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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.

Principal Program Officer, Information and Communication – P5

Institution: ECOWAS Commission
Agency: N/A
Department: Office of the President
Directorate: Communication
Division: Information and Communication
Line Supervisor: Director, Communication
Grade: P5

Role Overview

  • Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Director of Communication, Principal Program Officer, information and Communication will organize, coordinate, implement and supervise all information and communication activities of the Division.

Supervising:

  • Communication Officers
  • Information and Public Relations Officers
  • Website and Social Media

Role And Responsibilities

  • Supervise the definition of ECOWAS Communication Strategy and its implementation;
  • Organize, coordinate and supervise all information and communication activities;
  • Assist in enhancing the Commission’s internal and external communication;
  • Develop, implement and monitor communication plans and strategies;
  • Supervise the design and production of communication tools/publications such as leaflets, flyers, information notes, brochures, notice boards etc
  • Draft internal communication, speeches , communiques, press releases and reviews;
  • Coordinate the design , production and dissemination strategy of the Commission’s information bulletin;
  • Supervise the revamping and updating of Commission’s website and social networks and develop inherent strategies;
  • Organise public awareness and sensitization campaigns on Commission’s activities and programmes;
  • Manage content and strategy for the Commission’s continuous information flow to regional and international media;
  • Establish and set up a permanent network of specialized and dedicated media /journalists in each member country and international
  • Supervise the definition of a strategy for the promotion of ECOWAS as an organization to Member States and citizens of West Africa, regional and international organizations, development partners and the general public etc;
  • Generate enhanced visibility of Commission’s activities and programmes;
  • Coordinate media coverage of ECOWAS regular, statutory and extraordinary meetings ( meetings, public and press conferences of Heads of State and Government , Council of Ministers, ministerial meetings, Civilian Stakeholders etc);
  • Execute any other tasks as may be assigned to him/her within deadlines.

Academic Qualifications And Experience

  • Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Journalism, Public Relations or any related specialized field from a recognized university;
  • 10 years responsible experience in journalism, communications, public relations, or related field of which 3 years is at a supervisory level
  • Proven competence in developing content and implementing wide range communications strategies to broaden awareness of Activities, Programmes and priorities;
  • Knowledge and experience in drafting communication strategies and plans in order to ensure visibility across key audiences and media;
  • Ability to conceptualize and design on target communication campaigns for diversified and larger audiences.

Age Limit:

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

Ecowas Key Competences:

  • Ability to lead in assigned programmes and projects by providing the necessary managerial and operational expertise/technicity required for the fulfillment of the organization’s mandate;
  • Ability to respect chain of command in an appropriate manner;
  • Excellent self-management skills, demonstrating ethics and integrity, confidentiality and displaying due regards for internal controls of rules, delegations and transparency;
  • Ability to bring together complementary skills/expertise, assess individual contributions and recognize/address accomplishments and shortcomings in a manner that brings continued success to the organization;
  • Ability to work within very short deadlines
  • Ability to manage change in orientations, instructions and content and react appropriately
  • Well-developed networking and interpersonal skills to seek feedback, information and data from a network of professionals from multiple countries/sectors/organizations and to identify and prioritize the most critical community requirements;
  • Ability to develop and implement best practices in client services;
  • Ability to service internal communication requests across board ECOWAS : Commission, Institutions and Agencies
  • Ability to be diplomatic, tactful and respect of other people from varied backgrounds, understanding diverse cultural views especially within West Africa with the ability to convert diversity into opportunities to improve program/operational outcomes;
  • Ability to remain objective in managing conflict regardless of cultural differences /positions, gender differences, and encourage other staff to overcome cultural and gender bias and differences;
  • Understanding of the ECOWAS organizational structure, associated dynamics and expectations as required to collaborate, participate, contribute and lead effectively;
  • Ability to pull together information from different sources to identify the cause of problems, consequences of alternative causes of action, potential obstacles and ways to avoid the problem in the future;
  • Ability to develop new insights into situations, apply innovative solutions to problems and to design new methods of addressing issues or disconnects where established methods and procedures are inapplicable or no longer effective.
  • Ability to listen intently and correctly interpret messages from others and respond appropriately;
  • Exhibit active listening skills to encourage stronger communication amongst team members, to show care and make them feel valued and to drive employee engagement in all institutions and agencies;
  • 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 set effective goals and targets for self, others, and the work unit and adjusting work or project priorities in response to changing circumstances;
  • Ability to plan, organize, control resources, and to comply with policies, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals.

Annual Salary
UA66,123.98, USD104,330.42.

Method of Application

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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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.

