Job Purpose:
To initiate, formulate and manage Human Resource Management and
Development policies and strategies that will enable the Community to
attract, develop and retain high quality human resources.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Initiate, formulate and manage human resource management and
development Policies and Strategies for the Community;
2. Design and maintain internal administrative and staff performance
appraisal and monitoring systems;
3. In liaison with the relevant officers, draw up Terms of Reference
and Job Descriptions for Community jobs;
4. Advise on the enforcement of Staff Rules and Regulations;
5. Coordinate periodic staff performance appraisal/evaluation exercises;
6. In liaison with the Planning Directorate, monitor Staff Performance
Contracts;
7. Coordinate the selection and recruitment of staff in accordance with
the established rules, procedures and practices;
8. Manage recruitment and placement standards, procedures, and practices;
9. Handle matters relating to terms and conditions of service in
conformity with the established Rules and Regulations;
10. In liaison with the Finance Directorate, direct payroll management;
11. Initiate budget proposals for the HR Department;
12. Prepare progress reports and follow up on the implementation of
Council decisions; and
13. Promote a positive corporate culture and image of the Community.
Qualifications and Experience:
A Masters Degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration and
Management, Business Administration, Law or a related field.
At least 10 years of relevant experience in HR management, development
and administration with 5 years at senior level.
Skills and Competencies:
Analytical skills, administrative skills, organization skills,
communication skills, decision-making skills, negotiation skills, team
building skills, networking skills, result oriented skills, supervisory
skills, management skills, leadership skills, research skills, good
computer skills, meeting tight deadlines, ability to work under minimum
supervision, innovativeness, problem-solving, performance management,
working in a multi-cultural environment and managing diversity.
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