Publication Officer at ECOWAS Commission

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is recruiting for Publication Officer

Job Title: Publication Officer
Reference: ECW-COMM/REC/COM-P/001/2012

Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Department: Office of the President
Directorate: Communications
Grade: P3
Annual Salary: USD 36,901 - USD 44,469
Supervisor: Principal Officer, Information Archiving and Publication


The responsibility of the Publications Officer centres around defining what constitutes appropriate material for publication and identifying potential contributors; manages the publication process from conceptualisation to published materials.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing the ECOWAS publications process and ensuring its administration (prepare cost plans, budgets and forecasts).
• To assist in developing a strategy for ECOWAS publications to ensure their relevance and coherence.
• Leading publications projects, including design and artwork where appropriate, and ensuring a consistent approach.
• Provide professional and technical advice to Programme Officers on format, length and content of publications, as well as the choice of medium
• Propose and assist in developing policies and ensuring that ECOWAS publications-related policies are applied.
• To assist in Developing distribution strategies for all publications in all available languages in cooperation with relevant substantive officers.
• Develop a feedback mechanism for publications and carry out audience research.
• Liaise with field presences (including Programme Directorates) regarding their need for publications.
• Ensure ECOWAS publications remain up to date.
• Write and compile content for public awareness products such as , brochures, newsletters, posters, etc
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications/Experience/Skills

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in communication, management, public administration or related area
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in publishing; proven experience in formulating and managing a publications project start-to-finish
• Candidate 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.
• 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.

Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities)

Professionalism: Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, draw conclusions and make recommendations; good knowledge of and exposure to a range of issues related to the planning, design and production of publications; proven conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis in relation to human rights publications; ability to apply high standards of accuracy and consistency; high level of initiative, versatility, judgment, tact and negotiating skills.

Communication: Ability to speak, write and present clearly, concisely and effectively; ability to listen to others; demonstrated openness in sharing information and keeping people informed; proven ability to prepare reports, formulate positions on issues, articulate options concisely, and make and defend recommendations.
Planning and organizing: Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given; ability to plan, coordinate and monitor own work and manage conflicting priorities; ability to deal efficiently with unexpected requests and to work under tight deadlines.

Teamwork: Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity, including gender.
Accountability: Ability to deliver expected outputs within the prescribed time and in keeping with required quality standards; ability to take ownership of work responsibilities and honour commitments; ability to operate in compliance with organizational regulations and rules.

Creativity: Ability to actively seek to improve programmes or services; ability to offer new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs

Application Closing Date
31st October 2012

Method of Application
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