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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional group of fifteen West African countries. Founded on 28 May 1975, with the signing of the Treaty of Lagos, its mission is to promote economic integration across the region.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional group of fifteen West African countries. Founded on 28 May 1975, with the signing of the Treaty of Lagos, its mission is to promote economic integration across the region.
1). Director, Administration & Finance
Location: Abuja
Job type: Full-Time
Grade: D1
Division: Administration & Finance
Line Supervisor: Chief Registrar; Finance
Supervising: Administration and Human Resources; Conference and Protocol
Directorate: Administration & Finance
Institution: ECOWAS Court of Justice
Department: Administration Finance
Agency: Commission
Role Overview
- Under the supervision of the Chief Registrar, the incumbent shall be responsible for interpreting governing bodies’ vision and policy directions, defining, and ensuring the achievement of goals and objectives in line with the mandate of the Institution. She/he shall provide leadership and management to major sectors of technical activities.
- In addition, the incumbent shall also be responsible for coordinating the Financial, Administrative and Human Resources, IT, Language Services and Protocol activities of the Court.
- He or she shall provide guidance for the preparation of the annual budget of the Court and advise all departments and staff on financial matters and those relating to the preparation of budgets.
- She/he must ensure strict budget compliance, monitor, and justify the use of all accounts. The safety of staff and the Courts’s property fall under the incumbent’s purview, thus assurance of sound policies and compliance.
Role And Responsibilities
- Clearly communicate the vision of the Court to staff, explain how the department’s activities fit into it and explain the strategies for carrying out the required tasks.
- Demonstrate an ability to adapt to rapid technical, political, social, or economic change.
- Maintain constant contact with Chief Registrar and other directors within the court to ensure harmonization of work with other departments.
- Plan annual goals, objectives, activities, and budget tied to the Court’s overall plans.
- Measure and monitor goal achievements; negotiate suitable adjustments to goals and budgets.
- Contribute to the implementation of the annual operational plan.
- Ensure the implementation of the performance-based results concept within the department.
- Organize the Directorate in an efficient manner, with clear reporting lines, minimal bureaucracy, and an optimal level of delegation of authority and responsibility.
- Work closely with the Registry or Directorate to ensure efficient and effective services such as recruitment, performance decisions, promotions, and related matters.
- Ensure that administrative and financial policies and procedures are strictly adhered to, and deadlines are met, without compromising the quality of work.
- Oversee the individual performance planning process of staff within the directorate, using the systems in place for performance planning and evaluation.
- Provide instant and periodic feedback to staff on their work and performance.
- Ensure the planning, coordination, and control of the activities of the Finance, Administration and HR, Procurement units.
- Foster a favorable working climate within the court to encourage staff motivation and enhanced performance.
- Coordinate the administrative and financial management of the Court and in accordance with the ECOWAS regulations.
- Coordinate the drafting of (draft and final) Court’s annual budget.
- Coordinate the various administrative duties and responsibilities.
- Ensure Human, material resources and service management under conditions that may be determined by regulations.
- Ensure that the budget is executed in strict accordance with laid down accounting procedures and ECOWAS Rules and Regulations.
- Operate, monitor, and justify the utilization of the Court’s accounts. (All bank accounts shall be operated only with prior authorization from the President and shall be in the name of the Court).
- Sole legal custodian of administration of all funds, holdings and cheque books placed under the control of the Division.
- Financially responsible for all operations of the Court and responsible for the safe keeping of the accounting records of the Court.
- Co-signatory of all cheques drawn in the bank accounts of the Organization.
- Keep account of all funds and assets in such form as may be approved by ECOWAS Financial Regulations.
- Forward monthly and annual reports to the Chief Registrar, as provided by the Financial Regulations of ECOWAS/Court.
- Ensure the establishment of sound Human Resources Management, Administrative, Procurement, IT and Conference and Language Services Policies.
- Supervise the activities of the directorate’s staff.
- Directly supervise the technical design or implementation of programmes, in an area where high-level expertise is required.
- Represent the Court in technical meetings or working groups; deliver speeches, negotiate agreements, mediate in disputes with the approval of the President.
- Conduct or participate in technical missions in connection with projects and programmes implementation in the name of the court.
- Act as an advisor on issues related to area of expertise.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
- Provide day-to-day active guidance and directions to all divisions in the Directorate of Administration and Finance in the management of all stages of the work cycle in line with ECOWAS legal texts and procedures.
- Lead on improving systems and processes and ensuring high level automation of manual processes within the directorate.
- Formulate strategies and design innovative solutions if necessary to resolve issues/conflict in the administrative work process.
- Guide the development of work and procurement plans and ensure it is in line with ECOWAS guidelines.
- Supervise the management of the procurement division and all related exercises and ensure strict adherence to the procurement code of ECOWAS.
- Supervise the development and implementation of work-plans for all divisions in the directorate, as well as manage related performance management of staff.
- Oversee capacity development and training of staff in the Directorate.
- supervise the administrative aspects of all asset management or facilities.
- Lead on developing and managing the annual budget of the directorate and provide periodic report on budget usage to the President of the Court and Commissioner for Internal Services and the Chief Registrar.
- Lead the formulation and defense of the budget of the Court.
- In collaboration with Legal, Head of Administration and HR and the procurement team, oversee contracts management; develop and implement contracts management systems for use by the directorate.
- Certify all requests for payment for contracts execution and ensure all deliverables are met within the specific timelines.
- Prepare a comprehensive quarterly and annual report for the directorate.
- Ensure the applications of relevant Donor’s Guidelines to related project.
- Manage and evaluate staff performance.
- Prepare the annual Report of the Directorate.
Academic Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in Administration, Accounting and Finance or Management or Business Administration, or Public Administration, Social Sciences, Finance, Economics or in a similar discipline from a recognized university.
- 12 years of progressively responsible experience in managing finance and budget operations administration, financial management, budget, or related field, including 6 years of relevant international work experience and 5 years at a supervisory level.
- Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) budgeting and innovation in line with public finance reform, fiscal management skills and business acumen.
- Extensive knowledge of Donor’s Guidelines for project and significant communication management experience in international, regional, or national institutions.
- Experience in capacity building, monitoring and evaluation and ability to produce high level reports.
- Technical capacity to provide specialized advice on a broad range of general services issues such as procurement, registry, stores, transport, and demonstrated professional ability to oversee large complex projects and initiatives.
