Principal Programme Officer, Youth Policy and Programmes Implementation

• Department: Social Affairs and Gender


• Directorate: ECOWAS Youth and Sport Center


• Grade: P5


• Annual Salary: USD 52,273 - USD 59,100


• Supervisor: Director, ECOWAS Youth and Sport Centre


• Reference: ECW-COMM/REC/YOS-P/001/2015


• Duration: Permanent


• Duty Station: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso


• Closing Date: 04 December 2015

Duties and Responsibilities

• The incumbent is head of the Division, Youth Policy and Programme Implementation and reports to the Director of the Centre.

• S/he shall provide strategic leadership, develop and coordinate the implementation of ECOWAS policies, action plans and programmes on youth and youth employment. To that end, s/he shall:

• Assist the Director and coordinate the implementation of ECOWAS programmes and policies on youth, including policy harmonisation;

• Define an advocacy programme in various sectors of youth development;

• Conduct policy and programme dialogue with ECOWAS member States on youth development;

• Interface with, and canvass for funding from international development partners on matters relating to youth development and youth employability in West Africa;

• Liaise and collaborate with other experts in youth development or related fields to discuss issues on youth development, youth exchanges and latest findings and guidelines on youth development, etc with a view to enrich ECOWAS policies and actions and presenting to ECOWAS for adoption and implementation, the best international practices in the field;

• Ensure that lessons learnt are analysed and included in the Centre’s development programmes or other initiatives that directly contribute to achieving the goals and objectives of ECOWAS.

• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Director of the Centre.

Qualifications/Experience/Skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the social sciences or equivalent professional qualification in youth development and related fields ;

Experience

• Minimum of ten (10) years relevant professional experience in the field of youth development, two (2) of which must be in a managerial or supervisory position;

• Possession of Advanced University degree will reduce required years of relevant professional experience to eight (8) years, of which two (2) in a managerial or supervisory position;

Competencies

• Must have a good knowledge of the missions, policies and similar institutional orientations pertaining to youth  development and employability issues;

• Must have a good knowledge of the operations of youth centres and civil society organisations involved in youth development issues;

• Must be able to work in a multicultural environment and under pressure;

• Must have sound conceptual and analytical skills;

• Must have perfect computer proficiency.

Age

Candidates should not be 50 years old or over at the point of recruitment and must be citizens of one of the ECOWAS member states.

Language

Must be fluent in one of the official languages of the Commission: English, French and Portuguese. A working knowledge of another would be an advantage.

Principal Programme Officer, Youth Policy and Programmes Implementation

Translator – English/French (GIABA)

• Department: Specialised Institution


• Directorate: Programmes & Projects


• Grade: P4


• Annual Salary: USD 44,328 - USD 51,637


• Supervisor: Director of Programme & Project


• Reference: ECW-GIABA/TR-P/011/2015


• Duration: Permanent


• Duty Station: Dakar, Senegal


• Closing Date: 04 December 2015

Under the supervision of the Director of Programme & Project, the incumbent is responsible for the translation and revision of GIABA documents, (letters, reports, agreements, service notes …) from English to French.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure the translation into French, of documents, correspondence involving the frequent use of terminologies relating to law, crime prevention, rule of law and other terminologies on money laundering and financing of terrorism;

• Contribute to the promotion of the use of coherent and uniform terminologies in GIABA documents.

• Ensure internal and external visibility of the actions and results of the Unit;

• Ensure periodically an efficient reporting on activities implemented and results to the Principal Programme Support Officer;

• Ensure the revision of documents from time to time;

• Identify changes, trends, incoherencies and linguistic variations in the different areas of terminology used in the fight against money laundering and financing of terrorism;

• Conduct linguistic research and documentation of multi-lingual terminology publications (bulletins, glossaries, vocabularies, notes and related materials);

• Establish terminology norms;

• Ensure the maintenance and update of data bases and linguistic terminology materials;

• Update his knowledge in the area of computer-assisted translation and terminology.

• Make proposals on all activities pertaining to his missions;

• Undertake, independently, specific missions at the request of the Principal Programme Support Officer;

• Perform any other task that could be entrusted to him by the Supervisor.

Qualifications/Experience/Skills

Educational Qualification

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the relevant modern languages;

• A Diploma or higher qualification from an internationally recognized school of interpretation would be an advantage

Experience

• A minimum of  three (3) years of translation experience into French. A higher degree will reduce the number of years experience by two (2) years.

• Experience with a regional , governmental, non-governmental or international organisation is desirable.

Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities)

• Sound knowledge of the  aims, objectives and procedures of GIABA would be an advantage;

• Perfect mastery of French and English;

• Mastery of the computer tool;

• Ability to work under pressure;

• Sensitivity to and respect for diversity;

• Ability to be recognized and respected by peers, clients and staff;

• Demonstrated ability to work in a complex, multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and maintain efficient working relationships with people of different nationality and culture; 

Age

Applicants must not be over 50 years of age at the point of recruitment.

Language

A working knowledge of Portuguese would be an advantage.

Translator – English/French (GIABA)

Principal Programme Officer (GIABA)

• Department: Specialised Institution


• Directorate: Programmes & Projects


• Grade: P5


• Annual Salary: USD 52,273 - USD 59,100


• Supervisor: Director, Programmes & Projects


• Reference: ECW-GIABA/PPOP-P/010/2015


• Duration: Permanent


• Duty Station: Dakar, Senegal


• Closing Date: 04 December 2015

Under the supervision of the Director of Programmes and Projects, the incumbent will be responsible for the effective implementation of projects and programmes in the Directorate.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake technical assistance needs assessments of member states and initiate suitable projects to meet those needs;

• Carry out specific research and evaluation tasks that may be determined by the Director General;

• Prepare and disseminate, as appropriate, work plans, terms of reference, and all project-related documentation;

• Ensure that capacity building component of project is conducted in a timely and satisfactory manner.

• Initiate and maintain liaisons with national and international stakeholders and secure agreements on their respective contributions and participation according to set objectives and timeframes;

• In the implementation phase, initiate, coordinate, manage, adjust, monitor and execute activities to achieve timely and predetermined results according to the standards set out in the project agreement;

• Coordinate and oversee the preparation of reports for presentation to the Director General on budget/programme performance or on programmatic/substantive issues, as appropriate;

• Ensure that programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion and coordinated with implementation partners; ensure that reports are timely, clear, objective and supported by comprehensive data;

• Prepare and disseminate terms of reference for evaluations;

• Plan, organize and provide administrative support to project evaluation mission;

• Organize and implement training and capacity building within Member States in accordance with relevant project documents and guidelines;

• Supervise staff under the program division;

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.

Qualifications/Experience/Skills

Educational Qualification

• A Bachelor’s degree Administration; Management, Criminology, Law, Public Policy, the Social Sciences or any other related field of study.

Experience

• At least 10 years of experience as Principal Offficer in Project Management, Development Cooperation, Capacity Building and Training, two (2) of  which must be in a mangerial position. . A post-graduate degree will reduce the number of years experience by two (2) years.

• Experience with a regional or international organisation is desirable;

• Working experience in the public sector would be an asset.

Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities)

• Knowledge of or familiarity with measures against economic and financial crimes, including money laundering and terrorist financing;

• Good social and communication experience in working effectively with government officials as well as multi- and bilateral agencies;

• Proven team work experience and decision-making skills that produced needed results, including selective use of innovations to deal with challenges and opportunities;

• Proven ability to advise on and effectively manage high profile and sensitive project implementation challenges, ability to develop and manage capacity building platforms, in-depth knowledge of political trends, public attitudes, local conditions and developments;

• Ability to build effective partnership networks;

• Excellent writing and oral communication skills;

• Ability to prepare and present information in a concise, accurate and persuasive manner;

• Ability to defend and explain difficult issues with respect to key decisions and positions of projects to various stakeholders, including government officials;

• Effective interpersonal skills;

• Demonstrated ability to work in a complex multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective work relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;

• Sensitivity to  and respect for diversity;

• Demonstrated understanding of the normal practices, cultures, socio-economic circumstances and national issues within the region, including ECOWAS integration policy;

• Excellent computer skills.

• Sensitivity to and respect for diversity;

• Observable sense of justice and self-control in the face of any challenge;

• Sound knowledge and practical use of computer systems;

• Practical knowledge in the organization and management of large meetings, especially multilateral meetings, as this will be a core function under this post.

Age

Applicants must not be over 50 years of age at the point of recruitment.

Language

Applicants must be fluent in one of the official languages of ECOWAS: English, French and Portuguese. A working knowledge of another would be an advantage.

