Recruitment at Economic Community of West African States(ECOWAS)

Role Overview

• Under the supervision of the Registrar Verbatim Report, the Senior Court Reporter (Portuguese) shall ensure the availability of verbatim records of Court proceedings in Portuguese to the Judges in a timely manner to facilitate the efficient discharge of their functions.

Role And Responsibilities

• Attend all Court sessions.
• Ensure that all court proceedings are electronically recorded, faithfully transcribed, and verbatim reports are produced for all Court proceedings in the Portuguese language.
• Make full and accurate recordings of the Court proceedings.
• Prepare a table of allocation of duty to Court Reporters.
• Supervise and provide necessary information to the Court Reporters.
• Ensure that recording equipment is properly set up and ready for use during court sessions.
• Allocate audio recordings for transcription to Court Reporters and Assistant Court Reporters.
• Verify verbatim reports produced by each Court Reporter and Assistants.
• Produce and distribute accurate verbatim transcripts in a timely manner to the judges.
• Ensure the submission of monthly reports on the status of verbatim report of proceedings.
• Collate the monthly reports of the Court Reporters and assist Court Reporters.

Academic Qualifications And Experience
Education:

• A Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Law, with a specialization in international, administrative or commercial law from a recognized university.

Experience:

• 5 years of progressive practice experience as a lawyer in the legal office of an intergovernmental organization or government.
• Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts, and approaches relevant to international law.
• Knowledge and understanding of International Law; theories, concepts, and approaches relevant to organized crime, illicit trafficking, drug demand reduction, etc.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and rules of international organizations, as well as of applicable jurisprudence; legal and administrative expertise to analyze a diverse range of issues and problems in the context of the disciplinary process, and to develop innovative and creative solutions and to litigate employment related matters.

Ecowas Key Competences
Leadership:

• 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 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.

Client Service Orientation:

• Interpersonal skills with the ability to keep a client informed of progress or setbacks in projects of relevance to 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 need, 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.

Multicultural Sensitivity And Advocacy:

• 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 judgement, 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:

• 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.

Analytical And Critical Thinking:

•  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.

Communication:

• 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.

Planning And Implementation:

• Ability to develop and 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 coordinate 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.

Eligibility:

• Must be a citizen of an ECOWAS Member State.
• Must not be more than 50 years of age at the time of recruitment. This does not apply to internal candidates.

Annual Basic Salary
USD 37,431.66 /  52,379.70.

Application Closing Dates
25th April, 2025. (Internal Candidates)

6th June, 2025. (External Candidates)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their complete Application Documents to: sencrpt_25int@courtecowas.org (Internal Candidates), sencrpt_25ext@courtecowas.org (External Candidates) using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Click Here To Download Application Form (MS Word)

Application Documents
Applicants who meet the requirements must submit:

• An ECOWAS job application form
• An updated Curriculum Vitae,
• A signed motivation letter.

Note

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.
• Offers of employment will be subject to a satisfactory background check.
• Candidates must be ECOWAS citizens
• Candidates must be under 50 years. (This condition does not apply to internal candidates)
• The documents submitted shall not be returned. Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.
• Offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory background check and official documentation attesting nationality.

Role Overview

• Under the supervision of the HOD Public Information /External Relations, the Information Officer Outreach shall assist the Public Information Officer to coordinate and manage all the activities relating to the dissemination of information, communication, sensitization, and awareness creation of the Court’s activities, Vision, and Mission using traditional and modern social media fora.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide technical input in the design and development of the Court’s Communication Strategy.
• Assist in the coordination and implementation of the Court’s Communication Strategy.
• Undertake advocacy, communication, and dissemination of the Court’s programmes.
• Support the content creation and regular updating of the Court’s Website.
• Work closely with Registry staff to collect and collate information on the Court’s activities and ensure that they are adequately disseminated in a timely manner.
• Collaborate closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to facilitate the dissemination of court rulings and decisions.
• Actively participate in information learning and sharing, including identification and dissemination of best practices in legal matters within the region.
• Actively participate in the documentation and dissemination of information on regional legal issues such as human rights issues, gender related legal matters, etc.
• Develop an advocacy agenda on critical legal issues.
• Document advocacy results and monitor policy implementation.
• Disseminate draft legal resolutions and recommendations.
• Utilize traditional and social media forums (Facebook, Twitter/X, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.) to disseminate information and the outcomes of the executed programs, indicating their correlation with the defined indicators in the Court’s priority objectives and strategic objectives.
• Develop strategic alliances to influence country and regional legal policies and frameworks on Governance and the rule of Law, promoting respect for fundamental rights and freedoms, consolidating the rule of law, and enhancing justice delivery.
• Undertake all other activities that would maintain and reinforce the visibility of the Court’s activities at the regional, continental, and global levels.
• Submit monthly reports that show progress and bottlenecks associated with communication and advocacy of the Court’s activities.
• Assist in the architecture and development of an intranet for the Court.
• Assist visiting officials and Court officials in organising and covering press conferences as necessary.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Academic Qualifications and Experience
Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Mass Communication or related field from a recognised university.

Experience:

• 5 years’ experience in journalism, communications, and public relations.
• Knowledge in developing communication strategies and plans, internal and external communications.
• Ability to coordinate and manage complex communication campaigns and events.
• Ability to conceptualise and contribute to the design of communication campaigns that target larger audiences.
• Ability to use traditional and social media forums (Facebook, Twitter/X, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc).
• Proven knowledge of communication and the ability to diplomatically handle sensitive situations with target audiences and cultivate productive relationships.

ECOWAS Key Competencies
P3-02-01 – Leadership:

• 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.
• The 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 organisational unit’s performance goals and standards.

P3-03-01 – Client Service Orientation:

• Interpersonal skills with the ability to keep a client informed of progress or setbacks in projects of relevance to 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.

P3-04-01 – Multicultural Sensitivity and Advocacy:

• 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 judgement, 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.

P3-05-01 – Knowledge of ECOWAS:

• 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, 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.

P3-06-01 – Analytical and Critical Thinking:

• 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.

P3-07-01 – Communication:

• 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.

P3-08-01 – Planning and Implementation:

• Ability to develop and 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 coordinate 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.

Eligibility:

• Must be a citizen of an ECOWAS Member State.
• Must not be more than 50 years of age at the time of recruitment. This does not apply to internal candidates.

Annual Basic Salary
USD 37,431.66 / USD 52,379.70.

