Senior Trade Officer (Competition)
Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens of East Africa for the following
position tenable at the East African Community Secretariat:
SENIOR TRADE OFFICER (COMPETITION):
(REF: EAC/HR/2013/065)
GRADE: P2
ORGAN: EAC Secretariat
DIRECTORATE: Trade
DEPARTMENT: Internal Trade
REPORTS TO: Principal Trade Officer (Internal Trade)
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To implement the EAC Competition Act (2008)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develop strategies, policies, systems and processes for operationalising the EAC Competition Act (2008).
2. Act as Registrar of the EAC Competition Authority.
3. Provide technical support to the EAC Competition Authority.
4. Organise and facilitate technical meetings.
5. Collect and collate necessary data on Competition issues in the region.
6. Coordinate with other regional and international organisations and foreign
Competition Authorities/Agencies on competition matters relevant to EAC.
7. Prepare progress and annual reports and coordinate implementation of relevantCouncil decisions.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
A Masters Degree in Economics, Economic Policy and Planning, Policy Management, Development Economics, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognised University. Specialised training in Trade and Competition is a must.
8 years of experience handling trade and competition issues, with 3 years at senior level.
Experience in working with similar organisations or institutions will be an added advantage.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
Good communication and interpersonal skills, strong analytical skills, negotiation skills, networking skills, proficiency in computer applications, resource mobilisation skills, and report writing.
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.
position tenable at the East African Community Secretariat:
SENIOR TRADE OFFICER (COMPETITION):
(REF: EAC/HR/2013/065)
GRADE: P2
ORGAN: EAC Secretariat
DIRECTORATE: Trade
DEPARTMENT: Internal Trade
REPORTS TO: Principal Trade Officer (Internal Trade)
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To implement the EAC Competition Act (2008)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develop strategies, policies, systems and processes for operationalising the EAC Competition Act (2008).
2. Act as Registrar of the EAC Competition Authority.
3. Provide technical support to the EAC Competition Authority.
4. Organise and facilitate technical meetings.
5. Collect and collate necessary data on Competition issues in the region.
6. Coordinate with other regional and international organisations and foreign
Competition Authorities/Agencies on competition matters relevant to EAC.
7. Prepare progress and annual reports and coordinate implementation of relevantCouncil decisions.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
A Masters Degree in Economics, Economic Policy and Planning, Policy Management, Development Economics, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognised University. Specialised training in Trade and Competition is a must.
8 years of experience handling trade and competition issues, with 3 years at senior level.
Experience in working with similar organisations or institutions will be an added advantage.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
Good communication and interpersonal skills, strong analytical skills, negotiation skills, networking skills, proficiency in computer applications, resource mobilisation skills, and report writing.
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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