Career @ Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
- Job Title: Programme Officer, Standards
- Reference: ECW-COMM/REC/INM-P/001/2012
- Location: Abuja, Nigeria
- Department: Industry and Private Sector Promotion
- Directorate: Industry
- Grade: P3
- Supervisor: Principal Programme Officer, Industry
The Company
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.Programme Officer, Standards at Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Nigeria, jobs, vacancy, recruiting, careers
We are currently recruiting for the position below;
Programme Officer, Standards - Needed
Job Description
The incumbent holds responsibilities for operational activities relating to Quality Programs and other envisaged Donor-funded Programs within the Industry Division of the Directorate of Industry and Mines.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assists in handling activities relating to standardization, quality control and metrology;
Monitors and implements the Directorate’s work program on standardization, quality control, and metrology;
Participates in specialized technical meetings;
Makes input in the preparation of annual budgets;
Assists in the preparation of periodic reports on program and activities of the industry division;
Carries out other tasks which may be assigned by his/her superiors.
Qualifications/Experience/Skills
Educational Qualification
Educational Qualification
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Technology Management, Microbiology, Physics, Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, or any related field.
Experience
Minimum of five years relevant working experience, with at least two of which should be at an operational supervisory level in a quality (standardization, accreditation, certification) establishment.
Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities)
Ability to work in a team and within a multi-cultural environment;
Inattentiveness and a continuous disposition to learn;
Proficiency in basic Computer MS office operation;
Age
Candidate should not be 50 years old or over at the point of recruitment and must be a citizen of one of the ECOWAS member states.
Language
Must be fluent in one of the official languages of the Commission; English, French and Portuguese. A working knowledge of another would be an advantage.
Remuneration
Annual Salary: USD 36,901 - USD 44,469
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline Date
3rd April, 2014.
