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The Deutsche Gesellschaft fur lnternationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (German Agency for International Cooperation) is one of the world's leading providers 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) in its 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 Adviser to support the Commission in coordinating, monitoring, advisinq and providing periodic progress reports on the implementation of the following major outputs:

Job Title: Special Adviser

Responsibilities

A comprehensive analysis on the institutional reform and capacity building exercise with concrete recommendations:
Operationaiization of the Economic and Social Council of ECOWAS (ECOSOC) as required by the Treaty;
Support the launch of a survey on the Socio-Economic situation in West Africa as of 2014;
Support in steering Committee on the development of the 5-year Community Strategic Action Programme covering the period 2016-2020 aimed at the realization of ECOWAS Vision 2020:
The Special Adviser will simultaneously undertake any other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

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 a high political level.
Other knowledge, additional competences
Very good working knowledge of ITC (related computer software, ernail, internet)
Fluent 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

Mode of Application:
The assignment is for the period of June 2014 January 2016. We invite eligible applicants originating from the ECOWAS Region to submit their applications before April 24th, 2014. Send your CV and cover letter in English plus your scanned certificate to hr@giz.de

Application Deadline: 24th April, 2014.

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