A. JOB PURPOSE
To assist in the development and coordination of 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 Chief of Strategy, Planning and Policy Harmonization, the incumbent of the post will perform the following duties:
i. Coordinate the formulation, review, and updating of the medium-term plans, and action plans;
ii. Support Divisions, Units, and Member States in aligning sectoral plans with the
overarching strategic framework;
iii. Develop and review strategic planning guidelines, tools, and templates to ensure
consistency and quality;
iv. Coordinate the harmonization of policies, strategies, and regulatory frameworks
across Divisions and Units;
v. Conduct policy research, analysis, and impact assessments to inform decisionmaking;
vi. Prepare policy briefs, concept notes, and analytical reports;
vii. Support capacity-building initiatives in strategic planning and

C. MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
i. Bachelors Degree in Business Administration/ Management, Economics, Public Policy
and other related fields; and
ii. A Master’s Degree in any of the above fields would be an added advantage.
D. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Minimum of eight (8) years of working experience in developing and implementing strategic plans,
and 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
desirable
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.
10.WORKING LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT FOR ALL THE POSITIONS
Applicants must be fluent in English and/or French and/or Arabic (speaking and writing). A
combination of any two (2) or all these languages will be an added advantage