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  • Posted: May 12, 2017
    Deadline: May 22, 2017
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    Welcome to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Established on May 28 1975 via the treaty of Lagos, ECOWAS is a 15-member regional group with a mandate of promoting economic integration in all fields of activity of the constituting countries. Member countries making up ECOWAS are Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cote d’ Ivoire, Th...
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    Human Resource Clerk

    Institution: ECOWAS Parliament
    Directorate: Administration & Finance
    Grade/Step : G2-1
    Duration: One year contract
    Supervisor: Human Resource Officer
    Supervising: NIL

    Objective of Position

    • To assist with clerical duties in the Human Resource Unit.

    Duties and Responsibilities
    Under the supervision of the Human Resource Officer, the Human Resource Clerk performs the following functions:

    • Maintains personal files for all staff members;
    • Compiles an annual leave roaster and maintains leave records of all staff members.
    • Compiles hospital bills for payment and for notification of staff members on their medical bills;
    • Assists in co-ordinating the affairs of interns and National Youth Service Corps personnel;
    • Assists in drafting administrative memos, circulars, letters as and when assigned;
    • Performs any other duties as may be assigned.

    Qualifications

    • A minimum of a West African School Certificate or equivalent certificate in an Administrative speciality.

    Experience:

    • Three (3) years relevant work experience.

    Eligibility:

    • Only citizens of ecowas Member States are eligible for appointment in ecowas Institutions and Agencies. General Service positions are open to only candidates resident in the host country of the Institution.
    • In the case of permanent positions, only candidates whose age is less than fifty (50) years at the time of appointment are eligible for consideration.

    Annual Salary
    The position is on Grade G2-1 with an Annual Salary of UA4,947, equivalent to US$7,805.

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    Protocol Assistant

    Institution: ECOWAS Parliament
    Directorate : Administration & Finance
    Grade/Step: G4-1
    Duration: One year contract
    Supervisor: Chief Protocol Officer
    Supervising: NIL

    Objective Of Position

    • To assist in delivering Protocol services within the Parliament.

    Duties and Responsibilities
    Under the supervision of the Chief Protocol Officer, the Protocol Assistant performs the following functions:

    • Assists in making travel arrangements for Members of Parliament and staff members, including arrangements for visas and tickets.
    • Assists in receiving Members of Parliament, guests and staff members on arrival or in transit at the airport, including arranging for transport to pick them up and making hotel arrangements where necessary.
    • Assists in processing applications for Laissez-passers/Passports for Members of Parliament, staff members and their dependants.
    • Assists internationally-recruited staff members in applying for residence permits from the Immigration Service.
    • Assists in establishing contact with diplomatic missions, government ministries and offices where necessary.
    • Assists in making arrangements for events such as receptions, dinners, award ceremonies.
    • Assists in delivering documents and other information to participants of meetings at their hotels.
    • Accompanies and assists Members of Parliament and guests of the Parliament in accessing medical services and recreational and cultural facilities such as restaurants, markets, tourist facilities.

    Qualifications

    • A minimum of an Ordinary National Diploma.

    Experience:

    • Five (5) years working experience.

    Eligibility:

    • Only citizens of ecowas Member States are eligible for appointment in ecowas Institutions and Agencies.
    • General Service positions are open to only candidates resident in the host country of the Institution.
    • In the case of permanent positions, only candidates whose age is less than fifty (50) years at the time of appointment are eligible for consideration.

    Annual Salary
    The position is on Grade G4-1 with an Annual Salary of UA9,894, equivalent to US$15,611.

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    Research Assistant

    Institution: ECOWAS Parliament
    Directorate: Parliamentary Affairs & Research
    Grade/Step: G4-1
    Duration: One Year Contract
    Supervisor: Principal Research Officer
    Supervising: Nil

    Objective of Position

    • To assist the Principal Research Officer in providing research services to the Parliament.

    Duties and Responsibilities
    Reporting to the Principal Research Officer, the Research Assistant performs the following functions:

    •  Assists in conducting research in support of the work of the Parliament or its Committees.
    • Maintains records of data and information for policy formulation and for inclusion in fact sheets.
    • Assists in compiling relevant statistics for publication.

