The East African Business Council (EABC) is the apex advocacy body of Private Sector Associations and Corporates from the seven (7) East African Community (EAC) Partner States (Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda). It was established in 1997 to foster the interest of the private sector interests in the EAC integration process. EABC’s vision is borderless East Africa for business and investment with primary mission of promoting sustainable private sector- driven growth. EABC has Observer Status at the EAC level which offers an authentic avenue for advocating for private sector interests in the EAC integration agenda with a view of promoting a conducive business environment in the region.

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK                                                                                                                  

The National Liaison Officer (NLO) will focus for all Members related matters in the Partner State. As a consequence, the duties of the NLO will encompass much more than administrative processes. They cover Recruiting and maintaining members, resource mobilization, leadership, strategic thinking, operational supervision management, coordination and relationship building with EABC key stakeholders:

2.1       KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES                                                                        

Prepare list of prospective companies to join EABC membership
Recruit new members for EABC at least seven (7) per quarter which at the end of the contract will be Fourteen (14)
Generate minimum of 30,000 USD per Six months.

• Follow up to collect membership subscription fees at national level and report to EABC;
• Keep in constant touch with EABC members and collect key issues affecting members and submit a report to EABC;
• Conduct interviews with members who withdraw from EABC and provide a report to the Executive
• Provide a weekly report to EABC for the weekly membership briefing. The report should be submitted by
• Thursday of every week and show the members visited, activities carried out, key issues identified and new
• contacts if there is a change in key contact person within the organization Deliver EABC documents (letters, magazines, invoices etc.) to EABC members and stakeholders;
• Market EABC resource mobilization activities and initiatives at the EAC Partner States level. Includes sourcing for adverts for the East African Business Agenda and sponsorship for EABC events regionally;
• Support preparations for EABC meetings at national level
• Attend EABC meetings organized at Partner States Level;Represent EABC in some meetings upon the request of EABC secretariat and provide a report three days after the Maintain records of all activities conducted at national level
• Support the EABC Ambassadors in Membership
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director from time to time

2.2 OFFICE STATION

Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF), Private Sector House,TPSF House, Plot No. 1288,Mwaya Road, Dar es Salaam, P.O.Box: 11313, Dar es Salaam, & EABC Head Quarters in Arusha, Tanzania when needed.

3.0     TIMELINE                                                                                                                            

The assignment should take a total of 6 months renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of fund.

4.0     REPORTING                                                                                                                       

The National Liaison Officer will report to the Membership Manager and EABC Executive Director.

5.0       QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                              

A suitable candidate should hold the following qualifications and key competencies:

Education Qualification: Minimum Bachelor degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics or any the relevant field from a recognized Institution of Higher Learning;
Work Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in management and leadership with evidence of working and succeeding in complex public, private, and regional integration settings
Communication and Networking: Ability to speak and write clearly and in a persuasive and compelling manner. Additionally, one must be able to identify key members and other EABC key stakeholders; seek their views, correctly interpret their messages and respond
Teamwork: Working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational goals and ability to work in a multinational environment with diverse groups of
Languages: Fluency in oral and written English is required as it is the main EAC working language. Good working knowledge of French and Kiswahili will be an
Additional Skills: Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Email, analytical tools/software for data analysis, experience in working with internet searches, online databases, and data retrieval) are
Nationality: The position is only open to nationals and residents of Tanzania