- Demonstrated professional ability and mastery of principles, techniques and practices related to one or more specialized services in a broad range of human resources, financial management, information technology, procurement, project management, communication, asset management, building services management, records, and document management and other several services areas within international and/or public service institutions.
- Diverse background and competencies related to general administration as well as project management are an added advantage.
- Experience in project management and/or Information Technology.
Age Limit:
- Be below 50 years old. This provision does not apply to internal candidates.
ECOWAS Key Competencies:
- Senior leadership experience in establishing strategic partnerships, working collaboratively, and building consensus with multiple internal and/or external stakeholders on complex issues in a multi-disciplinary governmental or international organization.
- Knowledge of the ECOWAS mandate, strategic plan/priorities as well as the economic, political, and social state/trends of Member States, as pertains to own scope of work.
- Consistency in actions, values, methods, confidentiality, ethics, measures, principles, expectations, and outcomes which connote a deep commitment to do the right thing for the right reason, regardless of the circumstances.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Heads of Institutions, elected officials and statutory employees to facilitate compliance, build engagement, resolve conflicts, and obtain support for change.
- Ability to respect the chain of command in an appropriate manner.
- Ability to promote a culture where people hold themselves personally accountable for results.
- Ability to provide leadership management, and technical oversight for all project activities and program deliverables in accordance with ECOWAS legal and administrative practices and standards.
- Ability to conduct periodic reviews of staff performance in keeping with the ECOWAS performance management system and to mentor staff to ensure high levels of motivation, commitment, capacity, and teamwork.
- Ability to oversee project management, internal controls, and stewardship of financial resources and to address issues in a confident and capable manner whilst making decisions that exemplify impartial and non-partisan decision-making.
- Ability to exercise the initiative and resourcefulness necessary for simultaneously addressing a variety of stakeholder needs, pursuing multiple tasks, and achieving positive outcomes.
- Ability to create synergies with client groups and others to achieve objectives in setting and monitoring service standards and indicators.
- Ability to motivate and engage others in promoting or adopting best practices in client services.
- Ability to identify and improve services and client interactions through appropriate networks and to create innovative ways of addressing these in an accountable and transparent manner.
- Knowledge of anti-discriminatory/human rights regulatory environment and ability to advance strategies to foster an inclusive working environment and healthy organization respectful of cultural diversity and gender equality and free from harassment and discrimination.
- Understanding of diverse cultural views especially within West Africa, being sensitive to group differences, and gender issues and ability to contribute to, advocate for, and/or develop policies that are gender sensitive and responsive to various cultures.
- Ability to foster a diverse and inclusive interactive work environment that can effectively bring together a wide spectrum of ideas and experiences to solve problems, develop projects/programs and improve results.
- ability and responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
- Ability to remain objective in managing conflict regardless of cultural differences /positions, and gender differences, and encourage other staff to overcome cultural and gender bias and differences.
- Understanding of the ECOWAS organizational structure, workplace culture and dynamics.
- Ability to apply knowledge of ECOWAS legal framework, strategic priorities, and operational standards to develop/modernize policies and programs and/or to implement policies and programs in a sustainable and effective manner.
- Well-developed business, social and political acumen, demonstrating a strong commitment to the vision and mandate of ECOWAS coupled with a broad knowledge of the economic, political and social situations and trends in Member States.
- Sound judgment and decision-making skills on matters relating to policy and strategy development important to the realization of the ECOWAS mandate and the improvement of outcomes for Member States.
- Ability to analyze reports as well as socio-economic and institutional dynamics and recognize areas of potential obstacles or challenges and develop innovative solutions or alternatives to address barriers and achieve strategic/operational priorities.
- Ability to anticipate and interpret the effects of environmental changes (social, economic, and political), and its impact and make recommendations.
- Ability to identify/address strengths and weaknesses, stimulate creativity, reduce resistance to change and improve the achievement of strategic objectives.
- Ability to make prudent decisions relating to the management of human, financial and material resources.
- Ability to actively listen and understand the perspectives of others to make informed assertions, decisions, or recommendations.
- Ability to build multiple external collaborative relationships to support strategic and operational objectives; identify the key issues and accommodate the key players with well-thought-out communication and stakeholder management plans.
- Ability to communicate with clarity and conviction, make compelling presentations that promote new insights, ideas and perspectives and a better understanding of issues and challenges.
- Exhibit active listening skills to encourage stronger communication amongst team members, to show care and make them feel valued and to drive employee engagement in all institutions and agencies.
- Excellent negotiation and conflict management skills focusing on building and nurturing effective and collaborative relationships.
- Proficiency in information communication technologies (ICT).
- Fluency in oral and written expressions in one of the ECOWAS official languages of the Community (English, French & Portuguese). Knowledge of an additional one will be an added advantage.
- Ability to prepare plans, set clear objectives in a consistent manner and have effective oversight of performance management practices to ensure that goals and standards are met.
- Ability to set effective goals/results and manage change in a manner that demonstrates resilience, composure, and a positive outlook in an environment of uncertainty and ambiguity.
- Ability to enable the development of organizational and individual talent throughout the implementation of strategic, operational, programme, project, and individual plans.
- Ability to implement plans, mobilize/engage people, identify critical success factors, mitigate risks, monitor indicators and feedback, initiate corrective measures, and build capacities for sustainability.
- Ability to institute rigorous monitoring, and evaluation practices and to learn from setbacks and mistakes to ensure continuous improvement.
Assessment method:
- Assessment of qualified candidates may include a written exercise and a competency-based interview.
ECOWAS Work Environment:
- ECOWAS provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity, and a healthy work-life balance.
- We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore, we encourage women to apply for positions that suit their competencies.
- Individuals from minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are also highly encouraged to apply. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is at the heart of ECOWAS’s workforce.
Annual Salary
- UA 81,435.54 / USD 128,488.99.
Application Closing Date
24th July, 2025.
Note
- Selection and appointment will be subject to background and reference checks and other administrative requirements.
- ECOWAS does not charge for any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing in connection with application or recruitment processes and does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.
