Deputy Executive Secretary At East African Kiswahili Commission At R4Kenya

Deadline of this Job:

03 March 2020
Base Salary: Not Disclosed

Job Details:
The East African Kiswahili Commission (EAKC) is an Institution of the East African Community (EAC) mandated to coordinate and promote the development and use of Kiswahili for regional integration and sustainable development.
In order to effectively fulfill this mandate and meet its objectives and planned activities, the Commission seeks applications from qualified persons for the following position; Deputy Executive Secretary-PS (REF: EAKC/HR/2020/02). .
Job Responsibilities: Not Specified
Job Skills: Not Specified
Minimum Requirements of the Job
Academic Qualifications
A Master’s Degree in a relevant field of Kiswahili from a recognized University
A PhD in Kiswahili Studies is an added advantage..

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified
Work Experience
Minimum fifteen (15) years relevant experience eight (8) of which should be at senior management and/or administrative level
Evidence of ability to mobilize and manage resources:
Developed and successfully implemented Kiswahili projects and programs: Demonstrated experience in the promotion of Kiswahili projects and programs
Experience in Kiswahili research as evidenced by wide publication profile:
Demonstrated experience in managing and leading institutions/programs and projects involved in promoting Kiswahili

Work Hours: 8
Job application procedure
All potential applicants are advised to visit the EAC and Kiswahili Commission websites: www.eac.int for details of these positions including the required qualifications, duties and responsibilities.
1. Equal Opportunity: The EAKC is an equal opportunity employer. EAKC will only respond to those candidates who strictly meet the set requirements.
Eligibility: Applicants from Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, United Republic of Tanzania and Uganda are eligible to apply for the Position of Executive Secretary while applicants from Republics of Burundi, Uganda, South Sudan Kenya and United Republic of Tanzania are eligible for the Position of Deputy Executive Secretary.
Interested candidates who meet the qualification and experience requirements for the above positions are advised to send in their applications detailed curriculum vitae photocopies or caustic Certificates, names and contact details of three referees and copy of National Identity Card, or Birth Certificate or Passport showing date of birth.
Please quote the reference number in your application letter. For electronic submission, please quote the respective reference number on the subject of the email and send to the address given below.