GE Oil & Gas West Africa Operations Leader
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you’ll have the opportunity to take control of your career within the
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talent who work together to make a real difference. If you’re a
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perfection, then join GE in creating the next generation of oil and gas
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We are recruiting to fill the below position:
Job Title: West Africa Operations Leader
Job Number: 1611743
Business: GE Energy
Business Segment: Oil & Gas
Location: Lagos
Role Summary/Purpose
- As Operations Leader for West Africa, the successful candidate manages all operational components for O&G in the West Africa region.
- The role involves detailed work both between P&Ls, functions, customers, and other external agencies.
- This is a critical leadership role in the business and will offer significant ability to grow our business locally in Nigeria and regionally in a challenging environment.
- Establishing the vision and strategic plan for business development of O&G in West Africa with a focus on solid profitable growth and to maximize orders, sales, CM, OM and cash.
- Leading a multi-functional organization which includes services, shop operations, and project management.
- Develop an excellent working relationship and build trust between regional and global functions, external agencies, and customers.
- Ensuring full compliance with Spirit & Letter integrity, quality systems and regulatory requirements.
- Attracting and retaining key talent and creating an environment to foster employee engagement, diversity, professional development, and high levels of employee satisfaction.
- Champion the development of local talent and commitment for localization of the workforce
- Ensuring customer focus by communicating and building rapport with customers as required and ensuring the “voice of the customer” is driven into the organization.
- Drive operating mechanisms to ensure behavior consistent with integrity, quality systems, and EHS requirements.
- Developing, executing, and motivating others on strategies, tactics, measurements, and operating mechanisms to deliver business results.
- Act as key local stakeholder for P&E investments and projects.
- Ensure customer and business alignment for NPI projects and overall GE capacity development.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in leadership roles with direct reports
- Fluency in English
- Global experience working abroad for a multinational organization in a leadership role
- At least 5 years of leadership experience and proven track record of management and compliance leadership
- Lean/Six Sigma Certification
- Experience working in multiple countries
- Understanding of GE's and customer's financial drivers / needs
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
- Strong analytical and process skills
- Strong project management skills
- Ability to work effectively within a matrix environment
- Experience in product marketing, product development or related field
- Leadership skills to lead teams and shape/lead growth vision and strategy
- Team oriented – ability to motivate and work well with diverse, cross-functional teams
- Proven ability to work globally
- Proven ability to influence and negotiate internally, with customers and external partners
- Ability to make decisions with speed and accuracy in response to unexpected circumstances and when facing ambiguous situations.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with stressful situations and problem solve during customer conversations and escalations.
- Demonstrated clear thinking skills as evidenced by the ability to sift through complex information and focus on the critical priorities and translate strategy into business objectives with clear accountability
7th November, 2012
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
ECOWAS Commision Recruits Principal Programme Officer Customs Procedures
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is recruiting for the position of:
Job Title: Principal Programme Officer Customs Procedures
Reference: ECW-COMM/REC/CUS-P/001/2012
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Department: Trade, Customs, Industry & Free Movement of Persons
Directorate: Customs
Grade: P5
Annual Salary: USD 52,273 - USD 59,100
Supervisor: Director Customs & Tourism
Job Description
In accordance with the relevant provisions of the ECOWAS revised treaty (articles 3, 35, and 55) ECOWAS is in the process of establishing a Customs Union. In addition to several initiatives under way, member states are required to take appropriate measures to harmonize and standardize their Customs regulations and procedures to facilitate the movement of goods across their frontiers. In this regard, ECOWAS Commission is looking for a suitable person to handle the establishment and implementation of a Community Customs Code in West Africa; Trade facilitation and the acceleration of the process towards the establishment of the concept of free circulation in the region.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Principal Programme Officer, Customs Procedures shall, under the authority of the Director of Customs, contribute to the harmonisation of customs laws and procedures within ECOWAS. S/he shall ensure that the laws and procedures comply with the recommendations of the World Customs Organisation (WCO). Specifically, s/he shall:
