The Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
German Agency for International Cooperation) is one of the world's leading roviders of international cooperation services for sustainable development. It is owned by the German Government.

In West Africa, GIZ's portfolio includes among others, a programme to support the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and it's regional integration goals. The programme aims to strengthen sector-specific capacities in the areas of Peace and Security, Customs and Trade as well as Strategic Management and Organizational Development in the ECOWAS Commission.

The GIZ Support Programme to the ECOWAS Commission is recruiting a Special Advisor to support the Commission in coordinating, monitoring, advising and providing periodic progress reports on the implementation of the following major outputs:

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The Special Advisor is responsible for:

•   Comprehensive analysis on the institutional reform and capacity building exercise with concrete recommendations;
•   Operationalization of the Economic and Social Council of ECOWAS (ECOSOC) as required by the Treaty;
•   Supporting the launch of a survey on the Socio-Economic situation in Wes Africa as of 2014;
•   Supporting in steering Committee on the development of the 5-year Community Strategic Action Programme
covering the period 2016-2020 aime at the realization of ECOWAS Vision 2020.

The Special Advisor will simultaneously undertake any other related duties as may be assigned from time-to-time

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Advanced degree in Social or Political Sciences or equivalent PhD is an added advantage.

Professional Experience:

•   At least 15 years of professional experience with an appreciable knowledge of international cooperation, regional
economic and political integration and knowledge management.
•   Experience in advisory/consultancy services at high political level.

Other Knowledge, Additional Competence:

•   Very good working knowledge of ICT (related computer software, email, internet)
•   Fuent written and oral knowledge of English and at least another ECOWAS Official Language
•   Willingness to upskill and to adjust to the personalities of the counterparts,as required by the task to be performed

Location: Nigeria

How To Apply For The Job

We invite eligible applicants originating from the ECOWAS Region, to submit their Applications. Send your CV and cover letter in English, plus your scan of your diplomas to:-

hr@giz.de/ OR hr-ghana@giz.de

Closing Date: 08 May, 2014