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Information Officer, Outreach

Job Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
• Location: Abuja| Nigeria

Job Description:

Job Code: ECW/CCJ/IO/001
Grade: P3 / P4

Role Overview

• Under the supervision of the HOD Public Information /External Relations, the Information Officer Outreach shall assist the Public Information Officer to coordinate and manage all the activities relating to the dissemination of information, communication, sensitization, and awareness creation of the Court’s activities, Vision, and Mission using traditional and modern social media fora.

Roles and Responsibilities

Proofreader (French)

Job Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
• Location: Abuja| Nigeria

Job Description:

Job Code: ECW/CCJ/PR/012
Grade: P1 / P2

Role Overview

• Under the supervision of the Registrar, Judicial Records, Archives and Publications, the Proofreader shall assist in ensuring the accuracy and consistency of all legal documents and publications.

Role and Responsibilities

• Liaise with Judges, Chief Registrar and Printer to determine the composition of specific texts in the publication of law reports.
• Compare type set proof against original copy to identify errors or omissions.
• Use word processors and other specialized software to make changes to typeset documents.
• Evaluate the dimensions of page elements such as text spacing and positioning to ensure they conform to set specifications.
• Ensure page numbers are in the right order and not repeated or omitted.
• Analyse legal documents to ensure chapter titles match the list of contents.
• Use symbols that are standard and recognized by printing and publishing companies.
• Mark corrections highlighted by the Chief Registrar and Deputy Chief Registrar and ensure they reflect on the expert set proof.
• Rephrase written text to ensure document structure and content are consistent.
• Stay abreast with grammatical development as well as new terminologies in a language.
• Ensure illustrations are suitably captioned and referenced.
• Contact Printers directly to clarify grammatical inconsistencies related to style and text choice
• Forward proofread materials for approval and publication.
• Ensure projects are completed within set time constraints.
• Read and evaluate written manuscripts of judgments and other legal documents for grammatical error.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s or equivalent Degree in Arts, Literature, or related field from a recognized university.

Experience:

• 2 years of work experience in publications production, desktop publishing, and editing / proofreading texts for international agencies or institutions.
• Thorough knowledge of English, French, or Portuguese usage, including grammar, diction, style, punctuation, organization, and idea development and presentation, which may include technical material appropriate for the intended audience.
• Demonstrated skill in applying standard English, French, or Portuguese rules and correcting grammatical and writing errors.
• Familiarity with established reference manuals and guidelines; ability to maintain up-to-date writing/editing standards and guidelines.

ECOWAS Key Competencies
P1-02-01 Leadership:

• Ability to motivate self and/or others to engage in and successfully complete tasks at hand.
• Demonstrated experience leading conversations that will either provide participants with new information, ideas, or awareness or elicit feedback.
• Ability to positively influence co-workers when faced with challenges and work problems to help trigger solutions and build confidence.
• Ability to respect the chain of command in an appropriate manner.
• Ability to lead in the management of own career and performance and to seek assistance/coaching when required.

P1-03-01 Client Service Orientation:

• Well-developed client service skills, including a positive attitude, creative thinking skills, good work ethics, teamwork experience, time management skills, and flexibility.
• Ability to take initiative to resolve problems and improve quality and/or quantity of work by identifying alternative solutions and discussing appropriateness/approach with supervisor.
• Strong desire to help others and capacity to empathize to generate mutual understanding.
• Ability to work as part of a team in supporting and addressing the needs of clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to multitask and to meet client service/stakeholder management standards and objectives of pertinence to assigned responsibilities.

P1-04-01 Multicultural Sensitivity and Advocacy:

• Ability to perceive the moods and feelings of others from various cultural backgrounds and to understand interests, needs, and perspectives to prevent/address misunderstandings and complaints.
• Well-developed ability to relate well with people from varied backgrounds and sound understanding of diverse cultural differences, especially within West Africa.
• Ability to listen attentively to people’s ideas, requests, and concerns and to understand and internalize the need for diversity management in everyday workplace practices.
• Ability and responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Ability to factor in diversity when providing services, responding to requests, recognizing and releasing preconceived notions and stereotypical views of certain groups and individuals.

