PRINCIPAL HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER – (REF: EAC/2010/002)

PRINCIPAL HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER – (REF: EAC/2010/002)

Grade: P3 
Directorate: Human Resources and Administration 
Department: Human Resource Management 
Reports to: Director, Human Resources and Administration 

Main Purpose of the Job: 
To promote and manage Human Resource Management and Development policies and strategies that will attract, develop and retain high quality human resources for the community.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. To participate in the formulation of human resource management and development Policies and Strategies for the Community;
2. Design and maintain internal administrative and staff performance management systems;
3. In liaison with the relevant officers draw up Terms of Reference and Job Descriptions for Community jobs;
4. Advise on the enforcement of Staff Rules and Regulations.
5. Coordinate periodic staff performance appraisal/evaluation exercises;
6. Follow p on the implementation of Council decisions;
7. Coordinate the selection and recruitment of staff in accordance with the established rules, procedures and practices;
8. Manage recruitment and placement standards, procedures, and practices and act as Secretary to the Human Resource Advisory Committee;
9. Handle matters relating to terms and conditions of served in conformity with the established Rules and Regulations;
10. Direct payroll management;
11. Maintain staff welfare services including Staff Medical and Insurance Schemes;
12. Maintain and update the staff list; and
13. Promote a positive corporate culture and image of the Community

Qualifications and Experience: 
A Masters Degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Management, Business Administration (Human Resource Management) or a related field. At least 10 years of relevant experience with 5 years at senior level

Skills and Competencies: 
Analytical skills, administrative skills, organization skills, communication skills, decision-making skills, negotiation skills, team building skills, networking skills, result oriented skills, supervisory skills, management skills, leadership skills, analytical skills, research skills and computer skills.

Age: 35 – 50 years

Apply 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 24th September, 2010

The East African Community is an equal opportunity employer hence female candidates are encouraged to apply. The EAC will only respond to those candidates who strictly meet the set requirements for the advertised positions and will have been successfully shortlisted.