Director of Parliamentary Affairs and Action at Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) - Deloitte Human Capital Consulting

Deloitte Human Capital Consulting - Our client, The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a 15-member regional group mandated to promote economic integration, social cohesion, and political stability across West Africa. As a premier Intergovernmental Organization (IGO), ECOWAS operates through a robust institutional framework, led by the Commission and the Community Parliament, to harmonize policies, foster a "borderless" region, and uphold democratic governance for over 400 million citizens. 

They are recruiting candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director of Parliamentary Affairs and Action

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time
Category: D1

Overview

• Under the guidance and supervision of the Secretary-General, the holder shall coordinate technical support for Parliament, particularly in the areas of parliamentary work, parliamentary reports, no, documentation and language services.

Functions and Responsibilties

• Plan and coordinate the activities of the Directorate of Parliamentary Affairs and Research;
• Organize and ensure the regular functioning of parliamentary procedures;
• Draft the reports of Parliament's sittings; coordinate and supervise the activities of the units responsible for the são and documentation;
• coordinate the drafting of the agenda and the work programme of Parliament's sessions and parliamentary bodies;
• Prepare the preliminary draft of Parliament's annual activity report in collaboration with the other Directorates/Divisions of the General Secretariat.
• support in maintaining relations between the Community Parliament and national parliaments and with interparliamentary institutions;
• Assist the Secretary-General in the planning and implementation of Parliament's activities;
• Perform any other duties assigned to it.

Qualifications
Academic Qualifications and Experience:

• Master`s Degree in Law, Public Administration, Social Sciences or other related discipline, obtained in a recognized University, at a minimum;
• Twelve years of professional experience, including six years of relevant international experience and five years at the supervisory level;
• Knowledge and understanding of the theories, concepts and approaches relevant to ECOWAS integration programs;
• Experience in the management of parliamentary procedures, processes and practices;
• Knowledge of strategic planning, implementation and general management;

Key Skills of ECOWAS:

• Senior leadership experience in establishing strategic partnerships, working collaboratively and building consensus with various internal and/or external stakeholders on complex issues in a multidisciplinary government or international organization.
• Knowledge of the mandate of ECOWAS, strategic plan/priorities, as well as the state/economic, political and social trends of the Member States, with regard to their own scope of work.
• Consistency in actions, values, methods, confidentiality, ethics, measures, principles, expectations and results that connote a deep commitment to doing the right thing for the right reason, regardless of the circumstances.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Heads of Institutions, elected officials and statutory officials to facilitate compliance, build commitment, resolve conflicts and gain support for change.
• Ability to properly respect the hierarchy.
• Ability to promote a culture where each person feels responsible for the results.
• Ability to exercise leadership, management and technical supervision for all project activities and implementation of programs in accordance with the legal and administrative practices and standards of ECOWAS.
• Ability to conduct periodic assessments of staff performance in accordance with ECOWAS performance management system and to guide staff to ensure high levels of motivation, commitment, capacity and teamwork.
• Ability to coordinate project management, internal controls and financial resource management and to address issues in a confident and capable manner, while making decisions that exemplify impartiality and non-partisanship.
• Ability to exercise the initiative and resourcefulness necessary to address both a variety of stakeholder needs, accomplish multiple tasks and achieve positive results.
• Ability to create synergies with customer groups and others to achieve objectives in defining and evaluating service standards and indicators.
• Ability to motivate and implicate others in promoting and adopting best practices in customer services.
• Ability to identify and improve services and interactions with customers through appropriate networks and to create innovative ways to approach them in a responsible and transparent manner.
• Knowledge of the anti-discriminatory/human rights regulation environment and the ability to advance strategies to promote an inclusive work environment and a healthy organisation that respects cultural diversity and gender equality and is free from harassment.
• Understanding of diverse cultural views, especially from West Africa, sensitivity to group differences and gender issues, and ability to contribute, defend and/or develop gender-sensitive policies and cultural diversity.
• Ability to promote an interactive, diverse and inclusive work environment and can effectively bring together a broad spectrum of ideas and experiences to solve problems, develop projects/programs and improve results.
• Ability and responsibility to incorporate gender perspectives and ensure equitable participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Ability to remain objective in conflict management, regardless of cultural/position and gender differences, and encourage other employees to overcome cultural and gender bias and differences.
• Understanding of the organizational structure, culture and dynamics of the ECOWAS work environment.
• Ability to apply knowledge of the ECOWAS legal framework, strategic priorities and operational standards to develop/modernize policies and programmes and/or implement policies and programmes in a sustainable and effective manner.
• Well-developed business, social and political acumen, demonstrating a strong commitment to ECOWAS' vision and mandate, together with a broad knowledge of economic, political and social situations and trends in the Member States.
• Good judgment and decision-making capacity in matters relating to the development of policies and strategies important for the achievement of the ECOWAS mandate and the improvement of results for Member States
• Ability to analyze reports, as well as socio-economic and institutional dynamics and recognize areas of potential obstacles or challenges and develop innovative and alternative solutions to address barriers and achieve strategic/operational priorities.
• Ability to anticipate and interpret the effects of environmental changes (social, economic and political), as well as their impact and make recommendations.
• Ability to identify/address strengths and weaknesses, stimulate creativity, reduce resistance to change and improve the achievement of strategic objectives.
• Ability to make prudent decisions regarding the management of human, financial and material resources.
• Ability to listen carefully and understand the perspectives of others to make informed statements, decisions, or recommendations.
• Ability to build multiple external collaboration relationships to support strategic and operational objectives; identify key issues and accommodate key players with well-designed communication and stakeholder management plans.
• Ability to communicate with clarity and conviction, make compelling presentations that promote new perceptions, ideas and perspectives, and a better understanding of issues and challenges.
• Demonstrate active listening skills to encourage stronger communication within team members, demonstrate care and make them feel valued, and drive employee involvement across institutions and agencies.
• Excellent negotiating and conflict management skills with a focus on building and nurturing effective and collaborative relationships.
• Proficiency in information and communication technologies (ICT).
• Fluency in oral expressions and written in one of the official languages of ECOWAS (English, French and Portuguese). Mastery of a second language will be an asset.
• Ability to draw up plans, define clear objectives consistently, and have effective oversight of performance management practices to ensure that goals and standards are met.
• Ability to define effective goals/results and manage change in a resilient, serene and positive way in an uncertain and ambiguous environment.
• Ability to enable the development of organizational and individual talent through the implementation of strategic, operational, programmatic, project and individual plans.
• Ability to implement plans, mobilize/envelop people, identify critical success factors, mitigate risks, analyze indicators and results, initiate corrective action and strengthen capabilities to ensure sustainability.
• Ability to establish rigorous monitoring and evaluation practices and learn from setbacks and errors to ensure continuous improvement.

Annual Salary
UC 81.435.54/USD 128.488.99.

Application Closing Date
10th May, 2026.