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Principal Programme Officer, Emerging and Developed Markets
Cooperation at ECOWAS Commission
Economic Community of
West African States (ECOWAS) is recruiting for Principal Programme Officer,
Emerging and Developed Markets Cooperation
Job Title: Principal Programme Officer, Emerging and
Developed Markets Cooperation
Reference: ECW-COMM/REC/PVS-P/001/2012
Department: Macro-Economic Policy
Directorate: Private Sector
Grade: P5
Annual Salary: USD 52,273 - USD 59,100
Supervisor: Director, Private Sector
Job Description
The incumbent is responsible for the identification and
promotion of relevant engagements with Emerging and developed markets and
promote cooperation and creation of multilateral platforms to leverage the full
resource potential of the ECOWAS region to attract Foreign Direct Investments
through the organizing of investment Fora and events focusing on the Private
Sectors
Duties and Responsibilities
Spearheads the identification and promotion of engagements
with Countries in South-South Co-operation, BRICS, etc;
Facilitates the entry of investors into the Member States to
engage with Governments leading to Memoranda of Understanding and Agreements
for the implementation of project presented in fora organized;
Organizes Business Fora and Events in partner Countries
identified for co-operation;
Leads the development of a web sites for project and plan
events;
Maintains a network of key contacts needed to ensure the
successful implementation of events and programs;
Monitors and report progress on projects agreed for
implementation;
Maintains a network of peer technical specialists and
decisions-makers in member states needed to ensure the smooth implementation of
ECOWAS programs on cooperation with Emerging market;
Coordinates the activities of the technical units in the
division and provide normal range of transactional managerial skills to ensure
effective performance and service delivery;
Development of short, medium and long-term programmes and
plans of action for investment promotion in ECOWAS;
Designs and implements programs to identify and showcase
investment opportunities to investors from Emerging and developed Markets;
Facilitates the development of relevant structures for
dispute settlement;
Promotes initiatives and support Member States to develop
infrastructure and cross-border investments through public-private partnerships
by seeking low-cost and long-term Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) from
Emerging Markets;
Organises regular capacity building training sessions to
prepare private sectors players; particularly SME operators;
Perform other related duties as may be assigned by the
Director.
Qualifications/Experience/Skills
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business
administration/Management, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Banking, or related
disciplines.
Minimum of ten years post-qualification experience in
related position with a variety of private and public experience. A higher
degree in the relevant field may substitute for two years of professional
experience.
Experience in regional, Multinational or International
organizations is an added advantage.
Membership of a professional body Engineering, Finance, and
accounting etc is also 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.
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.
Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities)
Leadership skills and ability to work in a multinational
team.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships
with senior government officials, donors, international agencies, and
professional associations in the production and service sectors.
Sound experience in the planning and coordination on investment
programmes
Fluency in English or French (both oral and written) is
required; Good working knowledge of the other is required. Knowledge of another
ECOWAS official language is an advantage
Application Closing Date
31st October 2012
Method of Application
Interested and Qualified Candidates Should
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