Programme Officer Trade Policy at ECOWAS Commission

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

Job Title: Programme Officer Trade Policy
Reference: ECW-COMM/REC/TRD-P/001/2012


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

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Principal Programme Officer Trade Policy and Trade Promotion, the incumbent assists in the day-to-day implementation of the programmes and duties of the Trade Policy Division as described hereunder. The Programme Officer, Trade Policy, is directly involved in the harmonization and implementation of the Regional Trade Policy.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Follows up the Trade Policy development of the Member States with a view to harmonizing them to a regional/ common Trade Policy;
• Implements policies and programmes leading to the consolidation of regional trade in the areas of trade promotion and expansion;
• Facilitates the implementation of ECOWAS periodical trade fairs and other regional fairs;
• Follows up on the implementation of rules and regulations relating to regional trade;
• Designs and formulates policies on trade development matters;
• Strengthen implementation capacity through research on trade related themes with a view to assisting Member States to formulate and implement policies on trade related matters;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications/Experience/Skills

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Management or related field
• A higher degree in the relevant field may substitute for two years of professional experience.
• Minimum of five years relevant professional experience in related duties.
• This position requires proficiency in the use of the computer, including internet research, e-mail communications, word processing using the software currently in use, and the application of other software commonly used in the functional area.
• 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.

Application Closing Date
31st October 2012

Method of Application
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