Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens of
East Africa for the following re-advertised position tenable at the East
African Court of Justice (EACJ) based in Arusha, Tanzania.
Personal Assistant
Grade: P2
Office: Office of the Judge
President
Report to: The Registrar/EACJ
Main Purpose of the Job:
To perform a variety of administrative and professional duties
related to the Office of the Judge President
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work
as Personal Assistant to the Judge President
- Initiate
the planning, organization and performance of work for the Judge President
- Undertake
targeted research and gather information in order to facilitate the Office
of the Judge President’s decision making process
- Prepare
reports and make recommendations to the Judge President for follow up
action
- Manage,
understand and develop procedures to facilitate proper reporting of all
the necessary information to the Judge President
- Respond
to queries particularly directed to the Office of the Judge President
- In
liaison with the Registrar, prepare and distribute documentation for
official missions and meetings of the Judge President
- In
liaison with the Registrar, arrange for briefs and reports concerning
activities of the Office of the Judge President
- Establish
an effective monitoring, evaluation and reporting system for the Office of
the Judge President; and
- Promote
initiatives that enhance good corporate culture and image of the EAC/EACJ.
Qualifications and Experience:
- A
Masters Degree in Public Administration, Social Sciences, Political
Science, Law or a related field.
- 8
years of relevant experience.
- Knowledge
of Court operations is essential.
Skills and Competencies:
Good computer skills, must be up to date with current issues,
good intelligence with all around knowledge mostly in customer services, public
relations, accounting, and management, should be able to multi-task and be able
to work under stressful situations, good research skills, good report writing
skills, M&E skills, planning skills, should have determination to complete
tasks at hand within a timely manner, not only having to know where every thing
stands but also making sure that it all keeps moving smoothly, must be able to
lead and should be a good communicator.
Terms and Conditions of Service
Terms and Conditions of Service
The post is tenable on a five (5) year contract term renewable
upon satisfactory performance and is subject to the application of the Quota
System in recruitment.
Fringe Benefits
The post offers attractive fringe benefits including housing
allowance, transport allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and
insurance cover.
For more information, visit our website: http//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: 007 27 2502455/2504481
E-mail: vacancies@eachq.org;
East African Community
P. O Box 1096
Arusha - Tanzania.
Fax No: 007 27 2502455/2504481
E-mail: vacancies@eachq.org;
To be received not later than Monday, 20th August 2012.
Female Candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Applicants who had responded to an earlier advert with a closing
date of 15th June 2012 are advised to re-apply.
Any inconveniences caused are highly regretted.
The
East African Community will only respond to those candidates who meet its
requirements.
