Apply for Latest Vacancies at ECOWAS, 25th March, 2019

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Programme Officer, Humanitarian Operations/ECOWAS Emergency Response Team (EERT)

Location: Abuja
Institution: ECOWAS Commission
Grade: P4
Status: Permanent
Department: Social Affairs and Gender
Directorate: Humanitarian and Social Affairs
Division: Humanitarian Affairs
Line Supervisor: PPO Humanitarian Affairs

Role Overview

• The Humanitarian Operations / EERT Officer will be responsible for the coordination, communication, monitoring, reporting and liaison with key humanitarian actors and authorities to support an effective humanitarian response.
• The Humanitarian Operations Officer must be able to provide sound analytical inputs and advice that contribute to improving institutional capacity and ability to articulate policy on a growing number of humanitarian and relief assistance issues.
• In addition, to manage the EERT including the management of a roster to ensure systematic data management of humanitarian personnel and readiness and availability for deployment.

Role and Responsibilities

• Monitors, analyzes and reports on humanitarian developments, disaster relief/management or emergency situations in affected country.
• Prepares or contributes to the preparation of various written reports, documents and communications, e.g. drafts sections of studies, background papers, policy guidelines, briefings, case studies, presentations, correspondences, etc.
• Partner with other humanitarian agencies to gather and share data, ensure inter-agency strategic planning and evaluate relief programmes for gap analysis and to ensure the latest findings, lessons learned, socio-political factors and cultural/gender norms are incorporated.
• Support interagency contingency planning. Build consensus and facilitate collaboration.
• Assists humanitarian community in capacity-building and organizes training in relation to humanitarian emergency.
• Reviews and provides advice on policy issues related to safeguarding humanitarian principles and ensuring the effective delivery of humanitarian assistance in the context of the humanitarian relief fund.
• Establishes and maintains contacts with government officials, other UN agencies, non-governmental organizations, diplomatic missions, media, etc.
• Undertakes and provides support to technical assistance and other field missions, e.g. participates in rapid assessment and field trips to undertake in-depth reviews of specific country coordination mechanisms.
• Ensure coordination of quick and effective response to natural disasters and other rapid-onset emergencies, using an integrated package of global, regional and nationally recognized services and tools.
• Ensure promotion of appropriate doctrine and field practice on application of Civil Military Coordination or Cooperation (CIMIC or CIMCOORD)
• Performs other duties as required.

Supervising:

• PO, Disaster Risk Management
• PO, Emergency, Logistic & Planning

Academic Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, social science, public administration, international studies, economics, engineering, health sciences, public health,  or a related field from a recognized university;
• 7 years of relevant experience in  humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness and response, logistics operations and practices, rehabilitation and development;
• Knowledge of key ECOWAS Regional humanitarian assistance tools, emergency response mechanisms and related human rights and gender equality instruments;
• Experience in conducting risk assessment during emergencies, crisis and managing databases and implementing strategies for prevention and response.

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  and guide them;
• Ability to respect chain of command in an appropriate manner;
• Ability to assign work to direct reports and provide timely and consistent feedback regarding technical proficiency and effectiveness;
• Ability to represent the organization effectively before external parties.
• Ability to consider the impact of a shift in programmatic direction to the needs of internal and external stakeholders;
• 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;
• Develop problem solving, mediation and conflict resolution skills to address discrepancies, complaints, bottle necks, time constraints affecting quality and quantity of client services;
• Ability to communicate openly with clients, keeping them informed of progress and issues requiring attention/resolutions.
• Ability to implement programmatic changes in a manner that ensures a biased-free work environment, fair and equitable application to new rules/regulations;
• Experience and ability to adhere to policies, goals, objectives, and principles of valuing diversity in performing everyday duties and responsibilities; promoting/modelling 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 and responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work;
• Knowledge of ECOWAS institutions and how the different organs relate to each other, particularly as it relates to own work sector/programs;
• Knowledge of approaches to policy and program development of  an international organization as well as project management;
• Knowledge of the rules, processes and procedures of an international organization, of pertinence to tasks related to own position;
• Knowledge of member states development trends, indicators, challenges and opportunities as it relates to project/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 gather and summarize information to predict stakeholder views on a new policy/programmes; 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 and internal sources and disseminate it to others in a logical manner;
• 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 using institution/agency guidelines and criteria;
• Develop 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;
• Ability to convey information clearly and concisely in a succinct and organized manner through both written and verbal expressions;
• 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;
• 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.
• 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 consider 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 achievable plans;
• Ability to adjust project plans based on input from staff and stakeholders and/or ability to design and implement guidelines, tools and templates to accommodate new or revised programmes and services.