    Qualifications and Experience

    • A minimum of an Ordinary National Diploma in any field related to research.
    • Five (5) years working experience.

    Eligibility:

    • Only citizens of ecowas Member States are eligible for appointment in ecowas Institutions and Agencies. General Service positions are open to only candidates resident in the host country of the Institution.
    • In the case of permanent positions, only candidates whose age is less than fifty (50) years at the time of appointment are eligible for consideration.

    Annual Salary
    The position is on Grade G4-1 with an Annual Salary of UA9,894, equivalent to US$15,611.

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    Bilingual Secretary

    Location: Head Office, Abuja
    Institution: ECOWAS Parliament
    Directorate: Directorate of Administration & Finance
    Grade/Step : G4-1
    Duration: One year Contract
    Supervisor: Director of Administration & Finance
    Supervising: NIL

    Objective of Position

    • To assist the Director in the efficient management of his/her office, time and schedule

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Assists the Director in keeping a schedule of work of the Department, monitoring deadlines and issuing reminders;
    • Assists the Director in communicating with and co-ordinating the work of the Departmental team;
    • Drafts/prepares/types reports, memos and general correspondence for the Department in English and French;
    • Keeps records of important files and documents of the Department and make them available for reference as and when needed;
    • Takes minutes of meetings within the Department;
    • Maintains a register of movement of files and documents into and out of the Director’s office;
    • Books and schedules appointments for the Director;
    • Receives and guides visitors to the Department;
    • Takes dictations and transcribes in English and French;
    • Performs any other duties as may be assigned.

    Qualifications

    • A minimum of an A Level or an Ordinary National Diploma in Bilingual Secretaryship.

    Experience:

    • Five (5) years working experience.

    Eligibility:

    • Only citizens of ecowas Member States are eligible for appointment in ecowas Institutions and Agencies.
    • General Service positions are open to only candidates resident in the host country of the Institution.
    • In the case of permanent positions, only candidates whose age is less than fifty (50) years at the time of appointment are eligible for consideration.

    Annual Salary
    The position is on Grade G4-1 with an Annual Salary of UA9,894, equivalent to US$15,611.

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    Conference Assistant

    Institution: ECOWAS Parliament
    Directorate: Administration & Finance
    Grade/Step : G4-1
    Duration: One year contract
    Supervisor: Confrence Officer
    Supervising: NIL

    Objective of Position

    • To assist the Conference Officer in providing Conference services within the Parliament.

    Duties and Responsibilities
    Under the supervision of the Conference Officer, the Conference Assistant performs the following functions:

    • Assists the Conference Officer in making all logistical arrangements for plenary sessions, committee meetings and in-house management meetings and other conferences of the Parliament.
    • Assists in making hotel reservations in respect of the above-mentioned meetings.
    • Assists in arranging meeting rooms according to the protocol of the occasion.
    • Assists in organising catering services and refreshments during sessions and meetings of Parliament.
    • Assists in making arrangements for the distribution of documents during sessions and meetings.
    • Assists in organising ushers and other support staff towards the achievement of the above tasks.
    • Performs any other duties as may be assigned by superior officers.

    Qualifications

    • A minimum of an Ordinary National Diploma in Event Management, Hospitality Management or related field.

    Experience:

    • Five (5) years post qualification working experience.

    Eligibility:

    • Only citizens of ecowas Member States are eligible for appointment in ecowas Institutions and Agencies. General Service positions are open to only candidates resident in the host country of the Institution.
    • In the case of permanent positions, only candidates whose age is less than fifty (50) years at the time of appointment are eligible for consideration.

    Annual Salary
    The position is on Grade G4-1 with an Annual Salary of UA9,894, equivalent to US$15,611.

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    Reproduction/Documentation Assistant

    Location: Head Office, Abuja
    Institution: ECOWAS Parliament
    Directorate : Directorate of Administration & Finance
    Grade/Step: G4-1
    Duration: Permanent
    Supervisor: Librarian / Documentalist
    Supervising: NIL

    Objective Of Position

    • To reproduce and package documents for Parliamentary meetings and other administrative purposes.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Reproduction and preparation of documents for statutory meetings and general administrative purposes.
    • Minor editing of documents prior to reproduction.
    • Performance of any other activity as may be assigned

    Qualifications

    • A minimum of a West African School Certificate or equivalent certificate in an administrative speciality.

