Program Officer, Sanitation at Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Full Time

Job Title: Program Officer, Sanitation

Job Code: 20003777
Location: Ouagadougou, Burkinafaso
Institution: ECOWAS Commission
Grade: P3/P4
Status: Permanent
Agency: Water Resources Management Centre
Department: Infrastructure, Energy And Digitalization
Division: Water Supply And Sanitation
Line Supervisor: Principal Programme Officer, Water Supply And Sanitation

Role Overview

• Under the Supervision of the Principal Programme Officer, Water Supply and Sanitation, the incumbent shall be responsible for the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Sub-Programme.
• He/She shall also monitor the water sanitation and hygiene work plans, budgets and expenditures and contribute to the preparation of reports.

Role and Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of sanitation policies and strategies.
• Monitor water mobilization for all uses (agriculture, livestock, water supply, electricity, fisheries, river transport, etc.)
• Contribute to the Development and implementation of a regional sanitation support program.
• Design and implement a sanitation database.
• Ensure the participation of member states in the achievement of the Commission’s objectives by monitoring the adoption   and implementation of common policies by states.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of integrating and structuring projects for the benefit of the Community’s local authorities.
• Mobilization of Technical and Financial Partners for the implementation of sanitation initiatives, programs, and projects.
• Participate in the implementation of regional agreements and initiatives related to sanitation management.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to design and implement comprehensive sanitation strategies, including infrastructure development, behaviour change campaigns, and community engagement activities.
• Advocate for improved sanitation policies, regulations, and standards at local, regional, and national levels.
• Prepare regular reports, progress updates, and case studies on sanitation programs for internal and external stakeholders.
• Stay updated on emerging trends, best practices, and innovations in the field of sanitation, and incorporate relevant knowledge into program design and implementation.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress and impact of sanitation programs and make data-driven recommendations for improvement and scalability.
• Any other duties assigned from time to time by the PPO Water Supply and Sanitation

Academic Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Hydraulic, Water Management, Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Regional Planning and Development, Rural Development, Environment Science, Forestry, or a related field from a recognized University.
• 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in water-related fields and implementation of biodiversity and water-related projects.
• Solid understanding of water resources, management and use and ability to keep abreast of developments in the field.
• Excellent knowledge of water sector policies and projects, intra-regional and regional cooperation activities in the water sector, and the role of water resources in developing rural economies and reducing poverty.
• Demonstrated professional skills and abilities related to best practices in programme and project management associated with water management.

Age Limit:

• Be below 50 years old. This provision does not apply to internal candidates.

ECOWAS Key Competencies:

• Ability to persuade/influence others to consider a certain point of view, adopt a new idea or implement new methods and practices.
• Ability to lead a team of trainees/junior staff and instill a spirit of teamwork to engage employees and achieve a well-defined set of activities.
• Ability to respect chain of command in an appropriate manner.
• Ability to resolve challenges that occur with minimal direction and/or to recommend and explain solutions or alternatives for approval.
• Ability to utilize the Code of Ethics to manage self, others, information, and resources.
• Ability to mentor others and create feedback loops with supervisors, colleagues, and the subordinates to build strong working relationships and improve performance.
• Contribute to maintaining organizational unit’s performance goals and standards.
• Interpersonal skills with ability to keep a client informed of progress or setbacks in projects of relevance to timeline, quality, and quantity.
• Ability to proactively interact with clients and build strong trusting relationships based on mutual respect and regular discussions.
• Ability to establish and sustain professional credibility with clients/stakeholders in a manner that anticipates their need, mitigates issues and that carefully balances professional obligations with the need to be sensitive and responsive to their needs.
• Ability to counsel, advise, consult, and guide others on matters pertaining to assigned client service responsibilities and established client service standards.
• Demonstrate respect for cultural differences, fairness, and ability to relate well with people from varied backgrounds, nationality, gender, ethnicity, race and religion.
• Understanding of diverse cultural views especially within West Africa, with sensitivity to group differences; ability to challenge bias and to practice tolerance and empathy.
• Ability to listen actively, consider people’s concerns and apply judgement, tact, and diplomacy.
• Ability to work in a diverse and inclusive interactive environment that benefits from diverse strengths.
• Ability and responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Ability to encourage, empower, and advocate for people in an unbiased and transparent manner.
• Knowledge of ECOWAS institutions, sectors, programmes and policies.
• Knowledge of ECOWAS internal operational requirements of programs, projects, services, and systems required to achieve work assignments and meet performance goals.
• Knowledge of rules and procedures of ECOWAS associated assigned responsibilities and ability to explain these clearly to others.
• Knowledge of the ECOWAS culture, structures and performance issues and priorities impacting assigned responsibilities.
• Knowledge of member states development trends, indicators, challenges, and opportunities as it relates to project/program assigned to own position.
• Ability to study data/information from a variety of sources, identify anomalies, trends and issues, present findings, and make recommendations.
• Ability to break down problems or processes into key parts to identify and solve gaps in service, quality assurance, compliance, and performance targets.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply techniques to generate creative ideas and new approaches to meeting goals.
• Ability to use evidence and research to inform policies and programs and identify relevant and appropriate sources of information, including stakeholders, regional institutions and/or internal committees.
• Demonstrate operational computer proficiency using appropriate tools.
• Ability to make sound use of graphics and tables to effectively present numerical data to write semi-complex technical reports/proposals and edit/check templates, letters, etc.
• Ability to convey information clearly and concisely in a succinct and organized manner through both writing and verbal means.
• Exhibit interpersonal skills, make presentations, express opinions, and debate ideas with others in a constructive manner.
• Proficiency in information communication technologies (ICT).
• Fluency in oral and written expressions in one of the ECOWAS official languages of the Community (English, French & Portuguese). Knowledge of an additional one will be an added advantage.
• Ability to develop, implement an individual action plan for achieving specific work goals.
• Identify, organize, and monitor tasks throughout to facilitate execution.
• Ability to contribute and/or lead on projects as per accepted project management standards and techniques, to co-ordinate contributions by others to set and meet deadlines.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, and work within timelines, giving attention to details, stakeholders, indicators, and risks.
• Ability to identify, collect and assess indicators to monitor performance and to take proactive remedial action as required.

Annual Salary

• UA39,738.72 / USD62,699.75 – UA46,539.98 / USD73,430.77.

Application Closing Date
15th May 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their correctly filled Application Form, Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a Motivation Letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Female applications are encouraged.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Applications initially submitted with only the CV remain acceptable.
• ECOWAS does not charge a fee for recruitment and will not request for your account details.