Application Closing Dates
25th April, 2025. (Internal Candidates)

6th June, 2025. (External Candidates)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their complete Application Documents to: info_25int@courtecowas.org (Internal Candidates), info_25ext@courtecowas.org (External Candidates) using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Click Here To Download Application Form (MS Word)

Application Documents
Applicants who meet the requirements must submit:

• An ECOWAS job application form
• An updated Curriculum Vitae,
• A signed motivation letter.

Note

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.
• Offers of employment will be subject to a satisfactory background check.
• Candidates must be ECOWAS citizens
• Candidates must be under 50 years old. (This condition does not apply to internal candidates)
• The documents submitted shall not be returned. Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.
• Offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory background check and official documentation attesting nationality.

Job Title: Translator (French)

Job Code: ECW/CCJ/TF/002
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Grade: P4
Status: Permanent
Department: Registry
Institution: Community Court of Justice
Line Supervisor HOD: Judicial Certified Translations & Interpretation
Slot: 2 Openings

Role Overview

• Under the supervision of the HOD Judicial Certified Translations & Interpretation, the incumbent shall perform all assigned translation work for the Court from English or Portuguese into French.

Role and Responsibilitie

• Perform translation services as assigned by the supervisor or other members of the Court.
• Provide translation in relevant language combinations (English /Portuguese) into French.
• Translate routinely assigned translation of official documents for judges and staff members as required.
• Assists the Head of Languages Services, as appropriate, in screening, training, and examinations for prospective translators.
• Participates in the establishment of terminology database, compilation of glossaries etc.
• Assists in the supervision of trainee translators.
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Academic Qualifications and Experience
Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree(or equivalent) in Translation or equivalent from a university from a recognized university;

Experience:

• 7 years of experience in translation and revision (at least 2 of which should have been revision experience), and use of relevant computer software, electronic tools, and databases;
• Excellent writing and analytical skills; highest standards of accuracy, consistency, and faithfulness to the style and nuances of the original text;
• Familiarity with computer-assisted translation tools, machine translation tools, and on-screen editing tools.
• Use of relevant computer software, electronic tools and databases.
• Language combination: French A, English B (Knowledge in Portuguese C will be an added advantage)

ECOWAS Key Competencies
Leadership:

• The ability to persuade/influence others to consider a particular 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.
• The 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.

Client Service Orientation:

• Interpersonal skills with the ability to keep a client informed of progress or setbacks in projects of relevance to 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
• Excellent management capacity, including networking and alliance building.
• Ability to work within a multinational environment and with a diverse range of people and organisations at national, regional, and global levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work in team setting, group facilitation and good interpersonal skills.
• Proven knowledge of new developments in own occupation/profession.
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to prioritize

Multicultural Sensitivity and Advocacy:

• Demonstrate respect for cultural differences, fairness, and the ability to relate well with people from varied backgrounds, nationalities, genders, ethnicities, races, and religions.
• 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 judgement, 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 unbiased and transparently.

Knowledge of ECOWAS:

• 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, performance issues, and priorities impacting assigned responsibilities.
• Knowledge of member states development trends, indicators, challenges, and opportunities as it relates to the project/programme assigned to own position.

Analytical and Critical Thinking:

• Ability to study data/information from various 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.

Communication

• 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 constructively.
• Proficiency in information communication technologies (ICT).
• Fluency in oral and written expressions in at least two (French and English) of the ECOWAS official languages (English, French & Portuguese). Knowledge of a third language (Portuguese) will be an added advantage.

Planning and Implementation:

• Ability to develop and 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 coordinate 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.

Eligibility:

• Must be a citizen of an ECOWAS Member State.
• Must not be more than 50 years of age at the time of recruitment. This does not apply to internal candidates.

Annual Basic Salary
USD 44,965.64 / USD 52,379.70

Application Closing Dates
25th April, 2025. (Internal Candidates)

6th June, 2025. (External Candidates)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their complete Application Documents to: transfr_25int@courtecowas.org (Internal Candidates), transfr_25ext@courtecowas.org (External Candidates) using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Click Here To Download Application Form (MS Word)

Application Documents
Applicants who meet the requirements must submit:

• An ECOWAS job application form
• An updated Curriculum Vitae,
• A signed motivation letter.

Note

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.
• Offers of employment will be subject to a satisfactory background check.
• Candidates must be ECOWAS citizens
• Candidates must be under 50 years. (This condition does not apply to internal candidates)
• The documents submitted shall not be returned. Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.
• Offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory background check and official documentation attesting nationality.

Role Overview

• Under the direct supervision of the Head of Division, Legal Services and Research, the incumbent shall, in accordance with the prevailing regulations and professional standards, undertake legal research, analyse and write legal opinions and reports on various issues pertaining to the judicial work of the Court and its day-to-day functioning as well as provide legal support to the staff in the execution of their duties as may be required.

Role And Responsibilities

• Undertake legal research and analysis on pending cases before the Court.
• Study and advise on the rules, practice, and jurisprudence of the Court.
• Produce thematic reports and a subject-matter Index of the jurisprudence of the Court.
• Draft legal briefs and opinions on various legal issues of interest to the Community.
• Prepare and review draft contracts and partnership agreements involving the Court.
• Produce academic papers and presentations on the work of the Court.
• Provide legal support to the Staff and other services of the Court, as required.
• Assist and represent the Head of Division on official engagements when required.
• Perform any other official assigned tasks.

Academic Qualifications And Experience
Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Law, with a specialization in international, administrative, or commercial law from a recognized university.

Experience:

• 7 years progressively responsible experience as a lawyer in the legal office of an intergovernmental organization or government is desirable.
• Knowledge of international law; ability to apply legal expertise to analyzing a diverse range of complex and unusual legal issues and problems and in developing innovative and creative solutions.
• Knowledge of legal issues relating to the functions, structure, and activities of international organizations.
• Proficiency in legal writing and ability to prepare legal briefs, opinions, or legal submissions, and a variety of legal instruments and related documents.

Ecowas Key Competences
Leadership:

• Ability to get groups to work together cooperatively by enlisting active involvement, creating a climate for respect and openness, and applying effective techniques for group facilitation, exploring their potential, motivating and guiding them.
• Organize and lead cross-divisional work group in developing creative solutions to address problems and or lead a small group of entry-level professionals and administrative support staff.
• Ability to respect the chain of command in an appropriate manner.
• Develop on—the—job training techniques paired with excellent coaching and mentoring skills, as well as knowledge of new staff orientation approaches to facilitate a clear understanding of the position and organization.
• Ability to assign work to direct reports and provide timely and consistent feedback regarding technical proficiency and effectiveness.
• Ability to represent the organization effectively before external parties.