    Experience:

    • Five (5) years relevant work experience.

    Eligibility:

    • Only citizens of ecowas Member States are eligible for appointment in ecowas Institutions and Agencies.
    • General Service positions are open to only candidates resident in the host country of the Institution.
    • In the case of permanent positions, only candidates whose age is less than fifty (50) years at the time of appointment are eligible for consideration.

    Annual Salary
    The position is on Grade G4-1 with an Annual Salary of UA9,894, equivalent to US$15,611.

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    Bilingual Communication Assistant

    Institution: ECOWAS Parliament
    Directorate: Directorate of Administration & Finance
    Grade/Step : G4-1
    Duration: One Year Contract
    Supervisor: Principal Communication Officer
    Supervising: NIL

    Objective of Position

    • To assist the Chief Communication Officer in the effective dissemination of information on the Parliament to all the peoples of the Community.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Under the supervision of the Chief Communication Officer, the Bilingual Communication Assistant performs the following functions:
    • Assists in producing publications on the activities of the Parliament in more than one language.
    • Assists in maintaining relations with the media in Member States and using these to propagate the activities of the Parliament.
    • Assists in publicising the work of the Parliament on the website in more than one language.
    • Makes an input into the design and production of publicity and gift items for the Parliament.
    • Assists in managing the image of the Parliament through effective Public Relations.
    • Assists in organising press coverage/interviews in more than one language for events of the Parliament.

    Qualifications

    • A minimum of an A Level or an Ordinary National Diploma in Mass Communication, Journalism or related field.

    Experience:

    • Five (5) years working experience.

    Eligibility:

    • Only citizens of ecowas Member States are eligible for appointment in ecowas Institutions and Agencies. General Service positions are open to only candidates resident in the host country of the Institution.
    • In the case of permanent positions, only candidates whose age is less than fifty (50) years at the time of appointment are eligible for consideration.

    Annual Salary
    The position is on Grade G4-1 with an Annual Salary of UA9,894, equivalent to US$15,611.

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    Security Assistant, G4

    Institution: ECOWAS Parliament
    Directorate: Directorate of Administration & Finance
    Grade/Step:  G4-1
    Duration: Permanent
    Supervisor: Chief Security Officer
    Supervising: Nil

    Objective of Position

    • To assist the Chief Security Officer in supervising security personnel to protect life and property in the office premises and other properties and facilities of the Parliament.

    Duties and Responsibiliites

    • Under the supervision of the Chief Security Officer, the Security Assistant performs the following functions:
    • Assists the Chief Security Officer in deploying Security Guards to give security cover to all sensitive points on the premises and other facilities.
    • Assists in supervising and managing Security Guards by planning shifts and leave roaster to ensure adequate rest and effective performance by the men.
    • Assists in operating an effective communication system to facilitate coordination among team members in dealing with any security situation on hand.
    • Assists in supervising parking within the office premises.
    • Assists in maintaining active contact with security services such as the Police Service and the Fire Service as well as the paramedical services to be able to deal with any emergency beyond the control of the Security Unit.
    • Assists in giving training and security/safety information to staff members and other users of the office premises.
    • Assists in investigating cases of security breaches within the office premises and/or other facilities.
    • Performs any other duties as may be assigned by Management.

    Qualiifcation

    • A minimum of an Ordinary National Diploma in Administration and a Certificate in Crime Prevention is required.

    Experience

    • Five (5) years post qualification working experience in the provision of security services. Retired Military, Police or other security personnel from the rank of Sergeant and above are eligible.

    Annual Salary

    • The position is on Grade G4-1 with an Annual Salary of UA9,894, equivalent to US$15,611.

    Eligibility:

    • Only citizens of ecowas Member States are eligible for appointment in ecowas Institutions and Agencies. General Service positions are open to only candidates resident in the host country of the Institution. In the case of permanent positions, only candidates whose age is less than fifty (50) years at the time of appointment are eligible for consideration.

