Jobs at East African Community- Relations Officer

Job Title: SENIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
(REF: EAC/HR/2012/010)
Grade: P2
Organ: EAC Secretariat
Office: Office of the Secretary General
Department/Unit: Communication and Public Affairs
Reports to: Principal Information and Public Relations Officer
Main Purpose of the Job:
To provide timely information and promote a positive corporate image of the EAC
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Assist in the implementation of the EAC Communication policy and strategy.
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2. Draft EAC official and public statements such as Speeches, Press Releases, and
Communiqués.
3. Arrange media events and encounters, including press conferences, seminars,
workshops, field trips and issue press releases, feature articles, information kits,
photography.
4. Arrange social and other functions, including commemorative events and organize
public relations activities in connection with significant events and annual
observances.
5. Attend meetings and conferences to facilitate the development of comprehensive and
dynamic public information/public of EAC.
6. Respond to public inquiries and media queries (in liaison with the PIPRO).
7. Design and coordinate publicity campaigns and production of publicity materials.
8. Participate in designing and coordinating outreach programmes.
9. Prepare Progress and Annual Reports; and
10. Promote a positive corporate culture and image of the Community.
Qualifications and Experience:
A Masters degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Public Administration or a related field.
At least 8 years experience in experience in a similar or related position with substantial
Knowledge of issues relating to regional integration
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.
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.
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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
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.