- Work towards the adoption of an ECOWAS Customs Code and its implementation in Member States
- Initiate work leading to the simplification and harmonisation of custom procedures in the region
- Contribute to the preparation of regional custom standards in line with WCO recommendations and undertake activities leading to the simplification and harmonisation of custom regimes
- Undertake activities within the region to support fraud prevention and control, the fight against counterfeiting and piracy and promotion of ethics in customs administrations
- Carry out activities aimed at modernising customs administrations and building their capacities
- Contribute significantly to work on the networking of the computer systems of Customs administrations in ECOWAS countries and in particular, putting in place of the ALISA project (ECOWAS computerised transit system)
- Support Member States in the implementation of WCO recommendations on customs matters
- Embark on activities which can lead to better flow of goods within the region and in particular, more efficient implementation of the ECOWAS Protocol on Inter-State Road Transit (ISRT)
- All other duties assigned by the Director of Customs
Qualifications/Experience/Skills
The candidate must:
- Be a holder of a bachelor's degree in a relevant field in any of the following areas: Economics, International trade, International relations, Finance, Political science;
- have worked in a Customs administration for at least 10 years at progressively senior level;
- have attended courses (local and international) in Customs operations;
- be well versed in Customs regulations and procedures;
- have a clear understanding of the role of Customs in the facilitation of international trade;
- be conversant with the World Customs Organization (WCO) instruments relative to Trade facilitation, and Customs procedures: Revised Kyoto Convention; SAFE Framework of Standards; and Time Release Study Guide.
- be familiar with the Customs landscape in the region and the barriers to intra-community trade;
- Understand issues relating to regional economic integration.
- 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.
Personal qualities
- Must be a team player
- Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Must be computer literate
- Must be able to work to tight deadlines with little supervision
- Must have a very high level of analytical capacity
- Should be able to relate to any level of authority
Application Closing Date
31st October 2012
Method of Application
Interested and Qualified Candidates Should
Click Here To Apply Online
Rigzone Recruits Country Manager Nigeria
Rigzone, a Dice Holdings Inc. service, is a leading online resource for the oil and gas industry delivering content, data, advertising, recruitment events and career services. Dedicated to bringing upstream oil and gas news and data, including in-depth information on exploration, drilling and production markets to organizations tackling the energy challenge, its online community of highly-skilled and experienced energy professionals is unmatched.
- Building strong interface between local distributors & Products Units managers to ensure the company's success in the country,
- Increasing operational product line profit,
- Providing management with measurable objectives on key & target account customers,
- Developing a good commercial awareness of the national and the regional market,
- Giving assistance at an operational level to other affiliates in case of growing activities,
- Managing all financial & budgetary related issues,
- Supervising HSE procedures and guidelines application in line with the Company HSE policy,
- With a University degree in business or in engineering, you have a minimum of 10years experience in Oil & Gas sector with instrumentation and automation expertise.
- Customer orientated, with excellent technical and interpersonal skills, you have the ability to work on your own initiative.
- You'll possess fluent verbal and written English language skills.
- French is advantageous.
Project AWAKE Recruits Driver
Project AWAKE is an Agricultural Women Empowerment Project designed to promote sustainable economic development in our communities through a gender focused intervention strategy. The goal of the Project is to reduce poverty and hunger in our communities (MDG1), promote gender equality (MDG3), empower women and create at least 4,000 women Agribusiness owners or Agripreneurs in Cross River State Communities.
As part of the strategic implementation plan, The Project needs the services of a professional to fill vacant position:
Job Title: Driver
Location: Cross River
Responsibilities
- Take charge of and be responsible for maintaining assigned vehicle in good working order;
- Ensure vehicle is kept clean and fit to travel at all times;
- Maintain daily vehicle movement and repair Log Books;
- Should be willing to undertake regular field trips, work long hours and interact with different stakeholders.
