Digital Policy and Regulatory Expert at COMESA

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the Project coordinator. The role of the Digital Policy and Regulatory Expert will be to provide technical assistance to accelerate progress on implementation of regional policies, regulations and plans.

RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Academic Qualifications

Master’s degree in Telecommunications, ICT, Engineering, Economics, or or related discipline.

Experien ce

Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the ICT sector of which 3 years should be at managerial level
Demonstrated experience in formulation of policies and regulations and or business plans for ICT utilities, government or Regulators
Demonstrated experience in working with government partners and other stakeholders in public sector development programs, especially in the area of capacity building and organizational development
Strong Experience in conducting scoping and studies of digital inclusion, e-commerce, Technology transfer and business transformation
Relevant experience working in similar donor funded regional programmes, preferably, in developing countries in general and in Sub-Saharan Africa in particular would be an additional asset.