Director, PPDU- D2, April 2024

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional group of fifteen West African countries. Founded on 28 May 1975, with the signing of the Treaty of Lagos, its mission is to promote economic integration across the region.

Director, PPDU- D2

Role Overview
The PPDU was established by the ECOWAS Council of Ministers Regulation C/REG.5/08/11 as a Specialized Agency of the Community responsible for the preparation and development of regional infrastructure projects, to prepare bankable infrastructure investment projects which will attract private and public sector financing.

Guided by Article 2 of the PPDU Regulation C/REG. 5/08/11), the Director of the PPDU shall act as the principal representative of the PPDU in its dealings with all the key stakeholders. The Director shall manage a team of experts under the supervision of the PPDU Steering Committee, in collaboration with the Departments in charge of the Infrastructure sector (Transport, Energy and ICT) of the ECOWAS Commission and national or intergovernmental structures in charge of infrastructure project preparation, the private sector and the technical partners to prepare and develop regional integration infrastructure projects in ECOWAS Member States in order to promote investment in infrastructure from the public and private sector.

Role And Responsibilities

Lead the identification, selection and prioritization of regional integration infrastructure projects in consultation with the ECOWAS Commission, Member States and the private sector;
Initiate and/or undertake the studies and activities required for preparation and development of infrastructure projects with a view to making the projects bankable;
Oversee the management of the Infrastructure project preparation Funds, and all the other Funds placed at its disposal;
Ensure that the PPDU serves as regional focal point for capacity-building of similar structures in ECOWAS Member States;
Lead the mobilization of resources required for preparation and development of infrastructure projects;
Help to create an attractive climate for regional infrastructure projects financing and investment;
Lead negotiations and conclude cooperation and/or partnership agreements with regional and sub-regional institutions in the area of infrastructure project preparation and development;
Ensure monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of PPDU supported projects;
Act as the principal representative of the PPDU in its dealings with all the key stakeholders;
Initiate and conduct staff recruitment in conformity with the organizational structure and the relevant procedures, as adopted by the PPDU Steering Committee/ ECOWAS;
Enhance the reputation of the Unit by the quality of the projects prepared;
Perform such other functions as may be assigned to him/her by the PPDU Steering Committee.

Academic Qualifications And Experience

Master’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognized university in engineering; or any master’s degree (or equivalent) in applied science related to infrastructure from a university of recognized standing; Masters in economics, business administration or finance with extensive experience in infrastructure projects will be an added advantage.
15 years of progressively responsible experience in infrastructure project development in a senior leadership capacity with a minimum of 7 years’ experience working on issues related to the ECOWAS region; experience working with Member States and delegations in the context of international organizations; extensive experience in programme and project planning, financing and oversight;
Knowledge of policy and strategy development, change management and related issues, with broad geographical outcomes/impacts;
Ability to lead the development, management/review of reports and papers on technical and policy issues;
Knowledge of ECOWAS policies, management, administrative, budgetary and staffing systems, procedures and regulations;
Progressive senior leadership experience in establishing strategic partnerships, working collaboratively and building consensus with multiple stakeholders on critical and/or complex issues.
Proven competence in preparation, development, design and implementation of infrastructure project financing/ public private partnerships (PPP) investment including conducting feasibility studies, procurement and contract management;
Proven record of effectively managing teams to deliver programmes with a strategic vision and operational focus:
Demonstrated leadership experience in establishing strategic partnerships, working collaboratively and building consensus with multiple stakeholders (especially National Governments);
Proven experience in negotiating and concluding cooperation and/or partnership agreements with regional and international institutions in the area of infrastructure project preparation and development.
Experience in mobilizing resources from donors/ development and financing partners
The position of the PPDU Director is for a tenure of 5 years renewable once (Article 8.2e ECOWAS Regulation C/REG. 5/08/11)

Age Limit:

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

Ecowas Key Competences:

