ECOWAS Program Officer - Disarmament Jobs in Nigeria
ECOWAS Program Officer - Disarmament Jobs in Nigeria
Role Overview Under the supervision of Principal Programme Officer Small Arms, the incumbent shall support the implementation of disarmament programs/activities by providing adequate capacity to Member States in Arms and Ammunition Stockpile Management including Weapons Marking, Tracing, Collection & Destruction.
The Officer will also undertake the collection of relevant information/data on the status of arms and ammunition administration and management in the region.
Role and Responsibilities
Support elaboration of programs and projects related to disarmament based on emerging threats in the region;
Support coordination of disarmament programs in Member States by carrying out the following activities:
Providing sustainable capacity building on Physical Security and Stockpile Management (PSSM), including training and equipment support;
Planning and execution of collection and destruction of Arms and Ammunition exercises in Member States;
Support the implementation of Weapons Marking & Tracing in Member States;
Support in building a regional Database/Roster of Experts in PSSM, Marking & Tracing;
Support implementation of programs/projects on disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR);
Support Mobilization of Resources for the implementation of the Convention on SALW ;
Perform any other task as assigned by the supervisor.
Academic Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Political Science, International Relations, Computer Science, or any Social Science or Security related field from a recognized University.
5 years of progressively responsible experience in Political Affairs, Governance, Diplomacy, conflict resolution, information management security or related field;
Understanding of political, governance and security dynamics, conflict prevention management and resolution;
Technical competence to conduct information gathering, research and analysis with modern technology.
Ability to understand and apply approaches, techniques and tools that draw on a wide range of inputs and improve the quality and pace of mediation in the coordination of Reginal Political Affairs.
Experience working in an international organization or at a multi-country level highly desirable;
Experience in supporting development of regional and national security policies/strategies will be an advantage;
Strong knowledge of ECOWAS, AU and UN policies, strategies and approached in Small Arms is required;
Knowledge of relevant instruments of peace and security will be an added advantage;
Knowledge of project management, monitoring and evaluation of projects;
Knowledge of the life-cycle approaches in the management of SALW, practical disarmament measures such as physical security and stockpiling of weapons, arms marking and destruction
Field experience in weapons management;
Knowledge of regional, continental and international small arms control obligations and programs on disarmament and non – proliferation;
Age Limit:
Be below 50 years old. This provision does not apply to internal candidates.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; ECOWAS Program Officer - Disarmament Jobs in Nigeria
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