Client Service Orientation:

• The ability to consider the impact of a shift in a programmatic direction to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to promote and consider staff feedback to streamline processes to meet deadlines of relevance to client expectations.
• Ability to consistently maintain composure and direction in high-pressure situations.
• Develop problem-solving, mediation, and conflict resolution skills to address discrepancies, complaints, bottlenecks, and time constraints affecting the quality and quantity of client services.
• Ability to anticipate growing client needs and expectations to continuously improve quality, timelines, and service delivery and address client questions in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate openly with clients, keeping them informed of progress and issues requiring attention/resolutions.

Multicultural Sensitivity And Advocacy:

• Ability to implement programmatic changes in a manner that ensures a bias-free work environment and fair and equitable application to new rules/regulations.
• Experience and ability to adhere to policies, goals, objectives, and principles of valuing diversity in performing everyday duties and responsibilities; promoting/modeling behaviors that demonstrate tolerance and understanding of various cultures.
• Ability to remain objective in managing conflict regardless of cultural differences /positions, gender differences, and encourage other staff to overcome cultural and gender bias and differences.
• Ability to build value from leveraging diverse capabilities and inputs from various cultures, staff and clients.
• Ability and responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Ability to create a diverse and inclusive interactive environment that benefits from diverse strengths, bringing together innovative practices.
• Seek out best practices to make organizational decisions of relevance to diversity management, ensuring that project and program activities identify vulnerable areas and contain systemic checks.

Knowledge of Ecowas:

• Knowledge of ECOWAS institutions and how the different organs relate to each other, particularly as it relates to own work sector/programs.
• Knowledge of approaches to policy and program development of an international organization as well as project management.
• Knowledge of the rules, processes, and procedures of an international organization, of pertinence to tasks related to own position.
• Knowledge of member states development trends, indicators, challenges, and opportunities as it relates to the project/programme assigned to own position.

Analytical And Critical Thinking:

• Creativity and flexibility to deviate from traditional methods in developing new procedures, processes, and tools, using technology to simplify methods and approaches whenever possible.
• Ability to reevaluate current procedures and suggest improvements to ensure an effective, streamlined process.
• Ability to gather and summarize information to predict stakeholder views on a new policy/programme; excellent analytical skills to assess external policies and trends when reviewing policy/programme options, pros, cons, and recommendations.
• Ability to synthesize complex information gathered from a variety of external and internal sources and disseminate it to others in a logical manner.
• Ability to apply appropriate methodology to discover or identify policy issues and resource concerns.

Communication:

• Ability to evaluate, incorporate, and communicate the latest developments in specialty areas using institution/agency guidelines and criteria.
• Develop interpersonal, negotiation, networking, and presentation skills with proven abilities to influence, explain complex information, and demonstrate empathy and open-mindedness.
• Ability to demonstrate operational proficiency in the use of computers in communicating using technology tools.
• Ability to convey information clearly and concisely in a succinct and organized manner through both written and verbal expressions.
• Exhibit active listening skills to encourage stronger communication amongst team members, to show care and make them feel valued, and to drive employee engagement in all institutions and agencies.
• 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.

Planning And Implementation:

• Knowledge of internal planning cycles and ability to contribute to the development and to implement Community-wide or institution policy by determining target audience, building coalitions with the appropriate population, and monitoring progress.
• Ability to consider external circumstances, factors, and trends when organizing project activities to ensure the best outcomes.
• Ability to review process outcomes, correspondence, reports, and policy documents to develop achievable plans.
• Ability to conduct meetings with staff, stakeholders, colleagues, and others to ascertain organizational program and/or project needs, making adjustments to plans and activities accordingly.
• Ability to adjust project plans based on input from staff and stakeholders and/or ability to design and implement guidelines, tools and templates to accommodate new or revised programmes and services.

Eligibility:

• Must be a citizen of an ECOWAS Member State.
• Must not be more than 50 years of age at the time of recruitment. This does not apply to internal candidates.

Annual Basic Salary
USD 44,965.64 / 52,379.70.

Application Closing Dates
25th April, 2025. (Internal Candidates)

6th June, 2025. (External Candidates)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their complete Application Documents to: senres_25int@courtecowas.org (Internal Candidates), senres_25ext@courtecowas.org (External Candidates) using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Click Here To Download Application Form (MS Word)

Application Documents
Applicants who meet the requirements must submit:

• An ECOWAS job application form
• An updated Curriculum Vitae,
• A signed motivation letter.

Note

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.
• Offers of employment will be subject to a satisfactory background check.
• Candidates must be ECOWAS citizens
• Candidates must be under 50 years. (This condition does not apply to internal candidates)
• The documents submitted shall not be returned. Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.
• Offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory background check and official documentation attesting nationality.

Job Title: Research Officer

Job Code: ECW/CCJ/RO/010
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Grade: P2 / P3
Status: Permanent
Institution: Communnity Court of Justice
Department: Research And Documentation
Line Supervisor HOD:  Legal Services and Research

Job Description

• Under the supervision of the Head of Division Legal Services and Research the incumbent shall, in accordance with the existing Regulations and professional standards, undertake legal research, analyse and write legal opinions and reports on various issues pertaining to the judicial work of the Court and its day – to – day functioning, while aiding the Head of division and other services of the Court, as required.

Responsibilities

• Study and provide opinions on the rules, practice, and jurisprudence of the Court.
• Undertake legal research and conduct analysis on pending cases before the Court.
• Draft briefs on pending cases for the attention of the relevant judges.
• Conduct research and prepare relevant information and evidence before the court hearing.
• Conduct research on areas relevant to the key priority areas of the court and provide papers on them.
• Draft legal briefs and opinions on various legal issues of interest to the Community.
• Prepare draft contracts and partnership agreements involving the Court.
• Produce academic papers and presentations on the work of the Court.
• Perform any other assigned tasks as might be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Law, with a specialization in international, administrative or commercial law from a recognized university.
• 3 years progressively responsible experience as a lawyer in the legal office of an intergovernmental organization or government.
• Knowledge of theories, concepts, and approaches relevant to drug law enforcement/criminology /criminal justice.
• Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts, and approaches relevant to organized crime, illicit trafficking, drug demand reduction, etc.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and rules of ECOWAS, as well as of applicable jurisprudence; legal and administrative expertise to analyze a diverse range of issues and problems, including in the context of the disciplinary process, and to develop innovative and creative solutions and to litigate employment-related matters.

