Office Technology Modernization and Enterprise Solution at ECOWAS Commission

Job Title: Office Technology Modernization & Enterprise Solution

Job Code: 20002611

Institution: ECOWAS Commission

Grade: P3/P4

Agency: N/A

Annual Salary: UA49,106.81 / USD77,480.72; UA56,591.37 / USD 89,289.87

Status: Permanent

Department: Internal Services

Directorate: Directorate of Information, Technology Service

Division: Systems Acquisition & Implementation

Line Supervisor: PO, Systems Acquisition & Implementation

Supervising: IT Assistant

Duty Station: Abuja, Nigeria

Applications should be sent to: b52offtechmodernandentersol@ecowas.int

Role Overview

Under the direct supervision of the Principal Officer, Systems Acquisition & Implementation, the incumbent accelerates IT modernization, centralizing best practices and expertise for holistic transformation within ECOWAS...

Role and Responsibilities

  • Actively support ECOWAS modernization program from start to finish...
  • Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources...
  • Drive and challenge business units on their assumptions...
  • Develop and execute service desk and staff experience modernization strategies...
  • Incorporate knowledge management and user relationship management systems best practices...
  • Support the implementation of intelligent systems and innovative solutions...
  • Practice and share project management and agile methodologies...
  • Assist in the development of business cases...
  • Proactively communicate and collaborate with external and internal customers...
  • Plan for the replacement of systems nearing obsolescence...
  • Provide regular reports and updates to management...

Academic Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering...
  • At least five (5) years’ experience in IT Development...
  • Experience working with systems and/or IT integration executions...
  • Possess knowledge of development life cycle methodologies...
  • Knowledge of relevant high-level web programming languages...

Age Limit

Be below 50 years old. This provision does not apply to internal candidates.

ECOWAS Key Competencies

  • Ability to persuade/influence others...
  • Ability to lead a team of trainees/junior staff...
  • Ability to resolve challenges...
  • Knowledge of ECOWAS institutions, sectors, programmes and policies...
  • Demonstrate operational computer proficiency using appropriate tools...
  • Ability to develop and implement an individual action plan...

Assessment Method

Assessment of qualified candidates may include a written exercise and a competency-based interview.

ECOWAS Work Environment

ECOWAS provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and a healthy work-life balance...

Method of application:

Applications that must include (All are Mandatory) :

  1. the Application form (JOB APPLICATION FORM)
  2. Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  3. A cover letter.
  • All should be sent by email to b52offtechmodernandentersol@ecowas.int before the deadline.
  • The application will not be considered if one of the Mandatory documents is not attached.
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