Remuneration
Annual Salary: UA 56,591.37 – USD 89,289.87

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: b1humanOpEmergResp@ecowas.int 

Job Title: Programme Officer, Counter Terrorism

REF.: ECW/HR/22031901
Location: Abuja
Grade: P3
Division: Regional Security
Line Supervisor: PPO, Regional Security Division
Department: Political Affairs Peace and Security
Directorate: Peacekeeping and Regional Security
Institution: Ecowas Commission

Role Overview

• Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Head of Regional Security Division, the incumbent provides technical support to the development and coordination of implementation of the ECOWAS Counterterrorism Strategy and Implementation Plan as well as the ECOWAS Counter Terrorism Training Manual, so as to give effect to the ECOWAS Political Declaration and Common Position Against Terrorism.

Role and Responsabilities

• Provide technical support to the ECOWAS Commission in the development and coordination of implementation of the ECOWAS Counterterrorism Strategy and Implementation Plan as well as the ECOWAS Counter Terrorism Training Manual.
• Lead programme development and policy development, including the review and analysis of Counterterrorism and PVE and related issues.
• Support training and capacity building of law enforcement agents in Member States based on the ECOWAS Counterterrorism Training Manual.
• Facilitate collation, sharing, analysis and dissemination of crime data and statistics relating to Counterterrorism and PVE from Member States so as to promote evidence-based decision making.
• Facilitate harmonization of policies and legislations of Member States relating to Counterterrorism and PVE in line with the ECOWAS Counterterrorism Strategy and international best practice, and in collaboration with Directorate of Legal Affairs.
• Monitor all communications relating to Counterterrorism and PVE and propose responses.
• Lead knowledge production and knowledge sharing, including development and production of documentation and written materials relating to the programme.
• Lead programme information dissemination and implementation of communication strategy.
• Support resource mobilization and manage budgeting and financial disbursements for the programme.
• Provide technical and capacity building support to the Commission in all aspects of Counterterrorism and PVE.
• Provide advice on result-based planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, evaluation and review of Counterterrorism and PVE programmes/projects in Member States and at the regional level.
• Undertake other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Division.

Academic Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree in Political Science, International Relations, Social Science, Economics, Law, Public Administration, or a related field from a recognized university
• 5 years of progressively responsible experience in political affairs, governance, diplomacy, conflict resolution, security or related field;
• Understanding of political, governance and security dynamics, conflict prevention management and resolution;
• Technical competence to conduct information gathering, research and analysis with modern technology.

Ecowas Key Competencies:

• 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 resolve challenges that occur with minimal direction and/or to recommend and explain solutions or alternatives for approval;
• 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 need, mitigates issues and that carefully balances professional obligations with the need to be sensitive and responsive to their needs;
• 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;
• Knowledge of ECOWAS institutions, sectors, programmes and policies
• Ability to study data/information from a variety of sources, present findings and make   recommendations;
• 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.
• Ability to respect chain of command in an appropriate 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 organize work, set priorities, and work within timelines, giving attention to details, stakeholders, indicators and risks.

