To develop and coordinate the implementation of the COMESA Strategic Plans, review policy and regulatory harmonization towards the achievement of regional integration.

B. MAIN DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Under the direct supervision of the Secretary General, the incumbent of the post will perform the following duties:

i. Develop and coordinate strategy and policy formulation processes within the Secretariat and COMESA Institutions in consultation with Member States;

ii. Coordinate development and review/change of policies and regulations towards regional integration, development and cooperation in consultations with stakeholder;

iii. Facilitate periodic Policy Dialogue Forums between Member States and other stakeholders on Strategic regional integration and development issues;

iv. Coordinate with external policy-making bodies in Member States to develop papers on issues that can inform policymaking and follow-up on domestication/implementation of regional policies at national level;

v. Identify priority areas/sectors for programming in Member States through aligning regional and national programs;

vi. Facilitate the conceptualization and development of programs with Divisional team, programming Divisions and other stakeholders including identifying potential program synergies and common objectives among program divisions emerging from the MTSP;

vii. Prepare reports, documents and annotated agenda for submission to various policy structures of COMESA;

viii. Consolidate annual Division/Unit work plans and budget inputs in order to gain Management’s approval and funding of work plans required to execute Division/Unit mandate;

ix. Monitor the implementation of Unit work programs and budgets to ensure that the Unit mandate is executed in line with COMESA strategy and within approved budget limits;

x. Manage the performance management process in the Unit to ensure achievement of objectives supports COMESA strategy; and xi. Perform any other duties as assigned by Executive Management from time to time.

C. MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

i. Master’s Degree in Business Administration/ Management, Economics, Public Policy and other related fields; and
ii. A Ph.D. in any of the above fields would be an added advantage.

D. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ten (10) years of working experience with at least 5 of those in a management role with exposure to developing and implementing strategic plans, policy reforms. Experience of working in an intergovernmental organization interacting with multiple stakeholders,
including governments, non-state actors and regional or international organizations is preferred.

E. Professional Certifications/Qualifications:

Professional certification on Balanced Scorecard, Strategic management and planning is required

F. SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE
Specialized knowledge in any of the following areas;
i) Policy Analysis and Development ;
ii) Strategic planning and implementation ; and
iii) Exposure to Performance management approaches, frameworks or methodology.

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