ROLE OVERVIEW

Under the supervision of the Principal Program Officer, Project Preparation, the incumbent shall be an economic advisor, providing key economic and financial analysis. He/she shall play a leading role in the financial structuring of PPDU projects to ensure funding and financial sustainability.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·        Launches activities to promote private sector financing of infrastructures.

·        Undertakes economic and financial analysis to provide professional advice on bankable projects.

·        Communicates case definition arguments for project development and fundraising.

·        Participates in the training and capacity-building initiatives of the PPDU targeted at project units in ECOWAS Member States.

·        PPDU key player in the preparation of regional/international infrastructure for a.

·        Perform any other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

• Provide analytical, forecasting, reporting, and project support.
• Produce monthly reports, which include key metrics, financial results, and variance.
•  Reporting Participate in the annual and quarterly budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Maintain knowledge and keep abreast of new investment regulations or policies.
• Build an increasingly, diversified network of resource partners including development partners, corporates, and policymakers.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

·        Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or in a similar field from a recognized university.

·        5 years of considerable experience in Economic and Financial Analysis in the public or private sector related to infrastructure, international experience would be an asset.

·        Knowledge of International multilateral banks or Institutions financial regulations, administrative procedures, procurement Tender Code and staff regulation.

·        Expertise in conducting detailed economic and/or financial analysis, including the development of business cases for various infrastructure-related sectors.

·        demonstrated knowledge of planning, monitoring & evaluation with and Result Based Management approach.

·        Have very good knowledge in the preparation of PPP projects.

·        knowledge and experience in policy development process, programme design and execution.

·        Project Management certification would be an advantage.

AGE LIMIT

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

ECOWAS KEY COMPETENCIES

·        Ability to persuade/influence others to consider a certain point of view, adopt a new idea or implement new methods and practices.

·        Ability to lead a team of trainees/junior staff and instill a spirit of teamwork to engage employees and achieve a well-defined set of activities.

·        Ability to respect the chain of command in an appropriate manner.

·        Ability to resolve challenges that occur with minimal direction and/or to recommend and explain solutions or alternatives for approval.

·        Ability to utilize the Code of Ethics to manage self, others, information, and resources.

·        Ability to mentor others and create feedback loops with supervisors, colleagues, and subordinates to build strong working relationships and improve performance.

·        Contribute to maintaining organizational unit’s performance goals and standards.

·        Interpersonal skills with the ability to keep a client informed of progress or setbacks in projects of relevance to the timeline, quality, and quantity.

·         Ability to proactively interact with clients and build strong trusting relationships based on mutual respect and regular discussions.

·        Ability to establish and sustain professional credibility with clients/stakeholders in a manner that anticipates their needs, mitigates issues and that carefully balances professional obligations with the need to be sensitive and responsive to their needs.

·        Ability to counsel, advise, consult and guide others on matters pertaining to assigned client service responsibilities and established client service standards.

·        Demonstrate respect for cultural differences, fairness and ability to relate well with people from varied backgrounds, nationality, gender, ethnicity, race and religion.

·        Understanding of diverse cultural views especially within West Africa, with sensitivity to group differences; ability to challenge bias and to practice tolerance and empathy.

·        Ability to listen actively, consider people’s concerns and apply judgement, tact and diplomacy.

·        Ability to work in a diverse and inclusive interactive environment that benefits from diverse strengths.

·        Ability and responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

·        Ability to encourage, empower, and advocate for people in an unbias and transparent manner.

·        Knowledge of ECOWAS institutions, sectors, programmes and policies.

·        Knowledge of ECOWAS internal operational requirements of programs, projects, services and systems required to achieve work assignments and meet performance goals.

·        Knowledge of rules and procedures of ECOWAS associated assigned responsibilities and ability to explain these clearly to others.

·        Knowledge of the ECOWAS culture, structures and performance issues and priorities impacting assigned responsibilities.

·        Knowledge of member states development trends, indicators, challenges and opportunities as it relates to project/programme assigned to own position.

·        Ability to study data/information from a variety of sources, identify anomalies, trends and issues, present findings, and make recommendations.

·        Ability to break down problems or processes into key parts to identify and solve gaps in service, quality assurance, compliance, and performance targets.

·        Knowledge of and ability to apply techniques to generate creative ideas and new approaches to meeting goals.

·        Ability to use evidence and research to inform policies and programs and identify relevant and appropriate sources of information, including stakeholders, regional institutions and/or internal committees.

·        Demonstrate operational computer proficiency using appropriate tools.

·        Ability to make sound use of graphics and tables to effectively present numerical data to write semi-complex technical reports/proposals and edit/check templates, letters, etc.

·        Ability to convey information clearly and concisely in a succinct and organized manner through both writing and verbal means,

·        Exhibit interpersonal skills, make presentations, express opinions and debate ideas with others in a constructive manner.

·        Proficiency in information communication technologies (ICT).

·        Fluency in oral and written expressions in one of the ECOWAS official languages of the Community (English, French & Portuguese). Knowledge of an additional one will be an added advantage.

·        Ability to develop and implement an individual action plan for achieving specific work goals.

·         Identify, organize, and monitor tasks throughout to facilitate execution.

·        Ability to contribute and/or lead on projects as per accepted project management standards and techniques, to co-ordinate contributions by others to set and meet deadlines.

·        Ability to organize work, set priorities, and work within timelines, giving attention to details, stakeholders, indicators, and risks.

·        Ability to identify, collect and assess indicators to monitor performance and to take proactive remedial action as required.