Principal Programme Officer (GIABA)

Principal Officer, Administration & Human Resources (GIABA)

• Department: Specialised Institution


• Directorate: Administration and Finance


• Grade: P5


• Annual Salary: USD 52,273 - USD 59,100


• Supervisor: Director, Administration & Finance


• Reference: ECW-GIABA/POA-P/009/2015


• Duration: Permanent


• Duty Station: Dakar, Senegal


• Closing Date: 04 December 2015

Under the supervision of the Director of Administration and Finance, the Principal Administration and Human Resources Officer shall be responsible for providing administrative services and human resources management of the Organisation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure the planning, coordination and control of the activities of the Directorate;

• Be responsible for staff organization and discipline including attendance, leave roster, writing schedule of duties, recruitment of auxiliary staff (interview and drafting of appointment letters, transport control and filing system);

• Be responsible for the organization of the postage and postal services of the organization;

• Assist in the preparation of the budget of the organization;

• Ensure smooth operation of the ongoing administrative functions including work environment, space, equipment and information retrieval system;

• Assist in identifying the operational needs and develop and support the implementation of the organisation’s Annual Procurement Plan;

• Provide input into the Department’s budget/work programme, and monitor unit’s budget and programme of work;

• Monitoring payments to vendors and individual contractors for services rendered;

• Coordinate shipment/freights, customs clearances and the preparation of all related  documention;

• Supervise other Administration and human resources staff;

• Provide information to staff regarding office administration procedures, processes and practices;

• Ensure the implementation of all the initiatives that will enable a rational management of the material, human resources (logistics and procedures);

• Ensure the preparation of objective, accurate, coherent reports in conformity with ECOWAS Rules and Regulations;

• Ensure the efficient reporting of actions implemented and results to the Director of Administration and Finance;

• Ensure internal and external visibility of the actions and results of the Directorate;

• Ensure coherence of the actions and activities implemented with specific objectives of the Directorate and the general objectives of the Institution;

• Define the main orientations of controls and indicators to be put in place, as well as the framework for reporting to the General Management;

• Advise the Director of Administration and Finance on issues regarding staff suitability for appointments, welfare and discipline and other type of staff movements; management of staff relations, trends and developments in the areas of material, financial and human resources.

Qualifications/Experience/Skills

Educational Qualification

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Human Resources, or any of the the Social Sciences from a recognised University.

Experience

• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in administration, Human Resources, Mangement  out of which must be in a managerial position. . A higher degree will reduce the number of years experience by two (2) years.

• Experience with a regional or international organisation is desirable.

Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities)

• Ability to apply knowledge of various ECOWAS administrative, financial and human resources policies, regulations and procedures in work situations;

• Demonstrated excellent communication skills (oral and written), which requires good judgment, tact and diplomacy;

• Demonstrated leadership ability;

• Demonstrated ability to work within a multinational environment and with a diverse group of people and organisations at the national, regional and international levels;

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work load, set and meet deadlines, handle multiple tasks simultaneously and attend to details;

• Abililty to use a wide range of office automation equipment;

• Knowledge of advanced computer packages is essential.

Age

Applicants must not be over 50 years of age at the point of recruitment.

Language

Applicants must be fluent in one of the official languages of ECOWAS: English, French and Portuguese. A working knowledge of another would be an advantage.

Principal Officer, Administration & Human Resources (GIABA)

Principal Accountant (GIABA)

• Department: Specialised Institution


• Directorate: Administration and Finance


• Grade: P5


• Annual Salary: USD 52,273 - USD 59,100


• Supervisor: Director, Administration & Finance (DAF)


• Reference: ECW-GIABA/PACT-P/008/2015


• Duration: Permanent


• Duty Station: Dakar, Senegal


• Closing Date: 04 December 2015

Under the supervision of the Director of Administration and Finance, the incumbent shall be  responsible for assisting the DAF in his mission of managing the execution and application of GIABA’s budgetary, financial and accounting rules and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and interpret directives and instructions in order to prepare the programming of work and budgeting cycles;

• Ensure the definition of the demands and needs of users in automated systems;

• Ensure preparation of periodic financial, budgetary and accounting reports;

• Ensure the analysis of proposals in terms of fiscal objectives, previous and current budgets and trends of resource allocation patterns;

• Ensure the planning, coordination and control of activities of the Finance Unit;

• Ensure internal and external visibility of actions and results of the Unit;

• Ensure periodically, efficient reporting on actions implemented and results obtained to the Director of Administration and Finance;

• Ensure the coordination of the team of the Department’s collaborators;

• Ensure the evaluation of the financial reports as budgeted in relation to actual expenditures or commitments;

• Ensure the identification of apparent anomalies or unusual trends of financial reports;

• Ensure the preparation of bank reconciliation statements;

• Ensure the efficient execution of accounting operations;

• Guarantee the reliability of accounting records;

• See to the preparation of all legal and regulatory accounts statements;

• Ensure and coordinate the periodic inventories;

• Guarantee the development of preliminary budget projections;

• Ensure the development of cost projections and data on commitments for each of the budget categories;

• Ensure and coordinate the preparation of the budget development cycle;

• Ensure efficient monitoring of the execution of GIABA’s operational budget;

• Ensure the development of the budget of the draft annual work programme;

• Ensure the monitoring of implementation of the work programme and budget through regular reviews;

• Guarantee the conformity of the commitment statements with the approved levels and limits;

• Ensure that all data and calculations taken into account by the budget staff are complete and accurate.

