Programme Officer Social Affairs at ECOWAS Commission

Posted on Wed 24th Oct, 2012 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (13 comments)

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is recruiting for Principal Programme Officer Gender

Job Title: Programme Officer Social Affairs
Reference: ECW-COMM/REC/HSA-P/001/2012

Department: Human Development & Gender
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Directorate: Humanitarian & Social Affairs
Grade: P3
Annual Salary: USD 36,901 - USD 44,469
Supervisor: Principal Program Officer Social Affairs

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist the Principal Programme Officer – Social Affairs in the implementation of the ECOWAS Labour and Employment Policy
Assist in the implementation of new Social Policies
Assist the Principal Programme Officer – Social Affairs in the implementation of the General Convention on Social Security;
Assist the Principal Programme Officer in the implementation of the regional Action Plan against Child Labour and its Worst Forms;
Analyse social and related events in order to advise the Principal Programme Officer – Social Affairs on same;
Prepare reports and analytical documents on sensitive and crucial issues which are of concern to the Principal Programme Officer – Social Affairs; Participates in the preparation of annual reports
Write letters, basic documents, speeches and correspondences for the supervisor;
Give updated information on social issues at the national or regional level to the supervisor and make recommendations on measures to be taken;
Provide information and make appropriate suggestions and recommendations;
Develop plans and take part in their implementation;
Perform any other related duties as instructed by the Principal Programme Officer – Social Affairs.

Qualifications/Experience/Skills

Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences (Sociology, History, Law), Political Science, International Relations, Public Administration or in a related field
At least 7 years sustained professional experience in Social Affairs
A Masters in the field or another related field will reduce the professional experience to 5 years.
Sound analytical skills with good sense of judgment
Good communication skills
Excellent report writing skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment
Computer literacy
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.

Application Closing Date
31st October 2012

Method of Application
Interested and Qualified Candidates Should
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