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0 USD Abuja CF 3201 Abc road Fixed Term , 40 hours per week Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

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.

Principal Program Officer, Information and Communication - P5

Institution: ECOWAS Commission Agency: N/A Department: Office of the President Directorate: Communication Division: Information and Communication Line Supervisor: Director, Communication Grade: P5Role Overview

  • Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Director of Communication, Principal Program Officer, information and Communication will organize, coordinate, implement and supervise all information and communication activities of the Division.

Supervising:

  • Communication Officers
  • Information and Public Relations Officers
  • Website and Social Media

Role And Responsibilities

  • Supervise the definition of ECOWAS Communication Strategy and its implementation;
  • Organize, coordinate and supervise all information and communication activities;
  • Assist in enhancing the Commission’s internal and external communication;
  • Develop, implement and monitor communication plans and strategies;
  • Supervise the design and production of communication tools/publications such as leaflets, flyers, information notes, brochures, notice boards etc
  • Draft internal communication, speeches , communiques, press releases and reviews;
  • Coordinate the design , production and dissemination strategy of the Commission’s information bulletin;
  • Supervise the revamping and updating of Commission’s website and social networks and develop inherent strategies;
  • Organise public awareness and sensitization campaigns on Commission’s activities and programmes;
  • Manage content and strategy for the Commission’s continuous information flow to regional and international media;
  • Establish and set up a permanent network of specialized and dedicated media /journalists in each member country and international
  • Supervise the definition of a strategy for the promotion of ECOWAS as an organization to Member States and citizens of West Africa, regional and international organizations, development partners and the general public etc;
  • Generate enhanced visibility of Commission’s activities and programmes;
  • Coordinate media coverage of ECOWAS regular, statutory and extraordinary meetings ( meetings, public and press conferences of Heads of State and Government , Council of Ministers, ministerial meetings, Civilian Stakeholders etc);
  • Execute any other tasks as may be assigned to him/her within deadlines.

Academic Qualifications And Experience

  • Master's degree (or equivalent) in Journalism, Public Relations or any related specialized field from a recognized university;
  • 10 years responsible experience in journalism, communications, public relations, or related field of which 3 years is at a supervisory level
  • Proven competence in developing content and implementing wide range communications strategies to broaden awareness of Activities, Programmes and priorities;
  • Knowledge and experience in drafting communication strategies and plans in order to ensure visibility across key audiences and media;
  • Ability to conceptualize and design on target communication campaigns for diversified and larger audiences.

Age Limit:

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

Ecowas Key Competences:

  • Ability to lead in assigned programmes and projects by providing the necessary managerial and operational expertise/technicity required for the fulfillment of the organization’s mandate;
  • Ability to respect chain of command in an appropriate manner;
  • Excellent self-management skills, demonstrating ethics and integrity, confidentiality and displaying due regards for internal controls of rules, delegations and transparency;
  • Ability to bring together complementary skills/expertise, assess individual contributions and recognize/address accomplishments and shortcomings in a manner that brings continued success to the organization;
  • Ability to work within very short deadlines
  • Ability to manage change in orientations, instructions and content and react appropriately
  • Well-developed networking and interpersonal skills to seek feedback, information and data from a network of professionals from multiple countries/sectors/organizations and to identify and prioritize the most critical community requirements;
  • Ability to develop and implement best practices in client services;
  • Ability to service internal communication requests across board ECOWAS : Commission, Institutions and Agencies
  • Ability to be diplomatic, tactful and respect of other people from varied backgrounds, understanding diverse cultural views especially within West Africa with the ability to convert diversity into opportunities to improve program/operational outcomes;
  • Ability to remain objective in managing conflict regardless of cultural differences /positions, gender differences, and encourage other staff to overcome cultural and gender bias and differences;
  • Understanding of the ECOWAS organizational structure, associated dynamics and expectations as required to collaborate, participate, contribute and lead effectively;
  • Ability to pull together information from different sources to identify the cause of problems, consequences of alternative causes of action, potential obstacles and ways to avoid the problem in the future;
  • Ability to develop new insights into situations, apply innovative solutions to problems and to design new methods of addressing issues or disconnects where established methods and procedures are inapplicable or no longer effective.
  • Ability to listen intently and correctly interpret messages from others and respond appropriately;
  • Exhibit active listening skills to encourage stronger communication amongst team members, to show care and make them feel valued and to drive employee engagement in all institutions and agencies;
  • 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 set effective goals and targets for self, others, and the work unit and adjusting work or project priorities in response to changing circumstances;
  • Ability to plan, organize, control resources, and to comply with policies, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals.

Annual Salary UA66,123.98, USD104,330.42.

Method of Application

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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