{"id":11388,"date":"2013-09-12T11:50:36","date_gmt":"2013-09-12T11:50:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/?p=11388"},"modified":"2013-09-12T10:06:59","modified_gmt":"2013-09-12T10:06:59","slug":"ecowas-commission-commissioner-of-administration-conference-and-protocol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/ecowas-commission-commissioner-of-administration-conference-and-protocol.html","title":{"rendered":"Ecowas Commission: Commissioner of Administration, Conference and Protocol"},"content":{"rendered":"
ROLE OVERVIEW<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Under the guidance of the President and in harmony with colleagues and the community, the Commissioner for Administration, Conference & Protocol is responsible for planning, coordinating and monitoring the General Administration of and Management of Conference and Protocol Services, Procurement of goods & services and material resources of the Commission in line with laid down rules and procedures.<\/p>\n

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Conceptualises, defines and implements strategy, policies and operational guidelines in Procurement, Conference & Protocol Services, Material Management and General Administration with a view to ensuring efficiency and further ECOWAS integration programmes;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Co-ordinates and harmonises Regional\/Community policies to ensure the efficient compliance with the ECOWAS Tenders Code;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Collaborates with other regional International bodies, specialised institutions, Public-Private Partnerships to facilitate the implementation of Regional Programmes;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Collaborates and works in synergy with colleagues and other Commissioners;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Represents the President or Vice-President whenever necessary;<\/p>\n

In addition to the functions listed above, the Commissioner is expected, among other things, to communicate a compelling vision to the ECOWAS role in integration programmes and ensure that staff and stakeholders subscribe to and support that vision.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 The Commissioner is also responsible for leading and managing the mangers and staff reporting to him\/her, which includes:
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ensuring that he\/she remains a successful team player within the Commission of fifteen, by contributing to common goals, assuming a fair share of the work, supporting fellow Commissioners in their own initiatives, and making enough time to meet with other Commissioners on a regular basis to discuss common concerns.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Organising the Directorates under his \/her authority efficiently, with clear reporting lines, definition of responsibilities, and ensuring that his\/her own immediate staff help this process and do not become an obstacle.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ensuring that during his\/her absence, an officer-in-charge is thoroughly briefed and given the delegated authority to make decisions so that the work of the Commissioner is not obstructed.<\/p>\n

Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 A higher degree in the Social Sciences, Public Administration, Business Management, and\/or any related field, preferably at the doctorate degree level
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Senior level experience in advocating for and representing a large organisation to partners and other stakeholders in the public service\/private sector\/international agencies
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Minimum of fifteen (15) years\u2019 work experience in Management, General Administration or any related domain with at least seven (7) successful years in a senior management position in a comparable organisation.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Must have managed other managers over several divisions.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Political exposure could be an added advantage;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Fluency in both oral and written English\/French\/Portuguese with good working knowledge of any other as a second ECOWAS official language.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Preference will be given to candidates who have directly managed private\/public partnerships.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Good knowledge and practical use of Microsoft office tools.<\/p>\n

MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to plan effectively;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to tap and develop staff potentials;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Capable of rewarding and sanctioning in the interests of improving staff performance;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to set, monitor and maintain good performance standards;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to chair meetings efficiently;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Good communication skills for influencing groups of peers and stakeholders outside the organisational (public speaking, writing, persuasiveness, credibility, negotiation, problem-solving)
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Able team-player with peers (creates solutions to problems, creates ideas, takes on share of the work, reliable).
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Drive and energy;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Demonstrates fairness;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Self-control and stress management methods;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Good personal organisation with ability to prioritise comfortably, adjust to rapidly changing priorities and to manage time well.<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Abuja, Nigeria<\/p>\n

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How To Apply For The Job<\/strong><\/p>\n

Applications should be submitted by hand or post to:<\/p>\n

The Director<\/strong>
\nAfrica & Regional Integration Bureau<\/strong>
\nMinistry of Foreign Affairs & Regional Integration<\/strong>
\nP. O. Box M53<\/strong>
\nAccra<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tel:\u00a0+233 302 999623<\/strong>
\nE-mail:\u00a0africa@mfa.gov.gh<\/strong><\/p>\n

Closing Date:<\/strong>\u00a020 September, 2013<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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