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    Bilingual Nurse

    Institution: ECOWAS Parliament
    Directorate: Directorate of Administration & Finance
    Grade/Step : G4-1
    Duration: Contract
    Supervisor: Medical Officer
    Supervising: NIL

    Objective of Position

    • To assist the Medical Officer in dealing with in-house routine medical cases as well as preventive health care.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Assists the Medical Officer in attending to day-to-day medical needs of staff members and Members of Parliament during parliamentary sessions.
    • Provides first aide and accompanies patients to the hospital where necessary.
    • Assists in implementing infection control measures within the work environment.
    • Assists the Medical Officer in liaising with hospitals to ensure that staff members and Members of Parliament are given quality and cost effective medical care.

    Qualifications

    • A minimum of a Certificate in Nursing at the level of Registered Nurse.
    • Fluency in at least two of the three official languages of the Community – English, French and Portuguese.

    Experience:

    • Five (5) years post qualification working experience.

    Eligibility:

    • Only citizens of ecowas Member States are eligible for appointment in ecowas Institutions and Agencies. General Service positions are open to only candidates resident in the host country of the Institution.
    • In the case of permanent positions, only candidates whose age is less than fifty (50) years at the time of appointment are eligible for consideration.

    Annual Salary
    The position is on Grade G4-1 with an Annual Salary of UA9,894, equivalent to US$15,611.

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    Accounting Assistant

    Institution: ECOWAS Parliament
    Directorate: Directorate of Administration & Finance
    Grade/Step : G4-1
    Duration: Contract
    Supervisor: Accounatnt
    Supervising: NIL
    Slot: 3

    Objective of Position

    • To assist the Accountant in managing the financial resources of the Parliament in accordance with accounting principles and the financial regulations of the Community.

    Duties and Responsibilities
    Under the supervision of the Accountant, the Accounting Assistant performs the following functions:

    • Serves as a middle level reviewer in the create-review-approve process.
    • Reviews and analyses payments, accounting and reconciliation process.
    • Performs the role of Bank and Cash, Bank Reconciliation and General Ledger accounts analysis.

    Qualifications

    • A minimum of an Ordinary National Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Economics is required.

    Experience:

    • Five (5) years post qualification working experience.

    Eligibility:

    • Only citizens of ecowas Member States are eligible for appointment in ecowas Institutions and Agencies. General Service positions are open to only candidates resident in the host country of the Institution.
    • In the case of permanent positions, only candidates whose age is less than fifty (50) years at the time of appointment are eligible for consideration.

    Annual Salary
    The position is on Grade G4-1 with an Annual Salary of UA9,894, equivalent to US$15,611.

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    Information Technology Officer

    Institution: ECOWAS Parliament
    Directorate: Directorate of Administration & Finance
    Grade/Step : P2-1
    Duration: One Year Contract
    Supervisor: Information Technology Officer
    Supervising: Nil

    Objective of Position

    • To assist in maintaining IT services in support of the work of the Parliament.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Under the supervision of the IT Officer P4, the officer will perform the following duties:
    • Build applications to meet business requirements.
    • Assesses existing applications and keep abreast with industry standards and best practices.
    • Determine technical changes, schedules projects and oversee timelines. Implements and monitors quality standards.
    • Act as the technical liaison officer for the ECOWAS Parliamentary Information System (ECOPLIS) Project.
    • In collaboration with the Human Resource Unit, establishes a computerized Human Resource System for the efficient management of staff matters.
    • Assists in identifying appropriate software or computerized solutions to challenges in any other aspect of the Parliament’s work.
    • Performs any other duties as may be assigned by superior officers.

    Qualifications and Experience

    • A first degree in Computer Science is required.
    • Three (3) years professional experience. A higher degree in a relevant field may substitute for two (2) years’ work experience.

    Eligibility:

    • Only citizens of ECOWAS Member States are eligible for appointment in ecowas Institutions and Agencies.
    • In the case of permanent positions, only candidates whose age is less than fifty (50) years at the time of appointment are eligible for consideration.

    Annual Salary

    • The position is on Grade P2-1 with an Annual Salary of UA19,769, equivalent to US$31,191.