P1-05-01 Knowledge of ECOWAS:

• Basic understanding of the ECOWAS organization mandate and its functions.
• Ability to explain the ECOWAS programs and projects relevant to tasks and demonstrated
• understanding of data used by the department/institution/agency, including knowing where data resides in the system, the ability to see how the data in the system interrelates and how data entries and changes may impact data in other parts of the system.
• Knowledge of ECOWAS’s routine procedures and practices related to assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to apply ECOWAS standards in emailing, reporting, correspondence, etc. and to accept and implement changes as directed.

P1-06-01 Analytical and Critical Thinking:

• Excellent numeracy skills with the ability to collect, collate, classify, and summarize data systematically.
• Demonstrated ability to assist in conducting primary and secondary research activities in accordance with instructions and/or best practices in research techniques (e.g. interviews, tests, desk research).
• Ability to identify inconsistencies in reasoning and to articulate findings clearly.
• Ability to use creativity and initiative in the generation of alternative solutions to a problem.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and arrange information in a logical sequence.

P1-07-01 Communication:

• Ability to provide useful feedback when asked and to use feedback constructively when given.
• Demonstrated ability to use computers with superior word-processing skills and proficiency in the use of databases (e.g., Access), spreadsheets (e.g., Excel), inter/intranet, email, and social media.
• Tact, diplomacy, and well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to write accurate, clear, and well-organized text.
• 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.

P1-08-01 Planning and Implementation:

• Well-established time management skills with the ability to make well-considered/reasoned decisions regarding own work and to follow them through.
• Ability to use action planning skills, set priorities, develop work goals, and identify the steps needed to achieve goals of relevance to own work area.
• Ability to work well and meet objectives of tasks when under pressure or when exposed to uncertainties, challenges, and/or changing work environments.
• Ability to understand and contribute to team/work unit goals and plans as well as to collective decision-making.

Eligibility:

• Must be a citizen of an ECOWAS Member State.
• Must not be more than 50 years of age at the time of recruitment. This does not apply to internal candidates.

Annual Basic Salary
USD 25,161.13 / USD 38,869.03

Translator (French)

Job Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
• Location: Abuja| Nigeria

Job Description:

Job Code: ECW/CCJ/TF/002
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Grade: P4
Status: Permanent
Department: Registry
Institution: Community Court of Justice
Line Supervisor HOD: Judicial Certified Translations & Interpretation
Slot: 2 Openings

Role Overview

• Under the supervision of the HOD Judicial Certified Translations & Interpretation, the incumbent shall perform all assigned translation work for the Court from English or Portuguese into French.

Role and Responsibilitie

• Perform translation services as assigned by the supervisor or other members of the Court.
• Provide translation in relevant language combinations (English /Portuguese) into French.
• Translate routinely assigned translation of official documents for judges and staff members as required.
• Assists the Head of Languages Services, as appropriate, in screening, training, and examinations for prospective translators.
• Participates in the establishment of terminology database, compilation of glossaries etc.
• Assists in the supervision of trainee translators.
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Academic Qualifications and Experience
Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree(or equivalent) in Translation or equivalent from a university from a recognized university;

Experience:

• 7 years of experience in translation and revision (at least 2 of which should have been revision experience), and use of relevant computer software, electronic tools, and databases;
• Excellent writing and analytical skills; highest standards of accuracy, consistency, and faithfulness to the style and nuances of the original text;
• Familiarity with computer-assisted translation tools, machine translation tools, and on-screen editing tools.
• Use of relevant computer software, electronic tools and databases.
• Language combination: French A, English B (Knowledge in Portuguese C will be an added advantage)

ECOWAS Key Competencies
Leadership:

• The ability to persuade/influence others to consider a particular 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.
• The 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 the organizational unit’s performance goals and standards.