Demonstrated passion and commitment to public service principles, values and ethics, and the practice of accountability in public sector management;
Demonstrated ability to promote a balanced perspective on the organization’s leadership and governing body to keep ECOWAS mission, vision, and values at the forefront of employee decision making and actions;
Ability to successfully inspire, motivate and engage others to creatively and innovatively solve problems and resolve issues; develops a culture where staff members hold themselves personally accountable for results;
Well-developed acumen, superior judgement, tact and diplomacy to work with various interest groups and stakeholders, to influence/enlighten policy direction and to advance strategic priorities;
Ability to conduct high-stakes negotiations with high-level clients while taking account of different stakeholder agendas, cultural norms, situational factors, ECOWAS interests; demonstrates the ability to partner with internal and external clients;
Ability to identify and capitalize on synergies with other departments, specialized agencies and key actors and partners to achieve objectives;
Leads and manages complex service agreements and strategic relationships with member states; leads and/or oversees new program and project activities.
Understands diverse cultural views especially within west Africa, and sensitive to group differences; ability to challenge bias and intolerance;
Plays a leadership role in shaping the ethics, values and culture of the organization by consistently communicating and exemplifying them;
Understands inclusion, the impact of unconscious bias, and how to manage and leverage differences; ability to make/apply the connection between diversity and innovation, and to oversee a talent system that remains inclusive, transparent, and well understood;
Ability and responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work
Ability to identify roadblocks to principles of equity, fairness and transparency, to oversee diversity indicators for planning and program development and to create a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.
Knowledge of the ECOWAS mandate, strategic plan/priorities as well as the economic, political and social state/trends of member states, especially as pertains to own scope of work;
Understanding of the ECOWAS mandate, sector programs and projects as well as organizational structure, workplace culture and its dynamics;
Proven knowledge of the rules and procedures of ECOWAS, the implementation of which is necessary for the realization of goals, the establishment of sound internal controls as well as the monitoring and evaluation of programs, plans and policies;
Sound knowledge of ECOWAS partnership agreements, sector programs and projects, procurement, financial and human resources policies and practices as well as internal reforms and capacity development initiatives.
Ability to think creatively and innovating generating alternatives, visualizing new possibilities, challenging assumptions, and being open to additional information; adjust priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing tasks;
Ability to prioritize action steps to stay focused on key objectives while handling multiple demands and competing priorities;
Ability to analyze reporting or working relationships between several departments agencies and institutions, and recognize areas of potential obstacle or challenges and produce solutions or alternatives to achieve strategic priorities;
Ability to obtain information, opinions and recommendations from various sources to inform decisions, produce conclusions and to drive change.
Exhibit active listening skills to encourage stronger communication amongst team members and to drive employee engagement in all activities of the unit;
Ability to clearly articulate links between the Unit’s strategy and the ECOWAS Commission’s goals;
Ensures communication plans are developed and implemented so audiences are informed in a timely manner;
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.
Sound ability to develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjust priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing tasks;
Foresees risks and adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing tasks;
Translates the strategic direction, including vision, mission and values into effective strategies; develops, leads and ensures meaningful communication of shared vision, values, mission and strategic direction to inspire and influence others; positions the organization to deal with emerging and long-term trends, issues and opportunities;
Establishes performance expectations and oversees the implementation and monitoring of performance management programs to ensure all employees meet performance expectations.

Annual Salary
UA75,489.30, USD119,107.02.

Method of Application

Director, PPDU- D2 – [email protected]

Interested and qualified candidates should download the Application Form below, fill it out correctly; attach a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a Motivation Letter and send

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Job City Lome, Togo

Lome Togo

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

Before the creation of ECOWAS, the collective territory known as West Africa, from a regional point of view, was made up of an aggregation of states that had emerged from different colonial experiences and administrations which largely defined the boundaries of the 15 states domiciled in the area.

Even though member states of the community, today make use of three different imported official languages (English, French and Portuguese), there are well over a thousand existing local languages including cross-border native tongues such as Ewe, Fulfulde, Hausa, Mandingo, Wolof, Yoruba, Ibo, Ga, etc. that constitute its over 300 million people tucked in a vast land of about 5.1 million square kilometres.

Prior to colonialism, the area played host to many proud empires and kingdoms that spanned centuries some of which included Ghana, Mali Songhai, Wolof, Oyo, Benin and Kanem Bornu.

The region’s cultural, linguistic and ecological diversity presents both opportunities and challenges for the integration process. The longing to combine forces politically and economically has always been recognised as a step forward in the desire to engender co-prosperity in the area.

In this regard, the first effort at integration dates back to 1945 with the creation of CFA franc that brought the francophone countries of the region into a single currency union. Then in 1964, Liberian president William Tubman proposed an economic union for West Africa leading to an agreement which was signed in 1965 by the four states of Cote d’Ivore, Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone.

However, nothing concrete emanated from these until 1972 when Nigerian head of state Gen Yakubu Gowon and his Togolese counterpart Gnassingbe Eyadema toured the region in support of the integration Idea. Thanks to the drafts that emanated from their efforts as they formed the basis for the emergence of the treaty of Lagos in 1975 which birthed ECOWAS. The treaty of Lagos was initially limited to economic policies but emerging political events led to its revision and therewith the expansion of scope and powers in 1993.

