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• The incumbent will be the Chief Executive
  Officer of the EAC Competition Authority;
• The jobholder will also serve as the
  Secretary to the Commissioners of the EAC Competition Authority;
• Offer technical advice to Commissioners,
  on key strategic, legal and economic matters;
• Manage staff of the EAC Competition
  Authority  and provide strategic
  direction;
• Initiate and coordinate development of
  policies and strategies on competition matters in EAC;
• Represent the EAC Competition Authority in
  industry and Government, regionally and internationally;
• Work closely with and cooperate with
  Partner States competition authorities, consumer protection agencies and
  other stakeholders on matters of competition policy and consumer
  protection;
• Establish systems, procedures and
  institutional processes of the EAC Competition  Authority;
• Work to raise the profile and public
  perception of the EAC Competition Authority;
• Develop mechanisms and systems for
  enforcement of EAC Competition Act, 2006, in the EAC Customs Union and
  Common Market;
• Establish strategic collaboration and
  partnerships with national and international  competition agencies on matters related
  to competition and resource mobilization;
• Work in liaison with other EAC organs and
  particularly the Secretariat on policy and Budget development and
  execution;
• Present Board papers to the Commissioners
  in regard to operations of the Authority;
• Develop and present Reports to the EAC
  Council of Ministers from time to time; and,
• Perform any other duties assigned by the
  Commissioners from time to time.

• The ideal candidate for the East African
  Community (EAC) Registrar – EAC Competition Authority employment
  opportunity must hold a Masters in Economics or Law or Business Management
  or a related field. Specialized training in competition matters will be an
  added advantage.
• At least fifteen (15) years’ experience in
  either competition policy and law, or consumer protection, or trade or a
  related field, ten (10) years of which must be at a senior level.
• Prior high level management experience and
  a proven track record of leadership in a significant area of either competition
  regulation, or sectoral/ market regulation, or commercial regulation at
  national level or regional level
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of
  the EAC economic integration agenda.
• Excellent oral and written communication
  skills and ability to influence multi-stakeholder processes;
• Excellent analytical skills particularly
  in interpreting, using, analyzing and presenting data and evidence;
• Extensive knowledge in competition policy,
  consumer protection, and trade and industry matters.
• Age: Below 55 years. 

• Please submit your application either
  electronically or in hard copy but not both.
• Applications which do not: indicate
  nationality and age; the reference number; an application letter attached;
  have certified copies of their academic degrees and other professional
  certificates; or fail to provide three referees shall be disqualified.

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