Leadership:

• Ability to execute tasks, contact colleagues, and contribute as needed towards decision-making to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• The ability to respect the chain of command in an appropriate manner.
• Ability to guide your own work by setting and monitoring goals with strong personal initiative and commitment to ECOWAS.
• Ability to model and advocate for compliance, good work ethics, flexibility, and persistence to get the job done, coupled with an ability to influence positive teamwork and cooperation.
• Ability to work in teams to carry out semi-routine work, including assigning work, training, and checking work.

Client Service Orientation:

• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with clients in positive exchanges that establish mutual expectations, understanding and reduce uncertainties and conflicts.
• Ability to keep clients informed on matters of relevance to expectations, establishing “bring forward” systems and introducing other procedures/techniques to ensure that service standards are maintained.
• Ability to make decisions based on guidelines, procedures, and precedents and maintain confidentiality and discretion with clients.
• Good judgment and demonstrated ability to be assertive – rather than passive or aggressive when interacting with clients.
• Well-developed problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict resolution skills.

MulticulturaL Sensirivity and Advocacy:

• Ability to perceive the moods and feelings of others and to understand the attitude, interests, needs, and perspectives of others.
• Well-developed ability to relate well with people from varied backgrounds, open to understanding diverse cultural differences, especially within West Africa.
• Ability to listen attentively to people’s ideas, requests, and concerns and to explain to others the need for diversity management in everyday workplace practices.
• Ability and responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Ability to factor in diversity when providing services, responding to requests, recognizing andreleasing preconceived notions and stereotypical views of certain groups and individuals.

Knowledge of Ecowas:

• Basic understanding of the ECOWAS organization mandate and its functions.
• The ability to explain the functional area assigned to it and the contributions it makes to the organization and its mandate.
• Knowledge of ECOWAS semi-routine procedures, processes, and practices as it relates to assigned responsibilities and information systems.
• Ability to apply ECOWAS standards in emailing, reporting, correspondence, etc. and to contribute to implementing associated changes as directed.

Analytical and Critical Thinking:

• Ability to carefully review and check the accuracy of information in work reports provided by management, management information systems, or other individuals.
• Good knowledge of office monitoring indicators of relevance to own work and ability to provide brief reports or updates.
• Ability to edit, check, track, and review documents prepared by others and reorganize data or information according to instructions using the latest technology.
• Efficiently retrieves, inputs, edits, formats, transmits and links electronic file data used for analysis and understands data management operations;
•  Ability to condense information and/or produce concise summary notes to help others with decision-making, problem-solving, and/or assessment of work.

Communication:

• Demonstrated computer skills to communicate using tools, to write and format documents appropriately for presentation, the web, proposals, reports, and other documents.
• Ability to proofread, edit, and revise documents to ensure they follow standard conventions for punctuation and mechanics and are formatted in accordance with ECOWAS communication standards;
• Ability to relay/redirect complete and accurate messages to appropriate persons/departments.
• 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.

Planning and Implementation:

• Ability to organize information and materials for others, solve minor problems, and check for completeness and compliance to standards and instructions.
• Knowledge of techniques to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced workplace with frequent interruptions and moving deadlines and adaptability/ flexibility to meet work expectations.
• Understanding and adherence to the policies, procedures, and guidelines required to support the ECOWAS planning cycle at the individual and organizational level.
• Good initiative with an ability to identify what needs to be done and act in a proactive manner.

Eligibility:

• Must be a citizen of an ECOWAS Member State.
• Must not be more than 50 years of age at the time of recruitment. This does not apply to internal candidates.

Salary
USD 31,191.47 / 45,109.22 Annually.

Application Closing Dates
25th April, 2025. (Internal Candidates)

6th June, 2025. (External Candidates)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their complete Application Documents to: resoff_25int@courtecowas.org (Internal Candidates), resoff_25ext@courtecowas.org (External Candidates) using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Click Here To Download Application Form (MS Word)

Application Documents
Applicants who meet the requirements must submit:

• An ECOWAS job application form
• An updated Curriculum Vitae,
• A signed motivation letter.

Note

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.
• Offers of employment will be subject to a satisfactory background check.
• Candidates must be ECOWAS citizens
• Candidates must be under 50 years. (This condition does not apply to internal candidates)
• The documents submitted shall not be returned. Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.
• Offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory background check and official documentation attesting nationality.

Job Title: Translator (English)

Job Code: ECW/CCJ/TE/003
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Grade: P4
Status: Permanent
Department: Registry
Division: Language Services
Institution: Community Court of Justice
Line Supervisor HOD: Judicial Certified Translations & Interpretation

Role Overview

• Under the supervision of the HOD Judicial Certified Translations & Interpretation, the incumbent shall perform all assigned translation work for the Court from French and or Portuguese into English.

Role and Responsibilities

• Perform translation services as assigned by the supervisor and or other members of the staff.
• Provide translation in relevant language combinations.
• Routinely perform assigned Translation of official documents for judges and staff members as required.
• Assists the Head of Division, as appropriate, in screening, training, and conducting examinations for prospective translators.
• Participates in the establishment of terminology database, compilation of glossaries etc.
• Assists in the supervision of trainee translators.
• Language combination: English A, French B and Portuguese C will be an added advantage.
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by supervisor

Academic Qualifications and Experience
Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in translation or equivalent from a university from a recognized university.

Experience:

• 7 years of experience in translation and revision (at least 2 of which should have been revision experience), and use of relevant computer software, electronic tools and databases.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills; high standards of accuracy, consistency and faithfulness to the style and nuances of the original text;
• Familiarity with computer-assisted translation tools, machine translation tools, and on-screen editing tools.
• Proven expertise in using relevant computer-assisted translation (CAT) software and tools, machine translation systems, and on-screen editing software.
• Language combination: English A, French B (Knowledge in Portuguese C will be an added advantage)

ECOWAS Key Competencies
Leadership:

• The ability to persuade/influence others to consider a particular 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.
• The ability to respect the chain of command in an appropriate manner.
• Ability to resolve challenges with minimal direction and/or 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.

