New Job Opportunity at The East African Community (EAC) - Trade in Services Project Officer

The East African Community (EAC)

Jobs in Tanzania 2022: New Job Vacancies at The East African Community (EAC), 2022

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Overview
The East African Community (EAC) - European Union (EU) Core Programme is financed under the 11th European Development Fund (EDF) and has an overall objective to support the deepening of the EAC regional economic integration, through advancing implementation of the Customs Union and the Common Market Protocols.

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One of its specific objectives is to achieve improved implementation of agreed EAC commitments on liberalisation of trade in services under the EAC Common Market Protocol; through among others:

• Supporting the monitoring mechanisms for the removal of restrictions in prioritised sectors, through establishment of a living database of restrictions as well as its regular updating; establishment of national and regional peer review processes and availability of standardised data on trade in services;
• Supporting regulatory reforms, through developing sector specific regional regulatory frameworks; roadmaps for reviewing domestic laws and regulations; building capacity of service sector regulators as well as supporting preparatory steps for the implementation of the draft Regulations on the free movement of services and services suppliers.
• Promote awareness and coordination, through establishing public-private dialogue multi-stakeholder forums to facilitate advocacy, information sharing and best practices; and holding national stakeholder sensitisation campaigns to create awareness on opportunities for service exports.

The EU-EAC CORE Programme will be implemented through two main implementation modalities: a) Indirect management with the EAC Secretariat, through procurement of services via an International Restricted Tender (IRT) procedure; and b) Indirect management with the EAC Secretariat, through Programme Estimates. During the first 2 years, the focus will be on the insurance, accounting and distribution sectors. Additional sectors to be covered will be decided jointly by EAC Secretariat and EU in the course of Year 2.

The East African Community Secretariat seeks to recruit a highly motivated, result-driven, and qualified professional from citizens of the Republics of Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania to fill the following position below tenable at the EAC Secretariat in Arusha, Tanzania:
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TRADE IN SERVICES PROJECT OFFICER FOR THE EU-EAC CORE PROGRAMME
(1 post)

(REF: EAC/HR/2022-23/04)
GRADE : P3
ORGAN: EAC Secretariat
DIRECTORATE: Trade
DEPARTMENT: Trade in Services
REPORTS TO: Director of Trade through the Principal Trade in Services Officer
DURATION: 4 years
DUTY STATION: Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To support the EAC Principal Trade in Services Officer to coordinate and oversee implementation of the Trade in Services component ofthe EU-EAC CORE programme.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare Terms of Reference for consultancies required to implement the Trade in Services activities in the EU-EAC CORE Programme. 
• Provide inputs on diagnostic studies and regulatory audits undertaken inadditional sectors/sub-sectors to be agreed by the EAC and EU. 
• Organize and facilitate meetings of the National Trade in Services Committees and the Regional Committee on Trade in Services. 
• Support the annual EAC peer review processes through organization and facilitation of regional sub/sectoral multi-stakeholder forums. 
• Coordinate the development of the EAC Manual for Trade in Services statistical reporting, including its validation and adoption. 
• Supporting the development and adoption process of roadmaps and bills for reviewing national laws and regulations towards removal of national non-conforming measures relating to accounting, insurance, distribution as applicable, to align them to the EAC Regulations on Movement of Services and Services Suppliers. 
• Implement a twinning programme of staff from regulatory authorities to build capacity and enhance cooperation among regulators. 
• Undertake national sensitization campaigns to create awareness on various service-related issues, including through the development of sensitization materials and policy briefs, as well as support Trade in Services Public Private Dialogue platforms. 
• Support planning of activities, monitor and prepare regular progress reports on the implementation of the Trade in Services aspects in the EU – EAC CORE programme. 
• Ensure timely mobilization of funds - under the Programme Estimates for the implementation of the Trade in Services component, ensuring in particular complementarity with activities implemented by the various service providers. 
• Facilitate the Technical and Steering Committee meetings on the EU-EAC CORE Programme.

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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Master’s degree in the field of Economics, Law, Business Administration, International Trade or related field.
• 10 years relevant experience particularly on trade in services and regional integration with 5 years being at a senior level.
• Experience in working with similar organizations or institutions will be an added advantage.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCES:

• Strong technical and analytical capabilities for analyzing trade in services issues.
• Fluency in English. Knowledge of Kiswahili and French is desirable. Excellent oral, written and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to handle multiple tasks without compromising quality and team spirit building skills.
• Computer literate with competency in the use of Microsoft Outlook and Office products such as Word, Excel, Power Point.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; negotiation skills and ability to work harmoniously in a diverse environment.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
This is an EU-EAC CORE Programme position supported by European and is a non-established position for which contract terms are limited to four (4) years including a probation period of six months.

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 specific professional bodies will be expected to be in compliance with such requirements .

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 position are advised to :

• Fill in the application form attached (download from here);
• attach their application letter, a detailed CV, Copies of certified academic certificates, and a copy of National Identity Card or Passport in PDF format scanned in one (1) file.
• 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, 2nd September 2022..
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Please note:

1. You may submit your application either electronically or in hard copy but not both.

2. Applications which do not :

• have EAC application form; CV, application letter, ID.
  
• indicate nationality and age;
• have 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.

3.  Only qualified candidates will be contacted

4.  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.

A due diligence will be conducted for all successful candidates in respect of their academic certificates (certification by a recognized higher education body in the respective Partner States) and employment records.

The Secretary General
East African Community,
P. o Box 1096,
Arusha - Tanzania.
Tel: +255 27 2162100
Fax: +255 27 2162190
E-mail: vacancies@eachq.org
Website : www.eac.int

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