12 October 2014

Social Work Jobs - European Development Fund EDF Project Assistant at East African Community (EAC)


Organisation: East African Community (EAC)Duty Station:  EAC Secretariat, Arusha, TanzaniaJob Reference Number: EAC/HR//2014-2015/018The East African Community (EAC) is the regional intergovernmental organization of the Republic of Kenya, the Republic of Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, the Republic of Rwanda and the Republic of Burundi 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.Job Summary: The EDF Project Assistant will support the operational activities of the Projects Preparation Support Unit in the delivery of its services, in close collaboration with the Resource Mobilization Officer.Key Duties and Responsibilities:  Support in the preparation of Annual Work Plan based on approval of the priorities by steering committee;Responsible for logistical preparations for meetings, workshops, travel documents and tickets related to the development of the EAC 11th EDF projects;Assist the EDF Projects Coordinator to prepare monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports;Responsible for M&E of EDF projects at EAC; andPerform any other duties required for the effective operation of the PPSU.Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  The ideal candidate for the EAC job opportunity should preferably hold a good Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences field or equivalent qualification from a recognised university.At least five (5) years post qualification experience in programme/project management,Funds management, fundraising proposal development and reports writing;Sound experience in all aspects of project management cycle (design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation);Computer literacy skills i.e. Proficiency in Microsoft Applications Excellent communication skills (speaking, report writing and presenting in English).High organizational and planning; analytical and problem solving skills;Excellent interpersonal, team work and communication skills (speaking, report writing and presenting in English);Proven experience in teamwork, networking, building relationships in a multicultural environment;All citizens of the East African Community Partner States (Burundi, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda) are invited to by submitting their applications, detailed curriculum vitae, photocopies of academic certificates, and names and contact details of three referees.NB:  Please quote the respective reference number on both on 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.You may submit your application either electronically or in hard copy but not both.The complete applications which do not: indicate nationality and age; the reference number; or have an application letter attached; have certified copies of academic certificates; or fail to provide three referees will be disqualified.Cnr of Ohio Street & Garden Avenue:P O Box 1559 Dar-es-Salaam, TanzaniaDeadline:  Monday, 10th November 2014.

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