Recruitment: Apply For ECOWAS Recruitment 2021

Job Title: Nigeria’s Statutory Appointee (Commissioner, Department of Internal Services) for 2022 – 2026 term, at the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Job Description

• Interested Nigerian candidates may wish to note that the ECOWAS Department of Internal Services is responsible for the design and formulation of strategies, policies and operational directives for the management of human and material resources as well as the general administration of ECOWAS Institutions.

Roles and Responsibilities

• The Office superintends over the recruitment of personnel for ECOWAS Institutions, defines staff roles and responsibilities, and ensures the stability of connections (including internet, software subscriptions, etc.).
• lt exercises oversight functions overall administrative, human resource, protocol, and conference operations of ECOWAS institutions (the Commission, Parliament, Court, West Africa Health Organisation, GIABA).
• The Office monitors the execution of the budget of all ECOWAS Institutions and agencies and mobilises resources of the Community Levy and Community partner funds;
• lt prepares financial statements, keeps proper financial records, and maintains the overall accounting procedures of the organisation;
• The Office also initiates all Community expenditures and supervises ECOWAS procurement processes in accordance with the extant Financial Regulations, Manual of Accounting, Financial Procedures, and procurement code;
• The Office equally assists the organs of ECOWAS, including the Council of Ministers and the Administration and Finance Committee, in effectively fulfilling their respective oversight responsibilities; and
• The Office also serves as a member of the ECOWAS Committees for strategic planning and programming.

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
Academic Qualifications:

• Interested candidates must have Masters or Ph.D. (or their equivalent) degree in relevant Humanities, Social or Management Sciences discipline from any reputable University;
• Candidates must have a good command of the English language (both verbal and written), as well as an international language preferably French language and/or Portuguese;
• Candidates must be tech-savvy and those with strong knowledge of ECOLink tool will have an added advantage;

Knowledge of the ECOWAS Commission:

• Candidates will be assessed on the basis of their knowledge of the ECOWAS agenda and programmes/projects, particularly institutional reforms.
• Candidates must have managerial working experiences, with at least ten (10) years of such experience in ECOWAS institutions or related fields;

Average Age:

• Must be average in age (maximum of 60 years) to enable he/her shoulder the huge administrative and logistics responsibilities of the office as well as work under intense pressure and deliver results at short notice.

Required Competencies:

• Dynamic: Candidates are expected to be constructive, positive, and service-oriented.
• Commitment to Nigeria’s National and Regional Interest: Candidates will be assessed on their ability to jettison personal interest and focus on the purpose of the ongoing reform of ECOWAS institutions;
• Strength of Character: Only candidates with years of traceable meritorious record of good character conduct, prudence, and integrity from previous places of work will be considered.

The Evaluation Process

• The assessment will be conducted in line with applicable internal regulations of the ECOWAS Commission;
• Applicants are required to provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile;
• Applicants under consideration for selection may be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in their application;
• Successful applicants will be shortlisted for further screening by the ECOWAS Ministerial Screening Committee.

Condition of Service

• The condition of service is in line with ECOWAS remuneration for Statutory Appointees and Staff Regulations.

13th December 2021 4:00 pm (WAT).

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send a copy of their Curriculum Vitae accompanied with a Covering Letter highlighting their relevant experiences, skills and competencies to: info@nigeriaecowasmission.ng and ecowasnationalunit2@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Or
Submit Hard copies to:
The Communication Officer, ECOWAS National Unit,
34 floor, West Wing,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Central Business District,
Abuja.
Or
The Permanent Mission
of Nigeria to the ECOWAS Commission,
Plot 114, Yakubu Gowon Crescent,
Asokoro, Abuja.

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