Executive Secretary at the Niger Basin Authority (NBA)

The Niger Basin Authority (NBA) is an Inter-Governmental Organization of West and Central Africa which is comprised of nine (9) member countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Guinea, Mali, Niger, Nigeria and Chad. Its goal is to promote cooperation among its member countries and ensure integrated development in all areas of energy, water resources, agriculture, livestock, fisheries, fish farming, forestry, logging, transportation, communication and industry. NBA’s financial resources come mainly from member countries contributions and assistance of development partners.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Executive Secretary

Location: Niamey, Republic of Niger
Classification: Out-of-Category

Description

Upon the expiration of the tenure of the current Executive Secretary’s mandate, it has become necessary to initiate the process of recruiting a new Executive Secretary in accordance with the rules and regulations of the NBA so as to enable the Extraordinary Session of the Council of Ministers preparatory to the 12th Summit make recommendations to the Heads of State and Government.

Hierarchical and Working Relationships

The Executive Secretary reports to the Chairman of the Council of Ministers
He/she has functional relationships with all NBA bodies.

Requirements
Knowledge:

Good knowledge in Economic Sciences, General Administration and Finance;
Proficient computer skills;
Fluency in NBA official languages (English or French. Both is an advantage)

Incumbent Profile
Gender:

This position is open to both male and female candidates.

Education:

Have at least a Postgraduate Diploma, Master’s Degree, Ph.D or BAC + 5 minimum (DESS, DEA, MBA, Doctorate Degrees) in Economics, Public Administration, Public Finance, Civil Engineering or Environmental Sciences.
Experience in the Niger Basin is an advantage.

Professional Experience:

Have at least ten (10) years of experience of executive responsibility such as Director General of an important public service or have experience in a position of responsibility at a ministerial level.

Remuneration