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.
SENIOR EXPORT PROMOTION OFFICER (REF: EAC/HR/2017-18/02)
Organ : EAC Secretariat
Grade : P2
Directorate : Trade
Job reports to : Principal Trade Officer (International Trade)
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To coordinate implementation of EAC’s Export Promotion Strategy and programmes.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Facilitate the implementation of joint EAC Export and investment Promotion Strategy;
Harmonise export strategies incentives in the region;
Carry out research on best international export promotion practices;
Coordinate the harmonization of Export incentives in the region;
Implement Council decision and prepare progress report on export promotion;
Identify export capacity constraints in the EAC region and the Partner States and facilitate development of strategies for addressing the same;
Coordinate regional and international export promotion initiatives for Partner States, including the organization of export exhibitions in the region’s major export markets in liaison with Partner States;
Review export promotion incentives provided by other regional economic blocks globally and make recommendations for creation of sustainable export promotion incentives in the region;
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Management from time to time.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
A Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Economics or Finance or Marketing or Trade or any other relevant Master’s Degree.
At least eight (8) years of relevant experience, 3 of which should be at a senior level.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
Strong interpersonal relations and communication skills, analytical, project management and negotiation skills, proficiency in Computer applications
ELIGIBILITY FOR APPLICATIONS:
Applicants from all EAC Partner States are eligible to apply for the above positions.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:
The above positions are 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. The terms and conditions for the project position will be determined as per agreement between EAC and Development Partner.
EDUCATIONS 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 WORK 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, 27th April 2018 .
JOB APPLICATION
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.
The Secretary General
East African Community
P. O. Box 1096
Arusha – Tanzania.
Tel: +255 27 2162100
Fax: +255 27 2162190
E-mail: [email protected]
Website : www.eac.int