Client Service Orientation:

• Interpersonal skills with the 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 needs, mitigates issues, and 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
• Excellent management capacity, including networking and alliance building.
• Ability to work within a multinational environment and with a diverse range of people and organisations at national, regional, and global levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work in team setting, group facilitation and good interpersonal skills.
• Proven knowledge of new developments in own occupation/profession.
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to prioritize

Multicultural Sensitivity and Advocacy:

• Demonstrate respect for cultural differences, fairness, and the ability to relate well with people from varied backgrounds, nationalities, genders, ethnicities, races, and religions.
• 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 unbiased and transparently.

Knowledge of ECOWAS:

• 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, performance issues, and priorities impacting assigned responsibilities.
• Knowledge of member states development trends, indicators, challenges, and opportunities as it relates to the project/programme assigned to own position.

Analytical and Critical Thinking:

• Ability to study data/information from various 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.

Communication

• 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 constructively.
• Proficiency in information communication technologies (ICT).
• Fluency in oral and written expressions in at least two (French and English) of the ECOWAS official languages (English, French & Portuguese). Knowledge of a third language (Portuguese) will be an added advantage.

Planning and Implementation:

• 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 coordinate 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.

Eligibility:

• Must be a citizen of an ECOWAS Member State.
• Must not be more than 50 years of age at the time of recruitment. This does not apply to internal candidates.

Annual Basic Salary
USD 44,965.64 / USD 52,379.70

Senior Research Officer

Job Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
• Location: Abuja| Nigeria

Job Description:

Job Code: ECW/CCJ/SRO/006
Grade: P4

Role Overview

• Under the direct supervision of the Head of Division, Legal Services and Research, the incumbent shall, in accordance with the prevailing regulations and professional standards, undertake legal research, analyse and write legal opinions and reports on various issues pertaining to the judicial work of the Court and its day-to-day functioning as well as provide legal support to the staff in the execution of their duties as may be required.

Role And Responsibilities

• Undertake legal research and analysis on pending cases before the Court.
• Study and advise on the rules, practice, and jurisprudence of the Court.
• Produce thematic reports and a subject-matter Index of the jurisprudence of the Court.
• Draft legal briefs and opinions on various legal issues of interest to the Community.
• Prepare and review draft contracts and partnership agreements involving the Court.
• Produce academic papers and presentations on the work of the Court.
• Provide legal support to the Staff and other services of the Court, as required.
• Assist and represent the Head of Division on official engagements when required.
• Perform any other official assigned tasks.

Academic Qualifications And Experience
Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Law, with a specialization in international, administrative, or commercial law from a recognized university.

Experience:

• 7 years progressively responsible experience as a lawyer in the legal office of an intergovernmental organization or government is desirable.
• Knowledge of international law; ability to apply legal expertise to analyzing a diverse range of complex and unusual legal issues and problems and in developing innovative and creative solutions.
• Knowledge of legal issues relating to the functions, structure, and activities of international organizations.
• Proficiency in legal writing and ability to prepare legal briefs, opinions, or legal submissions, and a variety of legal instruments and related documents.

Ecowas Key Competences
Leadership:

• 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, exploring their potential, motivating and guiding them.
• Organize and lead cross-divisional work group in developing creative solutions to address problems and or lead a small group of entry-level professionals and administrative support staff.
• Ability to respect the chain of command in an appropriate manner.
• Develop on—the—job training techniques paired with excellent coaching and mentoring skills, as well as knowledge of new staff orientation approaches to facilitate a clear understanding of the position and organization.
• 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.

Client Service Orientation:

• The ability to consider the impact of a shift in a programmatic direction to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to promote and consider staff feedback to streamline processes 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, bottlenecks, and time constraints affecting the quality and quantity of client services.
• Ability to anticipate growing client needs and expectations to continuously improve quality, timelines, and service delivery and address client questions in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate openly with clients, keeping them informed of progress and issues requiring attention/resolutions.

