Notice of International Recruitment - Director of Finance and Administration (F&A)

NOTICE OF INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT

Position - Director of Finance and Administration (F&A)

Introduction

The West African Power Pool (WAPP) is a specialized institution of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) that aims to integrate national power systems into a unified regional electricity market to ensure a reliable and cost-competitive supply of energy to West African citizens.
The headquarters of the WAPP Secretariat is based in Abomey-Calavi, Republic of Benin.

The WAPP Secretariat, as part of the realization of its mission, intends to recruit a Director of Finance and Administration.

Job Summary

The Director of Finance and Administration shall ensure efficient and transparent management of all administrative operations (human resources, general services, logistics) and financial management of the WAPP Secretariat.

Qualifications, experiences and skills of the Profile

Academic & Professional Qualifications Required

The candidate shall have the following minimum academic and professional qualifications:

Basic Education: University degree BAC+4/5 in finance, accounting, financial auditing, management control, business management or any other equivalent degree.

Additional training(s):

1. Certificates in Finance and Accounting
2. Management
3. Human Resources management
4. Project Management

Years of Professional Experience:

1. Minimum ten (10) years of professional experience in the field of finance and administration or similar fields. Experience in the power sector and/or large-scale projects will be an asset.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

The knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are as follows:

1. Excellent leadership, strategic planning and management skills.
2. Very good knowledge of Human Resources management.
3. Development and implementation of business plans and financial models.
4. Excellent financial management skills for large-scale projects.
5. Budgetary and financial management.
6. Excellent analytical and communication skills.
7. Very good knowledge of management principles.
8. Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint as well as Email and Internet applications, ERP and online banking.
9. Fluency in English or French with a good working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of another ECOWAS working language will be an advantage

The detailed Job Description for the assignment is available for Download HERE.

Additional Information:

Eligibility

1. Candidates must be nationals of ECOWAS Member States.
2. Candidates should not be over 50 years old at the application submission deadline, 24th March 2025.

Remuneration

The position is on Grade D1 of the WAPP Secretariat Pay Scale. The starting point will depend on the qualifications, the skills, the experience and the remuneration of the incumbent. The WAPP Secretariat offers a competitive compensation package comparable to those offered by similar regional/international organizations.

Equal Opportunities

1. WAPP is an equal opportunity employer that offers equal chances to men and women.
2. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Submission of applications

Aplication should comprise:

1. A signed Application/cover letter
2. A signed CV following the WAPP CV Format to be downloaded HERE
3. Copies of academic qualifications and work attestations and/or certificates.
4. Copy of the national ID card or passport.

Interested and eligible applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position must send their applications to the following secured Email address:
director-recruitment@ecowapp.org

All Applications must be submitted online in pdf format. Paper applications will not be accepted.

Applications received after the required submission deadline will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.

The application email should clearly bear the mention "Application for the DAF Position" in the subject line of the message and on the cover letter.
Closing date for this position is 24th March 2025 included at 09:00am, Benin local time (GMT+1).