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UA 20,166.30Â USD 31,818.39
UA 25,527.53Â USD 40,277.34
UA 30,178.98Â USD 47,616.39 |
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Applications should be sent to: B7photocamerabuja@ecowas.int
ROLE OVERVIEW
Under the supervising of the PO Communication coordinate audio-visual unit, generate audio-visual materials, edit, captioned, organized and disseminate generated materials to media Organizations both print and news media.
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ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Audio-visual coverage of all ECOWAS meetings, Seminars, Workshops, President’s Visits, Courtesy calls, etc;
- Responsible to the Principal Programme Officer, Information who is the Communication Officer;
- Provides audio-visual materials required for Press releases by the Communication Officers;
- Organize audio-visual materials by captioning, cataloguing and classifying same for depository in the Library and Documentation Division of ECOWAS Commission;
- Dissemination of audio-visual materials such as pictures and video to both local and international media organizations.
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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education
·      Brevet deTechnicien Superior (BTS)/ Ordinary National Diploma (OND) or equivalent certificate in a relevant technical specialty from a recognized University.
Experience
·      5 years of experience using computers with advanced word-processing skills including a working knowledge of spreadsheets (e.g. excel), inter/intranet, email and social media;
·      ability to understand semi-routine instructions and carry them out with limited supervision;
·      ability to produce clear, concise, logical and grammatically correct written material in English or French and to have equal verbal language proficiency;
·      Broad knowledge of communication activities such as media coverage, write press releases and assist with public relations functions.
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AGE LIMIT
Be below 50 years old. This provision does not apply to internal candidates.
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ECOWAS KEY COMPETENCIES
- ability to assume a credible presence when explaining rules, standards and expectations (e.g. deadlines) to ensure compliance and work expectations are met;
- ability to motivate self and/or others to engage in discussions that will result in recommendations to improve processes, templates or other work tools;
- ability to engage in positive approaches to team work, participate actively in discussions and the achievement of team goals;
- ability to take responsibility for own career and performance with the occasional guidance from the supervisor/mentor;
- Ability to build capacity of self and others by sharing knowledge, tools, expertise and experience with others to remain proficient and well informed in the execution of assigned role.
- Interpersonal, listening and multitasking skills with a good understanding of client service responsibilities and role in representing ECOWAS values in all interactions;
- ability to take initiative to resolve routine problems associated with assigned tasks using good judgment in involving colleagues or superiors as required;
- ability to work as part of a team to resolve concerns, problems and improve services;
- ability to manage own time effectively and organize own work area in a manner that will meet performance expectations related to assigned client services;
- Ability to direct people to the appropriate source for further information and ask for help when overwhelmed with client demands.
- ability to apply culturally-relevant and appropriate approaches with people from diverse cultural backgrounds;
- good diversity management skills to interact with individuals in a manner that is culturally appropriate and in accordance with ECOWAS rules/policies;
- ability to recognize preconceived notions and stereotypical views of certain groups and individuals and to successfully adopt inclusive and culturally appropriate behaviors;
- ability and responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work;
- Knowledge of diversity management as it relates to daily work expectations and assigned tasks.
- Knowledge of the ECOWAS mandate and operational goals of relevance to assigned responsibilities;
- ability to keep up-to-date with Departmental activities, schedules and goals of pertinence to own work team, functional area;
- Knowledge of ECOWAS procedures relevant to assigned work and the ability to apply sound judgment in their application;
- Demonstrated strong interest and commitment to ECOWAS values and activities in daily assumption of duties.
- Excellent ability to maintain, process and provide accurate information as part of assigned tasks;
- ability to organize files and information for easy retrieval and record keeping;
- ability to spot mistakes, act promptly to correct them and learn from experiences;
- knowledge and ability to challenge and question fundamental assumptions regarding accepted ways of doing things in the spirit of improvement
- Ability to use current technology to communicate effectively e.g. office software programs, including spreadsheets, word processing and graphic presentation software; ability to type and format presentations, reports, manuals, newsletters, website content and proficiency in information communication technologies (ICT);
- well-developed information sharing skills using technology and in accordance in established processes and practices;
- Advanced verbal assertiveness and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to acknowledge and understand the validity of others’ viewpoints and to respond 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). Working knowledge of an additional one will be an added advantage.
- ability to allocate time for specific task in a manner that will meet deadlines and quality/quantity expectations
- good organizational skills with an excellent ability to break down work into smaller parts and focusing on the most important steps first;
- with appropriate guidance, ability to contribute to maintaining organizational performance standards throughout implementation of new processes, practices and plans adopted by the Department and of relevance to assigned tasks;
- ability to monitor progress and to consider new goals in the context of assigned responsibilities;
- Ability to follow through with commitments made to others.
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