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JOB TITLE : Assistant Technical Coop. & Resource Mobilisation Officer
GRADE : P2
BASIC SALARY : COM$ 27,647 – COM$ 34,835 Per annum, plus allowances
DEPARTMENT : Technical Cooperation and Resource Mobilisation
REPORT TO : Chief, Technical Cooperation and Resource Mobilisation
KEY TASKS
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Technical Cooperation and Resource
Mobilisation, the Assistant Technical Cooperation and Resource Mobilisation Officer will perform
the following:-
1. Assist in maintaining and establishing good working relation with the international donor community and
cooperating partners with a view to getting support and mobilising resources for COMESA programmes
by:
(a) Study the mandates and interests of donors and collect date to be used in negotiating with
donors:
(b) Prepare minutes of discussions with partners, keep records and assist in following up the
understandings reached. Following up and keeping record of consultations with donors;
(c) Assisting in following up implementation of projects regularly;
(d) Collecting information from Departments and projects to ensure donor funds are properly
utilized;
(e) Preparing briefs that help management to keep donors informed of COMESA activities and
any developments and responding to their queries promptly and competently;
(f) Submitting reports to the Coordinator, Technical Cooperation regularly.
2. Assist in all actions required for the effective implementation of technical co-operation projects
by:
(a) Reviewing project proposals submitted by Divisions, to ensure that they are prepared
following the requirement of the donor.
(b) Collecting and recording projects submitted to each donor to avoid overlapping.
(c) Assisting in implementing projects that are under the Technical Cooperation Unit.
(d) Following up implementation of projects.
(e) Preparing/reviewing reports.
(f) Assisting in preparing consolidated reports.
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(g) Assisting the Coordinator in keeping proper records of projects for submission to the
Project Management Committee.
3. Advise on the role of COMESA with regard to the programmes of the African Economic
Community, other regional economic communities, intergovernmental organisations and
specialized agencies:-
4. Follow up developments regarding regional and international cooperation and brief the Coordinator on
how to enhance COMESA’s relations with these partners;
5. Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
EDUCATION
A Bachelor of Arts degree in economics, management or international relations from an
internationally recognised University. A Postgraduate degree in any of the above fields would be
an added advantage.
EXPERIENCE
A minimum of 5 years experience at the national or international level in programme coordination
and project formulation. Knowledge of the COMESA region is desirable.
LANGUAGES:
Fluency in English, French or Portuguese. Working knowledge of one of other two languages will
be an added advantage.

2.COMESA/IFDC Job Vacancy Announcement
Regional Agricultural inputs Trade Specialist
Division: Research and Market Development Division (RMDD), IFDC and Investment
promotion and private Sector Development Division , COMESA
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Duration of the Assignment: 2 years
Background Information: COMESA and the International Fertilizer Development
Center (IFDC) invite applications for the position of a Regional Trade Economist to be
stationed at the COMESA Headquarters in Lusaka, Zambia. The regional trade
economist will help implement the Strengthening Regional Trade in Agricultural Inputs in
Africa (STAR) project that focuses on promoting food security and agricultural growth
through improved regional trade in Africa as part of the Comprehensive Africa
Agricultural Development Programme ( CAADP)
Duties and Responsibilities: The incumbent will undertake the following activities:
1. Assess policy environment with a focus on distortions and capacity constraints
affecting the performance of agricultural input markets (seed, fertilizer and crop
protection products) at the national and regional levels.
2. Analyze the current policies and regulations limiting cross border trade in agricultural
inputs.
3. Prepare policy briefs and conduct policy dialogues to implement policy reforms.
4. Strengthen the capacity of traders and farmers’ associations to trigger changes in
policy and regulations.
5. Strengthen business linkages and market access for input across regional and
global markets.
6. Build policy capacity and effectiveness in COMESA member countries
7. Assist in the organization of an annual policy and trade workshops.
Qualifications:
1. Education: Advanced university degree, preferably Ph.D, in economics or
agricultural economics with focus on the areas of policy, trade and market.
2. Work experience: 5 to 7 years of progressively responsible post-graduate
experience in implementing policy, trade and markets projects in COMESA member
countries, analyzing policy, trade and market-related issues; conducting independent
research on economic and policy issues.
3. Languages: Fluency in oral and written English.
4. Communication: Excellent drafting ability, particularly in preparing reports that are
clear and concise and intelligible on technical issues; communication skills, both oral
and written.
5. Technology awareness: Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (MS Word, MS Excel,
MS PPT); statistical software (SPSS).

Remuneration: As a COMESA recruited staff position, the salary will be paid in U.S.
dollars. The benefits package is competitive with similar positions at COMESA .

Application: Qualified applicants are invited to send their résumé by 30th June 2007 to
the Personnel Office, IFDC, via e-mail ahammock@ifdc.org or fax (1-256-381-7408)
and Joyce Mbindawina on jmbindawina@comesa.int . Applications will be
acknowledged where an email address has been provided.