Multicultural Sensitivity And Advocacy:

• Ability to implement programmatic changes in a manner that ensures a bias-free work environment and 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/modeling behaviors that demonstrate tolerance and understanding of various cultures.
• Ability to remain objective in managing conflict regardless of cultural differences /positions, gender differences, and encourage other staff to overcome cultural and gender bias and differences.
• 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.
• Ability to create a diverse and inclusive interactive environment that benefits from diverse strengths, bringing together innovative practices.
• 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.

Knowledge of Ecowas:

• 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 the project/programme assigned to own position.

Analytical And Critical Thinking:

• 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; 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.

Communication:

• Ability to evaluate, incorporate, and communicate the latest developments in specialty areas 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 computers 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.

Planning And Implementation:

• 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 monitoring 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 conduct meetings with staff, stakeholders, colleagues, and others to ascertain 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 implement guidelines, tools and templates to accommodate new or revised programmes and services.

Eligibility:

• Must be a citizen of an ECOWAS Member State.
• Must not be more than 50 years of age at the time of recruitment. This does not apply to internal candidates.

Annual Basic Salary
USD 44,965.64 / 52,379.70.

Research Officer

Job Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
• Location: Abuja| Nigeria

Job Description:

• Under the supervision of the Head of Division Legal Services and Research the incumbent shall, in accordance with the existing Regulations and professional standards, undertake legal research, analyse and write legal opinions and reports on various issues pertaining to the judicial work of the Court and its day – to – day functioning, while aiding the Head of division and other services of the Court, as required.

Responsibilities

• Study and provide opinions on the rules, practice, and jurisprudence of the Court.
• Undertake legal research and conduct analysis on pending cases before the Court.
• Draft briefs on pending cases for the attention of the relevant judges.
• Conduct research and prepare relevant information and evidence before the court hearing.
• Conduct research on areas relevant to the key priority areas of the court and provide papers on them.
• Draft legal briefs and opinions on various legal issues of interest to the Community.
• Prepare draft contracts and partnership agreements involving the Court.
• Produce academic papers and presentations on the work of the Court.
• Perform any other assigned tasks as might be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Law, with a specialization in international, administrative or commercial law from a recognized university.
• 3 years progressively responsible experience as a lawyer in the legal office of an intergovernmental organization or government.
• Knowledge of theories, concepts, and approaches relevant to drug law enforcement/criminology /criminal justice.
• Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts, and approaches relevant to organized crime, illicit trafficking, drug demand reduction, etc.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and rules of ECOWAS, as well as of applicable jurisprudence; legal and administrative expertise to analyze a diverse range of issues and problems, including in the context of the disciplinary process, and to develop innovative and creative solutions and to litigate employment-related matters.

Leadership:

• Ability to execute tasks, contact colleagues, and contribute as needed towards decision-making to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• The ability to respect the chain of command in an appropriate manner.
• Ability to guide your own work by setting and monitoring goals with strong personal initiative and commitment to ECOWAS.
• Ability to model and advocate for compliance, good work ethics, flexibility, and persistence to get the 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.

Client Service Orientation:

• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with clients in positive exchanges that establish mutual expectations, understanding and reduce 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.
• Good judgment and demonstrated ability to be assertive – rather than passive or aggressive when interacting with clients.
• Well-developed problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict resolution skills.

MulticulturaL Sensirivity and Advocacy:

• 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 everyday workplace practices.
• Ability and responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Ability to factor in diversity when providing services, responding to requests, recognizing andreleasing preconceived notions and stereotypical views of certain groups and individuals.

Knowledge of Ecowas:

• Basic understanding of the ECOWAS organization mandate and its functions.
• The ability to explain the functional area assigned to it 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, correspondence, etc. and to contribute to implementing associated changes as directed.

Analytical and Critical Thinking:

• 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 the latest technology.
• Efficiently retrieves, inputs, edits, formats, transmits and links electronic file data used for analysis and understands data management operations;
•  Ability to condense information and/or produce concise summary notes to help others with decision-making, problem-solving, and/or assessment of work.

Communication:

• 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 are formatted in accordance with 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.