Qualifications/Experience/Skills

Educational Qualification

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance,  with specialization in Financial and Accounts Management, Financial Reporting or related domaine

Experience

• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in Finance/Acounting out of which 2 years must be in a supervisory/managerial position. A higher degree will reduce the number of years experience to eight (8) years.

• Experience with a regional or international organisation is desirable;

Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities)

• Perfect mastery of management and sound knowledge of accounting;

• Demonstrated excellent communication skills (oral and written), which requires good judgment, tact and diplomacy;

• Demonstrated leadership ability

• Demonstrated ability to work within a multinational environment and with a diverse group of people and organisations at the national, regional and international levels;

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work load, set and meet deadlines, handle multiple tasks simultaneously and attend to details;

• Abililty to use a wide range of office automation equipment;

• Knowledge of advanced computer packages is essential;

• Demonstrated pratical knowledge in Administration;

• Sound knowledge of one of the two accounting or audit software packages;

• Knowledge of ECOWAS Financial procedures would be an added advantage.

• Sound knowledge of one of the two accounting or audit software packages;

• Self-control.

Age

Applicants must not be over 50 years of age at the point of recruitment.

Language

Applicants must be fluent in one of the official languages of ECOWAS: English, French and Portuguese. A working knowledge of another would be an advantage.

Principal Accountant (GIABA)

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (GIABA)

• Department: Specialised Institution


• Directorate: Director General’s Office


• Grade: P3/P4


• Annual Salary: USD 36,901 - USD 51,637


• Supervisor: Director General


• Reference: ECW-GIABA/ME-P/007/2015


• Duration: Permanent


• Duty Station: Dakar, Senegal


• Closing Date: 04 December 2015

Under the direct supervision of the Director General, the incumbent will work with some autonomy and be responsible for monitoring and evaluation of GIABA programs and projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish a Monitoring Plan in relation to program and other pertinent tasks, so as to ensure timeliness of interventions, proper focus on relevant concerns, coordination of all related activities for cost-effectiveness and coherence, and to introduce corrective measures rapidly and seamlessly, if required;

• Establish timetables for the required evaluation of inputs and results, both during and at the end of programs and other interventions, with a view to gaining knowledge and ensuring better design and management of future interventions, in addition to providing needed corrective measures during implementation;

• Liaise closely with the Directors of the other Divisions to ensure maximum interface;

• Establish a Plan to effectively ensure proper electronic linkage between all NCs, AML/CFT Committees, other pertinent GIABA counterparts, and even between all FIUs, making available GIABA’s expertise in the area.

• Ensure that the Institution delivers high quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner.

• Ensure that monitoring and evaluation reports prepared are objective, clear, accurate and consistent with ECOWAS standards and the relevant mandates;

• Advise the Director General on matters relating Monitoring and Evaluation and as appropriate.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director General. 

Qualifications/Experience/Skills

Educational Qualification

• A Bachelor’s degree in criminology, law, Programme/Project Management,  Social Sciences or related domain.

Experience

• At least seven (7) years of practical experience in Monitoring & Evaluation, Project Management, Development of Performance Indicators etc  . A higher degree will reduce the number of years experience by two (2) years.   

• Experience with a regional or international organisation is desirable;

• Working experience in a Development Aid Agency would be an advantage.

• Supervisory experience would be an advantage.

Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities)

• Excellent knowledge of Monitoring and Evaluation techniques;

• Excellent knowledge of Research Institutions, data collection techniques, analysis and interpretation of data, and production of quality preparatory documentation;

• Good knowledge of computers, software packages, networking platforms and an ability to ensure a high level of ICT performance in difficult circumstances;

• Proven ability to plan and organize work, requiring an in-depth understanding of the strategic direction of GIABA as an FSRB as well as an ECOWAS Institution;

• Demonstrated ability to work in a complex, multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and maintain efficient working relationships with people of different nationalities and culture;

• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, make timely decisions and to plan, coordinate and monitor the work of others.

