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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) seeks a highly experienced professional to serve under the Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture. This role involves providing specialized technical assistance for agricultural policy design and implementation, ensuring leadership in key technical sectors, mobilizing resources for regional agricultural programs, and overseeing program monitoring and evaluation. The successful candidate will lead the Economic Community of West African States’ Agricultural Policy (ECOWAP), focusing on supporting Member States and addressing challenges in the agricultural sector.

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Economic Analysis
Agricultural Sector
Agribusiness Development
Strategic Partnerships
Policy Interventions
Programme Implementation
Monitoring and Evaluation

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Required Previous Experiences: 12 years of relevant experience in connecting economic and quantitative analysis with policy interventions in areas of agribusiness, value chain development, and agricultural and rural development.
Demonstrated competence in planning and implementing strategies and programmes related to sustainable intensification and diversification of agricultural production systems, as well as agribusiness development within inclusive and sustainable value chains, in the context of agricultural and rural transformations geared towards sustainable food security and poverty reduction.
Ability to develop plans, consistently set clear objectives, and provide effective oversight of performance management practices to ensure targets and standards are met.
Preferred Qualifications: Senior leadership experience in establishing strategic partnerships, working collaboratively and building consensus with various internal and/or external stakeholders on complex issues within a multidisciplinary government or international organization.
Knowledge of ECOWAS’s mandate, strategic plan/priorities, as well as the current state/tendencies of Member States’ economic, political, and social situation within the scope of the role.
Understanding of ECOWAS’s organizational structure, culture, and the dynamics of the work environment.
Well-developed business, social, and political acumen, demonstrating strong commitment to ECOWAS’s vision and mandate, along with extensive knowledge of economic, political, and social conditions and trends in Member States.
Good judgment and decision-making on matters related to the development of key policies and strategies for fulfilling ECOWAS’s mandate and improving outcomes for Member States.
Proficiency in information and communication technologies (ICT).
Fluency in oral and written communication in one of ECOWAS’s official languages (English, French, and Portuguese). Proficiency in a second language will be an asset.

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