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• Develop and provide conference policy
  guidelines and administrative procedures and co-ordinate their
  implementation.
• Co-ordinate and organize conferences,
  meetings, workshops and seminars as appropriate.
• Manage all administrative logistics regarding
  the preparations, organizing and convening of the said meetings,
  conferences, seminars and other related events.
• Work closely with the Procurement Section,
  co-ordinate sourcing for and payments for conference services.
• Facilitate travel arrangements for delegates
  attending EAC meetings, conferences, workshops and seminars as
  appropriate.
• Take note of emerging issues from discussions
  during conferences, workshops and Meetings and follow up with relevant
  authorities.
• Work in liaison with the host
  Governments/Institutions to facilitate the fulfillment of obligations of
  the Secretariat in relation to meetings, conferences, seminars and
  workshops.
• Under the guidance of the Principal
  Administrative Officer, the Senior Conference Officer to ensure adequate
  budgetary/ logistical provisions for conference services.

• The ideal candidate for the East African
  Community Senior Conference Officer 
  job placement must hold a Master’s Degree in Public Administration,
  Arts, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized
  University/Institution.
• A minimum of eight years of relevant
  experience, with three years at Senior Level. Knowledge of and experience
  in events management is essential.
• Skills and Competencies: Strong pro-active, organizational,
  analytical, communication, administrative, computer and report writing
  skills. Good skills in time management and the ability to deal with people
  in different capacities are desirable.
• 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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