• Ability to build trust within and outside the organization by motivating staff, promoting good performance and developing a reputation for honesty, transparency and accountability. Sensitivity to and respect for diversity;

• Ability to be recognized and respected by peers, clients and staff;

• An innate sense of justice and self-control in the face of any challenge;

• A good knowledge and practical use of computer systems mainly in research and analysis are necessary;

• Proven ability to advise on and effectively manage high profile and sensitive project implementation challenges,

• Excellent writing and oral communication skills;

• Ability to prepare and present information in a concise, accurate and persuasive manner;

• Ability to defend and explain difficult issues with respect to key decisions;

• Effective interpersonal skills;

• Demonstrated ability to work in a complex multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective work relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;

• Sensitivity to  and respect for diversity;

• Demonstrated understanding of the normal practices, cultures, socio-economic circumstances and national issues within the region, including ECOWAS integration policy;

• Excellent computer skills.

Age

Applicants must not be over 50 years of age at the point of recruitment.

Language

Applicants must be fluent in one of the official languages of ECOWAS: English, French and Portuguese. A working knowledge of another would be an advantage.

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (GIABA)

Legal Officer (GIABA)

• Department: Specialised Institution


• Directorate: Programmes & Projects


• Grade: P3/P4


• Annual Salary: USD 36,901 - USD 51,637


• Supervisor: Principal Programme Officer, Programmes & Projects


• Reference: ECW-GIABA/LO-P/006 /2015


• Duration: Permanent


• Duty Station: Dakar, Senegal


• Closing Date: 04 December 2015

Under the direct supervision of the Principal Programmes Officer, the Legal Officer shall, among other things, carry out the under listed responsibilities. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review legislation and recommend most relevant improvements as and when necessary;

• Coordinate and participate fully in Mutual Evaluation exercises;

• Coordinate, manage and support the Working Group on Mutual Evaluation;

• Examine, analyze and provide legal opinion on documents relating to the conduct and implementation of AML/CFT policies;

• Contribute to the production of reports on programmes implementation performance or any other related issues;

• Rigorously ensure high quality of reports particularly with regard to the accuracy, consistency and comprehensiveness of their contents.

Qualifications/Experience/Skills

Educational Qualification

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Law or related field.

Experience

• Five (5) to seven (7) years professional experience preferably in legal practice or international law practice. Entry point will depend on the level of experience of the candidate. A post-graduate degree will reduce the number of years of experience required by two (2) years.

• Relevant knowledge acquired within an international organization would be an advantage.

Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities)

• Knowledge of or thorough familiarity with economic and financial crimes, including money laundering, financing of terrorism and law enforcement, would be an advantage;

• Good social and communication experience in working effectively with government officials as well as multilateral and bilateral agencies;

• Proven ability to plan and organize work, review and edit the work of others, produce reports and papers on technical issues in concise, clear, objective and professional format;

• Possess sound interpersonal skills, sound judgement and decision making skills;

• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, respect for diversity, build trust amongst staff and maintain effective relationships with development partners, stakeholders and civil society;

• Good knowledge of the international instruments, standards and good practice, including the 40 FATF Recommendations and GIABA’s mandate;

• Sound negotiation skills and ability to convince Member States to take ownership of programmes allocated to them.

Age

Applicants must be fluent in one of the official languages of ECOWAS: English, French and Portuguese. A working knowledge of another would be an advantage.

Language

Applicants must not be over 50 years of age at the point of recruitment and must be a citizen of an ECOWAS Member State.

Legal Officer (GIABA)

Law Enforcement Officer (GIABA)

• Department: Specialised Institution


• Directorate: Programmes & Projects


• Grade: P3/P4


• Annual Salary: USD 36,901 - USD 51,637


• Supervisor: Principal Programme Officer


• Reference: ECW-GIABA/LEO-P/005 /2015


• Duration: Permanent


• Duty Station: Dakar, Senegal


• Closing Date: 04 December 2015

Under the supervision of the Principal Programmes Officer, the Law Enforcement Officer shall provide support for and monitor all Law Enforcemen Agencies in the Region on behalf of GIABA.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft reports on aspects relating to the assessment of law enforcement and training;

• Participate fully in GIABA’s Mutual Evaluation exercices;

• Ensure link with Law Enforcement Authorities in Member States for the achievement of GIABA’s objectives;

• Implement training and other capacity building measures for institutions foghting against money laundering and terrorism financing;

• Ensure link and/or coordinate with stakeholders in order to identify case studies for typology exercices, as and when necessary;

• Review guidelines, documents and other policy instruments for capacity building of member States in law enforcement;

• Independently undertake specific missions at the request of his/her line Supervisor;

• Perform any other task assigned to him by the DG.

