Office Manager (Bilingual Secretary) at Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Full Time

Job Title: Programme Officer, Data Management

Job Code: 20000457
Location: Abuja
Institution: ECOWAS Commission
Grade: P3/P4
Department: Economics Affairs and Agriculture
Directorate: Research and Statistics
Division: Statistical Harmonization and Data Management
Line Supervisor: Principal Programme Officer Statistical Harmonization and Data

Role Overview

• Under the supervision of the Principal Program Officer, Statistical Harmonization and Data management, the incumbent shall work on the production of all regional frameworks and create all relevant regional databases for management and publication of quality harmonized statistics.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of regional frameworks for regional statistics.
• Contribute to the development of regional databases.
• Collecting, processing, publishing, and disseminating statistics, and responding to user requirements.
• Perform data quality and consistency control on statistics and contributing to development of statistics in the region.
• Advise ECOWAS Member States on data quality issues.
• Participate in databases creation, facilitating access to relevant databases and updating statistics databases.
• Perform data analysis and reporting, using sound statistical tools.
• Perform any other task assigned by the supervisor.
• Prepare statistical publication.
• Training of member States Statisticians in data analysis and database management.

Academic Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Economics, Statistics, or any related field from a recognized University.
• 5 years’ experience in statistics, managing, publishing, and disseminating data.
• Knowledge of terminological and reference research techniques with ability to use all sources of reference and information to conduct complex research and analyse data.
• Knowledge of data management and statistical harmonization methodologies.
• knowledge of design and implementation of database and data dissemination computer systems and software.
• Knowledge in the use of statistical and econometric methods and programs in economic development research, and ability to integrate multidisciplinary methodologies.
• Knowledge in macroeconomic research methodology as well as in the design and management of research projects, conceptualization, and publication.
• Knowledge of economic development issues and policies of West African countries and availability of professional publications.
• Ability to apply statistical methods to the collection and management of statistical information.
• Ability to analyse statistical data and make report for decision making.

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 instil a spirit of teamwork to engage employees and achieve a well-defined set of activities.
• Ability to respect the 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 subordinates to build strong working relationships and improve performance.
• Contribute to maintaining the organizational unit’s performance goals and standards.
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to keep a client informed of progress or setbacks in projects of relevance to the 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 needs mitigates issues and 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 judgment, 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/programme 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.

Salary
USD77,480.72 – USD89,289.87 Annually.

Application Closing Date
6th March, 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.