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East
African Community
Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens of East African Community Partner States for the following position tenable at the EAC Secretariat
Principal Legal Officer
(REF: EAC/HR/2012/054)
Grade: P3
Organ: EAC Secretariat
Directorate: Office of the Secretary General
Department: Legal Division
Reports To: The Counsel to the East African Community
Main Purpose of The Job:
To provide legal advice to the Community in the implementation of its programmes and activities.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible
for giving legal advice on the implementation of agreed integration
programmes and projets;
- Responsible
for coordination of the EAC Regional Judicial Education/Training
Programme;
- Negotiaite,
draft and review protocols, agreements, contracts, memoranda of
understanding and other legal documents in conformity with the East
African Community mandate;
- Responsible
for giving legal opinions to the East African Community, its organs and
institutions;
- Representation
of the Community in legal disputes at the East African Court of Justice,
other Courts of Judicature and other fora; and
- Perform
any other duties as may be assigned by Management.
Qualifications
and Experience
- A
Master’s Degree in Law from a reputable university, and a certificate of
enrolment to practise law in any of the East African Community Partner
States.
- A
minimum of ten (10) years working experience at national/international
level.
Skills
and Competences
- The
ideal candidates should have excellent communication and leadership
skills, highly developed negotiation and interpersonal skills, effective
legal research and report writing abilities, high level integrity and
commitment to the legal profession and professional development; and be
proficient in computer applications.
- Terms
and Conditions of Service
- The
post is tenable on a five (5) year contract term renewable once upon
satisfactory performance.
- This
position will be subjected to the EAC Quota System.
Fringe
Benefits
The post offers attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover.
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: +255 27 2504255/ +255 27 2050281
E-mail: vacancies@eachq.org
To be received not later than Friday, 7th December 2012 at 5:00pm.
Female Candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
The East African Community will only respond to those candidates who meet its requirements.