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    Committee Clerk

    Location: Head Office, Abuja
    Institution: ECOWAS Parliament
    Directorate: Parliamentry Affairs and Research
    Grade/Step : G4-1
    Duration: Permanent
    Supervisor: Principal Parliamentry Affairs Officer
    Supervising: NIL

    Objective of Position

    • To serve as the administrator, co-ordinator and adviser to the Parliamentary Committees to which one is assigned, and to assist the Principal Parliamentary Affairs Officer in managing the business of the Plenary.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Assists in preparing the draft agenda of Parliamentary Sessions.
    • Assists in drafting minutes of the proceedings of Plenary Sessions and draft reports of Parliamentary Sessions.
    • Plans and organises the activities of Committees in liaison with relevant units of the General Secretariat.
    • Prepares the draft agenda and draft work programmes of the Committees.
    • Prepares draft speeches for the Chairmen of the Committees.
    • Conducts research and gathers information and documentation required for the work of the Committees.
    • Advises on Parliamentary procedure.
    • Prepares draft reports of the meetings of the Committees.
    • Proposes conference topics for the deliberations of the Committees.
    • Prepares the terms of reference (TOR) for the meetings of the Committees.
    • Identifies and contact resource persons for the meetings of the Committees.
    • Liaises with the relevant Departments of the ECOWAS Commission responsible for the areas of competence of the Committees to which one is assigned.
    • Undertakes studies and research as well as prepare memoranda as may be determined by the Committees, the Secretary-General or the Speaker of Parliament.
    • Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

    Qualifications

    • Candidates with any of the following qualifications may apply: a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Economics, International Relations, Public Administration, Law, Business Administration, Physics, Agricultural Science, Accounting and Finance, Industrial Relations, Information Technology, Mass Communication, Education or Environmental Sciences.

    Experience:

    • Seven (7) years post qualification working experience required.
    • For holders of higher degrees, five (5) years will be sufficient.
    • Candidates with prior working experience in a National or Regional Parliament or an International Organisation as a Committee Clerk have an added advantage.

    Eligibility:

    • Only citizens of ecowas Member States are eligible for appointment in ecowas Institutions and Agencies.
    • In the case of permanent positions, only candidates whose age is less than fifty (50) years at the time of appointment are eligible for consideration.

    Annual Salary
    The position is on Grade P4-1 with an Annual Salary of UA28,499, equivalent to US$44,966.

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    Webmaster

    Location: Head Office, Abuja
    Institution: ECOWAS Parliament
    Directorate : Directorate of Administration & Finance
    Grade/Step: P2-1
    Duration: Permanent
    Supervisor: Principal Communication Officer
    Supervising: NIL

    Objective Of Position

    • To manage the website and intranet of the Parliament and help make them tools for dissemination of information and more efficient work by all users.

    Duties and Responsibilities
    Under the supervision of the Chief Communication Officer, the Webmaster performs the following functions:

    • Acts as the website administrator for the Parliament’s website.
    • Establishes and maintains an intranet for internal use within the Parliament.
    • Uploads on the intranet and continuously updates all internal documents, forms, reports, data and texts needed by management and staff members for their work.
    • Continuously improves the design of the website to make it attractive to users.
    • Periodically updates the information on the website to keep it buoyant.
    • Provides orientation, training, user support and trouble-shooting to staff members to ensure effective use of the intranet and the website.

    Qualifications

    • A First Degree in Computer Science with a bias in software development and/or website construction.

    Experience:

    • Three (3) years professional experience is required. A higher degree in a relevant field may substitute for two (2) years’ work experience.

    Eligibility:

    • Only citizens of ecowas Member States are eligible for appointment in ecowas Institutions and Agencies.
    • In the case of permanent positions, only candidates whose age is less than fifty (50) years at the time of appointment are eligible for consideration.

    Annual Salary
    The position is on Grade P2-1 with an Annual Salary of UA19,769, equivalent to US$31,191.

    Method of Application

    Applicants should CLICK HERE to download the Job Application Form, fill it and send it as an e-mail attachment to: gstaffparlrecruit@ecowas.int with their CV's.

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