Office of the Secretary General – Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)

Welcome to the Office of the Secretary General

The Secretary General (SG) is the Chief Executive Officer of the Common Market. The SG represents the Common Market in the exercise of its legal personality and acts as the secretary to the Authority and the Council. This office ensures that the objectives set out in this COMESA Treaty are attained

SECRETARY GENERAL: H.E CHILESHE KAPWEPWE

Divisions/ Units/ Projects

Divisions (D) / Units (U) / Projects (P) that are under the supervision of the Secretary General

LEGAL & CORPORATE AFAIRS

The function of the Division is to provide legal advisory services to the policy organs of the organization as well as the….

EXECUTIVE SUPPORT

Executive Assistants perform a variety of administrative tasks—such as calendaring and corporate travel planning—while also tackling mission-driven company projects

CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS

Corporate Communications Unit backstops all communication activities that COMESA undertakes, both within and outside the

STRATEGIC PLANNING, RESEARCH & POLICY ADMINISTRATION

The Strategic Planning, Research and Policy Harmonisation Unit of COMESA Secretariat takes the lead in developing and formulating strategic plans and work programmes.

RESOURCE MOBILIZATION & INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

The objective of the unit is to contribute to the impact, efficiency and effectiveness of COMESA Member States trade reforms and regional integration initiatives so that they can fully benefit from regional and international trade opportunities, reduce poverty and achieve their (MDG) development

COMES STATISTICS

Statistical Regulations define the work flow from statistical compilation and harmonization to data transmission and dissemination.

INTERNAL AUDIT

The role of Internal Audit is to provide independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve the Secretariat’s operations at strategic, tactical and operational levels.