ECOWAS is meant to foster interstate economic and political cooperation. History is on its side in this regard. Dating back to pre-colonial times, West Africans have been among the world’s most mobile populations although much of the migration had been intra-regional. About 7.5 million West African migrants (3 percent of the regional population) are living in ECOWAS countries other than their own. The 1.2 million other migrants are dispersed mainly in North America and Europe. Estimated at about 149 million in 2013, women constitute over 50 percent of the region’s population. The cross-border migration of women as traders and business persons places them as potential champions for promoting integration, even though this is a reality that is yet to be fully exploited.

Over the last few years, West Africa’s population witnessed strong growth, increasing from 70 million to nearly 300 million inhabitants between 1950 and 2010. By the end of 2014, it represents nearly 40% of the population of sub-Saharan Africa. According to the projections of the United Nations, the population of West Africa should reach between 550 and 600 million by 2050. It is the youngest region of the world. Also, with about 5 percent of the world’s population, with an area covering over 40 percent of sub-Saharan Africa, West Africa is the most densely populated on the continent.

The diverse socio-cultural dimension of development should be a necessary building block for establishing peace and security in the region. Drawing strength from its past, leaders of the community have been making sacrifices to keep the shape of the political structure of the region. In 1976, Cape Verde, one of the two Lusophone countries in the region joined ECOWAS, and in December 2000 Mauritania withdrew its membership, having a

At all times, ECOWAS chief executive officers presiding either as Executive Secretaries or Presidents, deferred to the supreme organ of the community-the Authority of the Heads of State of Government for guidance. This body is usually headed by a Chairman. There have been 28 such Chairmen between 1978 to 2015.

0 USD Lome, Togo CF 3201 Abc road Full Time , 40 hours per week Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

Director, PPDU- D2

Location: Lome, Togo Institution: ECOWAS Commission Agency: ECOWAS Project Preparation and Development Unit (PPDU) Department: Infrastructure Directorate: PPDU Division: N/A Line Supervisor: PPDU Steering Committee / Commissioner for Infrastructure Supervising: All PPDU Staff Grade: D2Role Overview The PPDU was established by the ECOWAS Council of Ministers Regulation C/REG.5/08/11 as a Specialized Agency of the Community responsible for the preparation and development of regional infrastructure projects, to prepare bankable infrastructure investment projects which will attract private and public sector financing.Guided by Article 2 of the PPDU Regulation C/REG. 5/08/11), the Director of the PPDU shall act as the principal representative of the PPDU in its dealings with all the key stakeholders. The Director shall manage a team of experts under the supervision of the PPDU Steering Committee, in collaboration with the Departments in charge of the Infrastructure sector (Transport, Energy and ICT) of the ECOWAS Commission and national or intergovernmental structures in charge of infrastructure project preparation, the private sector and the technical partners to prepare and develop regional integration infrastructure projects in ECOWAS Member States in order to promote investment in infrastructure from the public and private sector.Role And Responsibilities

Lead the identification, selection and prioritization of regional integration infrastructure projects in consultation with the ECOWAS Commission, Member States and the private sector;
Initiate and/or undertake the studies and activities required for preparation and development of infrastructure projects with a view to making the projects bankable;
Oversee the management of the Infrastructure project preparation Funds, and all the other Funds placed at its disposal;
Ensure that the PPDU serves as regional focal point for capacity-building of similar structures in ECOWAS Member States;
Lead the mobilization of resources required for preparation and development of infrastructure projects;
Help to create an attractive climate for regional infrastructure projects financing and investment;
Lead negotiations and conclude cooperation and/or partnership agreements with regional and sub-regional institutions in the area of infrastructure project preparation and development;
Ensure monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of PPDU supported projects;
Act as the principal representative of the PPDU in its dealings with all the key stakeholders;
Initiate and conduct staff recruitment in conformity with the organizational structure and the relevant procedures, as adopted by the PPDU Steering Committee/ ECOWAS;
Enhance the reputation of the Unit by the quality of the projects prepared;
Perform such other functions as may be assigned to him/her by the PPDU Steering Committee.

