ECOWAS Careers
ECOWAS Committee Clerk, Vacancies in Abuja, Nigeria
Objective of Position:To serve as the administrator, co-ordinator and adviser to the Parliamentary Committees to which one is assigned, and to assist the Principal Parliamentary Affairs Officer in managing the business of the Plenary.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assists in preparing the draft agenda of Parliamentary Sessions.
Assists in drafting minutes of the proceedings of Plenary Sessions and draft reports of Parliamentary Sessions.
Plans and organises the activities of Committees in liaison with relevant units of the General Secretariat.
Prepares the draft agenda and draft work programmes of the Committees.
Prepares draft speeches for the Chairmen of the Committees.
Conducts research and gathers information and documentation required for the work of the Committees.
Advises on Parliamentary procedure.
Prepares draft reports of the meetings of the Committees.
Proposes conference topics for the deliberations of the Committees.
Prepares the terms of reference (TOR) for the meetings of the Committees.
Identifies and contact resource persons for the meetings of the Committees.
Liaises with the relevant Departments of the ECOWAS Commission responsible for the areas of competence of the Committees to which one is assigned.
Undertakes studies and research as well as prepare memoranda as may be determined by the Committees, the Secretary-General or the Speaker of Parliament.
Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
Candidates with any of the following qualifications may apply: a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Economics, International Relations, Public Administration, Law, Business Administration, Physics, Agricultural Science, Accounting and Finance, Industrial Relations, Information Technology, Mass Communication, Education or Environmental Sciences.
Experience
Seven (7) years post qualification working experience required. For holders of higher degrees, five (5) years will be sufficient. Candidates with prior working experience in a National or Regional Parliament or an International Organisation as a Committee Clerk have an added advantage.
Eligibility
Only citizens of ecowas Member States are eligible for appointment in ecowas Institutions and Agencies. In the case of permanent positions, only candidates whose age is less than fifty (50) years at the time of appointment are eligible for consideration
How to Apply:
For more information and job application details, see; ECOWAS Committee Clerk, Vacancies in Abuja, Nigeria
ECOWAS Facility
Management & Transport Officer, Vacancies in Abuja, Nigeria
Objective of Position:
To maintain the estate and facilities of the Parliament, ensure security and manage the transport fleet.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Serves as contact person in matters relating to the management, maintenance, re-modelling and security of Parliament’s Secretariat.
Co-ordinates and executes all engineering works on properties of the Parliament in the fields of civil, mechanical or electrical engineering.
Liaises with the Headquarters Landlord regarding maintenance contracts, re-modelling projects and building safety. Evaluates insurance arrangements at the Headquarters building. Investigates and reports on problems or potential problems relating to building safety and security. Makes recommendations for improvement.
Monitors the execution of contracts signed with various service providers for the maintenance of the Headquarters building and its premises.
Prepares drawings for minor works undertaken by Community Institutions.
Qualifications
A first degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or an equivalent professional qualification.
Experience
Seven (7) years relevant post qualification working experience is required. For holders of higher degrees, five (5) years will be sufficient.
Eligibility
Only citizens of ecowas Member States are eligible for appointment in ecowas Institutions and Agencies. In the case of permanent positions, only candidates whose age is less than fifty (50) years at the time of appointment are eligible for consideration.
How to Apply:
For more information and job application details, see; ECOWAS Facility Management & Transport Officer, Vacancies in Abuja, Nigeria
ECOWAS Medical Officer, Vacancies in Abuja, Nigeria
Duties and Responsibilities:
Attend to day-to-day medical needs of staff members and Members of Parliament during sessions.
Refer cases to hospitals for further medical assessment and management when required.
Act as secretary to the Medical Board which deals with cases of medical evacuation.
Advise on infection control within the work environment and institute measures to achieve this.
Liaise with hospitals to ensure that staff members and Members of Parliament are given quality and cost effective medical care.
As a member of the Hospital Inspection Committee, provide technical advice to the Committee.
Qualification
Bachelor of Medicine and Membership of Medical Association.
Experience
Seven (7) years professional experience.
How to Apply:
For more information and job application details, see; ECOWAS Medical Officer, Vacancies in Abuja, Nigeria
Closing Date: 22nd June 2017
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