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2). Programme Assistant, Regional Security
Job Code: 20003917
Location: Abuja
Job type: Full-Time
Grade: G4/G5/G6
Division: Regional Security Division
Line Supervisor: Principal Officer, Regional Security
Directorate: Peacekeeping and Regional Security
Institution: ECOWAS
Department: Political Affairs, Peace & Security
Role Overview
- Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Principal Officer, Regional Security, the Programme Assistant, Regional Security provides administrative and Programme assistance to Regional Security Programme and ensures efficient day-to-day functioning of administrative processes in the Division.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assist and facilitate the Division’s meetings and all related activities.
- Aid Regional Security Programme and ensures efficient day-to-day functioning of administrative processes in the Division.
- Contribute to the implementation of the Regional Security Programme.
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail for the Division.
- Follow up on all mails, recording and archiving the same in clearly labeled folders.
- Prepare reports of appropriate research results, contribute to writing papers, summaries, briefs, reports, minutes, speeches, memos, letters, and other written documents.
- Assist the Head of Division and Programme Officers in the development of output as may be necessary to achieve the objectives of the Regional Security Programme.
- Maintain appropriate databases, keep accurate printed and electronic records, and ensure that records are stored securely, maintain confidentiality of all stored official and personal data in line with the provisions of relevant data protection laws.
- Liaise with and follow up correspondence with other Directorates and Departments of the ECOWAS Commission.
- Assist in the organization of capacity building, conferences, meetings, sensitization workshops, dialogues, missions, and other events in the Regional Security Division.
- Monitor all communications relating to the Regional Security Programme and forward critical communications to the Head of Division or relevant Programme Officers.
- Prepare of requisition for supply of stationeries for office use.
- Covers the weekly meeting of the division.
- Undertake other duties as may be assigned by the line supervisor.
Academic Qualifications and Experience
- Brevet technician (BT)/OND or equivalent in Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences including Political Science, International Relations, Peace and Security Studies, Criminology, Law, or a relevant field.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in Programme or project administration, technical cooperation, or related area
- Experience working in an international organization or at a multi-country level is highly desirable
- Knowledge of and ability to identify the required resources for programs/ projects and to perform specific specialized activities aimed at effective and efficient functioning of the Programme team.
- Knowledge of internal policies, processes, and procedures generally and those related to Programme/project administration, implementation and evaluation, technical cooperation, programming, and budgeting.
- Demonstrated knowledge of project management methods (including budget management, reporting monitoring and evaluation
- Experience in record keeping, report writing, and Programme assistance is required.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues is required.
- Ability to set priorities and work within a work schedule.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure, and to juggle tasks and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of the ECOWAS Commission and its mandates and relevant instruments in peace and security will be an advantage.
Age Limit:
- Be below 50 years old. This provision does not apply to internal candidates.
ECOWAS Key Competencies:
- Ability to assume a credible presence when explaining rules, standards, and expectations (e.g. deadlines) to ensure compliance and work expectations are met.
- Ability to motivate self and/or others to engage in discussions that will result in recommendations to improve processes, templates, or other work tools.
- Ability to engage in positive approaches to teamwork, participate actively in discussions and the achievement of team goals.
- Ability to take responsibility for own career and performance with the occasional guidance from the supervisor/mentor.
- Ability to build capacity of self and others by sharing knowledge, tools, expertise and experience with others to remain proficient and well informed in the execution of assigned role.
- Well-developed interpersonal, listening, and multitasking skills with a good understanding of client service responsibilities and role in representing ECOWAS values in all interactions.
- Ability to take initiative to resolve routine problems associated with assigned tasks using good judgment in involving colleagues or superiors as required.
- Ability to work as part of a team with the ability to explain client interactions to resolve concerns, problems and improve services.
- Ability to manage own time effectively and organize own work area in a manner that will meet performance expectations related to assigned client services.
- Ability to direct people to the appropriate source for further information and ask for help when overwhelmed with client demands.
- Ability to apply culturally relevant and appropriate approaches with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Good diversity management skills to interact with individuals in a manner that is culturally appropriate and in accordance with ECOWAS rules/policies.
- Ability to recognize preconceived notions and stereotypical views of certain groups and individuals and to successfully adopt inclusive and culturally appropriate behaviors.
- Good knowledge of diversity management as it relates to daily work expectations and assigned tasks.
- Good knowledge of the ECOWAS mandate and operational goals of relevance to assigned responsibilities.
- Ability to keep up to date with Departmental activities, schedules, and goals of pertinence to own work team, functional area.
- Excellent knowledge of ECOWAS procedures relevant to assigned work and the ability to apply sound judgment in their application.
- Demonstrated strong interest and commitment to ECOWAS values and activities in daily assumption of duties.
- Excellent ability to maintain, process and provide accurate information as part of assigned tasks.
- Ability to organize files and information for easy retrieval and record keeping.
- Ability to spot mistakes, act promptly to correct them and learn from experiences.
- Knowledge and ability to challenge and question fundamental assumptions regarding accepted ways of doing things in the spirit of improvement.
- Excellent ability to use current technology to communicate effectively e.g. office software programs, including spreadsheets, word processing and graphic presentation software; ability to type and format presentations, reports, manuals, newsletters, website content.
- Well-developed information sharing skills using technology and in accordance with established processes and practices.
- Advanced verbal assertiveness and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to acknowledge and understand the validity of others’ viewpoints and to respond in a constructive manner.
- Fluency in one of the three ECOWAS official languages (English, French & Portuguese)
- Ability to allocate time for specific task in a manner that will meet deadlines and quality/quantity expectations.
- Good organizational skills with an excellent ability to break down work into smaller parts and focusing on the most important steps first.
- With appropriate guidance, ability to contribute to maintaining organizational performance standards throughout implementation of new processes, practices and plans adopted by the Department and of relevance to assigned tasks.
- Ability to monitor progress and to consider new goals in the context of assigned responsibilities.
- Ability to follow through with commitments made to others.
Assessment Method:
- Assessment of qualified candidates may include a written exercise and a competency-based interview.
ECOWAS Work Environment:
- ECOWAS provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and a healthy work-life balance.
- We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore, we encourage women to apply for positions that suit their competencies.
- Individuals from minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are also highly encouraged to apply. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of ECOWAS’s workforce.
Annual Salary
- UA 21,085.62 (USD 33,268.89)
- UA 26,446.85 (USD 41,727.84)
- UA 31,098.30 (USD 49,066.90)
Application Closing Date
24th July, 2025.
