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Deloitte

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Director of Studies and Statistics - ECOWAS Commission

Data Management +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAbuja, Federal Capital Territory, NigeriaXUA81.4k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A master's degree in Economics or Statistics, focused on social, macroeconomic, and political aspects of development, from a recognized university is required.
  • A doctorate is an advantage.
  • At least 12 years of progressively responsible experience in Studies and Statistical Policy and Programs, including 6 years of relevant international professional experience and 5 years in supervisory roles.
  • Solid regional experience with interaction at the national level.
  • Experience in a similar position is an advantage.
  • Strong knowledge of research and analytical methodologies and ability to apply qualitative and quantitative approaches in projects.
  • Ability to analyze actions from stakeholders' perspectives and translate strategic thinking into a convincing action plan.
  • Ability to interpret complex statistical data and translate it into policies and decision-making processes using suitable data-analysis tools, including EViews, Stata, SPSS, and Excel, and qualitative-analysis software as appropriate to the role's duties.
  • At least three articles published in peer-reviewed international scientific journals in regional economics and statistics.
  • Senior leadership experience establishing strategic partnerships and collaborating to build consensus with diverse internal and/or external stakeholders on complex issues in a multidisciplinary government or international organization.
  • Knowledge of ECOWAS's mandate, strategic plan and priorities, and the economic, political, and social conditions and trends of member states relevant to the role.
  • Demonstrated consistency in actions, values, methods, confidentiality, ethics, principles, expectations, and results, with a commitment to acting ethically.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with heads of institutions, elected officials, and statutory officials to facilitate compliance, build commitment, resolve conflicts, and gain support for change.
  • Ability to respect the organizational hierarchy.
  • Ability to promote a culture of accountability for results.
  • Ability to provide leadership, management, and technical supervision for project activities and program delivery in accordance with ECOWAS legal and administrative practices and standards.
  • Ability to conduct periodic staff performance assessments under the ECOWAS performance-management system and guide staff to maintain high levels of motivation, commitment, capability, and teamwork.
  • Ability to coordinate project management, internal controls, and financial-resource administration, and to address issues confidently while making impartial and nonpartisan decisions.
  • Ability to use initiative and resourcefulness to address diverse stakeholder needs, manage multiple tasks, and achieve positive results.
  • Ability to create synergies with client groups and others to achieve objectives in defining and evaluating service standards and indicators.
  • Ability to motivate and engage others in promoting and adopting customer-service best practices.
  • Ability to identify and improve services and customer interactions through appropriate networks and develop innovative, responsible, and transparent approaches.
  • Knowledge of the anti-discrimination and human-rights regulatory environment and ability to advance strategies for an inclusive, healthy, harassment-free workplace that respects cultural diversity and gender equality.
  • Understanding of diverse cultural perspectives, especially in West Africa, sensitivity to group differences and gender issues, and ability to contribute to or develop gender- and culturally sensitive policies.
  • Ability to foster an interactive, diverse, and inclusive workplace and bring together a broad range of ideas and experiences to solve problems, develop projects and programs, and improve results.
  • Ability and accountability to incorporate gender perspectives and ensure equitable participation by women and men in all areas of work.
  • Ability to remain objective in managing conflicts regardless of cultural, positional, or gender differences, and encourage colleagues to overcome bias and cultural and gender differences.
  • Understanding of ECOWAS's organizational structure, culture, and workplace dynamics.
  • Ability to apply knowledge of the ECOWAS legal framework, strategic priorities, and operating standards to develop or modernize policies and programs and implement them sustainably and effectively.
  • Well-developed business, social, and political acumen, commitment to ECOWAS's vision and mandate, and broad knowledge of economic, political, and social situations and trends in member states.
  • Sound judgment and decision-making on policy and strategy matters important to ECOWAS's mandate and improved outcomes for member states.
  • Ability to analyze reports and socioeconomic and institutional dynamics, identify potential obstacles or challenges, and develop innovative alternatives to address barriers and achieve strategic and operational priorities.
  • Ability to anticipate and interpret social, economic, and political changes and their impacts, and make recommendations.
