Senior Clerk Assistant
Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens of East Africa for the following position tenable at the East African Legislative Assembly:
SENIOR CLERK ASSISTANT:(REF: EAC/HR/2013/076)
GRADE: P2
ORGAN: East African Legislative Assembly
OFFICE: Office of the Clerk
DEPARTMENT: Legislative Procedures and Committees
REPORTS TO: Principal Clerk Assistant
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To facilitate Committee work and Plenary Sessions of the Assembly
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Serve as Secretary to Committees of the Assembly.
2. Serve as Custodian of Journals of the Assembly.
3. Prepare Order Papers, Votes and Proceedings, Motions. Petitions and Questions.
4. Serve as Clerk - At - Table.
5. Draft amendments to Bills.
6. Provide advice to Speaker and Members on legislative procedures.
7. Carry out procedural research.
8. In liaison with the Research Officer, conduct relevant research and studies for Committees; and
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
A Masters Degree in Public Administration, Law, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognised University. 8 years of relevant experience with at least 3 years in a similar position. Specialized training in Parliamentary Procedures and knowledge of operations of a regional Parliament will be an added advantage.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
Good knowledge of parliamentary procedures, administrative skills, drafting skills, analytical skills, research skills, supervisory skills, interpersonal skills, negotiating skills, networking skills, public relations, diplomacy, computer skills, report writing skills and computer skills.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
All post is tenable on a five (5) year contract term renewable subject to satisfactory performance and mandatory retirement age of 60 years. The above position is also subject to the application of the EAC Quota System. In line with the provisions of the EAC Staff Rules and Regulations, Candidates whose age will be 55 years at the time of appointment will not be eligible.
FRINGE BENEFITS
All posts offer attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover.
For more information, visit our website: www.eac.int;
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit their applications by registered mail, courier service, e-mail or dispatch together with Curriculum Vitae, copies of both academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three referees, and day time telephone contact to:
The Secretary General
East African Community
P. O. Box 1096
Arusha - Tanzania.
Fax No: +255 27 2504255/ +255 27 2050281
E-mail: vacancies@eachq.org
To be received not later than Thursday 06th March 2014, 1700Hrs local time.
Female Candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
The East African Community will only respond to those candidates who meet
its requirements.
SENIOR CLERK ASSISTANT:(REF: EAC/HR/2013/076)
GRADE: P2
ORGAN: East African Legislative Assembly
OFFICE: Office of the Clerk
DEPARTMENT: Legislative Procedures and Committees
REPORTS TO: Principal Clerk Assistant
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To facilitate Committee work and Plenary Sessions of the Assembly
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Serve as Secretary to Committees of the Assembly.
2. Serve as Custodian of Journals of the Assembly.
3. Prepare Order Papers, Votes and Proceedings, Motions. Petitions and Questions.
4. Serve as Clerk - At - Table.
5. Draft amendments to Bills.
6. Provide advice to Speaker and Members on legislative procedures.
7. Carry out procedural research.
8. In liaison with the Research Officer, conduct relevant research and studies for Committees; and
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
A Masters Degree in Public Administration, Law, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognised University. 8 years of relevant experience with at least 3 years in a similar position. Specialized training in Parliamentary Procedures and knowledge of operations of a regional Parliament will be an added advantage.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
Good knowledge of parliamentary procedures, administrative skills, drafting skills, analytical skills, research skills, supervisory skills, interpersonal skills, negotiating skills, networking skills, public relations, diplomacy, computer skills, report writing skills and computer skills.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
All post is tenable on a five (5) year contract term renewable subject to satisfactory performance and mandatory retirement age of 60 years. The above position is also subject to the application of the EAC Quota System. In line with the provisions of the EAC Staff Rules and Regulations, Candidates whose age will be 55 years at the time of appointment will not be eligible.
FRINGE BENEFITS
All posts offer attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover.
For more information, visit our website: www.eac.int;
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit their applications by registered mail, courier service, e-mail or dispatch together with Curriculum Vitae, copies of both academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three referees, and day time telephone contact to:
The Secretary General
East African Community
P. O. Box 1096
Arusha - Tanzania.
Fax No: +255 27 2504255/ +255 27 2050281
E-mail: vacancies@eachq.org
To be received not later than Thursday 06th March 2014, 1700Hrs local time.
Female Candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
The East African Community will only respond to those candidates who meet
its requirements.
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