Note
- Selection and appointment will be subject to background and reference checks and other administrative requirements.
- ECOWAS does not charge for any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing in connection with application or recruitment processes and does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.
- Individuals from minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are also highly encouraged to apply. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of ECOWAS’s workforce.
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3). Mission Support
Job Code: 20002660
Location: Abuja
Job type: Full-Time
Grade: P4
Division: Peace Support Operations
Line Supervisor: Head of Peace Support Operations
Supervising: Mission Support P3
Directorate: Peacekeeping & Regional Security
Institution: ECOWAS Commission
Department: Political Affairs Peace and Security
Agency: Commission
Role Overview
- Under the supervision of the Head of Peace Support Operations Division, the incumbent assists in developing and manage the Mission Support component of the ECOWAS Standby Force (ESF), to support multidimensional and integrated support, planning, and management mechanisms/processes to support ECOWAS PSOs.
Role And Responsibilities
- Initiate and Assist in the formulation of Logistics and personnel policies for ECOWAS Missions in consonant with African Union guidelines on Logistics Peace Support Operations (PSO) Management.
- Undertake activities for the implementation of Logistics and Personnel policies for ECOWAS Missions.
- Interpret and apply ECOWAS Policies, Rules, and Regulations as well as Standards concerning logistics.
- Coordinate all Logistics Matters for ECOWAS deployed Forces, including the preparation of guidelines for personnel contributing countries.
- Develop a strategic logistics support concept and procedures for ECOWAS region.
- Develop a concept in Logistic staff courses (e.g short training packages or seminars) In conjunction with the other PSOD officers.
- Provide advice and guidance to the C-PAPS Staff and others regarding logistics matters as a functional area expert.
- Work out modalities/determine the requirement for the establishment of a strategic (well stocked) depot in support of ECOWAS Peace Support Operations (PSOs).
- Assist in the formulation, development and implementation of depot concepts and procedures in consonance with African Union guidelines on depot operations in Peace Support Operations (PSO) Management.
- Undertake activities for the implementation of polices of the depot in ECOWAS PSO.
- Coordinate all depot related issues in relation to the ESF when deployed.
- Develop and maintain internal logistics potential through effective training initiatives.
- Provide advice and guidance to C-PAPS on issues regarding the operational control and logistics of the facility as a functional area expert.
- Carry out any other tasks as may be assigned.
Academic Qualifications and Experience
- At least a Bachelor’s Degree (Academic) Level in Public/Business Administration, International Relations, Project Management, Logistics, Conflict Related studies, or a related field from a university of recognized standing.
- 7 years of progressively responsible experience in project management, logistics and human resource management.
- Experience in PSOs and at least five (5) years’ experience in sub-saharan Africa.
- Knowledge of and ability to conduct in-depth studies and reach conclusions on possible causes and solutions to political issues/problems in specific areas/countries of the ECOWAS community.
- Must have previous specialty and employment experience in integrated logistics support.
- Demonstrates technical competence to relate to various issues and perspectives to political, social, economic, and humanitarian programmes requirements/capacities of member-states.
- Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter.
- Have at a minimum of one year experience in a UN or AU PSO mission.
Age Limit:
- Be below 50 years old. This provision does not apply to internal candidates.
ECOWAS Key Competencies:
- Ability to get groups to work together cooperatively, by enlisting active involvement, creating a climate for respect and openness, and applying effective techniques for group facilitation, explore their potentials, motivate them, and guide them.
- Organizes and leads cross-divisional work group in developing creative solutions to address problems and or leads a small group of entry level professionals and administrative support staff.
- Well-developed on—the-job training techniques paired with excellent coaching and mentoring skills; knowledge of new staff orientation approaches to facilitate understanding of the position and organization.
- Ability to assign work to employees and provides timely and consistent feedback regarding technical proficiency and effectiveness.
- Knowledge of project management at the level usually acquired from a certification in Project Management (e.g. Prince2 or Project Management Professional PMP).
- Ability to consider the impact of a shift in programmatic direction to the needs of internal and external client.
- Ability to promote and consider staff feedback to streamline processes in order to meet deadlines of relevance to client expectations; ability to consistently maintain composure and direction in high- pressure situations.
- Well-developed problem solving, mediation and conflict resolution skills to address discrepancies, complaints, bottle necks, time constraints affecting quality and quantity of client services.
- Ability to anticipate growing client needs and expectations to continuously improve quality, and timelines and service delivery, addressing client questions in a timely manner.
- Ability to communicate openly with clients/stakeholders, keeping them informed of progress and issues requiring attention/resolutions.
- Excellent judgement and ability to implement programmatic changes in a manner that ensures a bias-free work environment and fair and equitable application to new rules/regulations.
- Demonstrated experience and ability to adhere to policies, goals, objectives, and principles of valuing diversity in performing everyday duties and responsibilities; promoting/modeling behaviors that demonstrate tolerance and understanding of various cultures.
- Ability to build value from leveraging diverse capabilities and inputs from various cultures, staff and clients.
- Ability to seek out best practices to make organizational decisions of relevance to diversity management, ensuring that project and program activities identify vulnerable areas and contain systemic checks.
- Excellent knowledge of ECOWAS institutions and how the different organs relate to each other, particularly as it relates to own work sector/programs.
- Broad knowledge of ECOWAS legal framework with a sound knowledge of approaches to policy and program development as well as project management normally acquired through certification.
- Well-developed knowledge of the rules, processes, and procedures of ECOWAS, of pertinence to tasks related to own position.
- Broad knowledge of member states trends, indicators, challenges, and opportunities as it relates to sector/programme assigned to own position.
- Creativity and flexibility to deviate from traditional methods in developing new procedures, processes, and tools, using technology to simplify methods and approaches whenever possible.
- Ability to reevaluate current procedures and suggest improvements to ensure an effective, streamlined process.
- Ability to gather and summarize information to predict stakeholder views on a new policy/programme; and excellent analytical skills to assess external policies and trends when reviewing policy/programme options, pros, cons and recommendations.
- Ability to synthesize complex information gathered from a variety of external sources and disseminates it to others in a logical.
- Ability to apply appropriate methodology to discover or identify policy issues and resource concerns.
- Ability to evaluate, incorporate, and communicate the latest developments in specialty area (i.e. in specific sector or program area) using institution/agency guidelines and criteria.
