(EAC/HR/2016-17/23)
The East
African Community is a regional intergovernmental organization
comprising the Republic of Burundi, the Republic of Kenya, the Republic
of Rwanda, the Republic of 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.
This is an
exciting opportunity for highly motivated and result-driven
professionals who are citizens of East African Community Partner States
of Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, South Sudan and Uganda to apply for
the following position tenable at the EAC Competition Authority.
Organ / Institution: East African Community Competition Authority
Duty Station: Arusha, Tanzania
Job Grade: D1
Job reports to: EAC Competition Authority Commissioners
Job Purpose:
The Registrar,
EAC Competition Authority shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the
EAC Competition Authority and be responsible for the day to day
management of the EAC Competition Authority subject to the directives of
the Commissioners.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Registrar, EAC Competition Authority shall perform the following functions: –
- He/she will be the Chief Executive Officer of the EAC Competition Authority;
- He/she will be the Secretary to the Commissioners of the EAC Competition Authority;
- Provide advice to Commissioners, on key strategic, legal and economic matters;
- Manage staff of the EAC Competition Authority and provide strategic direction;
- Initiate and coordinate development of policies and strategies on competition matters in EAC;
- Represent the EAC Competition Authority in industry and Government, regionally and internationally;
- Work and cooperate with Partner States competition authorities, consumer protection agencies and other stakeholders on matters of competition policy and consumer protection;
- Establish systems, procedures and institutional processes of the EAC Competition Authority;
- Work to raise the profile and public perception of the EAC Competition Authority;
- Develop mechanisms and systems for enforcement of EAC Competition Act, 2006, in the EAC Customs Union and Common Market;
- Establish strategic collaboration and partnerships with national and international competition agencies on matters related to competition and resource mobilization;
- Liaise and work closely with other EAC organs and particularly the Secretariat on policy and Budget development and execution;
- Present Board papers to the Commissioners in regard to operations of the Authority;
- Develop and present Reports to the EAC Council of Ministers from time to time; and,
- Undertake any other duties assigned by the Commissioners from time to time.
Qualifications and Experience:
Must at least
have a Masters in Economics or Law or Business Management or a related
field. Specialized training in competition matters will be an added
advantage.
Have a minimum
of fifteen (15) years’ experience in either competition policy and law,
or consumer protection, or trade or a related field, ten (10) years of
which must be at a senior level. Must have a high level management
experience and a proven track record of leadership in a significant area
of either competition regulation, or sectoral/ market regulation, or
commercial regulation at national level or regional level
Skills and Competencies:
Competencies:
i. Good knowledge and understanding of the EAC economic integration agenda.
ii. Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to influence multi-stakeholder processes;
iii. Excellent analytical skills particularly in interpreting, using, analyzing and presenting data and evidence; and,
iv. Should demonstrate knowledge in competition policy, consumer protection, and trade and industry matters.
i. Good knowledge and understanding of the EAC economic integration agenda.
ii. Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to influence multi-stakeholder processes;
iii. Excellent analytical skills particularly in interpreting, using, analyzing and presenting data and evidence; and,
iv. Should demonstrate knowledge in competition policy, consumer protection, and trade and industry matters.
Attributes:
The suitable candidate should have the following attributes: strategic thinking, achieves results, team player, exemplifies personal drive and integrity, and cultivates productive working relationships, communication with influence.
Eligibility:
Applicants from all Partner States are eligible to apply for the position under the EAC Competition Authority
Terms and Conditions of Service:
The successful candidate shall hold office for a term of five (5) years non-renewable.
Fringe Benefits:
The
established posts offer 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 Friday, 21 July 2017.
Please note:
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 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
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
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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