Planning and Implementation:

• Ability to organize information and materials for others, solve minor problems, and check for completeness and compliance to standards and instructions.
• Knowledge of techniques to prioritize tasks in a 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 act in a proactive manner.

Eligibility:

• Must be a citizen of an ECOWAS Member State.
• Must not be more than 50 years of age at the time of recruitment. This does not apply to internal candidates.

Salary
USD 31,191.47 / 45,109.22 Annually.

Translator (English)

Job Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
• Location: Abuja| Nigeria

Job Description:

Job Code: ECW/CCJ/TE/003
Grade: P4

Role Overview

• Under the supervision of the HOD Judicial Certified Translations & Interpretation, the incumbent shall perform all assigned translation work for the Court from French and or Portuguese into English.

Role and Responsibilities

• Perform translation services as assigned by the supervisor and or other members of the staff.
• Provide translation in relevant language combinations.
• Routinely perform assigned Translation of official documents for judges and staff members as required.
• Assists the Head of Division, as appropriate, in screening, training, and conducting examinations for prospective translators.
• Participates in the establishment of terminology database, compilation of glossaries etc.
• Assists in the supervision of trainee translators.
• Language combination: English A, French B and Portuguese C will be an added advantage.
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by supervisor

Academic Qualifications and Experience
Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in translation or equivalent from a university from a recognized university.

Experience:

• 7 years of experience in translation and revision (at least 2 of which should have been revision experience), and use of relevant computer software, electronic tools and databases.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills; high standards of accuracy, consistency and faithfulness to the style and nuances of the original text;
• Familiarity with computer-assisted translation tools, machine translation tools, and on-screen editing tools.
• Proven expertise in using relevant computer-assisted translation (CAT) software and tools, machine translation systems, and on-screen editing software.
• Language combination: English A, French B (Knowledge in Portuguese C will be an added advantage)

ECOWAS Key Competencies
Leadership:

• The ability to persuade/influence others to consider a particular 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.
• The ability to respect the chain of command in an appropriate manner.
• Ability to resolve challenges with minimal direction and/or 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 the organizational unit’s performance goals and standards.

Client Service Orientation:

• Interpersonal skills with the ability to keep a client informed of progress or setbacks in projects relevant 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 needs, mitigates issues, and 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
• Excellent management capacity, including networking and alliance building.
• Ability to work within a multinational environment and with a diverse range of people and organisations at national, regional, and global levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work in team setting, group facilitation and good interpersonal skills.
• Proven knowledge of new developments in own occupation/profession.
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to prioritize

Multicultural Sensitivity and Advocacy:

• Demonstrate respect for cultural differences, fairness, and the ability to relate well with people from varied backgrounds, nationalities, genders, ethnicities, races, and religions.
• 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 work areas.
• Ability to encourage, empower, and advocate for people unbiased and transparently.

Knowledge of ECOWAS

• 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.

Analytical and Critical thinking:

• 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.

Communication:

• Demonstrate operational computer proficiency using appropriate tools.
• Ability to use 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 constructively.
• Proficiency in information communication technologies (ICT).
• Fluency in oral and written expressions in English and French which are 2 of the ECOWAS official languages. (Knowledge in Portuguese will be an added advantage).

Planning and Implementation:

• 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.
• Ability to identify, collect and assess indicators to monitor performance and to take proactive remedial action as required.

Eligibility:

• Must be a citizen of an ECOWAS Member State.
• Must not be more than 50 years of age at the time of recruitment. This does not apply to internal candidates.

