Summary
Date Posted: Monday, February 28, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Communications and Business Services Officer
Overview
COMESA Business Council has signed a partnership agreement with the Federation of German Industries (BDI), an Umbrella Organisation of German Industry to promote inclusive private sector participation in COMESA through business development and member driven services, within the context of accelerating access to the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA).
Under the CBC- BDI partnership, we seek to recruit a Communications and Business Services Officer, to work under the Business Development Department. The incumbent will be performing the following duties:
• Strengthening of Communications and Business Services;
• Activating participation of CBC’s membership and stakeholders in sector working groups;
• Supporting the coordination of Workgroups to continuously contribute to CBC’s advocacy agenda at national, regional and international level;
• Increased visibility of the CBC.

Academic qualification:
Advanced degree (Master’s degree) in social sciences, communications, sales, public relations, or related qualifications.

Experience:
• A minimum of five years’ experience in the private sector and/or private sector engagement, working at a technical expertise level. Women applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Sound knowledge of information management techniques and tools for data collection, processing and dissemination based on the latest ICTs, including CMS/WordPress, marketing and communications principles, guidelines and best working practices.
• Excellent knowledge and skills in computer applications of MS Office.
• Competent in the use of desktop publishing software.
Core Competencies:
• Results driven, with a good work ethic.
• Excellent team dynamics with the ability to work in multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines.
• Excellent Interpersonal and responsive skills in engaging stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in writing articles and text for professional publications.
• Good communication skills, creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Language Requirements:
The official working language is English. Applicants with proficiency in written and spoken English and French will be given priority.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Written applications should be submitted electronically to recruitment@comesabusinesscouncil.org on or before 4th March 2022 at 23.00hrs CAT
*Only applications submitted via email, and accompanied by the following documents will be considered:
• A completed COMESA Business Council Application Form.
• Updated CV including e-mail address and telephone number.
• Cover letter detailing their understanding of the task and highlighting experience and expertise in similar works.
• Copies of academic qualifications.
Submissions should include the following:
• COMESA Business Council Application Form. The form should be downloaded from:
• http://comesabusinesscouncil.org/job-application-forms/;
• Updated CVs including contacts, e-mail and telephone numbers;
• Cover letter detailing their understanding of the task and highlighting experience and
• expertise in similar works;
• Copies of academic qualifications.
To apply for this job please visit comesabusinesscouncil.org.

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