3.COMMON MARKET FOR EASTERN AND SOUTHERN AFRICA
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Applications are invited for the following post:
TRANSLATOR (ENGLISH INTO FRENCH) (P3)
Introduction and Background:
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa ( COMESA) is a regional
grouping of 29 African States which have agreed to promote regional integration
through trade development and transport facilitation. More information can be
obtained from the COMESA website www.comesa.int
PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Facilitating communication between Anglophone and
francophone countries through the medium of translation.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRANSLATOR
Under the general direction of the Direction of Administration & Finance and the
direct supervision of the Head of Conference Services Section the incumbent will
perform the following functions:
1. Translating working papers for meetings for all divisions in the Secretariat,
reports, letters and other documents from English into French;
2. Proofreading and revise all documents which have been translated;
MARCHE COMMUN DE
L’AFRIQUE ORIENTALE
ET AUSTRALE
MERCADO COMUM PARA
AFRICA ORIENTAL E
AUSTRALE
Tel : +260 122 9725/32
Fax : +260 122 7318
Email : secgen@comesa.int
Web : http://www.comesa.int
COMESA Centre
Ben Bella Road
P O Box 30051
LUSAKA 10101
Zambia

3. Checking and revising all documents translated by freelance translators
hired by COMESA; and
4. Any other related duties that may be assigned by his/her superiors from
time to time.
Decision Making
Decision on organization of work is likely to affect the quality and speed of
translation necessary to facilitate effective communication for all concerned.
Consequence of Error
Errors in translation can cause confusion and may not facilitate effective
participation and communication.
PROFILE OF THE TRANSLATOR
Education
Minimum Bachelors in linguistics Degree or equivalent professional qualification in
translation. A Postgraduate degree in linguistics would be an added advantage.
Experience
At least eight (8) years experience in translation at international level.
Languages:
Excellent command of English and French.
Terms of Appointment
1. Type of contract: The post is under COMESA non established professional
staff contracts and is under the Regional Integration Support programme ( RISP).
Remuneration will be in accordance with COMESA Conditions of service for non
established professional Staff.
2. Location of performance of the Contract: COMESA Secretariat headquarters
in Lusaka, Zambia. The successful applicant will also be required to undertake
significant duty travel to all countries covered by the RISP project.
3. Remuneration: Remuneration will be calculated on the basis of background
and professional experience and will be determined according to the level
indicated against the post.
4. Duration of appointment: The Translator will be offered a contract of two (2)
years renewable for a maximum of 32 months (inclusive if the initial 24 months)
subject to availability of funds and performance and approval of successive RISP
Work Plans by the European Commission.
5. Expected time for commencement of services: September, 2007
6. Eligibility for Application: Only Nationals of countries (ACP and EU) that are
signatories to the cotonou Agreement on 23rd June 2000 eligible to apply.
7. Final date for receipt of applications: 8th August 2007
8. Addresses: Applications may be submitted by email or fax to:
The Secretary General
COMESA Centre
Cairo Road
P.o Box 30051
10101 Lusaka
Zambia
Fax: (260) 227318
Email: secgen@comesa.int

