Latest Vacancies at the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), 30th August, 2018

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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) represented by the ECOWAS Commission within the framework of the execution of its 2018 budget intends to apply a portion of the budgeted funds to strengthen the Multilateral Surveillance Directorate by the engagement of a Public Account Specialist in charge of the Harmonization, Adoption and Implementation of Public Accounting Framework. The ECOWAS Commission now invites eligible Individual Consultants ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Service below:     Job Title: Project Promotion Specialist to Promote ECOWAS Priority Projects Reference No: ICS/ECW/PPS-CDP/02 Location: Abuja Main Objective

• The main objective is to employ the services of a Project Promotion Specialist to promote ECOWAS priority projects that are to be presented at the Abidjan Roundtable.
• The consulting services ("the Services") include the followings as shown below and the duration of the contract shall be for a maximum period of six (6) months. The consultant is expected to be available in the ECOWAS's office in Abuja full time.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Development CDP project promotion Strategy with planning tools to implement the strategy; Identification of and proactive outreach to major donors on their funding opportunities;
• Stakeholder mapping and maintenance of database on key stakeholders and potential Donors;
• Raising Donors and potential investors awareness proactively for financing the Priority Projects;
• Providing assistance in the mobilization of Partners and Investors towards the Roundtable.

Educational Qualification

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Business, Economics, Public Relation and Marketing or related area.

Experience:

• He or She should be a Specialist in Project promotion with at least 10 years of practical working experience
• Working experience in the ECOWAS region;
• Must have executed at list one similar assignment;
• Effective and Strong networking capabilities in the field of financing
• Excellent computer and communication skills, including office software packages (MS Word, Excel, Power Point etc.).

Language:

• Must be fluent (reading, writing, speaking) in one of the ECOWAS official languages (French; English or Portuguese). The knowledge of any other of the three (3) languages would be an advantage.

    Job Title: Public Finance Specialist in Charge of the Harmonization of the PublicDept. Management Framework Reference No: ICS/ECW/PFS-MSD/02 Location: Abuja Summary

• The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) represented by the ECOWAS Commission within the framework of the execution of its 2018 budget intends to apply a portion of the budgeted funds to strengthen the Multilateral Surveillance Directorate by the engagement of a Public Finance Specialist in charge of the Harmonization of the Public Debt Management Framework.
• The main objective is to employ the services of a Consultant (Public Finance Expert in Public Debt management) to assess current strategies for and mechanism employed to member countries public debt management and to formulate and implement a strategy for the harmonization of national public debt management strategies and practices for the ECOWAS region.
• The -consulting services (“the Services”) include the followings as shown below and the duration of the contract shall be for a maximum period of six (6) months. The consultant is expected to be available in the ECOWAS office in Abuja full time. Duties and responsibilities of the consultant:
  • Gathering and systematic review of all existing documents on public debt management in ECO WAS member States;
  • Collation and review of all existing documents on the harmonization of Public Debt Management Framework in ECO WAS.
  • Recommendation and harmonization of a framework for Public Debt management using the UEMOA documents on public debt management, among others, as working documents; This should include policies and procedures;
  • Drafting of a Regulation on Public Debt Management in ECOWAS.

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 degree in Law / Economics (minimum master’s degree) with specialization in Public Finance from a recognized/ reputable institution preferably with post graduate studies in at least one of the relevant field;

Experience:

• He or She should be a Specialist in Public Finance with at least 10 years of practical working experience in Public debt management.
• Must have undertaken at least one (1) similar assignment;
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Excellent computer and communication skills, including office software packages (MS Word, Excel, Power Point etc.).

Language:

• Must be fluent (reading, writing, speaking) in one of the ECO WAS official languages (French; English or Portuguese). The knowledge of any other of the three (3) languages would be an advantage.

NB:

• The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Article 87 of the ECOWAS Tender Code (“Infringements by Candidates, Bidders and Awardees”), setting forth corrupt or fraudulent practices in competing for or executing a contract. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment as per Article 17. (h) of the ECOWAS Tender Code
• A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection of Individual Consultant set out in the Consultant Guidelines. The shortlisted candidate will be interviewed for the position.

    Job Title: Public Account Specialist in charge of the Harmonization, Adoption and Implementation of Public Accounting Framework Reference No: ICS/ECW/PAS-MSD/03 Location: Abuja Main Objective

• The main objective is to employ the services of a Consultant (Public Finance Expert) to assess Public Accounting Frameworks in member states and to formulate and implement a strategy for the harmonization of the Public Accounting Framework in ECO WAS.

Duties and Responsibilities The consulting services ("the Services") include the followings as shown below and the duration of the contract shall be for a maximum period of six (6) months. The consultant is expected to be available in the ECOWAS’s office in Abuja full time. Duties and responsibilities of the consultant:

• Collation and systematic review of all existing documents on the processes, procedures and responsibilities of Authorizing Officers and Public Accounts in Member states;
• Gathering and review of all existing documents on Budget implementation operations in Member States;
• Assembling and review of all existing documents on public accounting and Government’sAccount;
• Identification and review of all existing documents on the control of budget execution;
• Recommendation and harmonization of Public Account Framework for the ECOWAS region.

Educational Qualifications/Requirements

• Advanced degree in Law / Economics (minimum Master's degree) with specialization in Public Finance from a recognized / reputable institution preferably with post graduate studies in at least one of the relevant field.

Experience:

• He or She should be a Specialist in Public Finance with at least 10 years of practical working experience as Public Accountant.
• Must have undertaken at least one (1) similar assignment;
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Excellent computer and communication skills, including office software packages (MS Word, ExceI, Power Point

Language:

• Must be fluent (reading, writing, speaking) in one of the ECOWAS official languages (French; English or Portuguese). The knowledge of any other of the three (3) languages would be an advantage.

    How to Apply Interested and qualified Consultants should indicate their interests in providing these services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services. Expressions of Interest (1 Original and 3 copies) must be delivered in sealed envelopes and clearly marked "Recruitment of a Public Account Specialist in charge of the Harmonization, Adoption and Implementation of the Public Accounting Framework", Do not open except in the presence of the Tender Committee" to the address below: The Directorate of General Administration, Procurement Division, 1st Floor ECOWAS Commission, 101 Yakubu Gowon Crescent, Asokoro District, P. M. B. 401, Abuja - Nigeria. This request for EoI can also be viewed on the following website: http://www.ecowas.int/doing-business-in-ecowas/ecowas-procurement   Application Deadline 20th September, 2018.   Note

• The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Article 87 of the ECOWAS Tender Code ("Infringements by Candidates, Bidders and Awardees"), setting forth corrupt or fraudulent practices in competing for or executing a contract. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment as per Article 17. (b) of the ECOWAS Tender Code.
• A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection of individual Consultant set out in the Consultant Guidelines. The shortlisted candidate will be interviewed for the position.
• Interested consultants may obtain further information at the email addresses below during office hours: Monday to Friday from 9.00 am GMT+1 to 5.00 pm GMT+I Or Or by E-mail to the following addresses: [email protected] , [email protected] , [email protected] , [email protected]

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