Principal Programme Officer, Domestic Taxes, 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.

Principal Programme Officer, Domestic Taxes

Ref.: ECW/HR/27031917
Location: Abuja
Institution: ECOWAS Commission
Grade: P5
Status: Permanent
Department: Trade, Customs and Free Movement
Directorate: Customs Union and Taxation
Division: Domestic Taxation
Line Supervisor: Director, Customs Union & Taxation
Supervising: Programme Officer, Fiscal Transition & Direct Tax, Programme Officer, Indirect Tax & Tax Policy

Role Overwiew

Contribute to the harmonization of domestic tax laws and procedures within the Community in compliance with ECOWAS Directives and relevant laws of Member States, and ensure the effective implementation of the ECOWAS Fiscal Transition Programme.

Role and Responsibilities
Under the authority of the Director of Customs Union and Taxation, contribute to the consolidation of the ECOWAS Customs union. Specifically:

Work towards the adoption of ECOWAS Directives on VAT and Excise Duty harmonization and their implementation in Member States
Work towards the effective implementation and monitoring of the ECOWAS Fiscal Transition Programme
Work towards the simplification and harmonization of personal and corporate Income tax procedures in the region
Work towards the implementation of the Community rules for the elimination of double taxation on income, capital and inheritance and the prevention of tax evasion and avoidance in the region.
Undertake activities within the region to support tax reform measures for positive and effective domestic revenue mobilization.
Carry out activities aimed at modernizing tax administrations and building their capacities
Contribute significantly to work on the networking and sharing of information among the tax administrations of Member States and relevant stakeholders.
Undertake other duties as may be assigned by the Director.

Academic Qualifications and Experience

Master’s degree (or equivalent) in the Social Sciences, Business, Administration, International Relations, International Diplomacy, Public Administration, Sociology, History, Law Or Political Science from recognized university;
Have worked in a Tax administration or in taxation for at least 10 years at progressively senior level;
Understand issues relating to regional economic integration
Have attended courses (local and international) in Tax matters.
Have a clear understanding of the role of taxation in the facilitation of international trade;
Demonstrated knowledge of international and ECOWAS regional rules and regulations relating to tax policy.
Be conversant with the functions and activities of regional and International tax bodies like ATAF and WATAF in shaping ECOWAS Tax Administrations.

Age Limit:

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

ECOWAS key Competencies

Ability to lead in assigned programmes and projects by providing the necessary managerial and operational expertise required for the fulfillment of the organization’s mandate;
Excellent self-management skills, demonstrating ethics and integrity and displaying due regards for internal controls of rules, delegations and transparency;
Ability to lead by example and organize teamwork to encourage cooperation to achieve targeted results, champion and build momentum for change and to bring about employee engagement;
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 lead by example and organize teamwork to encourage cooperation to achieve targeted results, champion and build momentum for change and to bring about employee engagement; develops and implements internal controls for pilot program to manage potential barriers to implementation;
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 stakeholder management plans, programs and initiatives to obtain buy-in on new initiatives, to better understand dissenting views, to obtain resources and to increase perceptions of success.
Diplomacy, tact 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 and responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work;
Ability to serve the interest of culturally diverse multinational teams/organizations/communities and persons with disability without prejudice and bias.
Understanding of the ECOWAS organizational structure, associated dynamics and expectations as required to collaborate, participate, contribute and lead effectively;
Knowledge of the ECOWAS mandate, strategic plan/priorities as well as the economic, political and social situation and trends in member states, as pertains to own scope of work;
Knowledge of ECOWAS best practices, program management approaches and research techniques to lead and/or contribute to the development or assessment of programs, projects or initiatives;
Knowledge of the ECOWAS rules and procedures in order to appropriately interpret and apply directive text, provide technical advice, coach others and assess performance.
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 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 communicate with impact, clearly and concisely in a succinct and organized manner conveying credibility & confidence when making presentations, setting expectations and explaining complex issues;
Ability to listen intently and correctly interpret messages from others and respond appropriately;
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 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.

