Common Markets for Eastern and Southern Africa
Job Title: Coordinator, Technical Cooperation and Resource Mobilization
Grade: P4
Division: Technical Cooperation and Resource Mobilisation
Reporting To: Secretary General
Purpose of the Job
To strengthen COMESA’s partnership with other RECs and donor community and enhancing the role of technical co-operation in regional co-operation and integration through a programme approach.
Key Tasks
Under the guidance and general supervision of the Secretary General, the incumbent performs the following duties: -
Job Title: Coordinator, Technical Cooperation and Resource Mobilization
Grade: P4
Division: Technical Cooperation and Resource Mobilisation
Reporting To: Secretary General
Purpose of the Job
To strengthen COMESA’s partnership with other RECs and donor community and enhancing the role of technical co-operation in regional co-operation and integration through a programme approach.
Key Tasks
Under the guidance and general supervision of the Secretary General, the incumbent performs the following duties: -
- Maintains ongoing dialogue and cooperation with the international donor community and cooperating partners with a view to getting support and mobilizing resources for COMESA programmes
- Assisting all actions required for the effective implementation of technical cooperation projects
- Establishes and enhances close cooperation with the African Economic Community, other regional economic communities, intergovernmental organizations and specialized agencies with a view to rationalizing and harmonizing their activities and thereby facilitating regional integration
- Assist Member States in negotiating multilateral agreements and in taking common positions on matters of common concern
- Designs and manages a programme of technical co-operation and advisory services to Member States to enhance regional economic co-operation
- Any other related duties that may be assigned by his/her superiors from time to time.
Education
At least a Master’s Degree in economics, management, law, sociology or international relations from an internationally recognized university.
Experience
At least a Master’s Degree in economics, management, law, sociology or international relations from an internationally recognized university.
Experience
- A minimum of 8 years experience at the national or international level, with proven skills of negotiations and resource mobilization.
- Knowledge of the COMESA region is desirable.
Languages
- Fluency in English or French – working knowledge of the other is an advantage.
The filled application forms should be returned to:
The Office of Chief Economist,
Ministry of Trade
Telposta Towers, 17th Floor RM 1700
Kindly note that application closes on 29th July 2011 at 1700 hours