The EABC, the regional apex body for private sector associations and corporate members, was founded in 1997 and now has 132 members.
EABC’s vision is to be an effective change agent fostering an enabling business environment leading to competitive, export-led, integrated and sustainable economies in East Africa.
EABC has positioned itself as a privileged policy dialogue partner and now aims to build on its achievements, through support from the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) under a 4 year Project named “Deepening private sector participation in East African’s Economic Integration Process”.
The overall objective of the project is to support EABC to become a more efficient and acknowledged driver of private sector development in East Africa and the advisory reference organization on the requisite environment for competitive business operations within the region.
The project will support and strengthen the participation of the private sector in the EAC integration process through more effective articulation of their interests.
To spearhead the implementation of the Project, EABC would like to recruit a Program Manager, to be based at EABC Offices in Arusha, Tanzania.
Under the overall supervision of the EABC Executive Director, the Program Manager will be responsible for coordinating the day to day project operations and implementation, including the preparation of an Annual Workplan based on the activities agreed in the Project Document, carrying out internal program review and preparing progress reports as need be.
Detailed Terms of Reference (ToRs) may be downloaded from the EABC website on www.eabc.info
Requirements:
EABC’s vision is to be an effective change agent fostering an enabling business environment leading to competitive, export-led, integrated and sustainable economies in East Africa.
EABC has positioned itself as a privileged policy dialogue partner and now aims to build on its achievements, through support from the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) under a 4 year Project named “Deepening private sector participation in East African’s Economic Integration Process”.
The overall objective of the project is to support EABC to become a more efficient and acknowledged driver of private sector development in East Africa and the advisory reference organization on the requisite environment for competitive business operations within the region.
The project will support and strengthen the participation of the private sector in the EAC integration process through more effective articulation of their interests.
To spearhead the implementation of the Project, EABC would like to recruit a Program Manager, to be based at EABC Offices in Arusha, Tanzania.
Under the overall supervision of the EABC Executive Director, the Program Manager will be responsible for coordinating the day to day project operations and implementation, including the preparation of an Annual Workplan based on the activities agreed in the Project Document, carrying out internal program review and preparing progress reports as need be.
Detailed Terms of Reference (ToRs) may be downloaded from the EABC website on www.eabc.info
Requirements:
- A first degree in business administration, economics or international trade. A degree in any other subject, with qualifying work experience will be considered.
- A minimum of three years of progressive experience working with private sector, preferably in a member based organizations.
- Experience in the management of projects involving private and public sectors; some of which should be at the regional level is desirable.
- Relevant competences in planning and organising, especially in drawing Workplans; in judgement and problem solving; in team building and leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Good English written and spoken communication skills.
How to Apply:
- Your application must include a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the requirements outlined in the ToRs and a detailed CV.
- The application should be emailed to info@eabc-online.com. Hard copy applications shall not be accepted
- The closing date for applications is 5.00 pm; Monday, 21st December 2009. Under no circumstances will applications be accepted after this date.
- EABC is an equal opportunity employer.