Qualifications/Experience/Skills

Educational Qualification

• A Bachelor Degree in Criminology, Law or Social Sciences or related fields of study.

Experience

• A minimum of five (5) or  seven (7)  years proven experience in pertinent areas at the national and international levels. Entry point will depend on the level of experience of the candidate. A post-graduate degree will reduce the number of years experience by two (2) years.

Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities)

• Knowledge and mastery of measures designed to fight against economic and financial crimes, particularly money laundering, terrorism financing and law enforcement would be an added advantage;

• Wealth of experience in social issues and communication, in the context of cooperation with State Officials as well as multilateral and bilateral agencies;

• Proven ability to plan and organize work, review and correct others’ work, produce reports and documents on technical issues in a concise, clear, objective and professional manner;

• Be prepared to sustain interpersonal relationships and capacity for sound judgments and decision-making;

• Proven ability to work in a multicultural environment with respect for diveersity and ensure confidence building amkng staff while maintaining effective relations with development partneners, stakehoders and civil society;

• Thorough understanding of international instruments, standards and best practices, including the 40 FATF Recommendations and GIABA’s mandate;

• Thorough knowledge of ECOWAS texts and ability to advse Management to comply with them;

• Outstanding abiltiy to nogotiate and present facts to member states in a concise and practical maner to ensure the latter take ownership of the programmes.

Age

Applicants must not be over 50 years of age at the point of recruitment must be citizens of an ECOWAS Member State.

Language

Applicants must be fluent in one of the official languages of ECOWAS: English, French and Portuguese. A working knowledge of another would be an advantage.

Law Enforcement Officer (GIABA)

Information Manager (GIABA)

• Department: Specialised Institution


• Directorate: Programmes & Projects


• Grade: P3/P4


• Annual Salary: USD 36,901 - USD 51,637


• Supervisor: Principal Officer Programmes Support


• Reference: ECW-GIABA/IM-P/004 /2015


• Duration: Permanent


• Duty Station: Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire


• Closing Date: 04 December 2015

Under the supervision of the Director of Programmes and Projects, in collaboration with the Communication and Advocacy Officer at the Secretariat, the incumbent shall head the Information Centre in Abidjan.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop active communication and advocacy activities relevant to effective implementation of AML/CFT measures and good  governance    principles in West Africa;

• Ensure the planning, coordination and control of activities of the Communication and Advocacy Unit;

• Ensure internal and external visibility of the actions and outcomes of the Unit;

• Ensure efficient period reporting on activities implemented and the results to the Programme Director;

• Ensure the coordination of the Units’s staff team;

• Ensure the collection of information from various sources;

• Ensure the analysis of current issues and assess their potential impact;

• Evaluate the effectiveness of information campaigns;

• Identify and propose topics for the Newsletter, data sheets, public announcements or press releases and other promotional tools;

• Process interview requests;

• Participate in the Director General’s sensitization activities in the region;

• Ensure the processing of various information requests from third parties;

• Ensure the promotion of partnerships with civil society, particularly the media;

• Ensure the drafting of the Director General’s speeches;

• Support GIABA’s National Correspondents’ Network;

• Establish and manage the Institution’s public information centre;

• Participate in the improvement and enrichment of GIABA’s website.

Qualifications/Experience/Skills

Educational Qualification

• A Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communication Arts, International Relations, Social Science or any other related field.

Experience

• Minimum of seven (7) years of proven experience in Communication and Advocacy.

• A post-graduate degree will reduce the number of required years of experience by two (2) years.

• Experience with a regional or international organisation is desirable;

Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities)

• Excellent knolwedge and good exposure to a range of media, public relations and advocacy issues;

• Adaptability, innovation, and ability to create network and strategically promote organizational goals and values

• Ability to analyze the political, social and economic environment;

• Aptitude to plan, promote and set priorities of training topics;

• Excellent writing and communication skills.

• Excellent  computer skills;

• Ability to work in a team and respect for diversity.

Age

Applicants must not be over 50 years of age at the time of recruitment.

Language

Applicants must be fluent in one of the official languages of ECOWAS: English, French and Portuguese. A working knowledge of another would be an added advantage.

