EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY
JOB ADVERTISMENT
The East African Community is a regional intergovernmental organization comprising theRepublic of Burundi, the Republic of Kenya, the Republic of Rwanda, the United
Republic of Tanzania, Republic of Uganda and the Republic of South Sudan with its
Headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.
The EAC mission is to widen and deepen economic, political, social and cultural
integration to improve the quality of life of the people of East Africa through increased
competitiveness, value added production, trade and investments.
The Article 71 (1)(i) of the Treaty mandates the Secretariat to be responsible for the
mobilization of funds from Development Partners (DPs) and other sources for
implementation of the projects of the community. Consequently, the Partnership Fund
(PF) was established in 2006 to coordinate and channel contributions by DPs to support
projects and programs geared towards regional integration and socio-economic
development as well as facilitate harmonization and alignment of their support to the
EAC.
This is an exciting opportunity for highly motivated and result-driven professionals
preferably citizens of East African Community Partner States (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda,
United Republic of Tanzania, Uganda and South Sudan) to apply for the following
positions tenable at East African Community-Secretariat.
RISK MANAGEMENT OFFICER
(REF: EAC/HR/2016-17/18)
GRADE: Professional Staff Category (P1 Equivalent)
REPORTS: Risk Management Coordinator
FUNDING: Partnership Fund
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To provide technical assistance on risk management for the assigned areas of the EAC
Organs and Institutions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Offer technical assistance to management in designing processes, policies and
procedures to identify and manage threats to the achievement of objectives over
the assigned areas of EAC Organs and Institutions.
2. Oversee the process of identifying and assessing the risks affecting the assigned
areas of EAC Organs and Institutions.
3. Oversee, and in some areas assist in implementing, the plan of risk control actions
(e.g. on health and safety measures, liaison with regulators, and business
continuity plans).
4. Coordinate monitoring and evaluation of the assigned areas of EAC Organs’ and
Institutions’ success in managing their risks.
5. Organise appropriate risk reporting, internally.
6. Plan, design and implement risk management process for the assigned areas by
developing practical operating models.
7. Monitor for effectiveness the processes used in identifying the external and
internal risks that the assigned EAC Organs and Institutions face, evaluating the
likely effect of these risks, proposing a range of control measures and monitoring
and evaluating the success of these measures.
8. Assist in selecting and implementing measures to control and mitigate risks
including activities to avoid risks, transfer risks and finance risks.
9. Monitor to ensure establishment of a strong, proactive risk management culture.
10. Conduct functional audits on compliance with policy and to standards.
11. Assist in implementation of an appropriate risk reporting to unit heads and top
management providing a plan on how to minimize any exposure.
12. Provide support, education and training to staff, commonly at management level
of the assigned areas
.
13. Risk reporting to unit heads to ensure they are aware of risks relevant to their parts
of EAC and to individual staff to understand their accountability for individual
risks.
14. Work with other EAC units as required, to resolve any risk management issues.
15. Any other duties may be assigned by the Management
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in Management or equivalent from a recognized University/Institution.
Specialization or training in Risk Management is required.
At least five (5) years’ experience in Risk Management, Compliance or in Auditing.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCES:
Personal organization and planning skills. Negotiating and influencing skills. Excellent
communications and presentation skills, to be able to inform and persuade both orally and
in writing. This means excellent written and spoken English. Detailed practical
knowledge of the general tools and techniques of risk management. Persistence, an eye
for detail and ability to complete projects and keep to deadlines (in respect of risk
reporting). Self-managed, self-motivated and used to operate in a demanding
environment. Numeracy skills. Skilled use of typical office software and an ability to
understand and learn risk management software packages.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE FOR ALL THE ABOVE
MENTIONED POSITIONS:
The assignment will be on a performance-based contract for initial period of one year
which may be renewed subject to performance and availability of funds. This position
offers and attractive salary.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS:
All candidates applying must have qualifications that are recognized by the relevant
national accreditation body in their respective Countries. This condition is applicable for
locally and internationally attained qualifications.
All professions that require registration with the specific professional bodies will be
expected to do so in compliance with the requirements of their respective Partner States.
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 this
position are advised to send their applications, detailed curriculum vitae, photocopies of
academic certificates, names and contact details of three referees, and copy of National
Identity Card, or Birth Certificate or Passport showing date of birth. 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 23rd December
2016 at 1700Hrs.
Please note:
1. You may submit your application either electronically or in hard copy but not both.
2. Applications which do not: indicate nationality and age; 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.
EAC does not require candidates to pay money for the recruitment process. The only
source of information for the above positions is on the link www.eac.int . The EAC
declines the responsibility for the information gotten from other websites. All invitations
for interviews will be done in writing.
The Secretary Genera,l
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