- Well-developed interpersonal, negotiation, networking, and presentation skills with proven abilities to influence, explain complex information and demonstrate empathy and open-mindedness.
- Ability to demonstrate operational proficiency in the use of computer in communicating using technology tools such as email, word processing, excel, power point, collaborative software, graphic software.
- Ability to convey information clearly and concisely in a succinct and organized manner through both writing and verbal means, either with electronic or print media.
- Fluency in one of the three ECOWAS official languages (English, French & Portuguese)
- Good knowledge of internal planning cycles and ability to contribute to the development and to implement Community-wide or institution policy by determining target audience, building coalitions with the appropriate population, and monitor progress.
- Ability to considers external circumstances, factors and trends when organizing project activities to ensure the best outcomes.
- Ability to review process outcomes, correspondence, reports, and policy documents to develop sound and achievable plans.
- Ability to conduct meetings with staff, stakeholders, colleagues, and others to ascertain of organizational, program and/or project needs, making adjustments to plans and activities accordingly.
- Ability to adjust project plans based on input from staff and stakeholders and/or ability to design and implements guidelines, tools, and templates to accommodate new or revised programmes and services.
Assessment method:
- Assessment of qualified candidates may include a written exercise and a competency-based interview.
ECOWAS Work Environment:
- ECOWAS provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and a healthy work-life balance.
- We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore, we encourage women to apply for positions that suit their competencies.
- Individuals from minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are also highly encouraged to apply. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of ECOWAS’s workforce.
Annual Salary
- UA 57,817.17 / USD 91,223.93.
Application Closing Date
24th July, 2025.
Note
- Selection and appointment will be subject to background and reference checks and other administrative requirements.
- ECOWAS does not charge for any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing in connection with application or recruitment processes and does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.
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4). Program Officer, Exemption Management
Job Code: 20003332
Location: Abuja
Job type: Full-Time
Grade: P3
Division: Small Arms Division
Line Supervisor: PO Disarmament and Arms Control
Directorate: Peacekeeping & Regional Security
Institution: ECOWAS Commission
Department: Political Affairs, Peace and Security
Role Overview
- Under the overall guidance and supervision of the PO Disarmament and Arms Control, the incumbent handles the processing/documentation of all requests for ECOWAS Conventional and Small Arms Exemptions by Member States. Serves as Secretary to the Technical Committee that examines and elaborates the Reasoned Opinion of the President of the Commission for all exemption requests. The officer is to have knowledge of legal traditions in Member States and have ability to advise based on each specific requests for exemption.
Role and Responsibilities
- Serve as secretary to the Technical Committee that evaluates the requests for ECOWAS Small Arms Exemptions.
- Process all requests through sharing information with Member States and collate responses within the approved time frame.
- Ensure Exemption Certificates are processed promptly and delivered to the Member States concerned.
- Monitor, update, and provide regular reports on monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- Effective recordkeeping and archiving all documents/requests on Exemptions, etc.
- Undertake other duties as may be assigned by the line supervisor.
Academic Qualification and Experience
- A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Law, International Law and Diplomacy or Political Sceince or a relevant field from a university of recognized standing.
- Minimum of 5 years progressively responsible experience in Conventional and Small Arms Exemptions.
- Strong knowledge on Arms Transfer Policy and Practices.
- Knowledge of other legal Instruments governing Arms Transfer Regimes around the globe.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the history, political context, and background of the policy area in Small Arms Exemptions to assist in development and use of a sound evidence base policy formulation and implementation.
- Ability to understand and apply approaches, techniques and tools that draw on a wide range of inputs and improve the quality and pace of policy making.
- Knowledge and understanding of key stakeholders in the policy area, such as: experts, interest groups, etc and different country legislation in the focus area to assist in aligning ECOWAS policies with government legislation.
Age Limit:
- Be below 50 years old. This provision does not apply to internal candidates.
ECOWAS Key Competencies:
- Ability to persuade/influence others to consider a certain point of view, adopt a new idea or implement new methods and practices.
- Ability to lead a team of trainees/junior staff and instill a spirit of teamwork to engage employees and achieve a well-defined set of activities.
- Ability to respect the chain of command in an appropriate manner.
- Ability to resolve challenges that occur with minimal direction and/or to recommend and explain solutions or alternatives for approval.
- Ability to utilize the Code of Ethics to manage self, others, information, and resources.
- Ability to mentor others and create feedback loops with supervisors, colleagues, and subordinates to build strong working relationships and improve performance.
- Contribute to maintaining organizational unit’s performance goals and standards.
- Interpersonal skills with the ability to keep a client informed of progress or setbacks in projects of relevance to the timeline, quality, and quantity.
- Ability to proactively interact with clients and build strong trusting relationships based on mutual respect and regular discussions.
- Ability to establish and sustain professional credibility with clients/stakeholders in a manner that anticipates their needs, mitigates issues and that carefully balances professional obligations with the need to be sensitive and responsive to their needs.
- Ability to counsel, advise, consult, and guide others on matters pertaining to assigned client service responsibilities and established client service standards.
- Demonstrate respect for cultural differences, fairness, and ability to relate well with People from varied backgrounds, nationality, gender, ethnicity, race and religion.
- understanding of diverse cultural views especially within West Africa, with sensitivity to group differences; ability to challenge bias and to practice tolerance and empathy.
- Ability to listen actively, consider people’s concerns and apply judgement, tact, and diplomacy.
- Ability to work in a diverse and inclusive interactive environment that benefits from diverse strengths.
- Ability and responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
- Ability to encourage, empower, and advocate for people in an unbiased and transparent manner.
- Knowledge of ECOWAS institutions, sectors, programmes and policies.
- Knowledge of ECOWAS internal operational requirements of programs, projects, services, and systems required to achieve work assignments and meet performance goals.
- Knowledge of rules and procedures of ECOWAS associated assigned responsibilities and ability to explain these clearly to others.
- Knowledge of the ECOWAS culture, structures and performance issues and priorities impacting assigned responsibilities.
- Knowledge of member states development trends, indicators, challenges, and opportunities as it relates to project/programme assigned to own position.
- Ability to study data/information from a variety of sources, identify anomalies, trends and issues, present findings, and make recommendations.
- Ability to break down problems or processes into key parts to identify and solve gaps in service, quality assurance, compliance, and performance targets.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply techniques to generate creative ideas and new approaches to meeting goals.
