Editor of Debates (Parliament) at Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional group of fifteen West African countries. Founded on 28 May 1975, with the signing of the Treaty of Lagos, its mission is to promote economic integration across the region. Considered one of the pillars of the African Economic Community, the organization was founded in order to achieve collective self-sufficiency for its member states by creating a single large trading bloc through an economic and trading union. It also serves as a peacekeeping force in the region. The organization operates officially in three co-equal languages French, English, and Portuguese.

We are currently recruiting for the position below:

Job Title: Editor of Debates (Parliament)

Reference: ECW-PARL/REC-P/007/2015
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Department: Specialised Institution
Directorate: Parliamentary Affairs and Research
Grade: P5
Supervisor: Director, Parliamentary Affairs and Research
Duration: Permanent

Job Description

• Co-ordinate and ensure recording of the proceedings of the Parliament and production of the Hansard.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the authority of the Director of Parliamentary Affairs and Research, the Editor of Debates will perform the following duties:

• Supervise and co-ordinate the work of the Hansard Division to ensure the timely production of accurate verbatim reports of the proceedings of Parliament and its Committees.
• In this respect, oversee the compilation, collation, editing, indexing and printing of the official reports of proceedings of Parliament and its Committees.
• Initiate and implement policies to ensure quality control in the production of reports of the Parliament.
• Apply international formats and standards in Hansard production to ensure the highest quality of reports.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by superior officers.

Qualifications/Experience/Skills
Qualification:

• A University Degree in the Humanities, the Social Sciences or Mass Communication from a recognized University.

Experience:

• Ten (10) years relevant professional experience, including two (2) years at the supervisory level;
• Thorough knowledge of Parliamentary practice and procedure, as well as the formats of Parliamentary documents is required;
• Experience in reporting, editing, proof-reading, typesetting and word processing are required. Proficiency in the use of computer, including applications such as Word, Publisher, Excel and internet research and email communication, is required.

Age:

• Candidates should not be over 50 years old at the point of recruitment and must be a citizen of one of the ECOWAS member states;

Language:

• Candidates must be fluent in one of the official languages of the Community: English, French and Portuguese. A working knowledge of another would be an advantage.

Remuneration
USD 52,273 - USD 59,100

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2015.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online