4.COMMON MARKET FOR EASTERN ANDSOUTHERN AFRICA
Ref: CS/10/10/mwg
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
TECHNICAL ADVISOR-COMESA FUND
TERMS OF REFERENCE
1. Introduction and background
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is a regional
integration grouping of 20 African States which have agreed to promote regional
integration through trade development and to develop their natural and human
resources for the mutual benefit of all their peoples.
COMESA’s regional integration agenda also takes into consideration trade and
economic links with other economic blocks as well as the multilateral trading
system. At the regional level COMESA is in the process of harmonizing its
policies and integration instruments with other Regional Economic Communities
(RECs) and collaborating with other Regional Organisations to implement
common programmes. COMESA is also the lead organization in assisting the
sixteen Eastern and Southern Africa countries (all of which are COMESA
member States) in negotiating with the European Community to set up an
Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA). The aim of the EPA is to create a new
cooperation framework between ESA countries and the EC to replace the current
trade preference facilities under the Cotonou Partnership Agreement and to
provide a new impetus to trade and economic development efforts in the region.
In view of enabling member States in implementing their regional integration
policies smoothly, as well as fulfilling their trade liberalization commitments in the
context of bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, COMESA has established
MARCHE COMMUN DE
L’AFRIQUE ORIENTALE
ET AUSTRALE
MERCADO COMUM PARA
AFRICA ORIENTAL E
AUSTRALE
Tel : +260 122 9725/32
Fax : +260 122 7318
Email : secgen@comesa.int
Web : http://www.comesa.int
COMESA Centre
Ben Bella Road
P O Box 30051
LUSAKA 10101
Zambia
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the COMESA Fund as foreseen by Article 150 of the COMESA Treaty. The
COMESA Fund will operate through two windows:
(a) An Adjustment Facility aimed at supporting the efforts of member States in
undertaking economic reforms related to economic integration, and
(b) An Infrastructure Fund to facilitate the development of trade related
regional infrastructure projects in the region.
The two windows have been designed to channel financial resources to support
regional programmes and projects in member States through mechanisms that
are regionally developed and hence more adapted to the needs of the region
than conventional financing mechanisms. The operational modalities of the
Adjustment Facility have already been established. The Facility is due for
launching by the end of 2007, as soon as resources from the 9th EDF Regional
Integration Support Mechanism are committed.
The architecture of the Infrastructure Fund has been adopted. Further work is
required to bring it to operational stage.
The COMESA Fund will be constituted by a mix of resources. Member states
shall make an initial contribution to the Fund. Once that initial contribution is
made, development partners and international financing institutions will be invited
to contribute to the Fund on a leveraged basis. Resources may also be mobilised
from private sources within the region and international financial markets for
specific projects of interest to investors. COMESA has developed a strategy to
mobilize resources from multiple sources. This includes the mobilization of Aid
for Trade resources from development partners. The need to tap more private
resources within the region itself, for example, national pension funds, insurance
funds etc. has also been identified.
The overall management of the COMESA Fund is vested to the COMESA Fund
Committee, which is constituted by Ministers of Finance of member States who
have ratified the Protocol and which will be supported by a technical subcommittee
of senior officials. The day to day management of the COMESA Fund
lies within the responsibility of the Secretary General of COMESA who will act as
the interim COMESA Fund Manager until such a time that a Fund Manager is
designated.
Technical and administrative support for the management of the COMESA Fund
will be provided by a Technical Advisor in collaboration with a team of
professional and general support staff from the COMESA Secretariat.
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2. Scope and focus
The Technical Advisor (TA) will assist the COMESA Secretariat in the
management of the COMESA Fund. The mission of the TA will cover the design
and setting up of systems and instruments to provide quality services to member
States, in line with the scope and objectives of the COMESA Fund, the
development a strategy to mobilise private resources into the Fund and the
establishment of a proper institutional structure to ensure an effective and sound
management the Fund.
3. Expected results
Result 1: The Adjustment Facility comes into operation as soon the Contribution
Agreement between COMESA and the European Commission regarding the
Regional Integration Support Mechanism becomes effective.
Result 2: The Infrastructure Facility is ready for implementation
Result 3: Fund sustainability
Duties and responsibilities:
For achievement of the above results, the Technical Advisor will carry out the
following activities:
Result 1:
Activities
1.1 Recommend mode of support to countries which are eligible to the
Adjustment Facility (Budget support/programme support)
1.2 Work with the Statistical Unit to forecast revenues losses from eligible
countries;
1.3 Prepare annual budget;
1.4 Set up the procedures for request, delivery and monitoring of support to
countries;
1.5 Provide technical assistance to countries for the preparation of request for
adjustment support;
Result 2: The Infrastructure Facility is ready for implementation
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Activities
2.1 Contribute to the elaboration of the investment policy of the Facility (including
economical, environmental, social, health and safety standards);
2.2. Develop the operational modalities and institutional set up required for
project appraisal, fund allocation, project monitoring and evaluation;
2.3 Develop and implement the necessary institutional and legal instruments to
enable the effective participation of private investors in infrastructure
development;
2.4 Develop the ToR for a Fund Manager (or Fund Managers) for the facility;
Result 3: Fund sustainability
3.1 Develop a strategy for the mobilisation of resources into the fund, especially
for the mobilsation of private resources in a way that ensures competitive credit
rating.
4. Profile
The TA will meet the following requirements:
Qualifications
He/she will possess a university degree and post-graduate qualification in a
subject relevant to economics, banking, finance or business administration.
Experience
He/She will have solid economics and financial background with at least 10 years
of relevant professional experience in investment/fund management and
banking.
He/she will have a sound knowledge of public finance and fiscal issues.
Practical experience with the project management and experience in the
COMESA region as well as a proven experience on EC funded cooperation
programmes will be an added advantage.
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Language and skills
Excellent command of English and report writing skills are required. Knowledge
of French will be an added advantage. He/she will have the capacity to work
autonomously as well as part of a team. He/she must be computer and internet
literate.
5. Duration and location of the mission
The TA will be contracted for 12 months renewable up to a maximum of 24
months.
The TA will be based at the COMESA Secretariat, Lusaka, Zambia but should be
prepared and willing to travel extensively both within and outside of the COMESA
region.
6. Remuneration
The all inclusive annual fee will commensurate with the professional and
experience of the successful candidate and will be at P5 level.
7. Legal form for competitors: Only Nationals of countries (ACP and EU) that
are signatories to the Cotonou Agreement on 23 June 2000.
8. Final date for receipt of applications: 17th August, 2007
9. Addresses: Applications may be submitted by e-mail or fax or by registered
mail to:
The Secretary General
COMESA Centre
Cairo Road
P.O.Box 30051
10101 Lusaka
Zambia
Fax: (260-1-227318
E-mail: secgen@comesa.int