Information Technology Officer

Job Title: Information Technology Officer

Information Technology Officer at Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

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Sep 24, 2026, 8:06 AM

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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional group of fifteen West African countries. Founded on 28 May 1975, with the signing of the Treaty of Lagos, its mission is to promote economic integration across the region.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Code: 20003709

Location: Abuja

Grade: P3/P4

Status: Permanent

Divition: Internal Services

Supervising: Information technology Assistant

Line Supervisor: Principal Officer, Internal Services

Institution: Office of the Auditor General of ECOWAS Institutions

The OAG Mandate and Function

The OAG structure comprises an Audit Directorate, a Directorate for Program Performance Audit, and an Internal Services Division. It is headquartered in Abuja, Nigeria.

The OAG is mandated to conduct Community-wide financial audits, compliance audits, performance audits, Investigations, and other Special Audits.

The Office of the Auditor General of ECOWAS Institutions (OAG) is an independent assurance office established to assist the ECOWAS Governance Bodies, in particular, the Council of Ministers and Audit Committee to carry out oversight functions, promote good corporate governance, accountability, and value for money in all Community Institutions, Specialized Agencies and Offices.

Role Oveview

The incumbent is to support the digitalization of operations of the OAG, support ICT projects, and ensure compliance with ECOWAS ICT policies and international cybersecurity standards.

Under the supervision of the Principal Officer, Internal Services, the incumbent will ensure the efficient functioning of the information and communication systems

Requirements

• for the Office of the Auditor General.
• Role and
• of programs, projects, services, and systems required to achieve work assignments and meet performance goals.
• Ability to make sound use of graphics and tables to effectively present numerical data to write semi-complex technical reports/proposals and edit/check templates, letters, etc.
• Ability to counsel, advise, consult, and guide others on matters pertaining to assigned client service

Responsibilities

• Maintain ICT risk registers.
• Assist in implementing data analytics solutions for audit activities.
• Ensure high system availability and reliability.
• Manage identity and access controls.
• Prepare periodic ICT performance reports.
• