Programme Officer, Standards at ECOWAS Commission

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is recruiting for the position of:

Job Title: Programme Officer, Standards
Reference: ECW-COMM/REC/INM-P/001/2012


Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Department: Trade, Customs, Industry & Free Movement of Persons
Directorate: Industry and Mines
Grade: P3
Annual Salary: USD 36,901 - USD 44,469
Supervisor: Principal Programme Officer, Industry


Job Description

The incumbent holds responsibilities for operational activities relating to Quality Programs and other envisaged Donor-funded Programs within the Industry Division of the Directorate of Industry and Mines.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in handling activities relating to standardization, quality control and metrology;
• Monitors and implements the Directorate’s work program on standardization, quality control, and metrology;
• Participates in specialized technical meetings;
• Makes input in the preparation of annual budgets;
• Assists in the preparation of periodic reports on program and activities of the industry division;
• Carries out other tasks which may be assigned by his/her superiors.

Qualifications/Experience/Skills

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Technology Management, Microbiology, Physics, Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, or any related field.
• Minimum of five years relevant working experience, with at least two of which should be at an operational supervisory level in a quality (standardization, accreditation, certification) establishment.
• 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.
• Candidates 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.

Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities)

• Ability to work in a team and within a multi-cultural environment;
• Innovativeness and a continuous disposition to learn;
• Proficiency in basic Computer MS office operation

Application Closing Date
31st October 2012

Method of Application
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