Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Head of the Electoral Assistance Division, the Election Management Officer’s main tasks and responsibilities will be to: Support the Head of Division in implementing the ECOWAS Vision for the Division, coordinating the activities of the Electoral Assistance Division, in line with the provisions of ECOWAS existent Protocols and Decisions, in particular, the 1999 Mechanism for Conflict Prevention, Management, Peacekeeping and Regional Security, the Supplementary Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance and the 2008 ECOWAS Conflict Prevention Framework.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Â
Â
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Education:
§ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree in political science, international relations, social science, economics, law, public administration, or a related field from a recognized university
Experience:
§  5 years of progressively responsible experience in political affairs, governance, diplomacy, conflict resolution, security or related field;
§ Understanding of political, governance and security dynamics, conflict prevention management and resolution;
§ Technical competence to conduct information gathering, research and analysis with modern technology.
ECOWAS KEY COMPETENCIES
§ 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 resolve challenges that occur with minimal direction and/or to recommend and explain solutions or alternatives for approval;
§ 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 that carefully balances professional obligations with the need to be sensitive and responsive to their needs;
§ 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;
§ Knowledge of ECOWAS institutions, sectors, programmes and policies
§ Ability to study data/information from a variety of sources, present findings and make recommendations;
§ 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;
§ Ability to respect chain of command in an appropriate 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.
§ Ability to organize work, set priorities, and work within timelines, giving attention to details, stakeholders, indicators and risks
AI: Hello human, I am a GPT powered AI chat bot. Ask me anything!