Ecowas Peace Fund Manager, Ecowas Commission

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Under the supervision of the Commissioner of Political Affairs, Peace and Security the incumbent will be leading ECOWAS networking and resource mobilisation efforts with the African Union and Development Partners. He/She will also be coordinating and facilitating project development, monitoring, evaluation and reporting on external funding and facilitate the work of internal governance bodies of the ECOWAS Peace Fund. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Resource Mobilization: Engaging with internal and external stakeholders (member states, bilateral, and multilateral partners) to secure contributions, prepare funding proposals, conduct negotiations, and ensure that pledges (including the 5% Community Levy contribution) are honored. Fund Management: Overseeing the receipt, processing, and reporting of funding requests for initiatives related to conflict prevention, peacebuilding, humanitarian assistance, and peacekeeping operations. This includes: Processing and appraising requests from ECOWAS departments for funding. Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of approved initiatives. Ensuring communication and visibility of the initiatives. Preparing comprehensive reports on resource utilization and implementation results for stakeholders. Project Coordination: Managing and coordinating donor-funded programs and projects related to peace and security, including administrative and financial management. Governance and Reporting: Serving as a key member of the Technical and Approval Committee (TAC) and reporting to the Steering Board, which oversees the fund's overall direction, priorities, and audits. Capacity Building: Supporting capacity-building activities and the development of national early warning systems. A Master's degree in fields such as Political Science, International Relations, Peace and Security Studies, Administration, Finance, or a related discipline from a recognized University. 10 years of professional experience including 2 years relevant international work and 2 years at a supervisory level. Significant professional experience, over 6 years, in fund management, project management, peace and security issues, or a related area, preferably within an international public organization Strong leadership, strategic planning, and management skills. Excellent financial management, analytical, and communication skills. Proficiency in information communication technologies (ICT). ECOWAS KEY COMPETENCIES Ability to lead in assigned programmes and projects by providing the necessary managerial and operational expertise required for the fulfilment of the organization's mandate. Ability to lead by example and organize teamwork to encourage cooperation to achieve targeted results, champion and build momentum for change and to bring about employee engagement. Develop and implement internal controls for the pilot program to manage potential barriers to implementation. Ability to respect the chain of commands in an appropriate manner. Excellent self-management skills, demonstrating ethics and integrity, confidentiality and displaying due regards for internal controls of rules, delegations and transparency. Ability to bring together complementary skills/expertise, assess individual contributions and recognize/address accomplishments and shortcomings in a manner that brings continued success to the organization. Knowledge of program management at the level usually acquired from a certification in program management. Ability to research benchmarks and trends to bring about the best recommendations for the development and improvement of programs/projects that will best serve the community/organization. Well-developed networking and interpersonal skills to seek feedback, information and data from a network of professionals from multiple countries/sectors/organizations and to identify and prioritize the most critical community requirements. Ability to manage and coordinate client management initiatives and make recommendations. Ability to develop and implement best practices in client services. Ability to develop and implement stakeholder management plans, programs and initiatives to obtain buy-in on new initiatives, to better understand dissenting views, to obtain resources and to increase perceptions of success. Ability to be diplomatic, tactful, and respectful of other people from varied backgrounds, understanding diverse cultural views especially within West Africa with the ability to convert diversity into opportunities to improve program/operational outcomes. Ability to create a diverse and inclusive interactive environment that benefits from diverse strengths bringing together innovative practices. Ability to remain objective in managing conflict regardless of cultural differences /positions, gender differences, and encourage other staff to overcome cultural and gender bias and differences. Ability and responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in al

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