Registrar at East African Community (EAC)

(REF: EAC/HR/2016-17/23)
Grade : D1
Organ / Institution : East African Community Competition Authority
Job reports to : EAC Competition Authority Commissioners

Job Purpose

The Registrar, EAC Competition Authority shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the EAC Competition Authority and be responsible for the day to day management of the EAC Competition Authority subject to the directives of the Commissioners.

Responsibilities for the Registrar Job

The Registrar, EAC Competition Authority shall perform the following functions: –

• He/she will be the Chief Executive Officer of the EAC Competition Authority;
• He/she will be the Secretary to the Commissioners of the EAC Competition Authority;
• Provide advice to Commissioners, on key strategic, legal and economic matters;
• Manage staff of the EAC Competition Authority and provide strategic direction;
• Initiate and coordinate development of policies and strategies oncompetition matters in EAC;
• Represent the EAC Competition Authority in industry and Government, regionally and internationally;
• Work and cooperate with Partner States competition authorities, consumer protection agencies and other stakeholders on matters of competition policy and consumer protection;
• Establish systems, procedures and institutional processes of the EAC Competition Authority;
• Work to raise the profile and public perception of the EAC Competition Authority;
• Develop mechanisms and systems for enforcement of EAC Competition Act, 2006, in the EAC Customs Union and Common Market;
• Establish strategic collaboration and partnerships with national and international competition agencies on matters related to competition and resource mobilization;
• Liaise and work closely with other EAC organs and particularly the Secretariat on policy and Budget development and execution;
• Present Board papers to the Commissioners in regard to operations of the Authority;
• Develop and present Reports to the EAC Council of Ministers from time totime; and,
• Undertake any other duties assigned by the Commissioners from time to time.

Qualifications for the Registrar Job

• Must at least have a Masters in Economics or Law or Business
• Management or a related field. Specialized training in competition matters will be an added advantage.
• Have a minimum of fifteen (15) years’ experience in either competition policy and law, or consumer protection, or trade or a related field, ten (10) years of which must be at a senior level. Must have a high level management experience and a proven track record of leadership in a significant area of either competition regulation, or sectoral/ market regulation, or commercial regulation at national level or regional level.

Skills and Competencies

• Good knowledge and understanding of the EAC economic integration agenda.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to influence multi-stakeholder processes;
• Excellent analytical skills particularly in interpreting, using, analyzing and presenting data and evidence; and,
• Should demonstrate knowledge in competition policy, consumer protection, and trade and industry matters.

Attributes

The suitable candidate should have the following attributes: strategic thinking, achieves results, team player, exemplifies personal drive and integrity, and cultivates productive working relationships, communication with influence. The successful candidate shall hold office for a term of five (5) years nonrenewable.

Eligibility for applications:

Considering the current status of quota points per Partner State under East African Legislative Assembly, only Applicants from the Republic of Burundi, and Republic of South Sudan are eligible to apply for the Position of Deputy Registrar Finance & Administration under EALA .

Terms and Conditions of Service

The position of Deputy Clerk Finance and Administration 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 their respective Partner State. 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 their respective Partner States.