East African Community (EAC) Jobs: Organisational 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/08-09/026) - Organisational 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 plan, develop, assess, survey and analyse management systems and processes; review individual and organizational performance management and provide performance coaching, to achieve high functioning individuals and groups within EAC.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Facilitate a review and conduct an Organizational Audit to inform on EAC’s Organizational needs for growth and effectiveness;
• Conduct assessments and review EAC’s management systems and processes and develop interventions and strategies to determine measures required to enhance employee and organizational performance and leadership effectiveness;
• Facilitate the process of conducting job analysis and development of standardized and numbered Job descriptions across the EAC Organs and institutions;
• Review existing performance monitoring tools, systems and processes and facilitate implementation and adoption of performance management culture;
• Examine the prevailing succession management systems and develop proposals for an appropriate succession plan for the EAC;
• Facilitate the process of Competency mapping for all Cadres of Staff within EAC;
• Design, Develop and facilitate implementation of in-house leadership development programs;
• Review internal administrative decision Making processes, make recommendations and provide feedback on implementation;
• Develop internal organizational conflict resolution and team building Strategies for EAC Organs and Institutions;
• Perform any other special organizational development projects as assigned by Management.

Minimum qualifications and experience:

• Master's degree in organizational/industrial psychology, business, Human Resources, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized University;
• Diploma HR Management or equivalent certifications,
• 7 years experience with three years direct engagement in Organizational Development and management in a busy environment.

Skills and Competencies:

The ideal candidate should have good leadership, Strong interpersonal/human relations, planning, verbal and written communication, negotiation, counseling and report writing skills.

S/He must demonstrate Knowledge of leadership/management/organizational development, assessment protocols, change management strategies, and processes; have the ability to work within a team, think and operate strategically, prepare and deliver programs and lectures, facilitate diverse client groups, maintain high level of confidentiality, ability to arbitrate and prove proficiency in computer application, including operating various software programs.

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.