Consultancy Jobs at ECOWAS, December 2016
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional
grouping with 15 Member States in West Africa (three landlocked and one
island) with a population of about 300 million with an annual economic
growth rate of around 6%.
The ECOWAS Commission is one of the eight
Regional Economic Communities supporting the African Union to coordinate
the implementation of continental and regional integration and
development programmes in the West African region.
ECOWAS is recruiting to fill the positions below:
Job Title: Consultant (Disaster and Risk Reduction Policy Program)
Location: Nigeria
Reference No.: ICS - 1
Job Descriptions
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has received a
grant from the European Union (EU) through the World Bank toward the
cost of the Strengthening Disaster Risk Reduction Coordination, Planning
and Policy Advisory Capacity of ECOWAS (TF0A2770), and intends to
apply part of the proceeds for the selection of Individual Consultant
for the Disaster and Risk Reduction Policy Program.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include the followings as shown
below and 'the duration of the contract shall be for an initial period
of Eighteen (18) months. The consultant is expected to be available in
the ECOWAS's office in Abuja full time:
- Provide support and leadership to the Humanitarian and Social
Affairs Directorate, in collaboration with other sectorial departments
(water, environment, agriculture) on the implementation of thee
disaster risk reduction policy and institutional issues;
- Support the ECOWAS Commission in consultation with the member
states to support the implementation of the ECOWAS Disaster Risk
Reduction Policy and ECOWAS Disaster Risk Reduction Plan of Action
2015-2030
The ECOWAS Commission now invites eligible Individual Consultants
(“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services.
Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that
they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform
the Services.
Educational Qualification
- Advanced university Degree (Master of Sciences or equivalent) in
Environment Sciences, Social Science, Economics, Geography, Public
Policy or related fields with a strong focus on disaster risk reduction
policies and recovery planning;
Experience
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating and implementing
national and regional disaster risk reduction and recovery programs,
managing and leading successful teams, working with diverse
stakeholders, and managing relations with development partners;
- At least 7 years demonstrated professional work experience in disaster risk reduction and policy planning;
- Experience in conducting post disaster needs assessments and
implementing recovery programs and having completed at least two similar
assignments;
- Excellent understanding of political economy of West Africa and ECOWAS Commission;
Language:
- Must he fluent in one of the official languages of the
Commission: English, French and Portuguese. A working knowledge of
another would be an advantage.
Job Title: Consultant for Flood Management Programme
Location: Nigeria
Reference No.: ICS - 2
Job Descriptions
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has received a
grant from the European Union (EU) through the World Bank toward the
cost of the Strengthening Disaster Risk Reduction Coordination, Planning
and Policy Advisory Capacity of ECOWAS (TF0A2770), and intends to apply
part of the proceeds for the engagement of a flood management
consultant.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include the followings as shown
below and 'the duration of the contract shall be for an initial period
of Eighteen (18) months. The, consultant is expected to be available in
the ECOWAS's office in Abuja full time.
- Support and leadership to the Humanitarian and Social Affairs
Directorate, in collaboration with other sectorial departments (water,
environment, agriculture) on flood management and the establishment of
an ECOWAS Disaster Observatory Center;
- Support the ECOWAS Commission in consultation with the member
states, regional climate centers and river basin organizations, to
develop a regional flood management policy framework:
- Lead the development and provide overall technical guidance of a
data and information sharing platform for flood forecasting and flood
management (ECOWAS Disaster Observatory Center);
- Build and maintain a knowledge network of experts on flood management and hydro-meteorological disasters in West Africa;
- Provide overall policy guidance on flood and disaster risk management to the ECOWAS Commission and member states;
The ECOWAS Commission now invites eligible Individual Consultants
(“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services.
Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that
they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform
the Services. The shortlisting criteria are as follow:
Educational Qualification
- Advanced university Degree (Master of Sciences or equivalent) in
Natural and Environment Sciences, Water Resources Management,
Geography, Public Policy or related fields with a strong focus on flood
management and flood management policies;
Experience
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating and implementing flood
risk management programs, managing and leading successful teams, working
with diverse stakeholders, and managing relations with development
partners;
- At least 7 years demonstrated professional work experience in
flood and disaster risk management with a strong focus on flood
management policies and coordinating regional activities and having
completed at least two similar assignments;
- Excellent understanding of the political economy of West Africa and the ECOWAS Commission;
- Work experience in a regional / international organization in a related capacity will be an advantage.
Language:
- Must he fluent in one of the official languages of the
Commission: English, French and Portuguese. A working knowledge of
another would be an advantage.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates submit their Expression of Interest
in a written form in (person, or by mail, or by email) to the address
below:
The ECOWAS Tender Box,
Office of the Commissioner, General Administration & Conference, Fifth (5th),
Floor of the ECOWAS Commission Headquarters,
Plot 101, Yakubu Gowon Crescent,
Asokoro District,
Abuja,
Nigeria.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office
hours Monday to Friday from 9.00 a.m to 5.00 p.m (GMT + 1) Local Time
.
ECOWAS Commission, Directorate of General Administration,
Mr. Seydou BANGOURA, Head of Procurement,
Procurement Division, Plot 101, Yakubu Gowon Crescent,
Asokoro District,
Abuja,
Nigeria.
Tel: +234 7064090671.
E-mail
: [email protected] ;
[email protected] with copy to:
[email protected]
Note
- The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s (Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and iDA Credits & Grants) by World Bank Borrowers, January 2011, revised 2014 ("Consultant Guidelines"), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
- A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection of individual consultant set out in the Consultant Guidelines.
Application Deadline Thursday, 19th January, 2017; 11.00 a.m (GMT + 1).