Organ : EAC Secretariat
Grade : P3
Department : Office of the Secretary General
Division : Resource Mobilization
Reports to : Secretary General
Duty Station: Arusha, Tanzania

Main Purpose of the Job:
To efficiently and effectively manage the process of resource mobilization for the Community.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Coordinate efforts of all sectors for resource mobilization
• Develop strategies and plans for mobilizing national and international financial resources for the programmes of the Community;
• Assist in preparing project proposals for funding;
• Act as focal point for all fund-raising efforts of the organs of the Community;
• Ensure timely financial reports are prepared and submitted to Development Partners and other stakeholders;
• Establish a databank of potential funding partners and follow upon submitted proposals with relevant Development Partners;
• Coordinate exchange of relevant information and harmonizing process of fund-raising efforts of stakeholders;
• Evaluate and prepare consolidated Annual Reports on implementation of projects and programmes using development partners’ funds;
• Prepare periodic progress reports on resource utilization against plans of Directorates and Departments; and
• Promote a positive corporate culture and image of the EAC.

Qualifications and Experience:
Masters Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or an equivalent degree from a recognized University/Institution.
Minimum of 10 years relevant experience with five (5) years of which should be at Senior level with specific emphasis on resource mobilization and donor funding procedures.

Skills and Competencies:
Analytical skills, negotiation skills, networking skills, management skills, project planning and development skills, tactful, computer skills, research skills, report writing skills, mobilization skills and coordination skills.

Eligibility for applications:
Applicants from all EAC Partner States are eligible to apply for the above position.

Terms and Conditions of Service:
The above position is tenable for a contract of five (5) years renewable once.
This position is subject to the application of the Quota System.

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.

Relevant Working Experience:
Internship, training and apprenticeship will not be considered as relevant work experience.

Equal Opportunity:
The EAC is an equal opportunity employer; therefore, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. EAC will only respond to those candidates who strictly meet the set requirements.