Annual Salary
UA 49,106.81 – USD 77,480.72

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: b1terrorBorderSecP@ecowas.int

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Job Title: HR Officer, Staff Appointments

Ref. No: ECW/HR/22031905
Location: Abuja
Grade: P2/P3
Institution: ECOWAS Commission
Status: Permantent
Department: Human Resources
Division: Staff Welfare and Employee Services
Line Supervisor: Principal Officer Staff Welfare & Employee Services
Supervising: HR Assistants Compensation & Benefits

Role Overview

• Under the supervision of the Staff Welfare & Employee Services, this position administers the arrangements for all staff appointments, including compiling appointment packs, drafting appointment/Renewal/Extension/Termination letters ensuring adherence to Recruitment guidelines, and issuing letters of appointment timely.

Role and Responsibilities

• Maintain  database of the appointment letters and ensure accuracy of staff details are correctly captured and  updated at all times;
• In conjunction with the Director Human Resources, prepare all employees offers contracts, permanent, temporary staff salaries in compliance with the contract agreement,
• Dispatch offers and collect assumption of duty documentation timely
• Facilitate the issue of appointment letters to all staff and ensure that records are kept up to date
• Support that payroll records are up to date and accurate  with new staff whose appointments are confirmed and the letters are ready
• Plan staff on boarding/Exit and communicate timely information to Employee Relations Officer
• Ensure proactive and timely processing of staff exit
• Advise line managers and other employees on employment regulations and the employer’s own employment policies and procedures;
• Safeguard staff members  right to work at the organization,
• Provide accurate management information as and when required ;
• Perform any other tasks that may be assigned by the Director Human Resources

Academic Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor degree in Law or Human Resource Management is required;
• technical knowledge of human resources management in a private/ public sector or international organization; in one or more of the following sub-functions: training, recruitment, performance management, manpower planning, salary policy, pension administration and/or the administration of employee terms and conditions of employment;
• knowledge of Staff Regulations, directives and policies of relevance to the execution of duties associated with the position.
• 3 Years’ experience in Legal or Human Resources Management;
• In-depth knowledge of Labor Law enforcement;
• In-depth knowledge of HR Management best practices;
• Practical use of Microsoft Office;
• Practical Knowledge of ERPs is an advantage

Ecowas Key Competencies:

• Ability to  execute tasks, contact colleagues and contribute as needed towards  decision making to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner;
• Ability to respect chain of command in an appropriate manner;
• Ability to model and advocate for compliance, good work ethics, flexibility and persistence to get job done coupled with an ability to influence positive teamwork and cooperation;
• Ability to work in teams to carry out semi-routine work including assigning work, training and checking work.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with clients in positive exchanges that establishes mutual expectations, understanding and reduces uncertainties and conflicts;
• Ability to keep  clients informed on matters of relevance to expectations, establishing “bring forward” systems and introducing other procedures/techniques to ensure that service standards are maintained;
• Ability to make decisions based on guidelines, procedures and precedents and maintain confidentiality and discretion with clients;
• Well-developed problem-solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to perceive the moods and feelings of others, and to understand the attitude, interests, needs, and perspectives of others;
• Well-developed ability to relate well with people from varied backgrounds, open to understanding diverse cultural differences especially within West Africa;
• Ability to listen attentively to people’s ideas, requests and concerns and to explain to others the need for diversity management in every day workplace practices;
• Basic understanding of the ECOWAS organization mandate and its functions;
• Ability to explain the functional area assigned to and the contributions it makes to the organization and its mandate;
• Knowledge of ECOWAS semi-routine procedures, processes and practices as it relates to assigned responsibilities and information systems;
• Ability to apply ECOWAS standards in emailing, reporting, correspondences, etc. and to contribute to implementing associated changes as directed.
• Ability to carefully review and check the accuracy of information in work reports provided by management, management information systems or other individuals;
• Good knowledge of office monitoring indicators of relevance to own work and ability to provide brief reports or updates;
• Ability to edit, check, track and review documents prepared by others and reorganize data or information according to instructions using latest technology;
• Efficiently retrieves, inputs, edits, formats, transmits and links electronic file data used for analysis and understands  data management operations;
• Demonstrated computer skills to communicate using tools, to write and format documents appropriately for presentation, the web, proposals, reports and other documents;
• Ability to proofread, edit and revise documents to ensure they follow standard conventions for punctuation and mechanics and formatted in accordance to ECOWAS communication standards;
• Ability to relay/redirect complete and accurate messages to appropriate persons/departments;
• 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 organize information and materials for others, solving minor problems and checking for completeness and compliance to standards and instructions;
• Knowledge of techniques to prioritize tasks in fast paced workplace with frequent interruptions and moving deadlines and adaptability/ flexibility to meet work expectations;
• Understanding and adherence to the policies, procedures and guidelines required to support the ECOWAS planning cycle at the individual and organizational level;
• Good initiative with an ability to identify what needs to be done and take action in a proactive manner.

