A. JOB PURPOSE
To provide the Division with strategic leadership and direction in the implementation of the
regional Agricultural and Industrial policies in Member States.

To facilitate regional integration through promotion and supporting efforts to drive inclusive
industrialization, private sector development and agricultural growth and transformation in the
COMESA region in line with COMESA Medium Term Strategic Plan and Treaty.
B. MAIN DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Secretary General (Programmes) and the overall
supervision of the Secretary General, the incumbent of the post will perform the following duties:
i. Provides input into long-range strategic and policy priority issues relating to
COMESA’s facilitating role of regional trade and market integration in line with
COMESA strategic objectives;
ii. Consolidates Division’s annual work plans and budget inputs in order to gain
management’s approval and funding of work plans required to execute the Division
mandate;
iii. Monitors the implementation of Division work programs and budgets to ensure that
the Division mandate is executed in line with COMESA Medium Term Strategic
Plan and within approved budget limits;
iv. Formulates agriculture and industry related frameworks that include
policies,strategies, regulations and guidelines that support regional trade and
market integration;

xvii. Perform any other duties as assigned by Executive Management from time to time.
C. MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
i. Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Management, Agricultural
Economics, Industrial Policy, International Trade, or other relevant fields of Industrial
and Agriculture Development; and
ii. A Ph.D. in any of the above fields would be an added advantage.
D. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Minimum of fifteen (15) years’ experience, in national, regional or international institutions, in
agricultural development, industrial development, investment promotion, private sector
development or other related fields, five (5) of which should be at managerial level.
E. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Professional certifications on the below listed areas are desirable:
i) Industrial Development;
ii) Investment Promotion; and
iii) Value Chain Development.