Remuneration
Annual Salary: UA 66,123.98 / USD 104,330.42

Method of Application

Principal Programme Officer, Domestic Taxes – [email protected]

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Job City Abuja

Abuja

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

Principal Programme Officer, Domestic Taxes

Ref.: ECW/HR/27031917 Location: Abuja Institution: ECOWAS Commission Grade: P5 Status: Permanent Department: Trade, Customs and Free Movement Directorate: Customs Union and Taxation Division: Domestic Taxation Line Supervisor: Director, Customs Union & Taxation Supervising: Programme Officer, Fiscal Transition & Direct Tax, Programme Officer, Indirect Tax & Tax PolicyRole Overwiew

Contribute to the harmonization of domestic tax laws and procedures within the Community in compliance with ECOWAS Directives and relevant laws of Member States, and ensure the effective implementation of the ECOWAS Fiscal Transition Programme.

Role and Responsibilities Under the authority of the Director of Customs Union and Taxation, contribute to the consolidation of the ECOWAS Customs union. Specifically:

Work towards the adoption of ECOWAS Directives on VAT and Excise Duty harmonization and their implementation in Member States
Work towards the effective implementation and monitoring of the ECOWAS Fiscal Transition Programme
Work towards the simplification and harmonization of personal and corporate Income tax procedures in the region
Work towards the implementation of the Community rules for the elimination of double taxation on income, capital and inheritance and the prevention of tax evasion and avoidance in the region.
Undertake activities within the region to support tax reform measures for positive and effective domestic revenue mobilization.
Carry out activities aimed at modernizing tax administrations and building their capacities
Contribute significantly to work on the networking and sharing of information among the tax administrations of Member States and relevant stakeholders.
Undertake other duties as may be assigned by the Director.

Academic Qualifications and Experience

Master's degree (or equivalent) in the Social Sciences, Business, Administration, International Relations, International Diplomacy, Public Administration, Sociology, History, Law Or Political Science from recognized university;
Have worked in a Tax administration or in taxation for at least 10 years at progressively senior level;
Understand issues relating to regional economic integration
Have attended courses (local and international) in Tax matters.
Have a clear understanding of the role of taxation in the facilitation of international trade;
Demonstrated knowledge of international and ECOWAS regional rules and regulations relating to tax policy.
Be conversant with the functions and activities of regional and International tax bodies like ATAF and WATAF in shaping ECOWAS Tax Administrations.

Age Limit:

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

ECOWAS key Competencies

Ability to lead in assigned programmes and projects by providing the necessary managerial and operational expertise required for the fulfillment of the organization’s mandate;
Excellent self-management skills, demonstrating ethics and integrity and displaying due regards for internal controls of rules, delegations and transparency;
Ability to lead by example and organize teamwork to encourage cooperation to achieve targeted results, champion and build momentum for change and to bring about employee engagement;
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 lead by example and organize teamwork to encourage cooperation to achieve targeted results, champion and build momentum for change and to bring about employee engagement; develops and implements internal controls for pilot program to manage potential barriers to implementation;
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 stakeholder management plans, programs and initiatives to obtain buy-in on new initiatives, to better understand dissenting views, to obtain resources and to increase perceptions of success.
Diplomacy, tact 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 and responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work;
Ability to serve the interest of culturally diverse multinational teams/organizations/communities and persons with disability without prejudice and bias.
Understanding of the ECOWAS organizational structure, associated dynamics and expectations as required to collaborate, participate, contribute and lead effectively;
Knowledge of the ECOWAS mandate, strategic plan/priorities as well as the economic, political and social situation and trends in member states, as pertains to own scope of work;
Knowledge of ECOWAS best practices, program management approaches and research techniques to lead and/or contribute to the development or assessment of programs, projects or initiatives;
Knowledge of the ECOWAS rules and procedures in order to appropriately interpret and apply directive text, provide technical advice, coach others and assess performance.
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 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 communicate with impact, clearly and concisely in a succinct and organized manner conveying credibility & confidence when making presentations, setting expectations and explaining complex issues;
Ability to listen intently and correctly interpret messages from others and respond appropriately;
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 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.

Remuneration Annual Salary: UA 66,123.98 / USD 104,330.42

Method of Application

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