ECOWAS Commission Recruits Programme Officer, Standards

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is recruiting for the position of:

Job Title: Programme Officer, Standards
Reference: ECW-COMM/REC/INM-P/001/2012

Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Department: Trade, Customs, Industry & Free Movement of Persons
Directorate: Industry and Mines
Grade: P3
Annual Salary: USD 36,901 - USD 44,469
Supervisor: Principal Programme Officer, Industry

Job Description

The incumbent holds responsibilities for operational activities relating to Quality Programs and other envisaged Donor-funded Programs within the Industry Division of the Directorate of Industry and Mines.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assists in handling activities relating to standardization, quality control and metrology;
Monitors and implements the Directorate’s work program on standardization, quality control, and metrology;
Participates in specialized technical meetings;
Makes input in the preparation of annual budgets;
Assists in the preparation of periodic reports on program and activities of the industry division;
Carries out other tasks which may be assigned by his/her superiors.

Qualifications/Experience/Skills

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Technology Management, Microbiology, Physics, Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, or any related field.
Minimum of five years relevant working experience, with at least two of which should be at an operational supervisory level in a quality (standardization, accreditation, certification) establishment.
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.
Candidates should not be 50 years old or over at the point of recruitment and must be a citizen of one of the ECOWAS member states.

Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities)

Ability to work in a team and within a multi-cultural environment;
Innovativeness and a continuous disposition to learn;
Proficiency in basic Computer MS office operation

Application Closing Date
31st October 2012

Method of Application
Interested and Qualified Candidates Should
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