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 COMESA 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 prohibit, monitor 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 ant-competitive conduct. The Commission commenced its operations on 14th January, 2013 and is located in Lilongwe, Malawi.
The Commission is looking for the services of suitably qualified nationals of the COMESA Member States to fill the position of Economist, Mergers and Acquisitions (P3) tenable at the COMESA Competition Commission in Lilongwe, Malawi
Responsibilities
Under the immediate supervision of the Manager, Mergers and Acquisitions the Economist shall- :
- Investigate, assess and monitor mergers and concentrations 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 Treaty, COMESA Regulations and Rules, and giving due regard to best international practices;
- Assist the Member States in establishing effective merger control regimes at domestic level;
- Compile and submit investigation reports and case recommendations to the Manager- Mergers and Acquisitions;
- Educate the public on the merger provisions of the COMESA Regulations and Rules as well as draft relevant publications for public dissemination and advise Manager, Mergers and Acquisitions Commission on possible courses of action after a market study is concluded;
- Foster multilateral cooperation in cross-border merger review among Member States;
- Network with regional and international merger enforcement officials and keep an update on latest developments and facilitate the Commission’s participation in key merger market analysis regional and international conferences;
- Submit performance reports to the Manager, Mergers and Acquisitions as required; and
- Perform all such things as are incidental to the foregoing and/or as may be lawfully delegated by the Manager, Mergers and Acquisitions.
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