Job Opportunity at East African Community, Senior Public Relations Officer
Introduction
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, the Republic of South Sudan and the Republic of Uganda, with headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.
EAC's mission is to expand and deepen economic, political, social, and cultural integration to improve the quality of life for the people of East Africa through increased competitiveness, value-added production, trade, and investment.
This is an exciting opportunity for highly qualified professionals who are citizens of the Republic of South Sudan and motivated to apply for the next available seat in the Legislative Assembly of the East African Community.
Senior Public Relations Officer (one position)
(REF.: EAC/HR/2020-21/47)
Grade: P2
Reports to: writer
Body/institution: Legislative Assembly of East Africa
Work Station: EALA, Arusha - Tanzania
Main purpose of the work:
Manage and implement the communication strategy and dissemination policy of EALA within the framework of the corporate objectives of EAC and the priority areas of public disclosure.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Ensure the formulation and implementation of the Council's communications strategy in line with its objectives and priority areas;
- Ensure the formulation and implementation of the association's information and publication dissemination policy;
- Create, maintain and enhance links between the Assembly and the general public at the regional level around the EAC partner countries and beyond, with a particular focus on strengthening the image of the Assembly as a democratic regional institution of governance;
- Establish, improve and maintain relationships between the Association and the media to ensure maximum positive coverage of the Association in print and electronic media;
- Draft the official statements of the chairperson of the council regarding the affairs of the council;
- Work with the EAC communications team to design, produce and distribute promotional materials and publications for the association for internal and external consumption and organize promotional and public awareness activities for the association with the aim of improving its public image;
- administer and improve the Association's outreach programs, particularly for schools, colleges, universities, and other educational institutions;
- establish and maintain a guest center for the association and provide appropriate hospitality to visitors;
- Manage the content of the association's website in cooperation with the relevant officials;
- Assist in the preparation of the annual report of the East African Community;
- any other function assigned to him; Y
- Promote the corporate image of EAC.
Qualifications and Experience:
Master's degree in Journalism, Social Communication, Public Administration or related with eight years of experience in a similar or related position, three of which must be at a higher level. Knowledge of the operations of the regional parliament would be an additional advantage.
Skills and competencies:
Communication skills, presentation skills, interactive skills, analytical skills, customer service, computer skills, research skills, negotiation skills, writing skills, public speaking skills, public relations, diplomacy, etiquette, and networking skills .
Eligibility to apply:
After the decision of the forty-first meeting of the Council of Ministers, only candidates from the Republic of South Sudan have the right to apply for the position mentioned above.
Terms and Conditions of Service:
The above position is valid for a five (5) year contract, renewable once.
Additional benefits:
The jobs created offer attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transportation allowance, education allowance, medical plan, and insurance coverage.
Educational Qualifications:
All candidates must have qualifications recognized by the appropriate national accreditation body in the Republic of South Sudan. This requirement applies to qualifications obtained nationally and internationally.
All occupations that require registration with designated professional bodies are expected to do so in accordance with the requirements of the Republic of South Sudan.
Related work experience:
Training and apprenticeships will not be considered relevant work experience.
Equal opportunities:
EAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; Therefore, female candidates are especially encouraged to apply. EAC will only respond to those candidates who strictly meet the specified requirements.
How to apply:
Interested candidates who meet the qualifications and experience requirements for the position listed above are encouraged to:
Fill in the attached application form (download from here);
Please attach the letter of application, detailed CV, copies of approved academic transcripts and a copy of your national identity card or passport in scanned PDF format in one (1) file.
Include the reference number on both the request letter and the envelope.
For electronic submission, please indicate the reference number in the subject of the email and send it to the address provided below.
Applications must be submitted to the address below no later than Friday, February 25, 2022.
keep in mind:
1. You can submit your application electronically or on paper, but not both.
2. Applications that do not:
You have an EAC application form;
indicate nationality and age;
you have the reference number;
attach a letter of request;
have certified copies of their academic and other professional certificates;
or fails to provide three referees who will be disqualified.
3. Only qualified candidates will be contacted
4. The East African Community (EAC) Staff Rules and Regulations exclude consideration of applicants over 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 made in writing.
Due diligence will be carried out for all successful candidates regarding their academic certificates (a certificate from a recognized higher education body in the Republic of South Sudan) and employment records.
Secretary-General
East African Community
P. O. Box 1096
Arusha-Tanzania.
Phone: +255 27 2162100
Fax: +255 27 2162190
Email: vacancies@eachq.org
Website: www.eac.int