Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 31, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Main Purpose of the Job:
To provide efficient and effective management of judicial and general administration of the East African Court of Justice.

Duties and Responsibilities:
i. Provide administrative and technical support to the Judge President and other judges
ii. Coordinate and administer the day to day administrative functions of the East Africa Court of Justice, including Financial, Human Resource management, procurement, etc. in accordance with the EAC rules, regulations and procedures;
iii. Coordinate dissemination of information, public relations activities concerning the Court and its activities and ensure that this information is made accessible to Partner States, the national courts of justice, professional associations, law societies, faculties and schools of law and the media;
iv. Establish and maintain liaison with other Organs of the Community
v. Participate in the recruitment of Staff for the EACJ
vi. Supervise Court Staff
vii. Ensure adherence to the law in the interpretation, application and compliance with the Treaty;
viii. Coordinate implementation of Council decisions relating to the operation of the Court and consolidate progress and annual reports on status of implementation of the Council decisions/directives;
ix. Sub-Accounting officer for the EACJ by preparing and presenting the Courts budget and approving expenditures among others;
x. Custodian of the seal of the Court and maintain Court records, documents and publications of the Court;
xi. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Judge President from time to time.

Minimum Job Requirements:
Academic and Professional Qualifications:
Applicants should be holders of a Master’s degree in Law (LLM) from a recognized University and must be qualified to hold such a high Judicial Office in their respective EAC Partner States.

Work Experience:
Must be a qualified Lawyer registered to practice Law with a minimum of 15 years relevant experience, 8 of which should be at Senior level in a busy Court environment.

Key Competencies:
Must be able to provide Strategic and team leadership to the EACJ team, manage diversity, write proposals and conduct Research, have good communication, presentation, conceptual, analytical, Planning, Negotiation, Networking, Judgment and decision-making skills. S/He must be Computer literate.

Eligibility for applications:
Only Applicants from the Republic of (DRC and South Sudan) are eligible to apply for the above position.

Terms and Conditions of Service:
The above position is tenable for a contract of five (5) years renewable once.
This position is subject to the application of the Quota System.

Fringe Benefits:
The established posts offer attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover.

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 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.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 180

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure

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, 18th November, 2022

Candidates who have already applied for this position are required to re-apply.
Please note:
1. You may submit your application either electronically or in hard copy but not both.
2. All Applications MUST STRICTLY:
• have EAC application form, CV, application letter, ID ;
• indicate nationality and age;
• have the job reference number;
• have certified copies of their academic degrees and other professional Certificates;
• provide referees.
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 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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