Advisor Customs in German Agency GIZ

Advisor Customs in German Agency GIZ



Responsibilities

• Managing GIZ support to the ECOWAS Commission in the area of regional economic integration and trade, including but not limited to the ECOWAS Common External Tariff and other customs-related topics
• Assisting programme initiatives to provide professional advisory services to and cooperate with a broad range of target groups
• Innovation and knowledge management.
• The advisor will simultaneously undertake any other related duties as may be assigned from time-to time.

Qualifications, Competences And Experience
Academic Background

• A bachelor degree in economics, business administration, law, trade policy or a similar area

Professional Experience

• Sufficient background in customs at a senior level with relevant knowledge in tariff issues and customs procedures.
• At least eight (8) years of relevant professional experience
• Knowledge of international trade and regional integration
• Knowledge of the ECOWAS region and already established contacts to relevant actors are regarded as assets

Additional Competences Required

• Very good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, e-mail), the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
• Mastery of one of the three official working languages of ECOWAS (English, French, and Portuguese) is required. Proficiency (both written and oral) in a second official working language of the ECOWAS Commission is essential
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed
• Willingness to undertake regular travels throughout the ECOWAS region

Assignment Period and Duty Station

• The assignment will end on the 24.11.2018.
• The assignment will be carried out in Abuja, Federal Republic of Nigeria, with travels within ECOWAS member States. The incumbent will be posted within ECOWAS Commission.

Working for GIZ
We offer:

• A GIZ contract as advisor based on the ECOWAS Commission in Abuja
• An attractive remuneration, possibly with allowances and other benefits
• An international working environment (ECOWAS, GIZ, EU) as part of a dynamic and multicultural team
• Training and personal development opportunities

Method of Application
Send applications to: hr-nigeria@giz.de. Kindly use the format "job title_ECOWAS" in the subject line of your email application: e.g. "Advisor Customs_ECOWAS".

Closing Date: 

15/02/2015