- A minimum of First School Leaving Certificate;
- A valid Driver’s License; Cognate experience;
- A strong commitment to respecting constituted authorities;
7 November, 2012
Method of Application
Applications should be sent via email to: projectawakerecruitment@gmail.com
Talent Research Manager, West Africa (Nigeria & Ghana) at Guiness Nigeria Plc
Guiness Nigeria Plc - We are Guinness Nigeria, member of Diageo Plc the world's leading premium drinks business with an unrivalled collection of beverage alcohol & non-alcohol brands across the Spirits, Wine & Beer categories.
- Pre-screening – pre-screen external talent to build ‘long list’ of candidates for hiring managers to interview
- Talent Pools – through effective use of appropriate sourcing channels, build external talent pipelines for current and future vacancies/talent gaps (direct headhunting, social networking, talent mapping, on-line recruitment etc)
- 3rd Party Management – Set up effective relationships with and work with recruitment agencies in the region
- Team Cooperation – work effectively and efficiently with the rest of the remote global research team to deliver high calibre “long lists” of candidates to ensure the best talent being appointed into roles at Diageo in the shortest possible time
- Minimum 5 years experience as an Executive Recruiter/ Talent Researcher
- Knowledge of West African markets is an added advantage
- Strong knowledge of best practice proactive resourcing methodology
- Excellent relationship building and influencing skills
- Understanding of market trends and ability to use these to define innovative sourcing strategies
- Ability to use modern technologies and social media platforms in talent attraction processes, such as Linkedin recruiter, Twitter and Facebook.
- Lack of understanding of research techniques
- Lack of responsiveness and urgency
ECOWAS Commission Recruits Director of Customs
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is recruiting for the position of:
Job Title: Director of Customs
Reference: ECW-COMM/REC/CUS-D/001/2012
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Department: Trade, Customs, Industry & Free Movement of Persons
Directorate: Customs
Grade: D1
Annual Salary: USD 60,372 - USD 75,005
Supervisor: Commissioner for Trade, Customs,Industry & Mines, Free Movement & Tourism
Description
Following the restructuring of the ECOWAS Commission from an Executive Secretariat in 2006, the number of Directorates was increased from 16 to 25. A Directorate in ECOWAS Community Institutions is a subset of Departments headed by Commissioners. Directorates are headed by Directors.
Directors are responsible within the Commission for providing the technical expertise in particular technical areas for the design and implementation of technical projects within the region in line with ECOWAS objectives.
Directors in ECOWAS provide leadership and management to major sector(s) of technical activities which are substantively important to the accomplishment of the Institution’s mandate. They are responsible for interpreting governing bodies’, the President’s and the Commissioner’s broad visions and policy guidelines, and for developing and managing goals and objectives to meet that mandate. D1 positions typically supervise 10 or more professionals some of who may be Division Chiefs at the P5 level and who supervise other professional staff.
Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership Tasks
Directors report directly to respective Commissioners who head Departments. As the principal link between the Directorate and the wider public, the Director is responsible for:
- Clearly communicating the President’s and Commissioner’s vision to staff, explaining how the Directorate’s activities align with them and how the Director expects the Directorate to carry-out set tasks on it;
- Staying on top of fast-moving technical, political, social or economic changes;
- Being in frequent contact with the other Directors in the Institution to ensure that the work is harmonized with that of other Directorates as needed;
- Maintaining a network of peer technical specialists and decision-makers in Member States, needed to ensure the smooth introduction of ECOWAS programmes.
Managerial Tasks
The Director will supervise staff of the Directorate including Professional and General staff. He or she will utilize a range of transactional managerial skills to ensure that staff of the Directorate perform efficiently and effectively, and that they deliver the regular outputs needed at sufficient quality and in a timely manner.