Academic Qualifications And Experience

Master's degree (or equivalent) from a recognized university in engineering; or any master’s degree (or equivalent) in applied science related to infrastructure from a university of recognized standing; Masters in economics, business administration or finance with extensive experience in infrastructure projects will be an added advantage.
15 years of progressively responsible experience in infrastructure project development in a senior leadership capacity with a minimum of 7 years’ experience working on issues related to the ECOWAS region; experience working with Member States and delegations in the context of international organizations; extensive experience in programme and project planning, financing and oversight;
Knowledge of policy and strategy development, change management and related issues, with broad geographical outcomes/impacts;
Ability to lead the development, management/review of reports and papers on technical and policy issues;
Knowledge of ECOWAS policies, management, administrative, budgetary and staffing systems, procedures and regulations;
Progressive senior leadership experience in establishing strategic partnerships, working collaboratively and building consensus with multiple stakeholders on critical and/or complex issues.
Proven competence in preparation, development, design and implementation of infrastructure project financing/ public private partnerships (PPP) investment including conducting feasibility studies, procurement and contract management;
Proven record of effectively managing teams to deliver programmes with a strategic vision and operational focus:
Demonstrated leadership experience in establishing strategic partnerships, working collaboratively and building consensus with multiple stakeholders (especially National Governments);
Proven experience in negotiating and concluding cooperation and/or partnership agreements with regional and international institutions in the area of infrastructure project preparation and development.
Experience in mobilizing resources from donors/ development and financing partners
The position of the PPDU Director is for a tenure of 5 years renewable once (Article 8.2e ECOWAS Regulation C/REG. 5/08/11)

Age Limit:

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

Ecowas Key Competences:

Demonstrated passion and commitment to public service principles, values and ethics, and the practice of accountability in public sector management;
Demonstrated ability to promote a balanced perspective on the organization’s leadership and governing body to keep ECOWAS mission, vision, and values at the forefront of employee decision making and actions;
Ability to successfully inspire, motivate and engage others to creatively and innovatively solve problems and resolve issues; develops a culture where staff members hold themselves personally accountable for results;
Well-developed acumen, superior judgement, tact and diplomacy to work with various interest groups and stakeholders, to influence/enlighten policy direction and to advance strategic priorities;
Ability to conduct high-stakes negotiations with high-level clients while taking account of different stakeholder agendas, cultural norms, situational factors, ECOWAS interests; demonstrates the ability to partner with internal and external clients;
Ability to identify and capitalize on synergies with other departments, specialized agencies and key actors and partners to achieve objectives;
Leads and manages complex service agreements and strategic relationships with member states; leads and/or oversees new program and project activities.
Understands diverse cultural views especially within west Africa, and sensitive to group differences; ability to challenge bias and intolerance;
Plays a leadership role in shaping the ethics, values and culture of the organization by consistently communicating and exemplifying them;
Understands inclusion, the impact of unconscious bias, and how to manage and leverage differences; ability to make/apply the connection between diversity and innovation, and to oversee a talent system that remains inclusive, transparent, and well understood;
Ability and responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work
Ability to identify roadblocks to principles of equity, fairness and transparency, to oversee diversity indicators for planning and program development and to create a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.
Knowledge of the ECOWAS mandate, strategic plan/priorities as well as the economic, political and social state/trends of member states, especially as pertains to own scope of work;
Understanding of the ECOWAS mandate, sector programs and projects as well as organizational structure, workplace culture and its dynamics;
Proven knowledge of the rules and procedures of ECOWAS, the implementation of which is necessary for the realization of goals, the establishment of sound internal controls as well as the monitoring and evaluation of programs, plans and policies;
Sound knowledge of ECOWAS partnership agreements, sector programs and projects, procurement, financial and human resources policies and practices as well as internal reforms and capacity development initiatives.
Ability to think creatively and innovating generating alternatives, visualizing new possibilities, challenging assumptions, and being open to additional information; adjust priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing tasks;
Ability to prioritize action steps to stay focused on key objectives while handling multiple demands and competing priorities;
Ability to analyze reporting or working relationships between several departments agencies and institutions, and recognize areas of potential obstacle or challenges and produce solutions or alternatives to achieve strategic priorities;
Ability to obtain information, opinions and recommendations from various sources to inform decisions, produce conclusions and to drive change.
Exhibit active listening skills to encourage stronger communication amongst team members and to drive employee engagement in all activities of the unit;
Ability to clearly articulate links between the Unit’s strategy and the ECOWAS Commission’s goals;
Ensures communication plans are developed and implemented so audiences are informed in a timely manner;
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.
Sound ability to develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjust priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing tasks;
Foresees risks and adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing tasks;
Translates the strategic direction, including vision, mission and values into effective strategies; develops, leads and ensures meaningful communication of shared vision, values, mission and strategic direction to inspire and influence others; positions the organization to deal with emerging and long-term trends, issues and opportunities;
Establishes performance expectations and oversees the implementation and monitoring of performance management programs to ensure all employees meet performance expectations.

Annual Salary UA75,489.30, USD119,107.02.

Method of Application

Director, PPDU- D2 - [email protected]

Interested and qualified candidates should download the Application Form below, fill it out correctly; attach a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a Motivation Letter and sendClick here to download Application Form (Ms Word)Click here for more Information

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