Client Service Orientation:

• Interpersonal skills with the ability to keep a client informed of progress or setbacks in projects relevant to 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
• Excellent management capacity, including networking and alliance building.
• Ability to work within a multinational environment and with a diverse range of people and organisations at national, regional, and global levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work in team setting, group facilitation and good interpersonal skills.
• Proven knowledge of new developments in own occupation/profession.
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to prioritize

Multicultural Sensitivity and Advocacy:

• Demonstrate respect for cultural differences, fairness, and the ability to relate well with people from varied backgrounds, nationalities, genders, ethnicities, races, and religions.
• 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 judgement, 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 work areas.
• Ability to encourage, empower, and advocate for people unbiased and transparently.

Knowledge of ECOWAS

• 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.

Analytical and Critical thinking:

• 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.

Communication:

• Demonstrate operational computer proficiency using appropriate tools.
• Ability to use 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 constructively.
• Proficiency in information communication technologies (ICT).
• Fluency in oral and written expressions in English and French which are 2 of the ECOWAS official languages. (Knowledge in Portuguese will be an added advantage).

Planning and Implementation:

• 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.

Eligibility:

• Must be a citizen of an ECOWAS Member State.
• Must not be more than 50 years of age at the time of recruitment. This does not apply to internal candidates.

Annual Basic Salary
USD 44,965.64 / USD 52,379.70

Application Closing Dates
25th April, 2025. (Internal Candidates)

6th June, 2025. (External Candidates)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their complete Application Documents to: transen_25int@courtecowas.org (Internal Candidates), transen_25ext@courtecowas.org (External Candidates) using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Click Here To Download Application Form (MS Word)

Application Documents
Applicants who meet the requirements must submit:

• An ECOWAS job application form
• An updated Curriculum Vitae,
• A signed motivation letter.

Note

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.
• Offers of employment will be subject to a satisfactory background check.
• Candidates must be ECOWAS citizens
• Candidates must be under 50 years. (This condition does not apply to internal candidates)
• The documents submitted shall not be returned. Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.
• Offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory background check and official documentation attesting nationality.

Role Overview

• Under the supervision of the Chief Accountant, the Accountant Treasury shall coordinate and manage activities relating to all book-keeping, process payments, conduct monthly reconciliations and surprise checks on the petty cash, perform regular postings into the ledgers (personal and general), prepare financial statements/budget performance reports and supervise all postings returns to ensure the preparation of budget proposals and planning records.

Role And Responsibilities

• Be responsible for all bookkeeping in a manner that ensures proper segregation of duties.
• Process all payments as approved by the president of the Court.
• Exercise close supervision of the Accounting Assistant responsible for the treasury by conducting surprise checks on the books and funds held at predetermined times to ensure proper and duly authorised usage of funds.
• Be responsible for all bank reconciliations monthly.
• Under the supervision of the Principal Accountant, prepare the Court’s Financial reports / budget performance reports.
• Ensure regular postings in the general and personal ledgers.
• Ensure that the Asset Register is up to date and in concordance with the Inventory managed by Administration.
• Prepare the draft budget proposals/planning records for the Court for each financial year.
• Perform any other duties assigned to him/her from time to time by the Principal Accountant.

Academic Qualifications And Experience
Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Administration and Finance or in a similar discipline from a recognized university.

Experience:

• 5 years of professional experience in procurement, managing finance, and budget operations in international or multinational organizations.
• Knowledge of ECOWAS financial regulations, administrative procedures, procurement Tender Code, and staff regulations.
• Knowledge and technical competence to consolidate financial statements for inclusion in ECOWAS financial statements to be audited and ability to respond to internal / external audit observations.
• In-depth practical knowledge of cash management practices, policies and procedures, and the ability to make appropriate recommendations to improve their accuracy, security, timeliness and efficiency.

Ecowas Key Competences
Leadership:

• 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.
• The 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.

Client Service Orientation:

• Interpersonal skills with the ability to keep a client informed of progress or setbacks in projects of relevance to 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 need, 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.

Multicultural Sensitivity And Advocacy:

• 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 judgement, 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:

• 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 the project/programme assigned to own position.

Analytical And Critical Thinking:

•  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.

Communication:

• 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.

Planning And Implementation:

• Ability to develop and 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 coordinate 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.

Eligibility:

• Must be a citizen of an ECOWAS Member State.
• Must not be more than 50 years of age at the time of recruitment. This does not apply to internal candidates.

Annual Basic Salary
USD 37,431.66 /  52,379.70.

Application Closing Dates
25th April, 2025. (Internal Candidates)

6th June, 2025. (External Candidates)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their complete Application Documents to: acctre_25int@courtecowas.org (Internal Candidates), acctre_25ext@courtecowas.org (External Candidates) using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Click Here To Download Application Form (MS Word)

Application Documents
Applicants who meet the requirements must submit:

• An ECOWAS job application form
• An updated Curriculum Vitae,
• A signed motivation letter.

Note

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.
• Offers of employment will be subject to a satisfactory background check.
• Candidates must be ECOWAS citizens
• Candidates must be under 50 years. (This condition does not apply to internal candidates)
• The documents submitted shall not be returned. Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.
• Offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory background check and official documentation attesting nationality.

Role Overview

• Under the supervision of the Head of Department (HOD) for Judicial Certified Translations & Interpretation, the incumbent shall perform interpretation work for the Court from languages B/C into French.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation during internal and external court sessions and meetings and during conferences or workshops.
• Provide interpretation in relevant language combinations (simultaneous, consecutive, whispering, liaison) of speeches or statements.
• Interpret sensitive meetings routinely.
• Assist in the establishment of a terminology database, glossaries, etc.
• Manage the terminology and reference database to ensure accuracy and consistency in language and terminology usage.
• Assist in the screening, examining, and training of prospective interpreters.
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Interpretation Team Leader/ Head of Language Services.

Academic Qualification and Experience
Educational Qualification:

• Master’s Degree in Conference Interpretation from a recognized university/institute.

Experience:

• 10 years of experience in interpretation, at least 4 of which should have been interpreter experience in an international organization, and use of relevant computer software, electronic tools and databases.
• Demonstrated understanding of the A -B -C language combinations system.
• Membership of AIIC would be an asset
• Demonstrated experience in the use of relevant computer-assisted translation software/tools.
• Demonstrated understanding of interpretation teams.
• Demonstrated professional competence and mastery of subject matter.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the profession’s tenets, such as confidentiality, collegiality, and the highest standards of professionalism.
• Ability to carry out terminology research and prepare glossaries on a wide range of themes. Excellent writing and analytical skills, highest standards of accuracy, consistency, and faithfulness to the style and nuances of the original text.
• Proven expertise in using relevant computer-assisted translation (CAT) software and tools, machine translation systems, and on-screen editing software.

