The East African Community is a regional intergovernmental organization comprising the Republic of Burundi, the Republic of Kenya, the Republic of Rwanda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Republic of South Sudan and the Republic of Uganda with its Headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.

The EAC mission is to widen and deepen economic, political, social and cultural integration to improve the quality of life of the people of East Africa through increased competitiveness, value added production, trade and investments.

This is an exciting opportunity for highly motivated and result-driven professionals who are citizens of the Republic of South Sudan to apply for the following position tenable at East African Community-Secretariat.

SECURITY OFFICER (1 post)
(REF: EAC/HR/2020-21/12)

Organ             :           EAC Secretariat

Grade             :           P1

Office              :           Directorate of Human Resources and Administration

Job reports to :          Principal Administrative Officer

Duty Station   :           Arusha, Tanzania

Main  Purpose of the Job:

Coordinate, administer and enforce in liaison with EAC management security issues within the Community by ensuring that the EAC visitors, delegates, assets and property are secure.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate and administer security duties within EAC.
2. Put in place preventive measures and deal expeditiously with security breaches that may occur by liaising with host country police and security systems.
3. Advises EAC management on security Issues within EAC premises
4. Allocate / assign duties to security
5. Protect the organization assets and ensure preventive measures are taken avoid security breaches.
6. Provide escort and security protection to Executives, VIPs and
7. Investigate criminal cases, collects intelligence and report to the relevant
8. Coordinated investigation of security related misconduct by staff contrary to the EAC Rules and Regulations, and report to management for action.
9. Coordinate investigations of accidents involving Community
10. Provide emergency response services within and outside the premises to EAC staff at all times.
11. Facilitate security clearance procedures relevant to accreditation of delegates attending
12. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Management from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience:

Should possess a Bachelor’s (Honors) degree from a recognized University / Institution, plus training at Officer level in the Police, Military, Prisons or Immigration Service at the rank of Inspector of Police or its equivalent in other security services.

A Minimum 5 years experience in security management, investigations and or command position, in public national, regional or international organization.

Skills and Competencies:

Must have good investigative, analytical, directing, communication skills, public relations, observation, situation assessment, and conflict resolution skills. Certification in security electronics e.g. CCTV Access Control, Sound, Burglary and fire equipment will be an added advantage

Eligibility for applications:

Following the decision of the 41^st Meeting of the Council of Ministers, only applicants from the Republic of South Sudan 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 .

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 the Republic of South Sudan. 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 the Republic of South Sudan.

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.