RESEARCH OFFICER (JOBS AND VACANCIES IN KENYA OCTOBER 2013)

Title: Research Officer (REF: EAC/HR/2013-2014/003)

Grade: P1

Reports to: Registrar

Organ/Institution: East African Court of Justice (EACJ)

Station: EAC Headquarters

Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens of East Africa for the following position tenable at the East African Court of Justice (EACJ):

Main Purpose of the Job:

Facilitate research and information services to the Judges and staff of the East African

Court of Justice and provide technical support dissemination of information.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Establish research, documentation and information dissemination systems for the

Court.

2. Facilitate Research and dissemination of findings

3. Document and maintain research findings

4. Ensure documentation and dissemination

5. Research and document information on various

6. Organize and catalogue the work and output of the Court

7. Develop research linkages with the Judiciaries in the Partner States, Courts with similar jurisdiction and other relevant institutions and organizations.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized University and post graduate qualification in Law
• 5 years’ experience in legal research

Skills and Competencies:

• The ideal candidate should have good interpersonal, and communication skills as well as excellent research and report writing skills. S/he must be proficient in the use of Computer office applications.

Terms and Conditions of Service

• This post is tenable on a five (5) year contract term renewable once upon satisfactory performance and is subject to the application of the EAC Quota System.
• In line with the provisions of the EAC Staff Rules and Regulations,
• Candidates whose age will be 55 years at the time of appointment will not be eligible.

Fringe Benefits

The post offers attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and a group life insurance cover.

For more information, visit our website: www.eac.int

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 30th October 2013 at 5:00pm local time. Female Candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. The East African Community will only respond to those candidates who meet the specified job requirements. The East African Community will only respond to those candidates who meet its requirements.

Categories: LAW, RESEARCH