Jobs
German Agency for International Cooperation recruitment in Abuja, January 2015
The Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
(German Agency for International Cooperation) is an international
enterprise owned by the German Federal government, operating in many
fields across more than 130 countries.
In Nigeria, GIZ's portfolio includes among others, a programme to
support the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in its
regional integration goals. The programme aims to strengthen
sector-specific capacities in the areas of Peace and Security, Customs
and Trade as weir as Strategic Management and Organizational Development
in
the ECOWAS Commission.
In pursuance of the EU contribution to the current programme phase. GIZ is recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Advisor - Customs
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Responsibilities
- Managing GIZ support to the ECOWAS Commission in the area of
regional economic integration and trade, including but not limited to
the ECOWAS Common External Tariff and other customs-related topics.
- Assisting programme initiatives to provide professional advisory services to and cooperate with a broad range of target groups.
- Innovation and knowledge management.
- The advisor will simultaneously undertake any other related duties as may be assigned from time-to-time.
Required Qualifications, Competences and Experience
Academic Background:
- A bachelor degree in Economics, Business Administration, Law, Trade policy or a similar area.
Professional Experience:
- Sufficient background in customs at a senior level with relevant knowledge in tariff issues and customs procedures.
- At least eight (8) years of relevant professional experience.
- Knowledge of international trade and regional integration.
- Knowledge of the ECOWAS region and already established contacts to relevant actors are regarded as assets.
Additional Competences Required:
- Very good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related
software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications
(e.g. MS Office).
- Mastery of one of the three official working languages of ECOWAS (English, French and Portuguese) is required.
- Proficiency (both written and oral) in a second official working language of the ECOWAS Commission is essential.
- Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed.
- Willingness to undertake regular travels throughout the ECOWAS region.
Assignment Period and Duty Station:
- The assignment will end on the 24.11.2018.
- The assignment will be carried out in Abuja, Federal Republic of
Nigeria, with travels within ECOWAS member States. The incumbent will
be posted within ECOWAS Commission.
Remuneration
We Offer:
- A GIZ contract as advisor based on the ECOWAS Commission in Abuja
- An attractive remuneration, possibly with allowances and other benefits
- An international working environment (ECOWAS, GIZ, EU) as part of a dynamic and multicultural team .
- Training and personal development opportunities
Job Title: Advisor - Tax Reforms
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Responsibilities
- Managing GIZ support to the ECOWAS Commission in the area of
regional economic integration on matters relating to Domestic Tax
reforms and harmonization of the Tax
- Legislations of the member States of ECOWAS; assisting programme
initiatives to provide professional advisory services to and cooperate
with a broad range of target groups
- Innovation and knowledge management
- The advisor will simultaneously undertake any other related duties as may be assigned from time-to-time.
Required Qualifications, Competences and Experience
Academic Background:
- Masters/MSc in Economics, Business Administration, Law or an equivalent qualification in taxation or a similar area.
- A background in taxation.
Professional Experience:
- At least 8 years of relevant professional experience.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work in a multicultural and multilingual environment.
- Knowledge of the ECOWAS region and already established contacts to relevant actors are regarded as assets.
Additional Competences Required:
- Very good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related
software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications
(e.g. MS Office).
- Mastery of one of the three official working languages of ECOWAS (English, French and Portuguese) is required.
- Proficiency (both written and oral) in a second official working language of the ECOWAS Commission is essential.
- Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed.
- Willingness to undertake regular travels throughout the ECOWAS region.
Assignment Period and Duty Station:
- The assignment will end on the 24.11.2018.
- The assignment will be carried out in Abuja, Federal Republic of
Nigeria, with travels within ECOWAS member States. The incumbent will
be posted within ECOWAS Commission.
Remuneration
We Offer:
- A GIZ contract as advisor based on the ECOWAS Commission in Abuja
- An attractive remuneration, possibly with allowances and other benefits
- An international working environment (ECOWAS, GIZ, EU) as part of a dynamic and multicultural team .
- Training and personal development opportunities
Job Title: Advisor in Intra-Regional Trade
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Responsibilities
- Managing GIZ support to the ECOWAS Commission in the area of
regional economic integration and trade, including but not limited to
intraregional trade and the ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme .
- Assisting programme initiatives to provide professional advisory services to and cooperate with a broad range of target groups
- Innovation and knowledge management
- The advisor will simultaneously undertake any other related duties as may be assigned from time-to-time.
Qualifications, Competences and Experience
Academic Background:
- A post graduate university degree (Master's degree or
equivalent) in economics, business administration or related fields. A
first-level university degree in combination with ten (10) years on the
job experience in regional integration specially in the ECOWAS region
may be accepted in lieu of the post graduate university degree.
- A background in trade or regional economic integration
Additional competences required:
- Very good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related
software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications
(e.g. MS Office).
- Mastery of one of the three official working languages of ECOWAS (English, French and Portuguese) is required.
- Proficiency (both written and oral) in a second official working language of the ECOWAS Commission is essential.
- Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed.
- Willingness to undertake regular travels throughout the ECOWAS region.
Assignment Period and Duty Station:
- The assignment will end on the 24.11.2018.
- The assignment will be carried out in Abuja, Federal Republic of
Nigeria, with travels within ECOWAS member States. The incumbent will
be posted within ECOWAS Commission.
Remuneration
We Offer:
- A GIZ contract as advisor based on the ECOWAS Commission in Abuja
- An attractive remuneration, possibly with allowances and other benefits
- An international working environment (ECOWAS, GIZ, EU) as part of a dynamic and multicultural team .
- Training and personal development opportunities
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications to:
[email protected] Kindly use the format "job title_ECOWAS" in the subject line of your email application: e.g. "Advisor - Customs_ECOWAS".
Application Deadline 15th February, 2015.