- Ability to use evidence and research to inform policies and programs and identify relevant and appropriate sources of information, including stakeholders, regional institutions and/or internal committees.
- Demonstrate operational computer proficiency using appropriate tools.
- Ability to make sound use of graphics and tables to effectively present numerical data to write semi-complex technical reports/proposals and edit/check templates, letters, etc.
- Ability to convey information clearly and concisely in a succinct and organized manner through both writing and verbal means.
- Exhibit interpersonal skills, make presentations, express opinions, and debate ideas with others in a constructive manner.
- Proficiency in information communication technologies (ICT).
- Fluency in oral and written expressions in one of the ECOWAS official languages of the Community (English, French & Portuguese). Knowledge of an additional one will be an added advantage.
- Ability to develop and implement an individual action plan for achieving specific work goals.
- identify, organize, and monitor tasks throughout to facilitate execution.
- Ability to contribute and/or lead on projects as per accepted project management standards and techniques, to co-ordinate contributions by others to set and meet deadlines.
- Ability to organize work, set priorities, and work within timelines, giving attention to details, stakeholders, indicators, and risks.
- · Ability to identify, collect and assess indicators to monitor performance and to take proactive remedial action as required.
Assessment method:
- Assessment of qualified candidates may include a written exercise and a competency-based interview.
ECOWAS Work Environment:
- ECOWAS provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and a healthy work-life balance.
- We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore, we encourage women to apply for positions that suit their competencies.
- Individuals from minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are also highly encouraged to apply. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of ECOWAS’s workforce.
Annual Salary
UA 50,336.3 (USD 79,420.72)
Application Closing Date
24th July, 2025.
Note
- Selection and appointment will be subject to background and reference checks and other administrative requirements.
- ECOWAS does not charge for any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing in connection with application or recruitment processes and does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.
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5). Deputy Chief Registrar
Job Code: 20003915
Location: Abuja
Job type: Full-Time
Grade: D1
Agency: Commission
Division: Registry
Line Supervisor: Chief Registrar
Directorate: Peacekeeping and Regional Security
Institution: ECOWAS Court of Justice
Department: Registry
Supervising: Registrar and Verbatim Report, Judicial Certified Translation and Interpretation, Judicial Process and Case Management, Appeal, Arbitration and Enforcement, Judicial Records, Archives and Publication
Role Overview
- Under the supervision of the Chief Registrar, the incumbent shall be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day duties and activities of the Registry.
- He/she shall manage the management of judicial records and ensure the provision of adequate services for the efficient discharge of the judicial functions of the Court.
- He/she shall provide supervisory role to the Registrar Verbatim Report, Registrar Judicial Certified Translation and Interpretation, Registrar Judicial Process and Case Management, Registrar Appeal, Arbitration and Enforcement and Registrar Judicial Records, Archives and Publication. Act in the stead of the Chief Registrar during his/her absence from duty.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Clearly communicate the vision of the Court with regards to legal matters and explain how the registry’s activities fit into the Court’s strategy. Put in place mechanisms to achieve assigned tasks efficiently and effectively to the different registrars.
- Demonstrate an ability to adapt to rapid technical, political, social, and or economical change.
- Maintain constant contact with the Chief Registrar and other Directors within the court to ensure harmonization of the Registry’s work with their departments.
- Plan annual goals and objectives, work plan, activities and budget tied to the Registry’s overall plan.
- Measure and monitor goal achievement; negotiate suitable adjustments to goals and budgets.
- Implement performance-based budgeting within the Registry.
- Organize the Registry in an efficient manner with clear reporting lines, minimal.
- Bureaucracy and optimal delegation of responsibilities and authority.
- Set standards of work and create mechanisms to monitor staff output and ensure that standards are maintained, and deadlines met without compromising the quality of work.
- Manage the system of setting individual performance planning and standards through existing Performance Management systems.
- Provide regular and prompt performance feedback to direct reports.
- Actively engaged in the development of staff to ensure skills are built to match plans, goals, and existing structures.
- Create a productive working atmosphere within the Directorate to encourage staff Participation, engagement, and motivation.
- Direct technical guidance on programme design or implementation in an area where he or she has high-level technical expertise.
- Represent ECOWAS in professional meetings or working groups; make speeches, negotiate agreements, mediate disputes on behalf of the President.
- Lead or participate in technical missions to develop projects and programmes.
- Provide Advise on issues relating to his or her area of technical expertise.
- Work with the relevant specialized Judicial Committee on regional Judicial matters, as needed.
- Supervise, monitor, and coordinate the legal and judicial activities of the Court.
- Plan, supervise, monitor, and coordinate the activities of the registry.
- Supervise, monitor, and coordinate the processing of all applications to the court.
- Monitor and record the processing of received applications.
- Oversee the processing of incoming and outgoing judicial correspondence and ensure that their archival and retrieval methods are in accordance with up-to-date international standards.
- Put in place mechanisms to ensure that the public is well informed of the services of the court and how they can be accessed.
- Ensure that the turnaround time of processing of requests is within set standards.
- Ensure that all judicial records are digitalized and updated regularly.
- Ensure docket and automated case file management, control indexing and retrieval mechanisms of the court are functional and updated regularly
- Attend Court sittings and serve as secretary during court proceedings.
- Monitor the translation of all court proceedings into ECOWAS official languages.
- Ensure that all standard procedures of the court are available in the three official languages of ECOWAS.
- Coordinate the preparation of the registry’s annual work plan
- Coordinate the preparation of the registry’s annual budget.
- Perform any other official tasks as may be assigned by supervisor.
Academic Qualification and Experience
- Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in Law with a specialization in International, Administrative or Commercial law, Economic Sciences, Public or Business Administration or related fields from a university of recognized standing
- 12 years progressively responsible managerial experience in judicial institutions and bodies, experience in law, including legal analysis, research and writing with experience as a lawyer in the legal office of an intergovernmental organization or government including 6 years of relevant international work experience and 5 years at a supervisory level
- Extensive knowledge of Court rules and regulations, policies, procedures, and operations of ECOWAS as well as applicable jurisprudence, and financial regulations.
- Strong conceptual and analytical skills in the review of existing policies and procedures.
- Understanding of the challenges and opportunities of a coherent information strategy combined with appreciation of the technologies involved.
