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  • Posted: Nov 1, 2022
    Deadline: Nov 18, 2022
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    The East African Community (EAC) is a regional intergovernmental organisation of 6 Partner States: the Republics of Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, the United Republic of Tanzania, and the Republic of Uganda, with its headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.
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    Senior Translation, Interpretation and Advocacy Officer

    REF: EAC/HR/2022-23/22

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    1. Facilitating, coordinating and harmonizing translations into and out of Kiswahili.
    2. Assisting Partner States to set up training centers for Kiswahili interpreters and translators
    3. Surveying, monitoring, harmonizing and encouraging the development of Kiswahili for information, communication and technological functions and usage
    4. Providing translation and interpretation services to promote the use of Kiswahili in the various EAC activities in the Partner States to enhance a common identity
    5. Advocating for the use of Kiswahili as the preferred language of wider communication within the community and beyond
    6. Promoting the use of Kiswahili in the conduct of official business and public life within the community
    7. Undertaking relevant studies to facilitate policy development in the specific sectors of the Commission
    8. Assist in timely preparation of the required departmental work plans and reports
    9. Enhancing a positive corporate culture and image of the Commission
    10. Undertaking such other activities meant to further the Commission’s objectives as may be decided from time to time

    Qualifications and Experience:

    • A Master’s degree in Linguistics specializing in Kiswahili or equivalent qualifications from a recognized university
    • At least eight (8) years of experience, of which three (3) should be at Senior Level in a relevant field;
    • Proven experience in Translation, Interpretation and Advocacy  
    • Ability in Program Planning, Implementation, Coordination, Monitoring and Evaluation

    Method of Application

    Interested candidates who meet the qualification and experience requirements for the above mentioned position are advised to :

    • Fill in the application form attached (download from here);
    • attach  their application letter,  a detailed CV, Copies of   certified academic certificates ,  and a copy of National Identity Card or Passport in PDF format scanned in one (1) file. 
    • Please quote the respective reference number on both the application letter and envelope.
    • For electronic submission, please quote the respective reference number on the subject of the email and send to the address given below. 

    Applications should be submitted to the address below not later than Friday, 18th November, 2022

    Candidates who have already applied for this position are required to re-apply.

    Please note:

    You may submit your application either electronically or in hard copy but not both.

    All Applications MUST STRICTLY:

    • have EAC application form, CV, application letter, ID ;
    • indicate nationality and age;
    • have the job reference number;
    • have certified copies of their academic degrees and other professional Certificates;
    • provide referees.

    Only qualified candidates will be contacted

    EAC Staff Rules and Regulations preclude considerations of applicants above 55 years of age.

    Please note that EAC does not require candidates to pay money for the recruitment process. All invitations for interviews will be done in writing.

     A due diligence will be conducted for all successful candidates in respect of their academic certificates (certification by  a recognized higher education body in respective Partner States)  and employment records .

    The Secretary General
    East African Community
    P. o Box 1096
    Arusha - Tanzania.
    Tel: +255 27 2162100
    Fax: +255 27 2162190
    E-mail: vacancies@eachq.org
    Website : www.eac.int

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