Application Deadline: December 19, 2020
The Economic Community of West African States, also known as ECOWAS, was Established on May 28, 1975, via the treaty of Lagos, ECOWAS has 15-member regional group with a mandate of promoting economic integration in all fields of activity of the constituting countries. There Headquarter is currently located at Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
Strategic Planning Officer needed at the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Parliamentary Research Officer needed at the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Job Title: Principal Officer, Legal Services & Research
Location: Abuja
Institution: ECOWAS Community Court of Justice
Grade: P5
Status: Permanent
Department: Research
Directorate: Research and Documentation
Division: Legal Services & Research
Line Supervisor: Director, Research And Documentation
Role Overview
- Under the supervision of the Director, Research and Documentation, the incumbent shall undertake legal research and analysis, write legal opinions and report on various issues pertaining to the judicial work of the Court and its day-to-day functioning, while providing legal support to the Staff and other services of the Court, as required.
Supervising:
- Senior Research Officers
- Research Officers
Roles and Responsibilities
Managerial Duties:
- Lead the Research team in conducting legal research and analysis on assigned cases, monitor staff performance and ensure quality of work and output delivery within prescribed deadlines;
- Identify and apply motivational incentives and innovative research methodologies, while providing guidance and leadership throughout the research process, from conceptualization, through data collection and analysis to the writing of sound legal opinions, comprehensive contract and partnership agreements, and rigorous academic paper presentations;
- Design and Initiate projects and programs on research tools development, including thematic reports, legal texts collection, index of jurisprudence, practice guides and literature review within the ambit of the Court’s mandate and jurisdiction;
Academic Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Law, with a specialization in Human Rights and Humanitarian Laws, International Law, Administrative or economic law from a recognized University;
- 10 years of progressively responsible experience in administrative law or related areas including 2 years relevant international work and 5 years at a supervisory level;
- Knowledge of ECOWAS regulations and rules, policies, procedures and operations;
- Demonstrated professional competence and mastery of administrative law and judicial procedures and ability to review and edit the work of others and manage the functioning of an office and its staff members;
- Strong analytical skills and ability to conduct comprehensive legal research on a range of issues including those of a unique or complex nature;
- Professional experience in legal representation and practice, including legal research, analysis and writing of court processes within the judicial system, in a law firm or a legal office of an intergovernmental organization, a state agency or a human rights NGO;
- Excellent knowledge of international law and ability to apply legal expertise in analyzing complex legal issues and developing innovative legal solutions;
Annual Salary
UA66, 123.98, USD104, 330.42
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should download the Application Form below, fill it out correctly; attach a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a Motivation Letter and send to: b18courtpofflegalsr@ecowas.int using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
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