JOB EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT EAST AFRICA COMMUNITY

1. Risks Management Assistant (1 POSTS)

2. Internal Audit Assistant (1 POSTS)

3. Procurement Assistant (2 POSTS)

4. Database Assistant (1 POSTS)

5. Network Security Assistant (1 POSTS)

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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 East African Community Partner States (Burundi, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan and Tanzania,) to apply for the following short term position tenable at East African Community-Secretariat, Arusha, Tanzania .

PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT (2 posts) (REF: EAC/HR/2017-18/08)
Reports to: Procurement Officer

Organ/Institution: East African Community Secretariat

Station: EAC Headquarters – Arusha, Tanzania

Main Purpose of the Job:
To provide Procurement Support Services

Duties and Responsibilities:
Originate tender documents for approval
Prepare Local Purchase Order
Offer administrative support to Procurement Committee and evaluation Committees and Bid opening Committees
Compile monthly procurement reports
Draft notification of awards and regret letters
Prepare procurement transactions and provide a liaison link between suppliers and user departments
Follow-up and expedite deliveries.
Update and maintain records of all Procurement Transactions
Forward certified invoices to Accounts for payment

Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Procurement and Supplies or equivalent
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant practical experience in the field of Procurement for Goods and Services,
Diploma in Procurement, Purchasing and Supplies or equivalent will be an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies:
The ideal candidate should demonstrate competence in use of standard Computer applications. Good Customer Relations, Negotiation skills, effective Communication and Report writing skills.

Conditions of employment:
The above positions are tenable for a contract of six months and offer attractive salary and fringe benefits including medical scheme and insurance cover.

All professions that require registration with the specific professional bodies will be expected to do so in compliance with the requirements of their respective Partner States.

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 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, 16th March 2018.

Please note:
You may submit your application either electronically or in hard copy but not both.
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.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
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.

INTERNAL AUDIT ASSISTANT (1 post) (REF: EAC/HR/2017-18/09)
Reports to: Principal Internal Auditor

Organ/Institution: East African Community Secretariat

Station: EAC Headquarters – Arusha, Tanzania

Main Purpose of the Job:
To assist in conducting independent risk-based internal audits of the EAC Organs and Institutions projects and programmes so as to identify any weaknesses and in consultation with the auditor-in-charge propose recommendations for improvement.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Carry out audit procedures for any segment of an audit under supervision from the auditor-in-charge.
Document properly the work performed and drawing conclusions based on the objective of carrying out the work.
Maintain current and permanent audit files.
Gathering information in establishing risk-based audit programs of the assigned department or functional area in the required timeline
Conduct audit testing of specified area and identify reportable issues and dimension of risk
Determine compliance with policies and procedures.
To assist preparation of the draft audit reports.
Prepare and facilitate the meetings of the Audit and Risks Committee
Gather and compile the data on the implementation of the recommendations of the Audit reports .
Other duties as assigned by the Head of Internal Audit or the deputy,

Qualifications and Experiences:
Possess a first degree in accounting or related discipline from a recognized university
Minimum five (5) years audit or accounting experience with knowledge in accounting principles, audit techniques, Internal Auditing standards.

Skills and Competencies :
Knowledge and experience in using any of the accounting packages;
Advanced skills in using MS Office packages (Word, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint);
Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written and presentation);
Advanced level of organization and planning skills;
Excellent analytical and numerical, and investigative skills;

Conditions of employment:
The above positions are tenable for a contract of six months and offer attractive salary and fringe benefits including medical scheme and insurance cover.

All professions that require registration with the specific professional bodies will be expected to do so in compliance with the requirements of their respective Partner States.

Relevant Working Experience:
Internship, training and apprenticeship will not be considered as relevant work experience.

Applications should be submitted to the address below not later than Friday, 16th March 2018.

Organ/Institution: East African Community Secretariat

Station: EAC Headquarters – Arusha, Tanzania

Main Purpose of the Job:
To provide technical assistance on risk management for the assigned Departments/areas of the EAC Organs and Institutions and come up with the risk register that to be updated time to time.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Under supervision of Principal Internal Auditor, coordinate the process of identifying and assessing the risks affecting the assigned Department/areas of EAC Organs and Institutions;

Assist in selecting and implementing measures to control and mitigate risks including activities to avoid risks, transfer risks and terminate risks;
Monitor effectiveness of the processes used in identifying the external and internal risks that the assigned EAC Organs and Institutions face, evaluating the likely effect of these risks, proposing a range of control measures and monitoring and evaluating the success of these measures;
Organize appropriate risk reporting procedures in line with the EAC approved Risk Management Framework;

Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting ,or equivalent qualification from a recognized university
At least five (5) years’ experience in risk management or accounting

Skills and Competencies:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (speaking, writing and presenting in English).
Practical knowledge of the general tools and techniques of risk management;

Conditions of employment:
The above positions are tenable for a contract of six months and offer attractive salary and fringe benefits including medical scheme and insurance cover.

All professions that require registration with the specific professional bodies will be expected to do so in compliance with the requirements of their respective Partner States.

Relevant Working Experience:
Internship, training and apprenticeship will not be considered as relevant work experience.

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, 16th March 2018.

NETWORK SECURITY ASSISTANT (1post) (REF: EAC/HR/2017-18/06)
Reports to: Senior Systems Analyst

Organ/Institution: East African Community Secretariat

Station: EAC Headquarters – Arusha, Tanzania

Main Overall Purpose of the Job:
To ensure optimum operational and security levels of all EAC Local Area Networks (LANs), Intra and Extra-nets resources; and maintain a dynamic, timely and reliable ICT user Helpdesk services.

Tasks and responsibilities:
Maintain and support all LAN and Wide Area Networks based at the EAC Headquarters.
Recommend technical specifications for ICT and other network equipment.
Assist users to identify information systems requirements and offer solution to implement hardware and software enhancements to meet user requirements.
Manage and monitor Internet bandwidth usage.
Day to day administration of existing networks systems, including firewalls, anti-viruses, anti-spams, and intrusion prevention, to ensure that ICT is best utilized to support all EAC business operations.
Offer first line repairs and maintenance services to network equipment and associated peripherals.
Implement ICT safety and security procedures.
Installation, programming and maintenance of communication equipment such as routers, switches, PABX’s, voice based systems, etc.
Prepare and maintain an up-to-date user documentation; train and support users to ensure that information technology is best utilized
Oversee and provide technical help desk support to all ICT network users.

Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelors degree from recognized institution in Computer Science or a related field.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in ICT networks security in reputable institutions.
Full qualifications and certification in CISCO professional program including CISCO security systems and Knowledge and experience on CISCO Telepresence is an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies:
The ideal candidate should demonstrate in-depth understanding of IT Systems security; including Firewalls, Anti-viruses, Anti-SPAMs and systems intrusion prevention skills.
She/He should also demonstrate, planning, interpersonal, communication, and report writing skills. She/He must be ateam player and must be fully conversant with modern IT trends andtechnologies, and the EAC and its goals.

Conditions of employment:
The above positions are tenable for a contract of six months and offer attractive salary and fringe benefits including medical scheme and insurance cover.

Education Qualifications:
All candidates applying must have qualifications that are recognized by the relevant national accreditation body in their respective Partner State.
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 their respective Partner States.
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.

Applications should be submitted to the address below not later than Friday, 16th March 2018.