Information Manager (GIABA)

Human Resources Officer (GIABA)

• Department: Specialised Institution


• Directorate: Administration and Finance


• Grade: P3/P4


• Annual Salary: USD 36,901 - USD 51,637


• Supervisor: Principal Officer, Administration & Human Resources


• Reference: ECW-GIABA/HRO-P/003/2015


• Duration: Permanent


• Duty Station: Dakar, Senegal


• Closing Date: 04 December 2015

Under the supervision of the Principal Office, Administration and Human Resources, the incumbent is responsible for recommending and implementing management decisions on Human Resources issues. In addition, she dispatches the work of the subordinate staff, ensures its correct execution and trains staff of the office in their assigned fields.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures adequate planning and coordination of support and logistical activities;

• Ensures the interpretation and application of HR rules and regulations as well as the internal procedures and processes of a speciality;

• Ensures planning, coordination and control of activities of the Human Resources;

• Ensures internal and external visibility of actions and results;

• Periodically ensures efficient reporting on activities implemented and results to the Principal Officer of Administration and Human Resources;

• Ensures the adequacy of insurance contracts (health insurance, life insurance, accident insurance) signed at Headquarters;

• Participates in the identification and determination of important information on risk reduction, security demands, respect of risk management;

• Ensures the development of annual budget needs of the Human Resources Unit;

• Assists in the control and monitoring of expenditures in the above areas of responsibility;

• Ensures the determination and calculation of the rights of staff for payment;

• Guarantee the management of the usual problems of staff in their areas of activity;

• Ensures the development and analysis of organizational and HR data and statistics;

• Ensures pertinent reporting to the line supervisor;

• Ensures the treatment and publication of vacancy positions;

• Informs new staff about the conditions of service, remuneration, social security and other rights;

• Sees to the development and analysis of organizational data and statistics and HR;

• Rules, regulations and procedures of the Organization;

• Coordinates the recruitment, appointment and integration of new staff;

• Informs new staff about the conditions of service, remuneration, social security and other rights;

• Verify and sign staff administrative documents;

• Verify and sign salary treatment ;

• Participates in the amendment of terms and conditions of service and staff entitlements;

• Participates in the planning and implementation of internal training programmes;

• Organises social dialogue (Staff town hall meeting, Staff representatives meeting),

• Ensures internal communication ;

• Responsible for the organization of social activities;

• Plans, coordinates and writes the reports of G-Staff annual performance assessment reports;

• Drafts letters after the annual performance assessments;

• Drafts the work contracts of the new staffs;

• Supervises the management of leave;

• Calculates the entitlements of  staff leaving the institution and delivers work attestations;

• Supervises handover in case of departure;

• Updates staff files;

• Writes and updates job descriptions.

Qualifications/Experience/Skills

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources and/or Administrative Management or any related field.

Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years proven experience in the Administrative and Human Resources Management and related fields. . A higher degree will reduce the number of years experience by two (2) years.

• Relevant knowledge acquired within an international organization would be an advantage.

Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities)

• Understanding of the strategic orientation of GIABA as FSRB and ECOWAS Institution;

• Ability to set priorities, to make timely decisions and to plan, coordinate and monitor the work of others;

• Good decision-making ability;

• Mastery of the computer tool;

• Sensitivity to and respect for diversity;

• Ability to be recognized and respected by peers, clients and staff;

• Commitment to achieving gender balance in staffing;

• Demonstrated ability to work in a complex, multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and maintain efficient working relationships with people of different nationality and culture;

• Demonstration of a sense of justice and self- control in the face of any challenge.

• Listening ability.

Age

Applicants must not be over 50 years of age at the point of recruitment.

Language

Applicants must be fluent in one of the official languages of ECOWAS: English, French and Portuguese. A working knowledge of another would be an advantage.

Human Resources Officer (GIABA)

Financial Sector Officer (GIABA)

• Department: Specialised Institution


• Directorate: Programmes & Projects


• Grade: P3/P4


• Annual Salary: USD 36,901 - USD 51,637


• Supervisor: Principal Programmes Officer


• Reference: ECW-GIABA/FSO-P/002/2015


• Duration: Permanent


• Duty Station: Dakar, Senegal


• Closing Date: 04 December 2015

Under the supervision of the Principal Programme Officer, the Financial Sector Officer shall provide support for the other experts in evaluating the financial sector. He/she shall also ensure the link with the relevant regulatory and supervisory institutions in Member States for the achievement of GIABA’s objectives. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure the analysis of guidelines, documents, reports and other financial policy instruments.

