ECOWAS is a trading union set up to foster the ideal of collective self-sufficiency for its member states.
Its core role is to promote democracy and stability in Africa generally, and particularly in West Africa; its increasing influence on the international scene; its weight in the war against poverty; its central position in the management of migration flows; its tradition of tolerance and openness, which deserves being supported and protected.
Applications are invited from interested and qualified candidates to apply for Vacancy at Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Individual Consultant – Senior Project Management and Administrative Coordination Specialist
Job Specifications:
- Full Time
- Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND – MBA/MSC/MA
- Location: Lagos | Nigeria
Reference Number: ECW / PC / ADM-PROC / 12-23 / SKB
Venue: ECOWAS Commission
Job Description:
- The objective of this consultancy is to utilize the services of an experienced project manager and administrative coordinator who shall generally be responsible to provide project management services in terms of contributing to the planning, execution and overall management activities of the projects so as to ensure the success of all subsequent projects for the construction of headquarters of ECOWAS Community Institutions. The consultant will also be expected to coordinate the projects by providing administrative services to broader project management teams, managing stakeholders including ECOWAS Member States, and ensuring that resulting deliverables (Headquarters Buildings) exemplify the expectations, values and cultures of the ECOWAS Community.
- The consulting services (“the Services”) include the followings as shown below and the duration of the contract shall be for a maximum period of one (1) year renewable annually.
Job Description:
- The objective of this consultancy is to utilize the services of an experienced project manager and administrative coordinator who shall generally be responsible to provide project management services in terms of contributing to the planning, execution and overall management activities of the projects so as to ensure the success of all subsequent projects for the construction of headquarters of ECOWAS Community Institutions. The consultant will also be expected to coordinate the projects by providing administrative services to broader project management teams, managing stakeholders including ECOWAS Member States, and ensuring that resulting deliverables (Headquarters Buildings) exemplify the expectations, values and cultures of the ECOWAS Community.
- The consulting services (“the Services”) include the followings as shown below and the duration of the contract shall be for a maximum period of one (1) year renewable annually.
Qualifications and Requirements:
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:
Qualifications and Skills:
- Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent Degree) in Project Management, Business Administration, Management, or related field is required.
- Strong experience engaging with ECOWAS Member States.
- Experience in project management.
- Computer skills related to project management and administration.
- Experience working directly with the ECOWAS Commission in its strategic planning, budgeting and program implementation activities.
- Experience working at higher levels within national government of ECOWAS Member States with involvement in managing national construction projects.
- Ability to prepare and interpret project plans with related budgets, flowcharts, schedules and step-by-step action plans.
- Solid organizational skills, including multitasking and time-management.
- Experience in strategic planning and visioning for an ECOWAS Member State and ECOWAS as a Community.
Specific Work Experience
- A minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience involving management or coordinating of national or ECOWAS regional programs or projects.
- A minimum of 10 years serving at a director level (minimum) in the government of an ECOWAS Member State with responsibility covering interaction, engagement and direct work relationship with ECOWAS experts, ministers, and Heads of State.
- Experience working on national projects involving large number of diverse national and international stakeholders.
- Proven work experience involving project management and administrative coordination of a large national construction project with responsibility coveringnproject management and administrative coordination.
Language Requirements:
- Candidates must speak and write fluently in one of the 3 official languages of ECOWAS and prove that s/he has successfully worked in an environment where the other two official languages of ECOWAS are also spoken. Must have excellent written, presentation and reporting skill.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Expressions of Interest (1 original and 3 copies) can be delivered in sealed envelopes and clearly marked “Selection of a Senior Project Management and Administrative Coordination Specialist”, Do not open except in the presence of the Evaluation Committee” to the address below:
The General Administration Directorate,
Public Procurement Division,
1st Floor ECOWAS Commission,
101 Yakubu Gowon Crescent, Asokoro District,
P. M. B. 401,
Abuja, Nigeria.
Please note that electronic submissions are also accepted and should be sent to: sbangoura@ecowas.int with a copy to: procurement@ecowas.int ; mleko@ecowas.int ; cdeh@ecowas.int ; vtulay@ecowas.int ; afallah@ecowas.int ; ikkamara@ecowas.int
Note
- The attention of interested Individual consultants is particularly drawn to Article 118 of the ECOWAS Revised Procurement Code (“Infringements by Candidates, Bidders and Awardees”), providing information on 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 119 of the ECOWAS Revised Procurement Code.
- Consultants will be selected in accordance with the Selection of Individual Consultant set out in the ECOWAS Revised Procurement Code.
- The shortlisted candidates 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+1.
- Email: sbangoura@ecowas.int with a copy to: procurement@ecowas.int ;
cdeh@ecowas.int ; vtulay@ecowas.int ; afallah@ecowas.int ; ikkamara@ecowas.int
