ECONOMIC COMMUNITY OF WEST AFRICAN STATE JOB OPPORTUNITY

Mar 12,2009 by Careers Nigeria

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional group of fifteen countries, founded in 1975.

Its mission is to promote economic integration in “all fields of economic activity, particularly industry, transport, telecommunications, energy, agriculture, natural resources, commerce, monetary and financial questions, social and cultural matters”.

ECOWAS is currently recruiting for several positions, to be based in Abuja.

General Requirements

Candidates should not be more than fifty years of age.
Only citizen of ECOWAS Membership states are qualified

Assistant GIS/Mapping Analyst [G5/1]Duration: PermanentSalary Grade: G5 [UA11,-332-15.068]

Requirements

OND in Geography or its equivalent with a minimum of 6 years relevant working experience
Knowledge of Geographical information System [GIS] and ECOWAS Geo-Political Region would be an asset
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental staff
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools such as Word, Excel etc
Excellent Oral and written skill in English French or Portuguese with good working knowledge of the second official language
Good self and time management
Ability to work in a cross cultural environment perform any other tasks assigned
Excellent oral and written communication skill in English, French or Portuguese

Bilingual Secretaries [G5/1]Duration: PermanentSalary Grade: G5 [[UA11,-332-15.068]

Requirements

OND in Geography or its equivalent in Bilingual Secretarial studies in 2 of the three official languages written below
A good working knowledge of Portuguese will be an advantage
Minimum of 6 years post qualification professional experience as a Bilingual Secretary
Ability to function in a multi cultural environment
Good and written skill in English French or Portuguese with good working knowledge of the second official language
Ability to work effectively under pressure, keeping within dealines
Ability to work in a cross cultural environment perform any other tasks assigned
Excellent oral and written communication skill in English, French or Portuguese

Administrative Assistants [G4/1]Duration: PermanentSalary Grade: G5 [UA8-995-12,141]

Requirements

OND in the Arts, Humanities or the Social Sciences
Minimum of 5 years post qualification professional experience
A good working knowledge of Portuguese will be an advantage
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues
Ability to set priorities and work within a work schedule
Ability to work effectively under pressure, keeping within deadlines
Excellent oral and written communication skill in English French or Portuguese

Conference and Protocol Assistants [G4/1]Duration: PermanentSalary Grade: G4 [UA8-995-12,141]

Requirements

OND in the Arts, Humanities or the Social Sciences
Minimum of 5 years post qualification professional experience
A good working knowledge of Portuguese will be an advantage
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues
Ability to set priorities and work within a work schedule
Ability to work effectively under pressure, keeping within deadlines
Must be computer litereate
Excellent oral and written communication skill in English French or Portuguese

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their detailed CV with Covering Letter, quoting the post they are applying for in the Subject to ecowas@careersnigeria.com

Deadline is 27 March 2009.