• Participate in the assessment of techncial assistance needs of GIABA Member States;

• Participate in GIABA’s Mutual Evaluation exercises;

• Ensure the drafting of reports related to the evaluation of the financial sector;

• Ensure training and other capacity building measures;

• Ensure the compliance with AML/CFT measures;

• Contribute to the development of the financial sector policy  in accordance with FATF Sstandards;

• Assist in sourcing technical and financial support for GIABA’s programmes;

• Provide technical assistance to Member States, in collaboration with the other experts at the Secretariat;

• Ensure permanent consistency of actions and activities implemented in line with the specific targets of the Division and the general objectives of the Institution;

• Ensure efficient periodic reporting of activities implemented as well as outcomes to the line supervisor.

• Make proposals on all the activities pertaining to Its mandate;

• Independently undertake specific missions at the request of the line supervisor;

• Perform any other task  entrusted to himher by the DG.

Qualifications/Experience/Skills

Educational Qualification

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Law or Social Science or any other related field.

Experience

• A minimum of (5) years proven experience in the pertinent areas at national or international level.

• A post-graduate degree will reduce the number of years experience to  three (3) years.

• Experience with a regional or international organisation is desirable;

• Working experience in the public sector would be an added advantage.

Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities)

• Knowledge of or familiarity with measures against economic and financial crimes, including money laundering, and financing of terrorism;

• Sound knowledge of AML/CFT issues ;

• Good writing skills;

• Listening and supervision ability;

• Ability to work in a team;

• Excellent ability of analysis and synthesis;

• Sound knowledge of the regional financial system and principles of the ECOWAS Integration Programme;

• Effective interpersonal  and communication skills;

• Demonstrated ability to work in a complex multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective work relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;

• Sensitivity to  and respect for diversity;

• Demonstrated understanding of the normal practices, cultures, socio-economic circumstances and national issues within the region, including ECOWAS integration policy;

• Excellent computer skills.

• Sensitivity to and respect for diversity;

• A good knowledge and practical use of computer systems.

Age

Applicants must not be over 50 years of age at the point of recruitment.

Language

Applicants must be fluent in one of the official languages of ECOWAS: English, French and Portuguese. A working knowledge of another would be an advantage.

Financial Sector Officer (GIABA)

Communication and Advocacy Officer (GIABA)

• Department: Specialised Institution


• Directorate: Programmes and Projects


• Grade: P3/P4


• Annual Salary: USD 36,901 - USD 51,637


• Supervisor: Principal Officer, Programmes Support


• Reference: ECW-GIABA/CAO-P/001/2015


• Duration: Permanent


• Duty Station: Dakar, Senegal


• Closing Date: 04 December 2015

Under the supervision of the Principal Officer Programmes Support, responsible for the implementation of the GIABA Communication and Advocacy Strategy and and acting as communication link to and from the Secreetariat.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in  research, analysis and monitoring of information on communication products;

• Assist in the  implementation and monitoring of activity/advocacy/sensitization programmes;

• Ensure the planning, coordination and monitoring of activities of the Communication and Advocacy Unit;

• Ensure internal and external visibility of the actions and performance of the Unit;

• Ensure efficient periodic reporting on activities implemented and relevant outcomes to the Programme Director;

• Assist in  the coordination of the Unit’s staff team;

• Ensure the collection of information from various sources;

• Ensure the analysis of current issues and assess their potential impact;

• Evaluate the efficiency of awareness-raising campaigns;

• Identify and propose topics for the Newsletters, data sheets, public announcements or press releases and other promotional tools;

• Process interview requests;

• Participate in the sensitization activities of the Director General in the region;

• Process various information requests from third parties;

• Ensure the promotion of partnerships with civil society, particularly the media;

• Draft the Director General’s speeches;

• Support GIABA’s National Correspondents’ Network;

• Assist in establishing and managing the Institution’s public information centre;

• Contribute to the improvement and enrichment of GIABA’s website.

• Make proposals on all activities pertaining to its mandate;

• Independently undertake specific missions at the request of the line Supervisor;

• Accomplish any other task assigned to him/her by the Director General.

Qualifications/Experience/Skills

Educational Qualification

• A Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, International Relations, Social Science or any other related field;

Experience

• A minimum of  (5) five years of proven experience in Communication and Advocacy.

• A post-graduate degree will reduce the number of years experience to three (3) years.

Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities)

• Excellent knolwedge and good exposure to a range of media, public relations and advocacy issues;

• Adaptability;

• Ability to analyze the political, social and economic environment;

• Aptitude to plan, promote and set priorities of training topics;

• Listening and training skills;

• Fully computer literate;

• Ability to work in a team.

Age

Applicants must not be over 50 years of age at the point of recruitment.

Language

Applicants must be fluent in one of the official languages of ECOWAS: English, French and Portuguese. A working knowledge of another would be an advantage.

Communication and Advocacy Officer (GIABA)