Job Description

The COMESA Competition Commission ("the Commission") is a regional body corporate
established under Article 6 of the COMESA Competition Regulations (“the Regulations”)
promulgated under Article 55 of the COMESA1 Treaty. The Commission is responsible for promoting competition and enhancing the welfare of consumers in the Common Market. The main functions of the Commission are to monitor markets and investigate anti-competitive business practices, control mergers and other forms of acquisitions in the Common Market and mediate disputes between the Member States concerning anti- competitive conduct. The Commission is located in Lilongwe, Malawi. More information
can be obtained from the Commission’s website http://www.comesacompetition.org/.
The Commission is looking to recruit a Merger Analyst (P2). Suitably qualified nationals of the COMESA Member
States are invited to apply to fill these positions which is tenable at the Commission’s offices in Lilongwe, Malawi.

MERGER ANALYST
JOB TITLE: Merger Analyst
GRADE: Professional Level 2 (P2)
SALARY SCALE: COM$ 39,743 - COM$ 50,076 per annum
DIVISION: Competition Division
TENURE:. A fixed term of Four (4) years.

Extension of contract is subject to availability of funds, performance of the contract holder and approval of successive annual Work Plans by the COMESA Competition Commission.
NUMBER OF POSTS: One (1)
DUTY STATION: Lilongwe
REPORTS TO:
The Director Competition under the overall supervision of the Chief Executive Officer
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Commission's fixed term employee under the professional
service category

Duties and Responsibilities

2.1. Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Chief Executive Officer of the COMESA Competition Commission and the direct supervision of the Director Competition of the COMESA
Competition Commission, the incumbent shall perform the following duties:
• Investigate, assess and monitor mergers and acquisitions in the Common Market and ensure compliance by enforcing the Merger Control provisions in the COMESA Competition Regulations and Rules;
• Assess notified and identified mergers as provided for under the COMESA
Competition Regulations and Rules, and giving due regard to best international practices;
• Compile and submit investigation reports and case recommendations to the Director of the Competition Division
• Undertake research in the field of mergers and acquisitions and recommend improvements to the COMESA Merger Control System;
• Write intellectually stimulating papers in the field of mergers and acquisitions for public consumption;
• Submit performance reports to the Director Competition as required; and
• Perform all such things as are incidental to the foregoing and/or as may be lawfully delegated by the Director Competition.

Qualifications and Experience

Requirements for the Post
2.2.1. Academic Qualifications
A minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences such as Economics, Law and Business Administration/Management. A postgraduate or Master's Degree in any of these disciplines will be an added advantage.
2.2.2. Experience
A minimum of at least six (6) years relevant experience in market analysis/research or industry or economic analysis.
Working experience in an intergovernmental body or at a competition authority will be an added experience.
2.2.3. Competencies
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills particularly in interpreting, using, analyzing and presenting data and evidence.
• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively and work well under pressure.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships in a diverse and multicultural environment.
• Interpersonal skills, team spirit and positive working relationships.
• Demonstrable knowledge in competition law, industrial organization or industry structures in any of the countries in the Common Market,
• Excellent Computer Skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of the purpose and objectives of the COMESA
Treaty and the COMESA Competition Regulations and Rules.
• Knowledge of the operations of the COMESA Competition Commission and the
COMESA regional integration agenda is highly recommended.
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2.3. 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.
3. ELIGIBILITY FOR APPLICATION
Applicants must be citizens of a COMESA Member State and must not be more than 55 years of age at the time of submitting the application.

How to Apply

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.
3. ELIGIBILITY FOR APPLICATION
Applicants must be citizens of a COMESA Member State and must not be more than 55 years of age at the time of submitting the application.
4. RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS
Applications MUST be submitted through the Coordinating Ministries of the respective Member States on the prescribed COMESA APPLICATION FORM which can be accessed at the following COMESA website: COMESA Job Application Form English.
Applications submitted directly to the Commission will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Only applicants who are staff members of the COMESA Competition Commission can submit their applications directly to the Commission. Further, applications not submitted on the COMESA Application forms shall not be considered.
Format and Final Date of Applications
Applications must be submitted to COMESA Coordinating Ministries of the respective Member States. The Coordinating Ministries for each Member States can be accessed on the following link of the Commission's Website: COMESA Coordinating Ministries
Applicants should submit their applications to the COMESA Coordinating Ministries of respective Member States either physically or electronically.
The applications MUST reach the Coordinating Ministries by Thursday, 29 August 2024.
Accordingly, short-listing reports from the Coordinating Ministries attaching all the relevant documents of the successful candidates should reach the address below by Thursday, 19 September 2024. Submissions from the Coordinating Ministries to the COMESA Competition Commission can be made physically or via email or both.
Submissions without short-listing reports from the Coordinating Ministries shall immediately upon receipt be disqualified.
The Director and Chief Executive Officer,
COMESA Competition Commission, Kangombe House, 5th Floor,
P. O. Box 30742, Lilongwe 3,
MALAWI
Email: [email protected]
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