Budget Officer Jobs at East African Community

Job Title: SENIOR BUDGET OFFICER
(REF: EAC/HR/2012/025)
Grade: P2
Institution: Lake Victoria Basin Commission
Department: Finance and Administration
Section: Budget
Reports to: Deputy Executive Secretary (Finance and Administration)
Main Purpose of the Job:
To administer and manage all aspects of the Commission’s budget including preparation,
implementation and control
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Coordinate the Commission’s budget preparations.
2. Monitor and control the Commission’s budget.
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3. Participate in the development of the Commission’s Investment Policies.
4. Forecast cash requirements/obligations as a basis for maintaining adequate funds.
5. Provide advice on financial management issues to management and other staff.
6. Ensure that the Medium Term Expenditure Framework principles are adhered to.
7. Prepare progress and annual reports; and
8. Promote a positive corporate culture and image of the Community/Commission.
Qualifications and Experience:
A Masters in Economics, Economic Policy and Planning, Economic Policy Management or a
related field. 8 years experience with 3 years at senior level. Knowledge of MTEF processes is
essential.
Skills and Competencies:
Ability to analyse budget issues, computer skills, supervision, monitoring, communication,
networking, interpersonal, negotiation, result oriented, team-building, and planning skills.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
This post is tenable on a five (5) year contract term renewable upon satisfactory performance.
This position is subject to the application of the Quota System.
FRINGE BENEFITS
All posts offer attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport allowance,
education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit their applications by registered mail, courier service, e-mail
or dispatch together with Curriculum Vitae, copies of both academic and professional
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certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three referees, and day time telephone
contact to:
The Secretary General
East African Community
P. o Box 1096
Arusha - Tanzania.
Fax No: +255 27 2504255/ +255 27 2050281
E-mail: vacancies@eachq.org
To be received not later than 27th March 2012.
Female Candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
The East African Community will only respond to those candidates who meet its requirements.