To support the Director of Legal and Corporate Affairs in the provision of legal
advisory services to the organs of the Common Market, Member States, Institutions and specialized Agencies of COMESA, the office of COMESA Secretary General and the COMESA Secretariat.
Main Duties and Accountabilities
Drafting of legislative instruments of COMESA under the authority of article 10 of the Treaty.
Representation of COMESA in litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).
Provision of legal advisory services on programs, Human Resource, Administration, and Institutional issues.
Management of the Legal Depository.
Coordination of the implementation of the COMESA Migration Program.
Coordination of the COMESA Intellectual Property Rights Programs.
Any other related duties that may be assigned by his/her superiors from time to time.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in International Trade Law or Commercial Law. AND Master’s degree in International Trade Law, or Commercial Law or equivalent.
Professional Certifications/Qualifications:
Admission to the Bar to practice law in any of the COMESA Member States.
