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Abuja |
Posted 8 months ago |
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Program Officer, Crime and Criminality Security
Job Code: 20000457
Location: Abuja
Institution: ECOWAS Commission
Grade: P2/P3
Department: Office of the Vice President
Directorate: Early Warning
Division: Analysis
Line Supervisor: Program Officer, Crime and Criminality Security P4
Role Overview
- Under the supervision of the Program Officer, Crime and Criminality Security, the incumbent shall be required to monitor regional peace and security indicators with particular focus on drug/human trafficking, organized crime, cyber criminality, migration etc. and analyze and draft early warning reports with recommendations and identify options for response.
Role and Responsibilities
- In collaboration with the network of sectorial analysts contribute efficiently in enhancing the Early Warning Directorate’s capacity in the analysis of the Regional Security Situation on Crime and Criminality related events/situations;
- Review early warning incident and situation reports submitted by the Field Monitors through the ECOWARN platform.
- Perform quality control on the various data and information for subsequent input to the ECOWARN system.
- Document early warning information gathered through other networks for incorporation into the early warning reports.
- Analyse early warning information and produce different early warning reports with recommendations and options for response.
- Prepare briefing notes and organize daily situation meetings to discuss and identify priority areas for reporting.
- Evaluate and update the Daily Highlight with reference to security in the ECOWAS region and submit to the PPO Analysis for validation.
- Develop and maintain networks with other experts in the Member States for information collection, verification, analysis, and reporting.
- Perform any other task as assigned by the supervisor.
Academic Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Public Administration, International Relations, Sociology, Social Finance, or a similar field from a recognized University.
- Three (3) years of work experience in the analysis of sectorial early warning indicators.
- Knowledge of ECOWAS Conflict Analysis Framework, Early Warning Mechanisms of ECOWAS and those of the African Union and other Regional Economic Communities.
- Proven experience in producing Country Risk and Vulnerabilities Assessments.
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 instil a spirit of teamwork to engage employees and achieve a well-defined set of activities.
- Ability to respect the 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 subordinates to build strong working relationships and improve performance.
- Contribute to maintaining the organizational unit’s performance goals and standards.
- Interpersonal skills with the ability to keep a client informed of progress or setbacks in projects of relevance to the 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 needs mitigates issues and 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 judgment, 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 unbiased 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.
Salary
USD67,713.70 – USD77,480.72 Annually.
Application Closing Date
6th March, 2024.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send their correctly filled Application Form, Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a Motivation letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Click here to download the application form (Docx.)
Note
- Female applications are encouraged.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications initially submitted with only the CV remain acceptable.
- ECOWAS does not charge a fee for recruitment and will not request for your account details.
Deadline: March 6, 2024
Job Features
Job Category | Program Officer |