Directors are responsible within the Commission for providing the technical expertise in particular technical areas for the design and implementation of technical projects within the region in line with ECOWAS objectives.
Objectives
- Direct technical guidance on programme design and implementation in the area of agriculture-related economic development
- Facilitate coordination between the ECOWAS Commission and the relevant technical and liaison units of Member States, with a view of improving co-ordination and interaction, and ensure balanced liaison between member countries
- Generate ideas in the relevant technical field for future ECOWAS initiatives.
- Under the direction of the Commissioner, work with the relevant specialized Parliamentary Committee on regional legislation, as appropriate.
- Take the lead in promoting the mainstreaming of production chains and markets in all integration programs and projects of ECOWAS Member States, especially common agricultural programs and projects, as well as common agricultural and related policies
- Collaborate with the organization's other units and development partners (technical and donor agencies) and secure their views/comments on countries' requests and activities requiring regional action
- Master's degree (or equivalent) in Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Business Administration, Regional Planning and Development or a related field
- Minimum of 12 years progressively responsible and relevant work experience
- Minimum of 5 years work experience managing others, preferably in a supervisory capacity within an international organization
- Work experience in Africa, preferably in the development and implementation of programmes on food security
- Experience in knowledge management, advocacy work and strategic thinking relating to factors that affect policy decision making in Agriculture and Rural Development in developing countries
For details of this vacancy and how to apply, click here
Closing date: 18-Feb-2011
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