Managerial tasks will include:
- Planning annual goals, objectives, activities and budget tied to the Commission’s overall plans; measuring and monitoring goal achievement; negotiating suitable adjustments to goals and budgets;
- Implementing performance-based budgeting within the Directorate;
- Organizing the Directorate in an efficient way with clear reporting lines, minimal bureaucracy and optimal delegation of responsibilities and authority;
- Working with the relevant Directorate to ensure efficient and effective services such as recruitment, action on performance decisions, promotions and related matters;
- Setting standards of work and creating mechanisms to monitor staff output and ensure that standards are maintained and deadlines met without compromising quality of work;
- Managing the system of setting individual performance planning and standards through available Performance Planning and Evaluation systems;
- Providing regular and prompt performance feedback to direct reports;
- Actively engaging in the development of staff to ensure skills are built to match plans, goals and existing structures;
- Creating productive working atmosphere within the Directorate to encourages staff participation.
Use of Personal Expertise
While the Director will have a staff of skilled professionals to draw upon, he or she may at times be called upon to apply his or her personal expertise directly in the relevant technical field in any of the following ways:
- Direct technical guidance on programme design or implementation in an area where he or she has high-level technical expertise;
- Represent ECOWAS in professional meetings or working groups; make speeches, negotiate agreements, mediate disputes;
- Lead or participate in technical missions to develop projects and programmes;
- Advise President, Vice President and Commissioner on issues relating to his or her area of technical expertise;
- Work with the relevant specialized Parliamentary Committee on regional legislation, as needed.
- Develop programmes to ensure harmonization of customs tariffs and domestic taxes in ECOWAS Member States;
- Develop and communicate the ECOWAS Regional compliance program for customs tariffs and community arrangements relating to domestic taxes in Member States;
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures covering Customs tariffs and taxes compliance in accordance with the ECOWAS Regional compliance program;
- Monitor ECOWAS Regional governmental programs and regulatory requirements;
- Develop, advise and make recommendation on Customs tariff classification of goods and origin of goods following the ECOWAS regional rules and regulations;
- Harmonize commodity description and Coding System and other relevant regulations in the field;
- Develop policies to ensure more favorable conditions for the economic operators in line with the trade facilitation agenda of ECOWAS;
- Initiate and advise on policy to Increase revenue and reduce the risk of frauds and smuggling in the Member States.
Qualifications/Experience/Skills
- Master’s Degree in the Social sciences Business, Administration, International Relations, International Diplomacy, Public Administration, Sociology, History, Law or Political Science
- Minimum of 12 years progressively responsible and relevant experience in any of Customs, Taxation, Trade, Investments, Finance, Management;
- Minimum of 5 years work experience managing others, preferably in a supervisory capacity within an international organization;
- Specific knowledge in area of Customs, Taxation, Trade & Investments, Trade Treaties and Agreements, WTO rules, Trade in Africa and Developmental issues;
- Strong knowledge of ECOWAS and African challenges, peace and security issues, project circle management.
- 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.
31st October 2012
Method of Application
Interested and Qualified Candidates Should
Click Here To Apply Online
ECOWAS Commission Programme Officer Tourism
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is recruiting for the position of:
Job Title: Programme Officer Tourism
Reference: ECW-COMM/REC/FMT-P/001/2012
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Department: Trade, Customs, Industry & Free Movement of Persons
Directorate: Free Movement & Tourism
Grade: P3
Annual Salary: USD 36,901 - USD 44,469
Supervisor: Director, Free Movement
Job Description
Under the supervision of the Director of Free Movement and Tourism, the
incumbent will initiate and develop sustainable tourism-related
activities aligned to the existing Directorate of Free Movement and
Tourism’s programme of work and strategies. The Programme Officer,
Tourism, will prepare and disseminate technical material and other
information to promote public awareness and positive action on
sustainable tourism topics in collaboration with other relevant ECOWAS
agencies.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Formulates and promotes a coherent tourism policy for ECOWAS region;
- Designs strategies to help showcase ECOWAS Member States as a preferable tourist destination ;
- Coordinates Joint Meetings of ECOWAS Directors of Tourism and attendance of ECOWAS trade fairs;
- Develops promotional tourist materials for ECOWAS;
- Represents the Directorate of Free Movement and Tourism at seminars, workshops and conference;
- Assists the Director of Free Movement in all activities relevant for the achievement of Departmental goals and objectives.
