The East African Community is a regional intergovernmental organization comprising the Republic of Burundi, the Republic of Kenya, the Republic of Rwanda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Republic of South Sudan and the Republic of Uganda 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.

This is an exciting opportunity for highly motivated and result-driven professionals who are citizens of Republic of South Sudan to apply for the following position tenable at East African Community Legislative Assembly.

SENIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER (1 post)
(REF: EAC/HR/2020-21/47)

Grade                          : P2

Reports to                   : Clerk

Organ/Institution        : East African Legislative Assembly

Duty Station               : EALA, Arusha – Tanzania

Main purpose of the job:

To manage and implement EALA’s Communication strategy and publication policy within the framework of EAC’s corporate goals and public outreach priority areas.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Ensure elaboration and implementation of the Assembly’s communications strategy consistent with its goals and priority areas;
2. Ensure elaboration and implementation of the Assembly’s information dissemination and publications policy;
3. Establish, maintain and improve links between the Assembly and the general public both regionally around the EAC Partner States and abroad, with particular emphasis on enhancing the image of the Assembly as a regional democratic institution of governance;
4. Forge, improve and maintain relations between the Assembly and the mass media in order to ensure maximum positive coverage of the Assembly in the print and electronic media;
5. Draft official statements for the Speaker in relation to Assembly matters;
6. Work with the EAC Communications team to design, produce and distribute promotional materials and publications for the Assembly for both internal and external consumption and organize promotional and public outreach activities for the Assembly with a view to enhancing its public image;
7. Manage and improve the Assembly’s outreach programmes, especially for schools, colleges, universities and other educational institutions;
8. Establish and maintain a Guest Centre for the Assembly and provide appropriate hospitality to visitors;
9. In collaboration with relevant officers, manage the Assembly’s website content;
10. Assist in preparing the EAC Annual Report;
11. Any other duties as may be assigned; and
12. Promote a corporate image of the EAC.

Qualifications and experience:

A Masters Degree in Journalism, Mass Communications, Public Administration or a related field with eight years experience in a similar or related position three of which  should be at senior level. Knowledge of operations of a regional parliament will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies:

Communication skills, presentation skills, interactive skills, analytical skills, customer care and computer skills, research skills, negotiation skills, writing skills, oratory skills, public relations, diplomacy, protocol and networking skills .

Eligibility for applications:

Following the decision of the 41^st Meeting of the Council of Ministers, only applicants from  the Republic of 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 .

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 the Republic of South Sudan. 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 the Republic of South Sudan.

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.