ECOWAS Key Competencies
Leadership:

• Ability to persuade/influence others to consider a particular 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.
• The ability to respect the chain of command in an appropriate manner.
• Ability to resolve challenges with minimal direction and/or 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.

Client Service Orientation:

• Interpersonal skills with the ability to keep a client informed of progress or setbacks in projects of relevance to 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
• Excellent management capacity, including networking and alliance building.
• Ability to work within a multinational environment and with a diverse range of people and organisations at national, regional, and global levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work in team setting, group facilitation and good interpersonal skills.
• Proven knowledge of new developments in own occupation/profession.
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to prioritize

Multicultural Sensitivity and Advocacy:

• Demonstrate respect for cultural differences, fairness, and the ability to relate well with people from varied backgrounds, nationalities, genders, ethnicities, races, and religions.
• 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 judgement, 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 work areas.
• Ability to encourage, empower, and advocate for people unbiasedly and transparently.

Knowledge of ECOWAS:

• 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 ECOWAS culture, structures, performance issues, and priorities impacting assigned responsibilities.
• Knowledge of member states’ development trends, indicators, challenges, and opportunities as they relate to the project/programme assigned to their own position.

Analytical and Critical Thinking:

• Ability to study data/information from various 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.

Communication:

• Demonstrate operational computer proficiency using appropriate tools.
• Ability to use 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 two (French and English) of the ECOWAS official languages (English, French & Portuguese). Knowledge of an additional one (Portuguese) will be an added advantage.

Planning and Implementation:

• Ability to develop and 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 coordinate 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.

Eligibility:

• Must be a citizen of an ECOWAS Member State.
• Must not be more than 50 years of age at the time of recruitment. This does not apply to internal candidates.

Annual Basic Salary
USD 53,025.02 / USD 59,949.97

Application Closing Dates
25th April, 2025. (Internal Candidates)

6th June, 2025. (External Candidates)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their complete Application Documents to: intfr_25int@courtecowas.org (Internal Candidates), intfr_25ext@courtecowas.org (External Candidates) using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Click Here To Download Application Form (MS Word)

Application Documents
Applicants who meet the requirements must submit:

• An ECOWAS job application form
• An updated Curriculum Vitae,
• A signed motivation letter.

Note

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.
• Offers of employment will be subject to a satisfactory background check.
• Candidates must be ECOWAS citizens
• Candidates must be under 50 years. (This condition does not apply to internal candidates)
• The documents submitted shall not be returned. Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.
• Offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory background check and official documentation attesting nationality.

Job Title: Court Reporter (Portuguese)

Job Code: ECW/CCJ/CRP/013
Location: Abuja (FCT), Nigeria
Job type: Full-time
Grade: P2 / P3
Status: Permanent
Department: Registry
Divsion: Verbatim Report
Institution: Community Court of Justice
Line Supervisor: Senior Court Reporter (Portuguese)

Role Overview

• Under the supervision of the Head of Division Verbatim Report, the Court Reporter (Portuguese) shall be responsible for ensuring that all court proceedings are electronically recorded and faithfully transcribed, and verbatim reports produced in Portuguese are also available in the other two official working languages of ECOWAS.

Roles and Responsibilities

• S/he shall attend all court sessions.
• Ensure that recording equipment is functional and in position for all court sessions.
• Make full and accurate record of the court proceedings in Portuguese Language.
• Produce accurate and timely verbatim transcripts. In Portuguese Language.
• Submit monthly reports of all court sessions and the status of the verbatim report of each proceeding.
• Prepare a summary of judgements in Portuguese.
• Performs any other official task as may be assigned by supervisor.

Academic Qualifications and Experience
Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Translation, Interpretation, or equivalent from a recognized university.

Experience:

• 3 years of experience in translation, revision, and technical writing.
• Proven knowledge with computer-assisted translation tools, machine translation
  tools, and on-screen editing tools.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of language including, meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, grammar, and history.
• Ability to proofread and review the translation of complex technical terms to ensure accuracy and consistency using simultaneous translation equipment (e.g.
  headphones, translation sets, etc.).

ECOWAS Key Competencies:
P3-02-01 – Leadership:

• Ability to execute tasks, contact colleagues, and contribute as needed towards decision-making to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• The ability to respect the chain of command in an appropriate manner.
• Ability to guide your own work by setting and monitoring goals with strong personal initiative and commitment to ECOWAS.
• Ability to model and advocate for compliance, good work ethics, flexibility, and persistence to get the job done, coupled with an ability to influence positive teamwork and cooperation.
• Ability to work in teams to carry out semi-routine work, including assigning work, training, and checking work.

P3-03-01 – Client Service Orientation:

• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with clients in positive exchanges that establish mutual expectations and understanding and reduce uncertainties and conflicts.
• Ability to keep clients informed on matters of relevance to expectations, establishing “bring forward” systems and introducing other procedures /techniques to ensure that service standards are maintained.
• Ability to make decisions based on guidelines, procedures, and precedents and maintain confidentiality and discretion with clients.
• Good judgement and demonstrated ability to be assertive – rather than passive or aggressive when interacting with clients.
• Well-developed problem-solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills.

P3-04-01 – Multicultural Sensitivity and Advocacy:

• Ability to perceive the moods and feelings of others and to understand the attitude, interests, needs, and perspectives of others.
• Well-developed ability to relate well with people from varied backgrounds, open to understanding diverse cultural differences especially within West Africa.
• Ability to listen attentively to people’s ideas, requests and concerns and to explain to others the need for diversity management in everyday workplace practices.
• Ability and responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Ability to factor in diversity when providing services, responding to requests, recognizing and releasing preconceived notions and stereotypical views of certain groups and individuals.

P3-05-01 – Knowledge of ECOWAS:

• Basic understanding of the ECOWAS organization mandate and its functions.
• Ability to explain the functional area assigned to and the contributions it makes to the organization and its mandate.
• Knowledge of ECOWAS semi-routine procedures, processes and practices as it relates to assigned responsibilities and information systems.
• Ability to apply ECOWAS standards in emailing, reporting, correspondence, etc. and to contribute to implementing associated changes as directed.

