Vice President of the Commission (Nigeria’s Statutory Appointee) at Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) - NAIJA STICK

Vice President of the Commission (Nigeria’s Statutory Appointee) at Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

Applications are invited from interested and qualified candidates for the job vacancies at Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was set up to foster the ideal of collective self-sufficiency for its member states. 

• As a trading union, it is also meant to create a single, large trading bloc through economic cooperation.
• Its role in promoting democracy and stability in Africa generally, and particularly in West Africa; its increasing influence on the international scene; its weight in the war against poverty; its central position in the management of migration flows; its tradition of tolerance and openness, which deserves to be supported and protected.

Individuals interested in the Job Vacancies at ECOWAS should review the job details, requirements, and application process provided below.

Description:

Interested Nigerian candidates may wish to note that the Vice-President of the ECOWAS Commission assists the President of the Commission in the performance of his/her duties and acts in his/her stead in his/her absence.

• The Vice-President supports the design, formulation and implementation of regional strategies, programmes and projects, and works in close collaboration with other ECOWAS institutions, partners and Member States.

Roles and Responsibilities 

Under the supervision and guidance of the President of the Commission, and in harmony with peers from other institutions, the Vice-President shall:

• Assist the President in defining and implementing the Commission’s strategy and programmes;
• Ensure business continuity within the Commission in the absence of the President;
• Coordinate, monitor and evaluate regional programmes and manage relations between the Commission and other ECOWAS institutions;
• Coordinate and monitor the institutional reform process under the leadership of the Commission President and in collaboration with other departments;
• Oversee the implementation of the Early Warning System; Contribute to communication around the ECOWAS Vision;
• Oversee the activities of the Directorate of Strategic Planning and all other directorates reporting to him/her;
• Supervise the Directorate of Strategic Planning and Monitoring and Evaluation, Directorate of Early Warning, relations with other ECOWAS Institutions, and Community Development Projects;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the President of the Commission.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Knowledge of the ECOWAS Commission

• Candidates will be assessed on the basis of their knowledge of ECOWAS agenda and programmes/projects, particularly institutional reforms.

Academic Qualifications:

Interested candidates must hold a Master’s Degree (A-Level+5) or equivalent in Economics, Statistics, Law, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Engineering, Business Management, or a discipline related to the job description, awarded by a recognised university or higher education institution;

• Holding an additional degree or certificate in management or a related field will be an added advantage.

Professional Experience:

• Candidates must have at least fifteen (15) years of professional experience in a national, regional or international public or private organisation, including at least seven (7) years in a senior management position.

Language and ICT:

Good command of one of the official languages of ECOWAS (English/French/Portuguese) in both spoken and written form, with working knowledge of a second Community language;

• Good knowledge and ability to use IT tools and applicable software such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Required Competencies:

• General Skills Professionalism;
• Planning and organisational skills;
• Accountability;
• Good communication skills;
• Teamwork.
• Managerial Skills
• Ability to plan effectively;
• Ability to tap and develop staff potential;
• Ability to set, monitor and maintain good performance standards;
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment;
• Ability to conduct meetings effectively;
• Ability to manage organisations and develop partnerships;
• Skill in coordination and monitoring/evaluation;
• Ability to negotiate with the public to achieve results or reach consensus;
• Communication skills to influence peers and external stakeholders;
• Team spirit and ability to work in a multicultural environment;
• Demonstrated fairness;

Good personal organisation with ability to set priorities and adapt to varying situations;

Ability to manage interpersonal relationships and resolve conflicts.

Condition of Service

The condition of service is in line with ECOWAS remuneration for Statutory Appointees and Staff Regulations.

Tenure:

• Judges are appointed for a fixed term of four (4) years non-renewable.

Salary: USD 13,268.89 – USD 19,066.90 annually

Deadline: March 11, 2026

How to Apply 

Interested applicant can apply via this link 

Interested and qualified candidates should forward a copy of their Curriculum Vitae accompanied by a covering letter highlighting relevant experience, skills, and competencies to: 

ecowasnationalunit2@gmail.com 

(the ECOWAS National Unit) and info@nigeriaecowasmission.ng (Permanent Mission of Nigeria to ECOWAS Commission) using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Or

Submit their hard copies to:

• The Communication Officer,
• ECOWAS National Unit,
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
• Central Business District, Abuja.

Or

The Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the ECOWAS Commission,

No 43 Hassan Usman Katsina Street,

Asokoro, Abuja.