Apply Now: ECOWAS Is Recruiting Office Manager at GIABA – Dakar, Senegal
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a regional bloc of fifteen West African countries, was established on May 28, 1975, with the signing of the Treaty of Lagos. Its mission is to foster economic integration and development across the region.
One of its specialized institutions, GIABA (Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa), is inviting qualified candidates to apply for the position below:
📌 Job Title: Office Manager
- Job Code: 20003314
- Location: Dakar, Senegal
- Institution: GIABA
- Grade: G5 / G6 / G7
- Duration: Permanent
- Department: Office of the Director General
- Reports To: Executive Assistant
- Supervises: Office Aid
🌍 Role Overview
Reporting to the Executive Assistant, the Office Manager plays a key role in the daily coordination and smooth operation of the Directorate. From handling visitors and calls to managing appointments, filing, and internal correspondence, the Office Manager ensures that administrative processes run efficiently and professionally.
📝 Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage the supervisor’s calendar and appointments.
- Receive visitors, handle calls, and maintain professional communication.
- Organize meetings and coordinate room bookings.
- Draft, file, and follow up on letters and internal documents.
- Develop and maintain a filing and archiving system for in/outgoing mail.
- Monitor and request office supplies, furniture, and electronic equipment as needed.
- Perform other tasks assigned by superiors.
🎓 Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of a High School Certificate. A University degree with training in Administrative Science or Management is an advantage.
- At least 6 years of experience in secretarial, administrative, or program management roles.
- Strong written and oral communication skills in one of ECOWAS’s official languages. Editorial and document handling skills are a plus.
- Demonstrated leadership and ability to work in diverse, international environments.
- Age: 24–50 years (age limit does not apply to internal candidates).
- Languages: Proficiency in English, French, or Portuguese. Knowledge of a second official ECOWAS language is an asset.
💰 Salary
- G5: UC 31,502.30 (approx. US$ 49,704.33) annually
- G6: UC 35,815.21 (approx. US$ 56,509.24) annually
- G7: UC 40,223.63 (approx. US$ 63,464.83) annually
🗓️ Application Deadline
29th January, 2025
✅ How to Apply
Interested candidates should send the following documents via email to g3314omdg@giaba.org using the job title as the subject:
- Completed Job Application Form
- Updated CV
- Motivation Letter
📥 Download the Application Form (DOCX)
📌 Important Notes
- Shortlisted candidates may be required to take a written assessment and attend a competency-based interview.
- This is a local recruitment position in accordance with ECOWAS Staff Regulation Article 9.3 (2022). Candidates must reside in or near Dakar, Senegal.
- Staff recruited locally are not entitled to international relocation allowances or benefits.
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
