Selection of an Administrative and Finance Assistant for the CCDG

* EGDC CCDG CENTRE DE LA CEDEAO ECOWAS GENDER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE POU R LE DEVELOPPEMENT DU GENRE Service provider selection Call for expressions of interest Agency ECOWAS Centre for Gender Development (ECDG) Selection method: Selection of an individual consultant Selection reference: CCDG/BUDGET/2026/SCI/09 Object : Selection of an Administrative and Finance Assistant for the CCDG Remuneration $12,000 USD per year. Publication date: June 10, 2026 Deadline: July 2, 2026 June 20261. Context The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), one of the regional economic communities of the African Union, was created on May 28, 1975. It consists of the following twelve (12) member states: Benin, Cabo Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo. The ECOWAS Centre for Gender Development (ECGG) was established in 2003 as a specialized agency of the ECOWAS Commission, tasked with initiating and facilitating capacity building through evidence-based research, training and skills transfer, and the development and management of programs for women and men in the public and private sectors to address gender equality and women's empowerment issues within ECOWAS integration programs. Based in Dakar and under the auspices of the Department of Human Development and Social Affairs of the ECOWAS Commission, the CCDG's mission is to transform West Africa into a just and secure community in which men and women have equal opportunities to participate in, decide upon, control, and benefit from all development initiatives. Its mandate is to "work with member states to ensure the effective implementation of the ECOWAS gender policy." As part of the implementation of these activities and the strengthening of the Centre's human resources, the selection of a service provider, Administrative and Finance Assistant, is planned. 2. Mission Description 2.1. Mission objective Assist the Administration and Finance division in administrative activities and financial resource management, in accordance with applicable accounting standards and procedures. 2.2. Job description The service provider will perform the following tasks: • Prepare supporting documents for accounting settlements and other expenses; • Process advances, expenditures, commitments and payments related to contracts in accordance with the ECOWAS Financial Regulations and financial procedures; • Ensure the timely recording of financial data and reconciliation of accounts; • Ensure the efficient filing and secure archiving of all supporting documents, including related documents, for review by internal and external auditors; • Review financial documents such as invoices, memos on expense requests, contractual payment requests, provide appropriate explanations if necessary and forward them for approval/ or further execution; • Ensure the weekly, monthly and quarterly preparation of accounting reports; • Petty cash management; • Seizure of bank statements; • Drafting bank transfer letters; • Perform any other tasks assigned by management.3. Profile and experience The ideal candidate must meet the following criteria: 3.1. General qualifications: • Have at least a university degree at the Bachelor’s level in accounting, finance, administration or any other degree in related fields. 3.2. Experience • Having at least two (2) years of professional experience in accounting, finance and business administration; relevant professional internships may be taken into account in the evaluation of candidates' experience; • Having good accounting organization for better results; • Experience in administrative writing is required. • Experience in a specialized ECOWAS institution/agency would be an asset; 3.3. SKILLS • Proficiency in computer use, particularly with software such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Petty cash management; • Knowledge of international accounting standards and tax regulations; • Experience in preparing financial statements and budget reports; • Proficiency in spoken and written communication in one of the official languages of the ECOWAS Community (English, French and Portuguese). Knowledge of another language would be an additional asset. 3.4. Skills and qualities • Being able to work under pressure and having a good teamwork spirit; • To be able to maintain good interprofessional relations; • Having the ability to work in a multicultural environment such as that of ECOWAS. 4. General terms and conditions of service 4.1. Key competencies related to ECOWAS • Being able to draw inspiration from the Code of Ethics to manage oneself, others, information and resources; • Understanding diverse cultural viewpoints, particularly those of West African nationals, and taking into account differences between groups; • Being able to fight against prejudice and practice tolerance and empathy; • Mastering ECOWAS rules and procedures regarding assigned responsibilities and being able to explain them clearly to other a