordance with the IPSA (International Public Sector Accounting
Standard)/IFR (International Financial Reporting Standard) and Financial
Plan approved by the EAC and the World Bank;
h. Implement
accounting internal control systems and procedures, using
internationally accepted control frameworks to ensure safe custody of
all financial documentation;
i. Perform any other duties as shall be assigned by the Project Manager.
Qualifications and experience
a.
Masters degree, from a recognized University, in either, Finance,
Business Administration (Finance or accounting), Accounting or any other
related field;
b. Professional qualifications in Finance such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent;
c. Related working experience of not less than 8 years, 3 of which must be at senior level; and
d. Knowledge of grant management procedures at national, regional or international level will be an added advantage.
Competencies and skills
a.
Proficiency in Computerised Financial Management Information Systems
such as the SunSystem Accounting Package and other computer packages;
b. Good interpersonal and communication skills;
c. Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;
d. Ability to work with minimum supervision; and
e. Excellent speaking and writing in English Language, the working language of the EAC.
Eligibility
Only applicants from EAC Partner States are eligible to apply for the above positions.
Terms and Conditions of Service
These
are project positions supported by Donor Funds, and are non-established
in the Secretariat for which contract terms are limited to the period
of the project. The successful candidates will be recruited for an
initial period of two (2) years and the contract may be renewed for
another two (2) years, subject to project budgeting and a satisfactory
performance evaluation.
Fringe Benefits
All
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.
11. PROJECT MANAGER (REF: EAC/HR/2018-2019/01)
Job Grade equivalent: P3
Job reports to: Head of Statistics
Job
Purpose: Responsible for the day-to-day management and implementation
of the Project, including all substantive administrative matters and is
the reference person for technical and functional matters in each work
stream and is in charge of the organization of activities with the
Partner States and service providers (for goods and services), and other
stakeholders.
Duties and responsibilities:
a.
Manage and coordinate project activities, from technical,
administrative and financial points of view, applying strategic planning
and systematic coordination of project activities;
b. Prepare annual work plans, procurement plan and training plans in line with the RSDPII and project document;
c. Prepare realistic annual budget in line with the work plans and following EAC budget process guidelines;
d.
Be in charge of the overall project implementation (quarterly and
annual work plan, procurement plan and budget), monitoring and
evaluation
e. Supervise the Project personnel and ensure effective
communication and coordination between the Project, the EAC
Secretariat, Partner States and the World Bank;
f. Ensure proper
professional relationships with relevant national and international
partner agencies, on relevant development programmes/ projects;
g. Ensure the project implementation complies with the Project Management Plan;
h. Address business and technical issues, mitigate project risks and propose changes in project scope as necessary;
i. Ensure timely validation of technical and functional deliverables;
j. Provide Secretariat services in the meeting of the project Steering Committee and other relevant meetings;
k. Responsible for project reporting; and
l. Perform any other duties that may be assigned to him/her by the Head of Statistics Department from time to time.
Qualifications and experience
Must have:
a. Masters degree in either Statistics, Economics, or any other related field from a recognized University;
b.
Relevant working experience of not less than 10 years at national,
regional or international level in the field of official statistics, 5
of which must be at senior management level;
c. Managed a Statistics Project; and
d. Knowledge of development cooperation, including grant management from development Partner will be an added advantage.
Competencies and skills
a. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.);
b. knowledge in statistics software packages
c. Good interpersonal and communication skills;
d. Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;
e. Ability to work with minimum supervision; and
f. Excellent speaking and writing in English, the working language of the East African Community.
Eligibility
Only applicants from EAC Partner States are eligible to apply for the above positions.
Terms and Conditions of Service
These
are project positions supported by Donor Funds, and are non-established
in the Secretariat for which contract terms are limited to the period
of the project. The successful candidates will be recruited for an
initial period of two (2) years and the contract may be renewed for
another two (2) years, subject to project budgeting and a satisfactory
performance evaluation.
Fringe Benefits
All
posts offer attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance,
transport allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and
insurance cover.
Educations and 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.
12. STATISTICIAN – DATABASE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (REF: EAC/HR/2018-2019/14)
Job Grade equivalent: P2
Job reports to: Project Manager
Job
Purpose: To enhance the database management and dissemination EAC
socio-economic statistics in EAC, it’s Partner States and other
stakeholders.
Duties and responsibilities
a.
Enhance the development, update and maintenance of the statistics
databases at the EAC Secretariat to support effective dissemination of
EAC statistical data;
b. Build the capacity of the Partner States
to maintain and regularly update their Open Data Platform (ODPs) to
support exchange of statistical information;
c. Advise on appropriate national and regional frameworks for statistical databases management;
d. Identify challenges to timely data exchange at Partner States and EAC level and develop pragmatic proposals for address them;
e. Ensure the quality of EAC statistics portal and databases and their timely updating;
f. Liaise with international agencies to champion adoption of a data sharing technology for the region (such as SDMX technology),
that overcomes the differences in database architectures adopted by
various producers of data to ease data and metadata sharing in the
Community;
g. Provide technical backstopping to Partner States at various stages of database development and management;
h.
Establish a framework for regular and timely submission of statistical
data to the Secretariat and ensuring compliance to the agreed submission
deadlines;
i. Provide a platform for comprehensive exchange of
experiences and sharing the regional capacities among EAC Partner
States; and
j. Perform any other duties as shall be assigned the Project Manager.
Qualifications and experience
a.
A Masters degree from a recognised University/ Institution in either
Statistics; mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or
related field;
b. At least 8 years demonstrated experience in
design. development, and management of statistical data bases , 3 of
which must be at senior level; and
c. Certificate in either Microsoft Access, SQL Server or any other professional certification will be an added advantage.
Competencies and skills
a. Excellent knowledge of database software including ACCESS, STATA, SPSS, R, and/or other statistical programmes;
b.
Ability to design the structure of databases and write appropriate
interfaces for data entry and ensure data quality and security;
c.
Ability to use Microsoft Access databases for statistical purposes such
as collection, analysis and dissemination;Experience in capacity
building programs including managing, training and supporting staff; and
d.
Team work, effective communication, fluent in English, computer,
statistical, analytical, conceptual ability to work in a multicultural
environment and establish harmonious and effective relationships with
national, regional and international partners.
Eligibility
Only applicants from EAC Partner States are eligible to apply for the above positions.
Terms and Conditions of Service
These
are project positions supported by Donor Funds, and are non-established
in the Secretariat for which contract terms are limited to the period
of the project. The successful candidates will be recruited for an
initial period of two (2) years and the contract may be renewed for
another two (2) years, subject to project budgeting and a satisfactory
performance evaluation.
Fringe Benefits
All
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.
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 Friday, 19th July 2019.
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
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.
