Deadline: 28 February 2011
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa COMESA) is a regional grouping of nineteen African States which have agreed to cooperate in the development of their respective economies through regional integration and trade development. COMESA’s regional integration strategy is based on the setting up of regional policies aimed at transforming the region into a single market and facilitating the integration of its member States into the world economy.
COMESA created a Free Trade Area in 2000 and launched the Customs Union in 2008. The long term perspective is the creation of a Common Market (2014), then a Monetary Union (2025) as the preliminary stages towards the building of the African Economic Community, as enshrined in the COMESA Treaty.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified nationals of the Member States of COMESA, ACP and EU for the following vacant position at COMESA:
POST: CHIEF EDITOR- P4
This post is within the Office of the Secretary General
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Within delegated authority, the Chief Editor will be responsible for the following duties:
• Responsible for Editing all documentation produced by the Secretariat before publication.
• Compiles and produces the Annual Report. Compiles and produces reports of all the Policy Organs. Monitors the preparation of documents for the Policy Organs for subsequent submission to the Translation Unit.
• Provides final approval for printing and is responsible for press revisions of a specialized or highly technical nature.
• Inspects publications and other printed material for production quality prior to release and distribution.
• When necessary, inspects and clears key letters addressed to third parties. Prepares key statements and documents for the Secretary General.
• Performs other related duties as required.
COMPETENCIES
Professionalism:
-Excellent writing and linguistic skills; highest standards of accuracy, consistency and faithfulness to the spirit, style and nuances of submitted documents
-Good grasp of terminological and reference research techniques
-High level of versatility and professional judgement
-Tact and negotiating skills
Planning & Organizing:
-Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies
-Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required
-Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work
-Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning
-Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary
-Uses time efficiently
Technological Awareness:
-Keeps abreast of available technology
-Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office
- Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks
-Shows willingness to learn new technology
MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES
Leadership:
-Serves as a role model that other people want to follow
-Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives
-Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions
-Shows the courage to take unpopular stands
Managing Performance:
-Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority
-Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member
-Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills
-Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines
-Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff
-Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative
-Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff
-Appraises performance fairly
EDUCATION
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in languages law or social sciences. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
WORK EXPERIENCE
A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in drafting, proofreading/publishing or related field. Experience in an International Organization as a Proofreader/Production Editor will be an added advantage
LANGUAGES
Fluency in English or French is required. Working knowledge of the second language will be an added advantage
ASSESSMENT METHOD
Competency-based interview; review of CV against post requirements
HOW TO APPLY
Only nationals of the Member States of COMESA, ACP and EU are eligible to apply. Applications in the standard COMESA Application Form and copies of certificates should be sent to:
The Secretary General,
COMESA Secretariat
Ben Bella Road, Lusaka, Zambia.
Fax: +260 211 225 107
Also by email recruitment@comesa.int - use the Position Title as the Subject Title for your email. Applications should be received no later than 17:30 hours, Monday, 28th February, 2011
Link to Standard COMESA Application form >>