Qualifications/Experience/Skills
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any of the Social Sciences and Developmental studies
- Possession of a higher degree would reduce the minimum required experience to six (6) years
- Minimum of five years of active professional work experience in the Tourism in either public or private sector with excellent understanding of ECOWAS regional tourism issues
- Evidence of leadership qualities with the tourism industry
- 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.
Application Closing Date
31st October 2012
Method of Application
Interested and Qualified Candidates Should
Click Here To Apply Online
ECOWAS Recruits Director of Trade
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is recruiting for the position of:
Job Title: Director of Trade
Reference: ECW-COMM/REC/TRD-D/001/2012
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Department: Trade, Customs, Industry & Free Movement of Persons
Directorate: Trade
Grade: D1
Annual Salary: USD 60,372 - USD 75,005
Supervisor: Commissioner for Trade, Customs,Industry & Mines, Free Movement & Tourism
Job Description
Following the restructuring of the ECOWAS Commission from an Executive
Secretariat in 2006, the number of Directorates was increased from 16
to 25. A Directorate in ECOWAS Community Institutions is a subset of
Departments headed by Commissioners. Directorates are headed by
Directors.
Directors are responsible within the Commission for providing the
technical expertise in particular technical areas for the design and
implementation of technical projects within the region in line with
ECOWAS objectives.
Directors in ECOWAS provide leadership and management to major
sector(s) of technical activities which are substantively important to
the accomplishment of the Institution’s mandate. They are responsible
for interpreting governing bodies’, the President’s and the
Commissioner’s broad visions and policy guidelines, and for developing
and managing goals and objectives to meet that mandate. D1 positions
typically supervise 10 or more professionals some of who may be
Division Chiefs at the P5 level who supervise other professional staff.
Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership Tasks
- Directors report directly to respective Commissioners who head Departments. As the principal link between the Directorate and the wider public, the Director is responsible for:
- Clearly communicating the President’s and Commissioner’s vision to staff, explaining how the Directorate’s activities align with them and how the Director expects the Directorate to carry-out set tasks on it;
- Staying on top of fast-moving technical, political, social or economic changes;
- Being in frequent contact with the other Directors in the Institution to ensure that the work is harmonized with that of other Directorates as needed;
- Maintaining a network of peer technical specialists and decision-makers in Member States, needed to ensure the smooth introduction of ECOWAS programmes.
Managerial Tasks
The Director will supervise staff of the Directorate including Professional and General staff. He or she will utilize a range of transactional managerial skills to ensure that staff of the Directorate perform efficiently and effectively, and that they deliver the regular outputs needed at sufficient quality and in a timely manner.
Managerial tasks will include:
- Planning annual goals, objectives, activities and budget tied to the Commission’s overall plans; measuring and monitoring goal achievement; negotiating suitable adjustments to goals and budgets;
- Implementing performance-based budgeting within the Directorate;
- Organizing the Directorate in an efficient way with clear reporting lines, minimal bureaucracy and optimal delegation of responsibilities and authority;
- Working with the relevant Directorate to ensure efficient and effective services such as recruitment, action on performance decisions, promotions and related matters;
- Setting standards of work and creating mechanisms to monitor staff output and ensure that standards are maintained and deadlines met without compromising quality of work;
- Managing the system of setting individual performance planning and standards through available Performance Planning and Evaluation systems;
- Providing regular and prompt performance feedback to direct reports;
- Actively engaging in the development of staff to ensure skills are built to match plans, goals and existing structures;
- Creating productive working atmosphere within the Directorate to encourages staff participation.