  • Ability to identify strengths and weaknesses, encourage creativity, reduce resistance to change, and improve achievement of strategic objectives.
  • Ability to make prudent decisions concerning human, financial, and material resources.
  • Ability to listen attentively and understand others' perspectives to make informed statements, decisions, and recommendations.
  • Ability to build external collaborative relationships supporting strategic and operational objectives, identify key issues, and engage stakeholders through effective communications and stakeholder-management plans.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively and deliver presentations that promote new insights, ideas, perspectives, and understanding of issues and challenges.
  • Active listening skills to strengthen communication among team members, show care, help them feel valued, and encourage staff engagement across institutions and agencies.
  • Negotiation and conflict-management skills focused on building and nurturing effective, collaborative relationships.
  • Proficiency in information and communications technology.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English, French, or Portuguese; knowledge of a second official ECOWAS language is an advantage.
  • Ability to develop plans, set clear objectives, and effectively oversee performance-management practices to ensure targets and standards are achieved.
  • Ability to define effective objectives and outcomes and manage change resiliently, calmly, and positively in uncertain and ambiguous environments.
  • Ability to develop organizational and individual talent through strategic, operational, program, project, and individual plans.
  • Ability to implement plans, mobilize and engage people, identify critical success factors, mitigate risks, analyze indicators and results, initiate corrective actions, and build capacity for sustainability.
  • Ability to establish rigorous monitoring and evaluation practices and learn from setbacks and mistakes to ensure continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the production and management of quality harmonized statistics and coordinate regional research and economic studies on regional integration for ECOWAS.
  • Ensure the development of production-methodology guides needed to harmonize regional statistics and establish relevant regional databases for managing and disseminating quality harmonized statistics.
  • Mobilize financial and technical resources for regional statistics and research.
  • Coordinate the ECOWAS Regional Statistical System and ensure implementation of the ECOWAS Statistical Policy and Program in collaboration with national and regional institutions.
  • Lead the development and maintenance of up-to-date statistical databases covering subregional integration activities, ensuring accurate and consistent use of statistical data throughout the Commission.
  • Oversee and ensure effective dissemination of statistics and provide guidance on their analysis and interpretation.
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive framework for access to the Commission's statistical databases.
  • Coordinate harmonization of statistical instruments and methods with international statistical agencies to ensure data consistency and comparability.
  • Ensure effective sharing of statistical data with regional stakeholders and development partners.
  • Formulate and implement effective statistical and analytical strategies to meet the Commission's operational and research needs, advising on data sources, data quality and availability, and research methodologies.
  • Establish and coordinate ECOWAS's Research and Development Policy and Program in collaboration with national and regional institutions.
  • Coordinate research and economic studies on regional integration, providing advice and technical support to identify and manage macroeconomic and social priorities and subregional poverty-related issues.
  • Monitor regional development programs in collaboration with other regional institutions.
  • Contribute to developing integration programs and mobilizing partnerships.
  • Contribute to reports of the President of the Commission.
  • Carry out other responsibilities assigned by the President of the Commission.

Desired Qualifications

  • A doctorate is an advantage.
  • Experience in a similar position is an advantage.
  • Knowledge of a second official ECOWAS language is an advantage.

About the Company

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Deloitte

Audits companies and advises on tax and technology

Deloitte audits companies and advises businesses and governments on tax, technology, and risk, and it is one of the Big Four, the world's four largest accounting firms. In 1849 its founder became the first independent auditor of a public company, Britain's Great Western Railway. Its auditors check companies' financial reports for errors and fraud before investors rely on them, while its consultants design strategy, install business software, and defend clients against cyberattacks. Clients pay fees for each audit or project, and each country's Deloitte firm is a separate business owned by its local partners. Deloitte was founded in London in 1845 and is based in New York.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$17.1M
Headquarters
New York, NY
Founded
1845

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