ECOWAS Non-Financial Entities Officer Jobs in Nigeria

ECOWAS Non-Financial Entities Officer Jobs in Nigeria


Role Overview

  • Under the supervision of the Principal Officer, Financial Institution and Non-Financial Entities, the incumbent shall be responsible for the following:

    Role and Responsibilities

  • Participate fully in GIABA mutual evaluation exercises and draft reports on sections of the mutual evaluation reports (MERs) covering relevant FATF Recommendations and Immediate Outcomes;

  • Participate in GIABA assessors training; pre-assessment training; training on FATF Standards and Methodology organized for Member States;

  • Analyze follow up reports submitted by Member States;

  • Undertake the identification, design and implementation of capacity building activities in the financial sector;

  • Organize capacity building activities Designated Non-financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs), Nonprofit Organizations (NPOs), faith-based organizations (FBOs), Self-regulatory Bodies (SRBs) and other non-state actors involved in AML/CFT in Member States

  • Assist in the development and revision of AML/CFT operational framework of Member States at national, regional and international levels for non-financial institutions;

  • Participate in other capacity building activities organized by other units or divisions;

  • Provide inputs into revision of FATF Standards; Methodology; Guidance and Best Practice papers; Universal ME Procedures; and GIABA ME Processes and Procedure and other instruments for the purpose of improving the AML/CFT compliance by Member States

  • Provide inputs for the production of draft reports for GIABA Statutory meetings (TC/Plenary; GMC and any other fora)

  • Provide inputs into GIABA Annual reports, Strategic Plans; Annual Work Plan or any other relevant publications of GIABA and/or Members of the AML/CFT Global Network

  • Support in the liaison with relevant regulatory and supervisory institutions in Member States in carrying out the work of GIABA, including providing training and other capacity-building measures to ensure effective compliance with AML/CFT standards;

  • Establish a comprehensive/updated database of stakeholders in the non-financial sector of member States;

  • Provide technical assistance to relevant sectors in the non-financial sector at national and regional levels with a view to enhancing coordination among operators and between the Secretariat and operators in the financial sector in the implementation of preventive AML/CFT measures;

  • Participate in the technical assistance needs assessments of Member States in the area of non-financial sector issues relating to AML/CFT compliance.

  • Perform any other task as may be assigned.

    Academic Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in economics, law, banking and finance or any other relevant discipline in the social sciences obtained from any recognized university;

  • 5 years of progressively responsible experience in AML/CFT and risks monitoring;

  • Knowledge of
    the AML/CFT strategic surveillance operational framework and FATF standards and instruments used in conducting national risk assessment.

  • Knowledge and understanding of the relevant aspects of money laundering, combating terrorism finance (AML/CFT), proceeds of crime, mutual legal assistance in criminal matters, and extradition legislation.

  • Knowledge and understanding of relevant international instruments, including ECOWAS treaties, Security Resolutions and Conventions relating to money laundering and the financing of terrorism

  • Ability to foster regional and international contacts and cooperation for the continuous monitoring of risks in GIABA member states and to the effective operation of a country’s AML/CFT/financial/economic regime.

  • 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.

    Age Limit:

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

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; ECOWAS Non-Financial Entities Officer Jobs in Nigeria


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