Annual Basic Salary
USD 44,965.64 / USD 52,379.70

Accountant, Treasury

Job Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
• Location: Abuja| Nigeria

Interpreter (French)

Job Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
• Location: Abuja| Nigeria

Job Description:

Job Code: ECW/CCJ/IF/004
Grade: P5
Role Overview

• Under the supervision of the Head of Department (HOD) for Judicial Certified Translations & Interpretation, the incumbent shall perform interpretation work for the Court from languages B/C into French.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation during internal and external court sessions and meetings and during conferences or workshops.
• Provide interpretation in relevant language combinations (simultaneous, consecutive, whispering, liaison) of speeches or statements.
• Interpret sensitive meetings routinely.
• Assist in the establishment of a terminology database, glossaries, etc.
• Manage the terminology and reference database to ensure accuracy and consistency in language and terminology usage.
• Assist in the screening, examining, and training of prospective interpreters.
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Interpretation Team Leader/ Head of Language Services.

Academic Qualification and Experience
Educational Qualification:

• Master’s Degree in Conference Interpretation from a recognized university/institute.

Experience:

• 10 years of experience in interpretation, at least 4 of which should have been interpreter experience in an international organization, and use of relevant computer software, electronic tools and databases.
• Demonstrated understanding of the A -B -C language combinations system.
• Membership of AIIC would be an asset
• Demonstrated experience in the use of relevant computer-assisted translation software/tools.
• Demonstrated understanding of interpretation teams.
• Demonstrated professional competence and mastery of subject matter.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the profession’s tenets, such as confidentiality, collegiality, and the highest standards of professionalism.
• Ability to carry out terminology research and prepare glossaries on a wide range of themes. Excellent writing and analytical skills, highest standards of accuracy, consistency, and faithfulness to the style and nuances of the original text.
• Proven expertise in using relevant computer-assisted translation (CAT) software and tools, machine translation systems, and on-screen editing software.

ECOWAS Key Competencies
Leadership:

• Ability to persuade/influence others to consider a particular 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.
• The ability to respect the chain of command in an appropriate manner.
• Ability to resolve challenges with minimal direction and/or 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 the organizational unit’s performance goals and standards.

Client Service Orientation:

• Interpersonal skills with the 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 needs, mitigates issues, and 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
• Excellent management capacity, including networking and alliance building.
• Ability to work within a multinational environment and with a diverse range of people and organisations at national, regional, and global levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work in team setting, group facilitation and good interpersonal skills.
• Proven knowledge of new developments in own occupation/profession.
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to prioritize

Multicultural Sensitivity and Advocacy:

• Demonstrate respect for cultural differences, fairness, and the ability to relate well with people from varied backgrounds, nationalities, genders, ethnicities, races, and religions.
• 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 work areas.
• Ability to encourage, empower, and advocate for people unbiasedly and transparently.

Knowledge of ECOWAS:

• 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 ECOWAS culture, structures, performance issues, and priorities impacting assigned responsibilities.
• Knowledge of member states’ development trends, indicators, challenges, and opportunities as they relate to the project/programme assigned to their own position.

Analytical and Critical Thinking:

• Ability to study data/information from various 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.

Communication:

• Demonstrate operational computer proficiency using appropriate tools.
• Ability to use 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 two (French and English) of the ECOWAS official languages (English, French & Portuguese). Knowledge of an additional one (Portuguese) will be an added advantage.

Planning and Implementation:

• 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 coordinate 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.

Eligibility:

• Must be a citizen of an ECOWAS Member State.
• Must not be more than 50 years of age at the time of recruitment. This does not apply to internal candidates.

Annual Basic Salary
USD 53,025.02 / USD 59,949.97

Legal Officer

Job Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
• Location: Abuja| Nigeria

Court Reporter (Portuguese)

Job Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
• Location: Abuja| Nigeria

How To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their complete Application Documents to: info_25int@courtecowas.org (Internal Candidates), info_25ext@courtecowas.org (External Candidates) using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Application Documents
Applicants who meet the requirements must submit:

• An ECOWAS job application form
• An updated Curriculum Vitae,
• A signed motivation letter.

Note

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.
• Offers of employment will be subject to a satisfactory background check.
• Candidates must be ECOWAS citizens
• Candidates must be under 50 years old. (This condition does not apply to internal candidates)
• The documents submitted shall not be returned. Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.
• Offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory background check and official documentation attesting nationality.

Deadline: April 25, 2025

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