PUBLISHED ON: 01/05/2024
CLOSING DATE: 30/05/2024
JOB CODE 20003556
INSTITUTION ECOWAS COMMISSION
GRADE P3/P4
AGENCY Project Preparation and Development Unit (PPDU)
ANNUAL SALARY UA41,422.90/ USD65,357.05
UA48,563/ USD76,623.37
STATUS Permanent
DEPARTMENT Infrastructure, Energy and Digitalisation
DIRECTION Project Preparation and Development Unit (PPDU) –
DIVISION Project Preparation
LINE MANAGER Principal Program Officer, Project Preparation
SUPERVISING
DUTY STATION Togo, Lome
Applications should be sent to: b46infrastructureppotransport@ecowas.int
ROLE OVERVIEW
Under the supervision of the Principal Program Officer, Project Preparation, the incumbent shall undertake the day-to-day monitoring of all project preparation activities in the transport sector.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Participate in the identification, selection, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of regional Transport programs and projects with a focus to reach the viability and financial close of such projects.
2. Develop a comprehensive database of all regional transport projects implemented by different organizations.
3. Participate in the evaluation of proposals for PPDU studies in transport.
4. Undertake the identification and prioritization of regional transport projects in accordance with the PPDU Project Preparation Manual.
5. Provide advice on issues related to project preparation and development for the transport sector including Smart Corridors, and Economic/Spatial Development Corridors as well as back-stop projects.
6. Undertake activities for transport projects related to the project cycle (including identification, preparation, appraisal, negotiations, launch, and completion) and ex-post reviews of operations focusing on the transport sector in Member States, and other concerned stakeholders.
7. Carry out pro-active and effective management of the assigned project portfolio to ensure it achieves its objectives and targets and any issues affecting project delivery are identified and resolved in a professional and timely manner in consultation with project stakeholders.
8. Participate in the training and capacity building initiatives of the PPDU targeted at project units in ECOWAS Member States.
9. Participate in dialogue and negotiations sessions with development partners, beneficiaries, project financiers and developers, and other stakeholders.
10. Represent the PPDU in regional transport infrastructure foras.
11. Carry out any other tasks assigned by the hierarchy.
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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
1. Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Transport management, Public Works or in a similar field from a recognized University.
2. 5 years of considerable experience in transport analysis, civil engineering, public works in a developing country context with experience in project preparation and infrastructure projects.
3. Experience in carrying out PPPs projects in developing countries particularly in the Transport sector.
4. demonstrated knowledge of transport project management and transport service delivery with respect to regional air, land and water transport systems.
5. Expertise in regional project preparation in transport projects.
6. Experience in monitoring and evaluation of infrastructure related projects or programs.
7. knowledge and experience in policy development process, program design and execution.
8. Technical knowledge of one of the areas covered by the Project, including related policy development and capacity building.
9. Project Management certification would be an advantage.
AGE LIMIT
Be below 50 years old. This provision does not apply to internal candidates.
ECOWAS KEY COMPETENCIES
1. Ability to persuade/influence others to consider a certain point of view, adopt a new idea or implement new methods and practices.
2. 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.
3. Ability to respect chain of command in an appropriate manner.
4. Ability to resolve challenges that occur with minimal direction and/or to recommend and explain solutions or alternatives for approval.
5. Ability to utilize the Code of Ethics to manage self, others, information and resources.
6. Ability to mentor others and create feedback loops with supervisors, colleagues and subordinates to build strong working relationships and improve performance.
7. Contribute to maintaining organizational unit’s performance goals and standards.
8. Interpersonal skills with the ability to keep a client informed of progress or setbacks in projects of relevance to the timeline, quality and quantity.
9. Ability to proactively interact with clients and build strong trusting relationships based on mutual respect and regular discussions.
10. Ability to establish and sustain professional credibility with clients/stakeholders in a manner that anticipates their needs, mitigates issues, and carefully balances professional obligations with the need to be sensitive and responsive to their needs.
11. Ability to counsel, advise, consult, and guide others on matters pertaining to assigned client service responsibilities and established client service standards.
12. Demonstrate respect for cultural differences, fairness, and ability to relate well with people from varied backgrounds, nationality, gender, ethnicity, race and religion.
13. Understanding of diverse cultural views especially within West Africa, with sensitivity to group differences; ability to challenge bias and to practice tolerance and empathy.
14. Ability to listen actively, consider people’s concerns and apply judgement, tact and diplomacy.
15. Ability to work in a diverse and inclusive interactive environment that benefits from diverse strengths.
16. Ability and responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
17. Ability to encourage, empower, and advocate for people in an unbiased and transparent manner.
18. Knowledge of ECOWAS institutions, sectors, programmes and policies.
19. Knowledge of ECOWAS internal operational requirements of programs, projects, services and systems required to achieve work assignments and meet performance goals.
20. Knowledge of rules and procedures of ECOWAS associated assigned responsibilities and ability to explain these clearly to others.
21. Knowledge of the ECOWAS culture, structures and performance issues and priorities impacting assigned responsibilities.
22. Knowledge of member states development trends, indicators, challenges and opportunities as it relates to project/programme assigned to own position.
23. Ability to study data/information from a variety of sources, identify anomalies, trends and issues, present findings, and make recommendations.
24. Ability to break down problems or processes into key parts to identify and solve gaps in service, quality assurance, compliance and performance targets.
25. Knowledge of and ability to apply techniques to generate creative ideas and new approaches to meeting goals.
26. 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.
27. Demonstrate operational computer proficiency using appropriate tools.
28. Ability to make sound use of graphics and tables to effectively present numerical data to write semi-complex technical reports/proposals and edit/check templates, letters, etc.
29. Ability to convey information clearly and concisely in a succinct and organized manner through both writing and verbal means.
30. Exhibit interpersonal skills, make presentations, express opinions and debate ideas with others in a constructive manner.
31. Proficiency in information communication technologies (ICT).
32. 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.
33. Ability to develop, and implement an individual action plan for achieving specific work goals.
34. Identify, organize and monitor tasks throughout to facilitate execution.
35. Ability to contribute and/or lead on projects as per accepted project management standards and techniques, to co-ordinate contributions by others to set and meet deadlines.
36. Ability to organize work, set priorities, and work within timelines, giving attention to details, stakeholders, indicators and risks.
37. Ability to identify, collect and assess indicators to monitor performance and to take proactive remedial action as required.
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