Administrative Assistant

ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) is hiring an Administrative Assistant for the Office of the Auditor General of ECOWAS Institutions (OAG) in Abuja, Nigeria. The OAG is an independent assurance office supporting ECOWAS governance bodies on oversight, accountability, and value for money.

About the Role

Under the Administrative Officer, the Administrative Assistant supports administration, procurement, and protocol work, including work program and budget support, filing, memos, and logistics. Grade G4/G5/G6; permanent.

Location

Abuja, Nigeria (onsite), ECOWAS Headquarters. Full-time, permanent.

Grade and Compensation

Grade G4/G5/G6. Annual salary (indicative entry step): G4/1 - UA16,866.44 (USD 21,535.44).

Job code: 200003789.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and implementation of the work program and budget to ensure compatibility with work priorities and objectives, considering the most effective use of resources.
• Support in the Monitoring and control of budgetary allocations through regular reviews and provides effective monitoring reports and data thereby identifying deviations from plans and proposes corrective measures;
• Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority and assignments, adjusts priorities as required, allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work;
• Provides performance advice to staff and management and foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning, monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary using time efficiently;
• Assist in the production of major/complex reports for management;
• Carry out smooth operation of the administrative functions including work environment, space, equipment, and information retrieval system;
• Assist in identifying the operational needs and develop and support the implementation of the rules to facilitate the workflow process;
• Provide information to staff regarding office administration procedures, processes, and practices;

Requirements

• Brevet de Technicien Superior (BTS)/ Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Business Administration, Public Administration or in a similar field from a recognized Institution.
• 5 years' experience in administrative services or related areas in an international public organization with administrative experience in contract management and/or contract administration;
• broad knowledge of internationally recognized procurement standards and of phases of international procurement techniques and operations used in contracting for a diverse range of goods and services;
• Knowledge of contract law and of quantitative methods to assist in the measurement of supplier capacity systems.
• Citizen of an ECOWAS member state.
• Be below 35 years old (does not apply to internal candidates).
• Female applications are encouraged.
• Mandatory application package: completed ECOWAS Job Application Form, Curriculum Vitae (CV), and motivation/cover letter.

How to Apply

Apply below via the JobClave with your updated Resume/CV

Application Deadline: 5th November, 2026.

Include the completed ECOWAS Job Application Form and a motivation letter with your application. ECOWAS does not charge a fee for recruitment and will not request bank or account details.