Job Type : Contract
Industry : Media & Communication
Education Level : Senior level
The East African Community is a regional intergovernmental
organization comprising the Republic of Burundi, the Republic of Kenya, the
Republic of Rwanda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Republic of South Sudan
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 Republic of South Sudan to
apply for the following position tenable at EAC Competition Authority.
Grade
: P2
Reports to
: Clerk
Organ/Institution
: East African Legislative Assembly
Duty Station
: EALA, Arusha - Tanzania
Main purpose of the job:
To manage and implement EALA’s Communication strategy and
publication policy within the framework of EAC’s corporate goals and public
outreach priority areas.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Qualifications and experience:
A Master’s Degree in Journalism, Mass Communications, Public
Administration or a related field with eight years’ experience in a similar or
related position three of which should be at senior level. Knowledge of
operations of a regional parliament will be an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies:
Communication skills, presentation skills, interactive
skills, analytical skills, customer care and computer skills, research skills,
negotiation skills, writing skills, oratory skills, public relations, diplomacy,
protocol and networking skills .
Eligibility for applications:
Following the decision of the 41st Meeting
of the Council of Ministers, only applicants from the Republic of 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 (5)
years renewable once .
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 the Republic of South
Sudan. 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 the Republic of South Sudan.
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:
Applications should be submitted to the address below not
later than Friday, 25th February 2022.
Please note:
1. You may
submit your application either electronically or in hard copy but not both.
2.
Applications which do not :
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 Republic of South Sudan ) and
employment records .
Regional Organization mandated by the Government of Kenya, Tanzania , Uganda , Rwanda , Burundi and South Sudan to Spearhead the East African economic, social , cultural and political integration agenda.
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