Jobs at Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional group of fifteen countries, founded in 1975. Its mission is to promote economic integration in "all fields of economic activity, particularly industry, transport, telecommunications, energy, agriculture, natural resources, commerce, monetary and financial questions, social and cultural matters". ECOWAS is currently recruiting for several positions, to be based in Abuja. General Requirements Candidates should not be more than fifty years of age. Only citizen of ECOWAS Membership states are qualified Assistant GIS/Mapping Analyst [G5/1] Duration: Permanent Salary Grade: G5 [UA11,-332-15.068] Requirements OND in Geography or its equivalent with a minimum of 6 years relevant working experience Knowledge of Geographical information System [GIS] and ECOWAS Geo-Political Region would be an asset Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental staff Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools such as Word, Excel etc Excellent Oral and written skill in English French or Portuguese with good working knowledge of the second official language Good self and time management Ability to work in a cross  cultural environment perform any other tasks assigned Excellent oral and written communication skill in English, French or Portuguese Bilingual Secretaries [G5/1] Duration: Permanent Salary Grade: G5 [[UA11,-332-15.068] Requirements OND in Geography or its equivalent in Bilingual Secretarial studies in 2 of the three official languages written below A good working knowledge of Portuguese will be an advantage Minimum of 6 years post qualification professional experience as a Bilingual Secretary Ability to function in a multi cultural environment Good and written skill in English French or Portuguese with good working knowledge of the second official language Ability to work effectively under pressure, keeping within dealines Ability to work in a cross  cultural environment perform any other tasks assigned Excellent oral and written communication skill in English, French or Portuguese Administrative Assistants [G4/1] Duration: Permanent Salary Grade: G5 [UA8-995-12,141] Requirements OND in the Arts, Humanities or the Social Sciences Minimum of 5 years post qualification professional experience A good working knowledge of Portuguese will be an advantage Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues Ability to set priorities and work within a work schedule Ability to work effectively under pressure, keeping within deadlines Excellent oral and written communication skill in English French or Portuguese Conference and Protocol Assistants [G4/1] Duration: Permanent Salary Grade: G4 [UA8-995-12,141] Requirements OND in the Arts, Humanities or the Social Sciences Minimum of 5 years post qualification professional experience A good working knowledge of Portuguese will be an advantage Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues Ability to set priorities and work within a work schedule Ability to work effectively under pressure, keeping within deadlines Must be computer litereate Excellent oral and written communication skill in English French or Portuguese How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their detailed CV with Covering Letter, quoting the post they are applying for in the Subject to ecowas@careersnigeria.com Deadline is 27 March 2009.