PUBLISHED ON: 01/05/2024
CLOSING DATE: 30/05/2024
JOB CODE 20003557
INSTITUTION ECOWAS COMMISSION
GRADE P3/P4
AGENCY Project Preparation and Development Unit (PPDU)
ANNUAL SALARY AU 48,563.42 / USD 76,623.37
STATUS Permanent
DEPARTMENT Infrastructure, Energy and Digitalisation
DIRECTORATE 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: b46ecofinanceanalyst@ecowas.int
ROLE OVERVIEW
Under the supervision of the Principal Program Officer, Project Preparation, the incumbent shall be an economic advisor, providing key economic and financial analysis. He/she shall play a leading role in the financial structuring of PPDU projects to ensure funding and financial sustainability.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Launches activities to promote private sector financing of infrastructures.
2. Undertakes economic and financial analysis to provide professional advice on bankable projects.
3. Communicates case definition arguments for project development and fundraising.
4. Participates in the training and capacity-building initiatives of the PPDU targeted at project units in ECOWAS Member States.
5. PPDU key player in the preparation of regional/international infrastructure for a.
6. Perform any other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
7. Provide analytical, forecasting, reporting, and project support.
8. Produce monthly reports, which include key metrics, financial results, and variance.
9. Reporting Participate in the annual and quarterly budgeting and forecasting processes.
10. Maintain knowledge and keep abreast of new investment regulations or policies.
11. Build an increasingly, diversified network of resource partners including development partners, corporates, and policymakers.
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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
1. Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or in a similar field from a recognized university.
2. 5 years of considerable experience in Economic and Financial Analysis in the public or private sector related to infrastructure, international experience would be an asset.
3. Knowledge of International multilateral banks or Institutions financial regulations, administrative procedures, procurement Tender Code and staff regulation.
4. Expertise in conducting detailed economic and/or financial analysis, including the development of business cases for various infrastructure-related sectors.
5. demonstrated knowledge of planning, monitoring & evaluation with and Result Based Management approach.
6. Have very good knowledge in the preparation of PPP projects.
7. knowledge and experience in policy development process, programme design and execution.
8. 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 the 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 that 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 unbias 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.
ASSESSMENT METHOD: Assessment of qualified candidates may include a written exercise and a competency-based interview.
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