Expression of Interest (EOI) - Selection of an Individual Consultant to serve as Finance Officer at the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional political and economic union of fifteen countries located in West Africa. Collectively, these countries comprise an area of 5,114,162 km², and in 2015 had an estimated population of over 349 million.

Applications are invited for:

Title: Expression of Interest (EOI) - Selection of an Individual Consultant to serve as Finance Officer to Support the Implementation of ECOWAS Regional Stabilization and Development Project in Niger

Reference No.: 1-ECW/ADM-PROC-VP/07-03/kik

Preamble
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in the framework of the execution of its 2021 Budget, intends to apply a portion of the budgeted funds for the Selection of an Individual Consultant to serve as Finance Officer to Support the Implementation of ECOWAS Regional Stabilization and Development Project in Niger.

Under the supervision of ECOWAS National Offices and the Fund Management Unit in ECOWAS Commission, and in close coordination with National Implementing Partners, the consultant shall oversee financial transactions, preparation of budgets at the country level, and ensure effective and efficient utilization of resources with high level of professionalism.

The consulting services ("the Services") include the deliverables listed below and the duration of the contract shall be for a period of one (1) year renewable based on the performance and availability of funds.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Consultants

• Perform the daily, weekly and monthly financial activities that are required for the proper preparation of financial statements.
• Carry out all book-keeping activities and process all approved payments;
• Prepare Financial Reports/Statements;
• Post into the general ledger and personal ledgers;
• Take charge of the Asset Register;
• Account for all funds received and the prepare report as may be required;
• Prepare the Draft-Final Account for each financial year;
• Take charge of postings into the general and personal ledgers;
• Account for project funds provided by Partners;
• Carry out all bank reconciliations on a monthly basis;
• Oversee and review posting of transactions into the accounting system;
• Prepare periodic reports (monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports, etc.);
• Ensure bank reconciliations are coordinated.
• Perform any other related duties assigned by supervisor.

Shortlisting Criteria
Educational Qualification:

• Minimum master's degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance from a recognized University;
• Possession of an Accounting certification such as ICAN, ACCA will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• Shall justify of at least four (4) years of working experience in finance, accounting and budgeting;
• Candidate shall justify of having executed at list two (2) similar assignments/projects in finance, accounting and budgeting organized and successfully executed with International Organizations or Public renowned Body or project financed by Donors;
• Strong IT / Computer Skills (Microsoft Office suite) and knowledge of relevant software related to finance, accounting and budgeting.

Language:

• The individual consultants shall be fluent in English, French or Portuguese Languages (reading, writing, speaking) and the practical knowledge (reading, writing, speaking) of the other of the ECOWAS Official language (English, Portuguese or French) would be an advantage.

NB: The attention of interested Individual consultants is particularly drawn to Article 118 of the ECOWAS Revised Procurement Code (“Infringements by Candidates, Bidders and Awardees”), providing information on corrupt or fraudulent practices in competing for or executing a contract. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment as per “Article 119 of the ECOWAS Revised Procurement Code.

Application Closing Date
11:00am (GMT+1) Thursday, 7th April, 2022.

Submission of Documents
Expressions of Interest (1 Original and 2 Copies) must be delivered in sealed envelopes and clearly marked "Selection of an Individual Consultant to serve as Finance Officer to Support the Implementation of ECOWAS Regional Stabilization and Development Project in Niger”, Do not open except in the presence of the Evaluation Committee" to the:
Directorate of General Administration,
Procurement Division,
1st Floor ECOWAS Commission,
101 Yakubu Gowon Crescent,
Asokoro District,
P. M. B. 401
F.C.T - Abuja.

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