ECOWAS Job Recruitment (11 Positions)

Qualifications and Experience

• Brevet de Technicien Superieur (BTS) / Ordinary National Diploma (OND) or equivalent Certificate in Finance and Accounting or a related field from a recognized University;
• 5 years of progressively more responsible work experience in finance, budget, accounting, or related area;
• Demonstrated professional competence to extract, interpret, and analyze a wide variety of accounting data and to resolve data discrepancies and other problems;
• Knowledge of transactional based accounting activities such as budgeting, payroll, vendor claims processing, reconciliation and financial reporting as related to assigned responsibilities;
• Ability to identify and resolve accounting data discrepancies and operational problems.

Eligible Candidates:

• Nationals of Gambia or other ECOWAS member-states resident in Gambia.

Age Limit

• Be below 50 years old. This provision does not apply to internal candidates.

Application Closing Date
3rd June, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should download the Application Form below, fill it out correctly, attach a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a Motivation Letter and send to: b20accountassterca@ecowas.intusing the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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Driver

Location: Banjul, Gambia
Institution: ECOWAS Regional Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERERA)
Grade: G1 / G2 / G3
Status: Permanent
Department: Regulatory Council
Directorate: Administration, Finance & Human Resources
Division: Administration, Human Resources and Finance
Line Supervisor: Principal Officer, Administration, HR and Finance

Qualifications And Experience

• West African School Certificate or equivalent certificate with a formal driver training certificate and a valid driver’s license/ certification to operate assigned vehicle;
• 2 years of experience as a driver, preferably for an international organization involving a variety of makes and models of vehicles;
• Working knowledge of  traffic rules and regulations, and ability to read and interpret traffic signs and  documents such as safety rules, and operating and maintenance instructions;
• Maintain a log book;
• Knowledge of defensive driving practices, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, local roads and conditions, and protocols of relevance to safety and security of passengers during inclement weather, terrorism events, motor accidents, criminal and violent incidents;
• Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance (e.g. circle check) and ability to assess vehicles for mechanical fitness and minor vehicle repairs.

Eligible Candidates:

• Nationals of Gambia or other ECOWAS member-states resident in Gambia.

Age Limit:

• Be below 50 years old. This provision does not apply to internal candidates.

Application Closing Date
3rd June, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should download the Application Form below, fill it out correctly; attach a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a Motivation Letter and send to:b20drivererca@ecowas.int using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance from a recognized University;
• 5 years of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting and budget;
• knowledge and technical competence in financial statements consolidation and ability to respond to internal/external audit queries;
• knowledge of cash management practices, policies and procedures, and the ability to make appropriate recommendations to improve their accuracy, security timeliness and efficiency;
• knowledge of various payments systems, banking terminologies, pension fund practices and relevant financial management processes and policies.

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 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;
• 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, 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.

Application Closing Date
13th April, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should download the Application Form below, fill it out correctly; attach a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a Motivation Letter and send to: b1p_acctfinreptres@parl.ecowas.int using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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Inter-Institutional Liaison Officer

Location: Abuja
Institution: ECOWAS Parliament
Grade P1/P2/P3
Status: Permanent
Directorate: Office of Secretary General
Line Supervisor: Secretary General

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in translation or equivalent from a recognized Institute or University.
• 5 years of experience in translation and revision and technical writing;
• Proven knowledge with computer-assisted translation tools, machine translation tools and on-screen editing tools;
• Knowledge of the structure and content of language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, grammar, and history.

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 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;
• 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 unbias 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, 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.

Application Closing Date
13th April, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should download the Application Form below, fill it out correctly; attach a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a Motivation Letter and send to: b1p_translatorpt@parl.ecowas.int using the “Job Title” as the subject of the email.

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Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting or Finance from a recognized University.
• 2 years progressive experience in Accounting, Finance, Budget, Business Administration or related area is required;
• familiarity with administrative and financial policies and procedures with a basic practical understanding of broad theories, concepts and approaches;
• ability to provide support services in collecting and analyzing data for anomalies, trends, errors, and answers using various methods and techniques.

Age Limit:

• Be below 50 years old. This provision does not apply to internal candidates.

ECOWAS Key Competencies:

• 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 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.
• Well-developed client service skills including a positive attitude, creative thinking skills, good work ethic, teamwork experience, time management skills, 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.
• Ability to perceive the moods and feelings of others from various cultural backgrounds, and to understand interests, needs, and perspectives so as 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 every day 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.
• 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 routine procedures and practices as it relates to assigned responsibilities;
• Ability to apply ECOWAS standards in emailing, reporting, correspondence, etc. and to accept and implement changes as directed.
• 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.
• 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 data base (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.
• 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.

Annual Salary

• UA36,929.06 / USD58,266.68
• UA42,916.53 / USD67,713.70
• UA49,106.81 / USD77,480.72.

Application Closing Date
13th April, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should download the Application Form below, fill it out correctly; attach a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a Motivation Letter and send to: b1p_accountant@parl.ecowas.int using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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Application Closing Date
13th April, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should download the Application Form below, fill it out correctly; attach a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a Motivation Letter and send to:b1p_stratplanoff@parl.ecowas.int using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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Application Closing Date
13th April, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should download the Application Form below, fill it out correctly; attach a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a Motivation Letter and send to: b1p_protocolofficer@ecowas.int using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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Human Resource Officer

Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Grade: P1 / P2 / P3
Status: Permanent
Division: Human Resources
Institution: Ecowas Parliament
Directorate: Administration & Finance
Line Supervisor: Principal Officer, Human Resources

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Social Sciences or Humanities from a recognized University.
• 2 years relevant work experience in human resources, administration or related area, is required;
• Basic technical knowledge of human resources management including professional work experience in human resources at entry level operations;
• Basic knowledge of office routines and practices relating to document management, records management and / or office management of relevance to the human resources management functional areas;
• Knowledge of routine human resources business processes involving repetitive tasks supported by clear instructions and regular coaching e.g. data entry, data verification, classification of information of relevance to the human resources management functional areas.

Age Limit:

• Be below 50 years old.  This provision does not apply to internal candidates.

Application Closing Date
13th April,  2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should download the Application Form below, fill it out correctly; attach a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a Motivation Letter and send to: b1p_parlreserchoff@parl.ecowas.intusing the “Job Title” as the subject of the email.

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Application Closing Date
13th April, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should download the Application Form below, fill it out correctly; attach a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a Motivation Letter and send to: b1p_assistbudgoff@parl.ecowas.int using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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