East African Community (EAC) Jobs: Education, Training and Development Expert

Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens of East Africa (Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda and Burundi) for the following position at the East African Community Headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.

This is a project position supported by the Government of the United Kingdom through DFID funding.

The position is non-established and the contract terms are limited to two years with a possibility of renewal subject to performance and extension of the funding support by DFID;

(Ref: EAC/HR/DFID/08-09/025) - Education, Training and Development Expert

Grade: Professional Staff Category (P2 Equivalent)
Reports to: Principal Human Resources Officer
Organ/Institution: East African Community Secretariat
Duration of Contract: 2 Years Fixed Term (Non-Established)
Station: EAC Headquarters – Arusha, Tanzania

Main purpose of the Job:

• To develop and facilitate implementation of training and development policies, strategies and programmes for the EAC.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Develop the EAC Staff Training and Development policy
• Conduct organizational staff training needs assessment;
• Facilitate consultations with Directorate/Departmental Heads on priority specialized training requirements for their Directorates/Departments.
• Prepare annual training plans and present to the Human Resources advisory Committee for approval;
• Establish availability of funding sources and training programs in various institutions and advise;
• Design, develop, test training materials and implementation of in-house competency based training and development programmes relevant to specific needs of EAC; 1
• Prepare handbook and facilitate implementation for induction programs for all new staff;
• Facilitate the continuous professional development of Staff and prepare annual returns for management records;
• Prepare annual programme for priority conferences and facilitate Staff participation;
• Carry out post training performance evaluation and assess the impact of training on staff performance;
• Provide career-counseling services to staff;
• Update and Maintain the skills inventory database for EAC;
• Perform any other duties assigned by management.

Minimum qualifications and experience:

• Masters Degree in Human Resource Development, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
• Diploma HR Training and Development, Adult Training Techniques, experiential learning or equivalent certifications;
• 7 years experience with three years direct engagement in design, development and implementation Competency Training programmes in a busy environment.

Skills and Competencies:

The ideal candidate should have good leadership, planning, interpersonal, communication, negotiation and report writing skills.

She/He must demonstrate high level of integrity, team leadership, proactivity, analytical, ability to arbitrate, counseling skills, independence, confidentiality, assertiveness, result orientation and prove proficiency in computer application.

Terms and Conditions of Service

These positions are DFID funded, and are non established positions whose contract terms are limited to the period of support, and may only be renewed subject to extension of the funding.

Attractive consolidated remuneration packages for non-established fixed contract positions will be paid in accordance with the EAC regulations on short term Staff contracts.

Fringe Benefits

The established posts offer attractive fringe benefits including house allowance, transport allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover.

For more information, visit our website: http://www.eac.int

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications quoting the reference number of the position applied for by registered mail, courier service, e-mail (All soft copies should be in MS. Word) or dispatch together with Curriculum Vitae, copies of both academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three referees, and day time tele/cell phone contacts to:

The Secretary General
East African Community
P.O. Box 1096
Arusha - Tanzania.
Fax No: 007 27 2502455/2504481
E-mail: eac @ eachq.org

To be received not later than Monday 26th October, 2009.

The East African Community is an equal opportunity employer.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

We shall only respond to those candidates who strictly meet the set requirements.