JOB TITLE | Program Officer Disarmament |
INSTITUTION | ECOWAS Commission |
GRADE | P3 |
ANNUAL SALARY | UA 49,106.81 USD77,480.72 |
STATUS | Permanent |
AGENCY | |
DEPARTMENT | Political Affairs , Peace &Security |
DIRECTORATE | Peacekeeping & Regional Security |
DIVISION | Small Arms |
LINE SUPERVISOR | Principal Programme Officer Small Arms |
SUPERVISING | |
DUTY STATION | ABUJA, NIGERIA |
Applications should be sent to: b19podisarmament@ecowas.int
ROLE OVERVIEW Under the supervision of Principal Programme Officer Small Arms, the incumbent shall support the implementation of disarmament programs/activities by providing adequate capacity to Member States in Arms and Ammunition Stockpile Management including Weapons Marking, Tracing, Collection & Destruction. The Officer will also undertake the collection of relevant information/data on the status of arms and ammunition administration and management in the region.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Support elaboration of programs and projects related to disarmament based on emerging threats in the region; · Support coordination of disarmament programs in Member States by carrying out the following activities: – Providing sustainable capacity building on Physical Security and Stockpile Management (PSSM), including training and equipment support; – Planning and execution of collection and destruction of Arms and Ammunition exercises in Member States; – Support the implementation of Weapons Marking & Tracing in Member States; – Support in building a regional Database/Roster of Experts in PSSM, Marking & Tracing; – Support implementation of programs/projects on disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR); · Support Mobilization of Resources for the implementation of the Convention on SALW ;
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE · Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Political Science, International Relations, Computer Science, or any Social Science or Security related field from a recognized University. · 5 years of progressively responsible experience in Political Affairs, Governance, Diplomacy, conflict resolution, information management security or related field; · Understanding of political, governance and security dynamics, conflict prevention management and resolution; · Technical competence to conduct information gathering, research and analysis with modern technology. · Ability to understand and apply approaches, techniques and tools that draw on a wide range of inputs and improve the quality and pace of mediation in the coordination of Reginal Political Affairs. · Experience working in an international organization or at a multi-country level highly desirable; · Experience in supporting development of regional and national security policies/strategies will be an advantage; · Strong knowledge of ECOWAS , AU and UN policies, strategies and approached in Small Arms is required; · Knowledge of relevant instruments of peace and security will be an added advantage;
AGE LIMIT Be below 50 years old. This provision does not apply to internal candidates.
ECOWAS KEY COMPETENCIES · ability to persuade/influence others to consider a certain point of view, adopt a new idea or implement new methods and practices; · ability to lead a team of trainees/junior staff and instill a spirit of teamwork to engage employees and achieve a well-defined set of activities; · ability to respect chain of command in an appropriate manner; · ability to resolve challenges that occur with minimal direction and/or to recommend and explain solutions or alternatives for approval; · ability to utilize the Code of Ethics to manage self, others, information and resources; · ability to mentor others and create feedback loops with supervisors, colleagues and the subordinates to build strong working relationships and improve performance. · contribute to maintaining organizational unit’s performance goals and standards. · interpersonal skills with ability to keep a client informed of progress or setbacks in projects of relevance to timeline, quality and quantity; · ability to proactively interact with clients and build strong trusting relationships based on mutual respect and regular discussions; · ability to establish and sustain professional credibility with clients/stakeholders in a manner that anticipates their need, mitigates issues and that carefully balances professional obligations with the need to be sensitive and responsive to their needs; · ability to counsel, advise, consult and guide others on matters pertaining to assigned client service responsibilities and established client service standards; · demonstrate respect for cultural differences, fairness and ability to relate well with people from varied backgrounds, nationality, gender, ethnicity, race and religion; · understanding of diverse cultural views especially within West Africa, with sensitivity to group differences; ability to challenge bias and to practice tolerance and empathy; · ability to listen actively, consider people’s concerns and apply judgement, tact and diplomacy; · ability to work in a diverse and inclusive interactive environment that benefits from diverse strengths; · ability and responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; · ability to encourage, empower, and advocate for people in an unbias and transparent manner. · knowledge of ECOWAS institutions, sectors, programmes and policies; · knowledge of ECOWAS internal operational requirements of programs, projects, services and systems required to achieve work assignments and meet performance goals; · knowledge of rules and procedures of ECOWAS associated assigned responsibilities and ability to explain these clearly to others; · knowledge of the ECOWAS culture, structures and performance issues and priorities impacting assigned responsibilities; · knowledge of member states development trends, indicators, challenges and opportunities as it relates to project/programme assigned to own position. · ability to study data/information from a variety of sources, identify anomalies, trends and issues, present findings, and make recommendations; · ability to break down problems or processes into key parts to identify and solve gaps in service, quality assurance, compliance and performance targets; · knowledge of and ability to apply techniques to generate creative ideas and new approaches to meeting goals; · ability to use evidence and research to inform policies and programs and identify relevant and appropriate sources of information, including stakeholders, regional institutions and/or internal committees.
· demonstrate operational computer proficiency using appropriate tools; · ability to make sound use of graphics and tables to effectively present numerical data to write semi-complex technical reports/proposals and edit/check templates, letters, etc. · ability to convey information clearly and concisely in a succinct and organized manner through both writing and verbal means, ; · exhibit interpersonal skills, make presentations, express opinions and debate ideas with others in a constructive manner; · 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 develop, implement an individual action plan for achieving specific work goals; · identify ,organize and monitor tasks throughout to facilitate execution; · ability to contribute and/or lead on projects as per accepted project management standards and techniques, to co-ordinate contributions by others to set and meet deadlines; · ability to organize work, set priorities, and work within timelines, giving attention to details, stakeholders, indicators and risks; · ability to identify, collect and assess indicators to monitor performance and to take proactive remedial action as required. |
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