Applications are
invited from suitably qualified citizens of the East African Community
(Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda) for the following Non Established
Post tenable at the EAC Secretariat Arusha, Tanzania.
Corporate Communications Expert
Grade: Equivalent to EAC P2 Staff Grade
Directorate: Office of the Secretary General
Department: Corporate Communication and Public
Affairs
Reports to: Principal Information and Public
Relations Officer
Duration of employment: 1 year
1.1 Main purpose of the job
The Corporate
Communications Expert will be responsible for supporting the Head of the
Department in the development and implementation of internal and external
corporate communications strategies.
The Expert will
assist with communications materials to effectively represent the EAC regional
Integration agenda to Stakeholders.
Internally, the
Corporate Communications Expert will be responsible for developing and driving
employee communications messaging, vehicles, and procedures.
This position is
an excellent future opportunity to be part of the growing Corporate
Communications and Public Affairs Department at the EAC Secretariat.
1.2 Major Tasks/Responsibilities
(i) To develop
information and communications strategies and activities to promote a positive
corporate image and visibility of the East African Community
(ii) To draft
EAC official and public statements i.e. Speeches, Press Releases, and
Communiqués
(iii) To compile
and edit EAC Publications that will include, among others, Annual Reports,
Brochures, Occasional and other information materials.
(iv) To develop
information and communications, and networking with the broad spectrum of EAC
stakeholders to promote a positive awareness and image of the East African
Community.
(v) Take charge
of the EAC Media Centre and make it a robust resource centre for the Media.
(vi) To organize
public functions as well as public and visitors service, including study tours
and courtesy calls on the Executives.
(vii) To
organize sensitization programmes to the broad spectrum of EAC stakeholders, in
coordination with other EAC Departments, Organs and Institutions and the
Partner States Information and Communications Departments/Directorates.
(viii) To
co-ordinate the EAC Day celebrations and other EAC Anniversaries observances at
the Headquarters and in the Partner States.
(ix) To develop
and implement an internal communications program which properly represents the
rich EAC culture, strategy and strong desire to bridge multiple
Divisions/Directorates, Organs, and Institutions.
(x) To draft
internal communications newsletter (in-house newsletter)
(xi) To develop
Internal Communications calendar.
1.3 Education
- A Masters Degree in Journalism, Mass Communications, Public Relations, or related field
1.4 Work Experience
- At least 8 years relevant, progressive experience in journalism, corporate communications or public relations.
- Substantial knowledge of issues relating to EAC regional integration is a must.
- Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, able to prioritize and multitask, and work collaboratively across the EAC Organs.
1.5 Skills and Competencies
(i) Languages
- English.
- Kiswahili and French is an added advantage.
(ii) Other
skills required: Writing and Editorial Skills, Public Relations, Excellent
Communication Skills, People management skills, Quick decision maker,
Presentation Skills, Organizational skills, Research Skills, Computer
Applications, Commitment to high standards is essential to success, and Ability
and willingness to work outside of business hours, and weekends if required
Terms and Conditions of Service
This is a
non-established project position tenable at the EAC Secretariat Headquarters
based in Arusha, Tanzania and supported by EAC Partnership Fund.
The above
position will be subjected to the EAC quota system.
How to Apply
Download EAC Job
Application Format from the EAC website
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
To be received
not later than Friday 13th September 2013
Female
Candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
The East African
Community will only respond to those candidates who meet its requirements.
