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Take advantage of the underlisted job opportunities advertised by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

Job Title: Communication and Advocacy Officer

Grade: P5

Status: Permanent

Duty Station: Dakar, Senegal.

Role Overview

Under the supervision of the Director General and in collaboration with the Information Centre of Lagos and Abidjan respectively, , the incumbent shall be responsible for developing a communication and advocacy strategy and communicate to the Director General any information considered pertinent regarding AML/CFT, human rights and governance.

Academics Qualifications and Experience

  • Master’s degree (or equivalent) in journalism, public relations, mass communication or related field from a recognized university;
  • 10 years responsible experience in journalism, communications, public relations, of which at least 2 years relevant international work and 2 years at a supervisory level;
  • Proven competence in developing content and implementing complex communications strategies to broaden awareness of Programmes and priorities;
  • Knowledge in drafting communication strategies and plans in order ensure visibility across key audiences, including the media.

Age Limit

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

Send Your Applications to: b17commadvoca@ecowas.int

Job Title: Programme Officer Agribusiness And Value Chains Development

Grade: P3/P4

Status: Permanent

Duty Station: Abuja, Nigeria.

Role Overview

Under the supervision of the Principal Programme Officer, Agriculture, the incumbent shall monitor and coordinate the ECOWAS activities for the creation of an economic, structural and regulatory environment that enable the development of agricultural crop production value chains, the regional market, the Farmers Based organisation, Inter-professional organisation and the Private sectors.

Academic Qualification and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Economy, Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Agri-food or related field or any similar field from a recognized University.
  • 5 years of professional experiences in the field of Agri-business, development of agricultural sectors
  • Demonstrate practical experiences in the development of agricultural sectors and markets, including sanitary and phytosanitary standards, etc.
  • Good knowledge of the stakes and problems of the sector of agriculture and food in the ECOWAS area;
  • Skills in agricultural policy-making, strategic planning, institutional and regulatory frameworks;
  • Applied knowledge of ECOWAS policies on agriculture and rural development which may relate to specific field such as ECOWAS policies and regulations;
  • Sound knowledge of logical framework methodology, result based management and project

Age Limit

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

Send Your Applications to: b16agrivacde@ecowas.int

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