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and understanding of the political, social, and economic environment and their impact on the implementation of ECOWAS mandate.
- Knowledge of the substantive role of ECOWAS on the rule of law in general and of ECOWAS interventions on specific areas/themes related to the rule of law.
Age Limit:
- Be below 50 years old. This provision does not apply to internal candidates.
ECOWAS Key Competencies:
- Senior leadership experience in establishing strategic partnerships, working collaboratively, and building consensus with multiple internal and/or external stakeholders on complex issues in a multi-disciplinary governmental or international organization.
- Knowledge of the ECOWAS mandate, strategic plan/priorities as well as the economic, political, and social state/trends of Member States, as pertains to own scope of work.
- Consistency in actions, values, methods, confidentiality, ethics, measures, principles, expectations, and outcomes which connote a deep commitment to do the right thing for the right reason, regardless of the circumstances.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Heads of Institutions, elected officials and statutory employees to facilitate compliance, build engagement, resolve conflicts, and obtain support for change.
- Ability to respect the chain of command in an appropriate manner.
- Ability to promote a culture where people hold themselves personally accountable for results.
- Ability to provide leadership management, and technical oversight for all project activities and program deliverables in accordance with ECOWAS legal and administrative practices and standards.
- Ability to conduct periodic reviews of staff performance in keeping with the ECOWAS performance management system and to mentor staff to ensure high levels of motivation, commitment, capacity, and teamwork.
- Ability to oversee project management, internal controls, and stewardship of financial resources and to address issues in a confident and capable manner whilst making decisions that exemplify impartial and non-partisan decision-making.
- Ability to exercise the initiative and resourcefulness necessary for simultaneously addressing a variety of stakeholder needs, pursuing multiple tasks, and achieving positive outcomes.
- Ability to create synergies with client groups and others to achieve objectives in setting and monitoring service standards and indicators.
- Ability to motivate and engage others in promoting or adopting best practices in client services.
- Ability to identify and improve services and client interactions through appropriate networks and to create innovative ways of addressing these in an accountable and transparent manner.
- Knowledge of anti-discriminatory/human rights regulatory environment and ability to advance strategies to foster an inclusive working environment and healthy organization respectful of cultural diversity and gender equality and free from harassment and discrimination.
- Understanding of diverse cultural views especially within West Africa, being sensitive to group differences, and gender issues and ability to contribute to, advocate for, and/or develop policies that are gender sensitive and responsive to various cultures.
- Ability to foster a diverse and inclusive interactive work environment that can effectively bring together a wide spectrum of ideas and experiences to solve problems, develop projects/programs and improve results.
- Ability and responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
- Ability to remain objective in managing conflict regardless of cultural differences /positions, and gender differences, and encourage other staff to overcome cultural and gender bias and differences.
- Understanding of the ECOWAS organizational structure, workplace culture and dynamics.
- Ability to apply knowledge of ECOWAS legal framework, strategic priorities, and operational standards to develop/modernize policies and programs and/or to implement policies and programs in a sustainable and effective manner.
- Well-developed business, social and political acumen, demonstrating a strong commitment to the vision and mandate of ECOWAS coupled with a broad knowledge of the economic, political and social situations and trends in Member States.
- Sound judgment and decision-making skills on matters relating to policy and strategy development important to the realization of the ECOWAS mandate and the improvement of outcomes for Member States.
- Ability to analyze reports as well as socio-economic and institutional dynamics and recognize areas of potential obstacles or challenges and develop innovative solutions or alternatives to address barriers and achieve strategic/operational priorities.
- Ability to anticipate and interpret the effects of environmental changes (social, economic, and political), and its impact and make recommendations.
- Ability to identify/address strengths and weaknesses, stimulate creativity, reduce resistance to change and improve the achievement of strategic objectives.
- Ability to make prudent decisions relating to the management of human, financial and material resources.
- Ability to actively listen and understand the perspectives of others to make informed assertions, decisions, or recommendations.
- Ability to build multiple external collaborative relationships to support strategic and operational objectives; identify the key issues and accommodate the key players with well-thought-out communication and stakeholder management plans.
- Ability to communicate with clarity and conviction, make compelling presentations that promote new insights, ideas and perspectives and a better understanding of issues and challenges.
- Exhibit active listening skills to encourage stronger communication amongst team members, to show care and make them feel valued and to drive employee engagement in all institutions and agencies.
- Excellent negotiation and conflict management skills focusing on building and nurturing effective and collaborative relationships.
- Proficiency in information communication technologies (ICT).
- Fluency in oral and written expressions in one of the ECOWAS official languages of the Community (English, French & Portuguese). Knowledge of an additional one will be an added advantage.
- Ability to prepare plans, set clear objectives in a consistent manner and have effective oversight of performance management practices to ensure that goals and standards are met.
- Ability to set effective goals/results and manage change in a manner that demonstrates resilience, composure, and a positive outlook in an environment of uncertainty and ambiguity.
- Ability to enable the development of organizational and individual talent throughout the implementation of strategic, operational, programme, project, and individual plans.
- Ability to implement plans, mobilize/engage people, identify critical success factors, mitigate risks, monitor indicators and feedback, initiate corrective measures, and build capacities for sustainability.
- Ability to institute rigorous monitoring, and evaluation practices and to learn from setbacks and mistakes to ensure continuous improvement.
Assessment method:
- Assessment of qualified candidates may include a written exercise and a competency-based interview.
ECOWAS Work Environment:
- ECOWAS provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity, and a healthy work-life balance.
Annual Salary
UA 81,435.54 (USD 128,488.99)
Application Closing Date
24th July, 2025.
Note
- Selection and appointment will be subject to background and reference checks and other administrative requirements.
- ECOWAS does not charge for any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing in connection with application or recruitment processes and does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.
- Individuals from minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are also highly encouraged to apply. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of ECOWAS’s workforce.
- We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore, we encourage women to apply for positions that suit their competencies.
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6). Mission Support Personnel
Job Code: 20002660
Location: Abuja
Job type: Full-Time
Grade: P3
Division: Peace Support Operations
Line Supervisor: Head of Peace Support Operations
Supervising: Mission Support P3
Directorate: Peacekeeping & Regional Security
Institution: ECOWAS Commission
Department: Political Affairs, Peace and Security
Agency: Commission
Role Overview
- Under the Head of Mission Support Component, the incumbent provides operational Logistics support to the Mission Support Component of ECOWAS PSOs.
