Trade Officer COMESA

A. JOB PURPOSE

To provide technical expertise in the coordination and cooperation with COMESA Member States in the implementation of COMESA Free Trade Area (COMESA FTA) and trade-related programs and activities including tariff liberalization, maintenance of the operationalization of the Free Trade Area (FTA), management of Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) to accelerate regional cooperation and free movement of goods in line with COMESA treaty and COMESA Mid Term Strategic Plan (MTSP)

B. MAIN DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Trade Officer and overall supervision of the Director of Trade and Customs, the incumbent of the post will perform the following duties:

i. Monitor and evaluate developments in Intra-COMESA trade and other regional programmers and activities;
ii. Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports of the division;
iii. Administer and monitor the Online None Tariff Barrier (NTBs) mechanism tools to ensure reported None Tariff Barrier (NTB) are resolved in a timely manner in coordination with National Focal Points in Member States;

C. MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

i. Bachelors Degree in any of the following fields: Economics, International Trade, Trade Law, Business Administration, or any other relevant field
ii. A Postgraduate will be an added advantage.