Executive Secretary at Niger River Basin Authority

Description

• Upon the expiration of the tenure of the current Executive Secretary’s mandate, it has become necessary to initiate the process of recruiting a new Executive Secretary in accordance with the rules and regulations of the NBA so as to enable the Extraordinary Session of the Council of Ministers preparatory to the 12th Summit make recommendations to the Heads of State and Government.

Hierarchical and Working Relationships

• The Executive Secretary reports to the Chairman of the Council of Ministers
• He/she has functional relationships with all NBA bodies.

Requirements
Knowledge:

• Good knowledge in Economic Sciences, General Administration and Finance;
• Proficient computer skills;
• Fluency in NBA official languages (English or French. Both is an advantage)

Incumbent Profile
Gender:

• This position is open to both male and female candidates.

Education:

• Have at least a Postgraduate Diploma, Master's Degree, Ph.D or BAC + 5 minimum (DESS, DEA, MBA, Doctorate Degrees) in Economics, Public Administration, Public Finance, Civil Engineering or Environmental Sciences.
• Experience in the Niger Basin is an advantage.

Professional Experience:

• Have at least ten (10) years of experience of executive responsibility such as Director General of an important public service or have experience in a position of responsibility at a ministerial level.

Remuneration

• The person will receive allowances and benefits as defined in the Authority's Staff Regulations.