Programme Officer Strategic Assessment and Doctrine AT ECOWAS

 

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Head of PSO Division:

Initiate and Assist in the formulation of Logistics and personnel policies for ECOWAS Missions in consonant with African Union guidelines on Logistics Peace Support Operations (PSO) Management.

Undertake activities for the implementation of Logistics and Personnel policies for ECOWAS Missions

Interpret and apply ECOWAS Policies, Rules and Regulations as well as Standards concerning Logistics

Coordinate all Logistics Matters for ECOWAS deployed Forces, including the preparation of guidelines for personnel contributing countries

Develop a strategic logistics support concept and procedures for ECOWAS region.

In conjunction with the other PSOD officers, develop a concept in Logistic staff courses (e.g. short training packages or seminars).

As a functional area expert, provide advice and guidance to the C-PAPS Staff and others regarding logistics matters

Work out modalities/determine the requirement for the establishment of a strategic (well stocked) depot in support of ECOWAS Peace Support Operations (PSOs).

Assist in the formulation, development and implementation of depot concepts and procedures in consonance with African Union guidelines on depot operations in Peace Support Operations (PSO) Management.

Undertake activities for the implementation of polices of the depot in ECOWAS PSO.

Coordinate all depot related issues in relation to the ESF when deployed.

Develop and maintain internal logistics potential through effective training initiatives.

As a functional area expert, provide advice and guidance to C-PAPS on issues regarding the operational control and logistics of the facility.

Carry out any other tasks as may be assigned.

Qualification

Have a Bachelor’s degree in degree in International Relations and/or Regional Studies, Security Studies Peace Studies, Conflict Resolution and Prevention, Strategic Management or related domain;

Have attended relevant Peace Support Operations Courses

  

Experience

Minimum of seven (7) years proven experience in in integrated mission support functions at strategic level.

A higher qualification will reduce the required number of years working experience by two years (2)

Have at a minimum one-year experience in a UN or AU PSO mission

Have previous speciality and employment experience in integrated logistics support.

Language Requirement

Candidates must be fluent in one of the official languages of the Community: English, French and Portuguese. A working knowledge of another would be an advantage

To apply for any position, candidates should download the JOB APPLICATION FORM, fill it and send it as an email attachment to applications@ecowas.int together with their CV. No certificate should be attached.

(Head of Mission support component)

Department: Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS)

Directorate: Peace Keeping and Regional Security

Grade: P4/1

Annual Salary: USD 44,328 – USD 51,637

Supervisor: Head of Peace Support Operations Division

Reference: ECW-COMM/PAPS-P /002

Duration: 2 years Contract

Duty Station: Abuja, Nigeria