Head of Governance Peace and Security COMESA

To develop, manage and implement programs for the prevention, management, and resolution of conflicts in the sub-region and programs that promote democratic governance and security in line with Article 3(d) of the Treaty.

MAIN DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Under the direct supervision of Assistant Secretary General (Programmmes) and overall supervision by the Secretary General, the incumbent of the post will perform the following duties:

1. Provides input into long-range strategic and policy priorities/ issues relating to COMESA’s role in supporting development in Member States in order to realize the regional integration agenda;
2. Consolidates annual Unit work plans and budget inputs in order to gain Management’s approval and funding of work plans required to execute Division/Unit mandate;
3. Monitors and participates in the implementation of Unit work programs and budgets to ensure that the Unit mandate is executed in line with COMESA strategy and within approved Workplan and budget limits;
4. Develop programs for donors and external partners identifying key outcomes and activities as well as budgets;
5. Guides and reviews (and sometimes develop) all technical papers, reports, aide memoirs, memos, and letters;
6. Prepares quarterly, bi-annual, and annual reports for management and donors;
7. Leads in the servicing of Policy Organ meetings (including the development of background documents);
8. Identifies potential donors/strategic partners, develops proposals, and negotiates programs and ensures coherence with key partners including African Union (AU) RECs/ Regional Mechanisms on Peace and Security;
9. Draft all external communications for the approval of the Secretary General as well develop background documents for the Committee on Peace and Security;
10. Provides technical input and coordinates the recruitment, training, and development of Unit staff to achieve key mandates;
11. Manages the performance management process in the Unit to ensure achievement of Unit objectives supports COMESA strategy;
12. Motivates, engages, and build staff into a high performing team through coaching, effective communication and providing frequent feedback on work; and
13. Performs any other duties as assigned by Executive Management from time to time.