Policy Economist Seconded to ECOWAS at IFDC

Qualifications, Experience And Skills Required

• Education:
  A Master’s degree in Agricultural Policy, Agricultural Economics, Economics or a related field

Work experience:

• At least five years of professional work experience, preferably in agricultural policy with government or international donor-funded projects/programs in the areas of fertilizer, food security or economic development
• Work experience in ECOWAS Member States (required) and with regional institutions (preferred).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and French
• Competence in the use of computers and MS Office software
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ethics, integrity and sound judgment;
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work with staff and counterparts from different countries and cultural backgrounds
• Ability and availability to travel to other countries as required

Specific job responsibilities

The Incumbent Will Provide Technical Assistance Needed To Improve The Ability Of Both WAFP And C4CP To Achieve Their Goals Through The Establishment Of Effective Collaboration Mechanisms With Regional Institutions. He/she Will

• Liaise with ECOWAS officials, particularly in the Agriculture Department, regarding regional initiatives and issues related to the fertilizer and cotton sectors;
• Facilitate ECOWAS/IFDC coordination on planned fora, meetings, initiatives and implementation;
• Advocate, as appropriate and needed, on behalf of USAID/IFDC initiatives;
• Provide at least monthly updates on all ECOWAS activities related to USAID/IFDC ongoing work and current and potential initiatives; and
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the COPs of WAFP and C4CP or their designees.