Job Purpose:
To implement EAC’s HR policies that select, develop and retain the right
staff needed to meet EAC’s Objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Work closely with departments, increasingly in assisting line
managers understand and implement the EAC HR policies and procedures;
2. Providing assistance in hiring process activities such as
preparation of vacancy announcements , advertising or posting ,
check application forms, coordinate the short listing process and
prepare documentation for interview processes;
3. Coordinate the activities related to employee safety, wellness,
health and welfare services;
4. Update and maintain database relating to personnel activities such
as staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance
evaluations, classifications , staff skills and establishment ;
5. Assist in implementation of employee induction activities, Staff
training and development;
6. Keep track of changes in salaries and benefits and prepare
paperwork needed for monthly payroll and maintain records relating
to staff leave and other benefits including processing of leave,
home leave passage, education allowances, gratuity, advances,
overtime for General Staff, etc;
7. Initiate and enter staff records into the HRMIS (INSPIRO) ;
8. Produce monthly staffing status reports for the EAC ;
9. Perform any other duties as may be required by management.
Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelors Degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations,
Business Administration, Social Sciences or equivalent.
Minimum five (5) years relevant experience in a busy HR Office.
Skills and Competencies:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, good analytical skills,
Communication skills, Writing Skills, Editorial skills, Public Relations
skills, proficiency in the use of Computers, people management skills,
management of diversity, planning skills, supervisory skills, research
skills, networking skills. Knowledge in the use of a computerized Human
Resource Management Information Systems (HRMIS) will be an added advantage.
Eligibility:
EAC Staff Rules and Regulations preclude considerations of applicants
above 55 years of age.
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.
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:*
1. You may submit your application either electronically or in hard
copy but not both.
2. 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.
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
*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 mailto:vacancies@eachq.org
Website : www.eac.int
Application Deadline:
Friday, 21 July 2017 – 5:00pm