Use of Personal Expertise
While the Director will have a staff of skilled professionals to draw upon, he or she may at times be called upon to apply his or her personal expertise directly in the relevant technical field in any of the following ways:
- Direct technical guidance on programme design or implementation in an area where he or she has high-level technical expertise;
- Represent ECOWAS in professional meetings or working groups; make speeches, negotiate agreements, mediate disputes;
- Lead or participate in technical missions to develop projects and programmes;
- Advise President, Vice President and Commissioner on issues relating to his or her area of technical expertise;
- Work with the relevant specialized Parliamentary Committee on regional legislation, as needed.
Technical Tasks
- Develop and manage the network of trade teams based around the region, ensuring that all trade quotas and performance targets are achieved;
- Develop a Regional Trade policy framework for ECOWAS to deliver and achieve stretching quotas and bilateral/multilateral trade agreements within member states, including a trade plan and events calendar;
- Ensure integration of trade and investment activities within ECOWAS, maximizing the synergies offered by integration and cooperation;
- To ensure ECOWAS Trade activity is in line with national and regional policies and that trade within ECOWAS member states is fully benefiting from national initiatives;
- Undertake analysis of performance and progress against quotas and agreements and as a result liaise with ECOWAS, AU and relevant regional partners, ensuring incorporation of effective measures of the value to the regional and national economy of trade support activities;
- Build close working relationships with stakeholders: AU, UN, NEPAD, WTO, UNCTAD, EC and other sub-regional and international bodies;
Qualifications/Experience/Skills
- Master's Degree in the Social sciences Business, Administration, International Relations, International Diplomacy, Public Administration, Sociology, History, Law or Political Science
- Minimum of 12 years progressively responsible and relevant experience in any of Trade, Investments, Finance, Management;
- Minimum of 5 years work experience managing others, preferably in a supervisory capacity within an international organization;
- Specific knowledge in area of Trade & Investments, Trade Treaties and Agreements, WTO rules, Trade in Africa and Developmental issues;
- Strong knowledge of ECOWAS and African challenges, peace and security issues, project circle management.
- 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.
Application Closing Date
31st October 2012
Method of Application
Interested and Qualified Candidates Should
Click Here To Apply Online
ECOWAS Recruits Programme Officer Security Sector Reform
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is recruiting for the position of:
Job Title: Programme Officer Security Sector Reform
Reference: ECW-COMM/REC/PKRS-P/001/2012
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Department: Political Affairs, Peace & Security
Directorate: Peacekeeping and Regional Security
Grade: P3
Annual Salary: USD 36,901 - USD 44,469
Supervisor: Head of Division Regional Security
Job Description
Located in the Regional Security Division of the Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security. The incumbent reports directly to the Head of Regional Security Division. The Programme Officer, Security Sector Governance and Reform, provides technical support to the development and implementation of ECOWAS Security Sector Reform policy and strategy.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists the Head of Regional Security Division in providing technical and capacity building support to the Commission;
- Provides advice on planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of Security Sector Reform programmes/projects in programme countries and at regional level;
- In the absence of the Head of Regional Security Division, monitors all communications, forward critical communications to the Head of Regional Security Division, and responds to or forwards communications to other staff where appropriate;
- Assists in policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of impact evaluation or related studies;
- Supports and contributes to the development and production of documentation and written materials relating to the programme;
- Assists in programme information dissemination and implementation of communication strategy;
- Coordinates and manage sall financial disbursements for the programme in compliance with financial accountability requirements;
- Coordinates with the Head of Regional Security Division on procurement, contracting, and financial issue.
- Assists the Head of Regional Security Division by tracking and reporting programme expenditures on regular basis;
- Undertakes other duties as assigned by the Head of Regional Division.
Qualifications/Experience/Skills
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a field relevant to work.
- A higher degree in the relevant field may substitute for two years of professional experience.