P3-06-01 – Analytical and Critical Thinking:

• Ability to carefully review and check the accuracy of information in work reports provided by management, management information systems or other individuals.
• Good knowledge of office monitoring indicators of relevance to own work and ability to provide brief reports or updates.
• Ability to edit, check, track, and review documents prepared by others and reorganize data or information according to instructions using the latest technology.
• Efficiently retrieves, inputs, edits, formats, transmits and links electronic file data used for analysis and understands data management operations.
• Ability to condense information and/or produce concise summary notes to help others with decision-making, problem solving and/or assessment of work.

P3-07-01 – Communication:

• Demonstrated computer skills to communicate using tools, to write and format documents appropriately for presentation, the web, proposals, reports and other documents.
• Ability to proofread, edit and revise documents to ensure they follow standard conventions for punctuation and mechanics and formatted in accordance with ECOWAS communication standards.
• Ability to relay/redirect complete and accurate messages to appropriate persons/departments.
• 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.

P3-08-01 – Planning and Implementation:

• Ability to organize information and materials for others, solving minor problems and checking for completeness and compliance with standards and instructions.
• Knowledge of techniques to prioritize tasks in fast paced workplace with frequent
• interruptions and moving deadlines and adaptability/ flexibility to meet work expectations.
• Understanding and adherence to the policies, procedures, and guidelines required to support the ECOWAS planning cycle at the individual and organizational level.
• Good initiative with an ability to identify what needs to be done and act in a proactive manner.

Eligibility:

• Must be a citizen of an ECOWAS Member State.
• Must not be more than 50 years of age at the time of recruitment. This does not apply to internal candidates.

Annual Basic Salary
USD 31,191.47 – USD 45,109.22

Application Closing Dates
25th April, 2025. (Internal Candidates)

6th June, 2025. (External Candidates)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their complete Application Documents to: corept_25int@courtecowas.org (Internal Candidates), corept_25ext@courtecowas.org (External Candidates) using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Click Here To Download Application Form (MS Word)

Application Documents
Applicants who meet the requirements must submit:

• An ECOWAS job application form
• An updated Curriculum Vitae,
• A signed motivation letter.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.
• Offers of employment will be subject to a satisfactory background check.
• Candidates must be ECOWAS citizens
• Candidates must be under 50 years. (This condition does not apply to internal candidates)
• The documents submitted shall not be returned. Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.
• Offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory background check and official documentation attesting nationality.

Job Title: Revisor (Portuguese)

Job Code: ECW/CCJ/RP/005
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Grade: P5
Status: Permanent
Department: Registry
Division: Registry
Institution: Community Court of Justice
Line Supervisor: Head of Division Judicial Certified Translations & Interpretation

Role Overview

• Under the supervision of the Head of Division, Judicial Certified Translations and Interpretation, the incumbent shall be responsible for ensuring the quality of translations of all documents from English and/or French into Portuguese.

Role and Responsibilities
The successful candidate shall:

• Revise complex, technical, and sensitive documents translated from French into Portuguese or English into Portuguese
• Produce accurate translations that are faithful to the spirit, style, and nuances of the original text.
• Respect the terminology and usage of the institution’s established language in order to ensure the required consistency of output among translators working on the same document.
• Advise on translation issues and suggest improvements to the translation process.
• Utilise modern computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools to perform translation tasks efficiently.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Academic Qualifications and Experience
Educational Qualification:

• Master’s Degree in translation or equivalent from a recognized university/institution.

Experience:

• 10 years of experience in translation, at least 4 of which should have been with international organisations;
• Demonstrated experience in the use of relevant computer assisted translation software/tools.
• Demonstrated professional competence and mastery of subject matter.
• Ability to find proper cultural equivalents and take cultural context into account through knowledge of both languages and culture.
• Exhibit highest standards of accuracy, consistency and faithfulness to the style and nuances of the original text/source language(s).
• Ability to maintain highest standards of confidentiality.
• Knowledge of terminological and reference research techniques with ability to use wide variety of references and information
• Proven expertise in the use of relevant computer-assisted translation (CAT) software and tools, machine translation systems, and on-screen editing software.
• Proven professional competence and mastery of the field.
• Ability to find appropriate cultural equivalents and demonstrate cultural sensitivity through knowledge of both language and culture.
• Demonstrate the highest standards of accuracy and precision, consistency, and fidelity to the style and subtleties of the source or original text.
• Demonstrate the highest level of confidentiality.
• Sound knowledge of terminology and reference material research techniques, as well as the ability to exploit a wide variety of information and reference sources.

ECOWAS Key Competencies
Leadership:

• Ability to play a leadership role on assigned programmes and projects by providing the managerial and operational expertise necessary to carry out the mandate of the Organisation.
• Ability to lead by example and organise teamwork to encourage collaboration to achieve results; champion change and engage employees; be able to set up and deploy internal controls during the pilot phase of programmes to manage potential obstacles that may arise during implementation effectively.
• Ability to follow the chain of command.
• Have excellent self-management skills and be able to demonstrate ethics and integrity, confidentiality, compliance with internal control rules, and transparency.
• Ability to combine complementary skills or expertise, to assess individual contributions and to recognise and acknowledge achievements and address shortcomings, to ensure durable success for the organisation.
• Have sound knowledge of programme management at a level usually acquired through certification in programme management.

Client Service Orientation:

• Ability to research benchmarks and trends to bring about the best recommendations for the development and improvement of programmes/projects that will best serve the community/organisation;
• Good networking and interpersonal skills to seek information and data from a network of professionals from several countries, sectors, or organisations and to identify and prioritise the needs that are of greatest importance to the Community.
• Ability to manage and coordinate client management initiatives and make recommendations.
• Ability to set up and implement good customer service practices.
• Ability to draft and implement stakeholder management plans, programmes, and initiatives, to secure stakeholder buy-in for new initiatives, to better understand dissenting views, to secure resources and to increase the perception of success.

Multicultural Sensitivity and Advocacy:

• Be diplomatic, tactful, and respectful of people from diverse backgrounds. Understand the diversity of views from a cultural perspective, particularly within West Africa, and be able to turn this diversity into an opportunity to improve the outcomes of programs or operations.
• Ability to work in a diverse and inclusive interactive environment that builds on each other’s strengths, drawing upon innovative practices.
• Objectivity in dealing with conflict, regardless of cultural or gender differences, and help other staff members overcome cultural and gender biases.
• Ability and responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Ability to serve the interests of teams, organisations, communities, and people with disabilities from different cultures, without prejudice or discrimination.