Role And Responsibilities
- Ensure the smooth operation of ongoing administrative functions including work environment, space, equipment, and information retrieval systems.
- Assist the Head of Mission Support in the smooth operation of ongoing administrative and budgeting functions including work environment, space, equipment, and information retrieval systems.
- Manage the flow of information by screening and prioritizing all incoming correspondence, ensure that outgoing information are dispatched in a timely manner and independently handling a wide range of information requests and inquires in consultation with the Head of Mission Support.
- Disseminate information to staff regarding office administrative and budgetary procedures, processes, and practices.
- Carry out operational activities which have been identified by superiors.
- Assist the Head of Mission Support Component in the Management of Staff presence, absence, sickness, and leaves.
- Carry out any other tasks as may be assigned.
Academic Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree (or Equivalent) in Management, Human Resources, Law, Sociology, Administration or related field.
- 5 years of progressively responsible experience in project management, logistics and human resource management.
- Experience in PSOs and at least five (5) years’ experience in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Knowledge of and ability to conduct in-depth studies and reach conclusions on possible causes and solutions to political issues/problems in specific areas/countries of the ECOWAS community.
- Must have previous specialty and employment experience in integrated logistics support.
- Demonstrates technical competence to relate to various issues and perspectives to political, social, economic, and humanitarian programmes requirements/capacities of member-states.
- Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter.
- Have at a minimum one year of experience in a UN or AU PSO mission.
Age Limit:
- Be below 50 years old. This provision does not apply to an internal candidate.
ECOWAS Key Competencies:
- Ability to persuade/influence others to consider a certain point of view, adopt a new idea or implement new methods and practices.
- Ability to lead a team of trainees/junior staff and instill a spirit of teamwork to engage employees and achieve a well-defined set of activities.
- Ability to respect the chain of command in an appropriate manner.
- Ability to resolve challenges that occur with minimal direction and/or to recommend and explain solutions or alternatives for approval.
- Ability to utilize the Code of Ethics to manage self, others, information, and resources.
- Ability to mentor others and create feedback loops with supervisors, colleagues, and subordinates to build strong working relationships and improve performance.
- Contribute to maintaining organizational unit’s performance goals and standards.
- Interpersonal skills with the ability to keep a client informed of progress or setbacks in projects of relevance to the timeline, quality, and quantity.
- Ability to proactively interact with clients and build strong trusting relationships based on mutual respect and regular discussions.
- Ability to establish and sustain professional credibility with clients/stakeholders in a manner that anticipates their needs, mitigates issues and that carefully balances professional obligations with the need to be sensitive and responsive to their needs.
- Ability to counsel, advise, consult, and guide others on matters pertaining to assigned client service responsibilities and established client service standards.
- Demonstrate respect for cultural differences, fairness, and ability to relate well with People from varied backgrounds, nationality, gender, ethnicity, race and religion.
- understanding of diverse cultural views especially within West Africa, with sensitivity to group differences; ability to challenge bias and to practice tolerance and empathy.
- Ability to listen actively, consider people’s concerns and apply judgement, tact, and diplomacy.
- Ability to work in a diverse and inclusive interactive environment that benefits from diverse strengths.
- Ability and responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
- Ability to encourage, empower, and advocate for people in an unbiased and transparent manner.
- Knowledge of ECOWAS institutions, sectors, programmes and policies.
- Knowledge of ECOWAS internal operational requirements of programs, projects, services, and systems required to achieve work assignments and meet performance goals.
- Knowledge of rules and procedures of ECOWAS associated assigned responsibilities and ability to explain these clearly to others.
- Knowledge of the ECOWAS culture, structures and performance issues and priorities impacting assigned responsibilities.
- Knowledge of member states development trends, indicators, challenges, and opportunities as it relates to project/programme assigned to own position.
- Ability to study data/information from a variety of sources, identify anomalies, trends and issues, present findings, and make recommendations.
- Ability to break down problems or processes into key parts to identify and solve gaps in service, quality assurance, compliance, and performance targets.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply techniques to generate creative ideas and new approaches to meeting goals.
- Ability to use evidence and research to inform policies and programs and identify relevant and appropriate sources of information, including stakeholders, regional institutions and/or internal committees.
- Demonstrate operational computer proficiency using appropriate tools.
- Ability to make sound use of graphics and tables to effectively present numerical data to write semi-complex technical reports/proposals and edit/check templates, letters, etc.
- Ability to convey information clearly and concisely in a succinct and organized manner through both writing and verbal means.
- Exhibit interpersonal skills, make presentations, express opinions, and debate ideas with others in a constructive manner.
- Proficiency in information communication technologies (ICT).
- Fluency in oral and written expressions in one of the ECOWAS official languages of the Community (English, French & Portuguese). Knowledge of an additional one will be an added advantage.
- Ability to develop and implement an individual action plan for achieving specific work goals.
- identify, organize, and monitor tasks throughout to facilitate execution.
- Ability to contribute and/or lead on projects as per accepted project management standards and techniques, to co-ordinate contributions by others to set and meet deadlines.
- Ability to organize work, set priorities, and work within timelines, giving attention to details, stakeholders, indicators, and risks.
- Ability to identify, collect and assess indicators to monitor performance and to take proactive remedial action as required.
Assessment Method:
- Assessment of qualified candidates may include a written exercise and a competency-based interview.
ECOWAS Work Environment:
- ECOWAS provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and a healthy work-life balance.
- We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore, we encourage women to apply for positions that suit their competencies.
- Individuals from minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are also highly encouraged to apply. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of ECOWAS’s workforce.
Annual Salary
- UA50,336.3/ USD 79,420.72
Application Closing Date
24th July, 2025.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to emails below using the Job Title as the subject of the email:
- Director, Administration & Finance – [email protected]
- Programme Assistant, Regional Security – [email protected]
- Mission Support – [email protected]
- Program Officer, Exemption Management – [email protected]
- Deputy Chief Registrar – [email protected]
- Mission Support Personnel – [email protected]
Click here to download the application form (Docx.)
Note
- Selection and appointment will be subject to background and reference checks and other administrative requirements.
- ECOWAS does not charge for any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing in connection with application or recruitment processes and does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.
