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
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