Remuneration
Annual Salary (UA 42,916.53/USD 67,713.70) / (UA 49,106.81/USD 77,480.72)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: b1StaffAppointP@ecowas.int 

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Job Title: HR Officer, Employee Data Management & Reporting

Ref.: ECW/HR/22031902
Location: Abuja
Institution: ECOWAS Commission
Grade: P3/P4
Status: Permanent
Department: Human Resources
Directorate: Human Resources
Division: Salary Policy & Pension Administration
Line Supervisor: Principal Officer Salary Policy & Pension Administration
Supervising: Senior HR Assistant Data Management, HR Assistants Leave, Attendance, Identification & Reporting, HR Assistants (Personal Files & Archiving)

Role Overview

• Under the supervision of the Principal Officer Salary Policy & Pension Administration , he/she needs to understand the data, and be able to provide insight and analysis through, written and verbal communication and ensuring real-time employee details is achieved as at required.

Role And Responsibilities

• Extract and analyze data from ECOLINK as required and design/generate requested reports for the organization;
• Perform systems audit to ensure no violation of employee data on ECOLINK and keep an accurate log of ECOLINK downtime;
• Design, develop and modify reports to suit organizational needs;
• Support HR systems and technology-related initiatives and generate requested reports and data for the organization;
• Advise the HR Directorate on special and on-going projects on the ECOLINK by providing systems, administrative and research support;
• Guide quality assurance of employee data on ECOLINK;
• Develop records management processes and policies;
• Identify areas to increase efficiency and automation of processes;
• Set up and maintain automated data processes;
• Identify, evaluate and implement external services and tools to support data validation and cleansing
• Produce and track key performance indicators
• Develop and support reporting processes
• Monitor and perform audit data quality checks and liaise with internal and external clients to fully understand data content
• Design and carry out surveys and analyze survey data
• Manipulate, analyze and interpret complex data sets relating to the employer’s business
• Prepare reports for internal and external audiences using business analytics reporting tools
• Create data dashboards, graphs and visualizations
• Provide sector and competitor benchmarking
• Mine and analyze large datasets, draw valid inferences and present them successfully to management using a reporting tool.

Academic Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor degree in IT, Statistics or its equivalent is required from a recognized university;
• 5 Years’ experience in HR position in an international organization
• In-depth knowledge of HR Management best practices;
• Demonstrate cognitive knowledge of data base creation and management, and use of specialized computer systems and programs for operationalizing a variety of HR business processes and reports.

Ecowas Key Competencies:

•  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 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 the subordinates to build strong working relationships and improve performance.
• Contribute to maintaining organizational unit’s performance goals and standards.
• Interpersonal skills with ability to keep a client informed of progress or setbacks in projects of relevance to 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 need, mitigates issues and that carefully balances professional obligations with the need to be sensitive and responsive to their needs;
• 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;
• 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.
• 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;
• Ability to respect chain of command in an appropriate 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, 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;

Annual Salary
(UA 49,106.81/USD 77,480.72) / (UA 56,591.37/USD 89,289.87)



How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: b1DataMgtReportP@ecowas.int

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Deadline: 25th May, 2019.