Knowledge of ECOWAS:

• Have a good understanding of the organisational structure of ECOWAS and the realities of its working environment and expectations in order to better collaborate, participate, contribute, and provide leadership effectively.
• Have sound knowledge of the ECOWAS mandate, Strategic Plan, or priorities, as well as the economic, political, and social status or trends of Member States, as they relate to their field of action.
• Have sound knowledge of good practices, approaches, or techniques of programme management within ECOWAS to lead or contribute to the drafting or evaluation of programmes, projects, or other initiatives.
• Have sound knowledge of ECOWAS rules and procedures to interpret and apply directives or texts appropriately, give technical advice, coach others, and evaluate their performance.

Analytical and Critical thinking:

• Ability to analyse a situation using indicators to assess costs, benefits, risks, and chances of success in decision-making.
• Ability to gather information from different sources to identify the causes of a problem, the consequences of other actions, possible obstacles, and ways to avoid such problems in the future.
• Ability to break down very complex situations or information into simple terms to explain them and make recommendations and conclusions to solve problems or improve operations, programmes, or projects.
• Ability to draw new insights from situations, apply innovative solutions to problems, and devise new methods of solving or discarding problems where established methods and procedures are inapplicable or no longer effective.

Communication:

• Ability to communicate impactfully, clearly and concisely, succinctly and in an organised manner,
• Ability to inspire credibility and confidence in presentations, ability to set expectations, and ability to explain complex issues.
• Ability to listen to understand and interpret messages from others and respond appropriately.
• Excellent technical, writing, and editing skills.
• Ability to listen carefully to encourage team members to communicate better with each other, be considerate of team members so that they feel valued and engage staff across institutions and agencies.
• Ability to make constructive comments or observations, recognise the merits of an employee, address shortcomings and motivate direct supervisees to work at peak performance.
• Proficiency in information and communication technology (ICT).

Planning and Implementation:

• Organisational and project/programme management skills, with significant experience in identifying timelines, objectives, costs, and resources required to achieve results for operations, programmes, or projects, in line with the result-based management approach.
• Ability to set goals for oneself and others, as well as for the division you are responsible for, and to determine effective targets and be able to adjust priorities of work or projects to be carried out according to changing circumstances.
• Ability to perform participatory project planning and identify gaps that affect the achievement of programme or project expectations as well as design and implement the necessary intervention plans in performing a given task.
• Ability to deploy a rigorous monitoring and evaluation mechanism and to draft a periodic reporting schedule for key results.
• Ability to plan, organize, control resources, and to comply with policies, procedures, and protocols to achieve specific goals.

Eligibility:

• Candidates must be citizens of an ECOWAS Member State.
• They must not be more than 50 years of age at the time of recruitment. This provision does not apply to internal candidates.

Annual Basic Salary
USD 53.025,02 / USD 59.949,97

Application Closing Dates
25th April, 2025. (Internal Candidates)

6th June, 2025. (External Candidates)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their complete Application Documents to: revpt_25int@courtecowas.org (Internal Candidates), revpt_25ext@courtecowas.org (External Candidates) using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Click Here To Download Application Form (MS Word)

Application Documents
Applicants who meet the requirements must submit:

• An ECOWAS job application form
• An updated Curriculum Vitae,
• A signed motivation letter.

Note

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.
• Offers of employment will be subject to a satisfactory background check.
• Candidates must be ECOWAS citizens
• Candidates must be under 50 years. (This condition does not apply to internal candidates)
• The documents submitted shall not be returned. Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.
• Offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory background check and official documentation attesting nationality.

Job Title: Documentalist & Archivist

Job Code: ECW/CCJ/DA/008
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job type: Full-time
Grade: P3 / P4
Status: Permanent
Department: Registry
Institution: Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS
Line Supervisor: Library and Documentation

Role Overview

• Under the supervision of the Head of Division, Library and Documentation, the Documentalist & Archivist shall coordinate and manage activities relating to all manual and electronic documentation in the Court’s Library.
• The incumbent shall ensure the safeguarding of the resources and that the lending of items strictly complies with rules and procedures.
• S/he shall provide support services to users to enable them to access material with ease and ensure a conducive environment for users.

Role And Responsibilities

• Assist the Library &Documentation in managing the entire records system of the Court.
• Process all archival access requests.
• Assist in organizing and enriching the Court’s documentary collection.
• Create and maintain comprehensive, accessible, retrievable electronic archives.
• Ensure the enrichment, accessibility, and integrity of the Court’s archives.
• Assist staff and the public in accessing available judicial documentation.
• Monitor the movement of documents.
• Organize archival records and develop classification systems to facilitate access to archival materials.
• Create and use documentary tools (filing plan, document management software, etc.) and information dissemination tools to facilitate information sharing with users.
• Ensure cataloguing (bibliographic description) and indexing of documents with appropriate documentary language and standards.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Academic Qualifications and Experience
Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Library and Information Science, Documentation and Archiving, Business Administration, Management, or in a similar field from a recognized University.

Experience:

• Five (5) years of experience in library and documentation support functions.
• Good knowledge of ECOWAS rules and regulations on the control and access to documentation, as well as meetings servicing.
• Proven knowledge in the management of library and documentation service.
• Proven experience in developing information tools on library collections and facilities.

ECOWAS Key Competences:
Leadership:

• 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 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.

Client Service Orientation:

• Interpersonal skills with the ability to keep a client informed of progress or setbacks in projects of relevance to 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 need, 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.

Multicultural Sensitivity And Advocacy:

• 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 judgement, 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:

• 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.

Analytical And Critical Thinking:

•  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.

Communication:

• 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.

Planning and Implementation:

• Ability to develop and 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 coordinate 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.

Eligibility:

• Must be a citizen of an ECOWAS Member State.
• Must not be more than 50 years of age at the time of recruitment. This does not apply to internal candidates.

Annual Basic Salary
USD 37,431.66 /  52,379.70.

Application Closing Dates
25th April, 2025. (Internal Candidates)

6th June, 2025. (External Candidates).

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their complete Application Documents to: docar_25int@courtecowas.org (Internal Candidates), docar_25ext@courtecowas.org (External Candidates) using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Click Here To Download Application Form (MS Word)

Application Documents
Applicants who meet the requirements must submit:

• An ECOWAS job application form
• An updated Curriculum Vitae,
• A signed motivation letter.

Note

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.
• Offers of employment will be subject to a satisfactory background check.
• Candidates must be ECOWAS citizens
• Candidates must be under 50 years. (This condition does not apply to internal candidates)
• The documents submitted shall not be returned. Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.
• Offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory background check and official documentation attesting nationality.