- Minimum of five years relevant professional experience
- Experience and knowledge of the Commission and its mandates will be an advantage
- Prior experience in research, analytical and problem-solving responsibilities highly desirable
- 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)
- Communication: Excellent communication skills, written and spoken as well as ability to draft or edit a variety of written reports in English (French is desirable), including summaries and briefing notes. Ability to ask questions to clarify, exhibiting interest in having two-way communication; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
- Teamwork: Works collaboratively with ECOWAS colleagues to achieve organizational goals; proactively develops partnerships with other institutions, public and private, securing effective cooperation; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others, and able to work in multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment, working with transparency and building trust and confidence with colleagues and staff members.
- Planning & Organizing: Good organizational skills and ability to independently
- Computer skills: This post requires proficiency in the use of the computer, including internet research, e-mail communications, word processing using the software currently in use, and the application of other software commonly used in the functional area.
Application Closing Date
31st October 2012
Method of Application
Interested and Qualified Candidates Should
Click Here To Apply Online
ECOWAS Commission Recruits Principal Programme Officer, Electoral Assistance
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is recruiting for the position of:
Job Title: Principal Programme Officer, Electoral Assistance
Reference: ECW-COMM/REC/UAE-P/001/2012
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Department: Political Affairs, Peace & Security
Directorate: Political Affairs
Grade: P5
Annual Salary: USD 52,273 - USD 59,100
Supervisor: Director, Political Affairs
Job Description
The incumbent is responsible for the formulation of policies, and technical strategies in electoral fields, analysis of electoral events in assigned areas with a view to providing early warning advice to the Director.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Formulates Political and technical strategies in electoral fields;
- Advises the Director of Political Affairs in search of financial support for ECOWAS electoral activities;
- Holds regular contact with donors and other organizations as required;
- Analyzes electoral events in assigned areas with a view to providing early warning advice to the Director;
- Provides analytical reports on electoral matters;
- Prepares policy papers for senior ECOWAS officials as required;
- Meets regularly with counterparts in the department of political affairs to plan electoral projects and review activities;
- Provides substantive input for the formulation of operational plans of electoral field presence;
- Makes recommendations on actions to be taken;
- Participates in discussions regarding electoral matters and democratization processes;
- Makes contacts with other organizations and makes appropriate suggestions and recommendations;
- Manages or supervises electoral projects being implemented in the countries;
- Carries out with the Director of Political Affairs, administrative functions relating to the staffing, planning and budgeting of electoral operations.
Qualifications/Experience/Skills
- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, International law, Human Rights, Social Sciences or related field.
- Relevant professional certificates would be of added advantage.
- A minimum of 10 years relevant experience in electoral matters
- Higher academic qualification may substitute for two years of professional experience.
- Experience in the formulation of operational planning and budgeting of electoral operations
- 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)
- Vision: An in-depth understanding of the Department's strategic direction and ability to transform it into a results-oriented work programme;
- Professionalism: Proven expertise in area of assignment; in-depth understanding of and an ability to evaluate international political situations in that area; experience in bilateral and multilateral negotiations;
- Leadership: Proven ability to provide effective leadership and transfer advice and knowledge to staff at all levels and from different national and cultural backgrounds;
- Managing Performance: Proven effective supervisory skills; ability to mentor staff and provide guidance and support;
- Planning and Organizing: Proven ability to establish priorities and to plan, organize, coordinate and monitor own work plan and provide advice and guidance to others; in-depth understanding of the Division's strategic direction; resourcefulness, sound judgment and decision-making skills;
- Judgment/Decision-making: Demonstrated sound judgment in resolving issues/problems; ability to proactively seek and recommend sound policy initiatives; Creativity: Ability to actively seek to improve programmes/services, offer new and different options to solve problems;
- Technological Awareness: Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in word processing;
- Communications: Proven and sustained communication (verbal and written) skills, including ability to prepare reports and conduct presentations by clearly formulating positions on issues, articulating options, concisely conveying maximum necessary information, making and defending recommendations;
- Teamwork: Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
- Negotiation Skills: Effective negotiating skills and ability to work with others to reach mutually benefiting and lasting understandings.
Application Closing Date
31st October 2012
Method of Application
Interested and Qualified Candidates Should
Click Here To Apply Online
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