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COMESA Zambia Job Recruitment: Project Manager

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The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is a regional grouping of 19
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. The COMESA Secretariat is responsible for providing the necessary technical
assistance and guidance in the formulation and implementation of the projects and the requisite
monitoring of activities.

In order to enhance the internal capacities to efficiently support the project development and
implementation at Member States level, the Secretariat is seeking the services of a Project
Manager who will work with the coordination unit of RISM and the Member States in the region
and a Senior Procurement Assistant to support COMESA and the Regional Integration Support
Mechanism (RISM) by acting as a primary resource to ensure that all RISM purchases are made
according to COMESA rules and regulations.

1. PROJECT MANAGER

  • Under the overall supervision of the Secretary General and direct supervision of the
    COMAid/RISM Coordinator, the Project Manager undertakes to provide the full spectrum of project
    management support which will include the following:
  •  Support Member States in the programming, identification and formulation of projects in line
    with the COMESA Adjustment Facility procedures, European Development Fund Procedures
    and other procedures as applicable;
  •  Support the implementation of programme activities, particularly those under project-based
    support, and highlighting high risk areas for management attention;
  •  Consult with divisions and units at the COMESA Secretariat to ensure consistency and
    coherence of selected projects with existing COMESA (and EAC) programmes and policies;
  •  Undertake Consultations with COMESA’s development partners and other stakeholders,
    including but not limited to the national and regional European Union Delegations in the
    respective Member States throughout project cycle process;
  •  In collaboration with the COMESA Finance Division, ensure that work plans, budgets and
    reports are submitted on time and in line with stipulated procedures;
  •  Contribute to the development of project procedures required for the full project cycle including
    templates, manuals and procedures for project implementation;
  •  Ensure that audits and evaluation of projects are undertaken in a timely manner, internally
    endorsed within the COMAid/RISM Unit and transmitted for final institutional approvals;
  •  Support finalisation and management of grant contracts or agreements with Member States
    and/or implementing institutions in line with agreed procedures;
  •  Attend project management and steering committee meetings, and propose actions where
    necessary;
  •  Contribute to preparation of visibility materials that will include articles and papers on the CAF
    and RISM;k) Support the implementation of the COMESA Adjustment Facility and Aid for Trade Strategy
    including monitoring and reporting of the RISM programme;
  •  Support the professional record keeping and knowledge management activities of the Unit,
    including technical analysis, documentation and archiving; and
  •  Undertake other assignment as may be assigned by the COMAid/RISM Coordinator.

Required Professional Experience and Competencies for Project Manager:
The candidate must at least have:

A degree in a development field such as Project Management, Economics, Finance, Law and
Business studies. A professional qualification such as ACCA or CIMA or a relevant Master’s
degree will be an added advantage;

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in an international organization or
Government. Experience in a field or fields relevant to regional integration and development
will be an added advantage;

Experience in project cycle management (programming, identification and monitoring) activities
in national or regional organizations is required. Experience in European Development Fund
procedures (projects are implemented in line with EDF-EU procedures), will be an asset;

Computer skills in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Strong
organizational and communication skills;

Ability to work in a team environment under minimum supervision;

Ability and experience across a broad range of programmatic and administrative functions:
budget/work programme, procurement, audit, evaluation, etc;

Ability to work in both English and French. However, candidates with only one language may
also be considered;

Experience working with people of diverse cultural, education, socio-economic, and
linguistic/ethnic backgrounds;

The successful candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to
multi-task and must be a quick learner who focuses on high productivity and results;

The candidate will be professional, friendly, and with an enthusiastic personality; and will be a
self-starter with a proactive attitude and a good anticipation of needs.

Remuneration: A monthly all-inclusive lump sum of Euro7,000.00 will be paid. However, this may
be adjusted where a candidate has less experience than requested.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Duration of Appointment: The contract will initially run up to 31 December 2016 with possibility
for extension subject to performance and availability of resources under the RISM programme.
Working Language Requirement: Must be fluent in English and/or French and/or Arabic
(speaking and writing). A combination of any two or all of these languages will be an added
advantage.

Location of performance of the Contract:

The duty Station will be at the COMESA Secretariat
headquarters in Lusaka, Zambia. The successful applicants will also be required to undertake
significant duty travel to COMESA Member States, the African Union, other Regional Economic
Communities and any others identified in the line of duty.

Equal Opportunity: COMESA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualifying female candidates are
encouraged to apply.

Eligibility for Application:

This is a regional position open to Nationals of ACP, COMESA and EU Member
States.

Final date for receipt of applications: 31 September 2105. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted for interviews

Address:

Applications MUST be submitted on the prescribed COMESA APPLICATION FORM
which can be accessed at the COMESA website: http:www.comesa.int/ Opportunities, COMESA
Job Application Format, Please indicate the job title in the subject of your e-mail:
Director of Administration
COMESA Centre
Ben Bella Road
P.O. Box 30051
10101 Lusaka
Zambia
Email: [email protected]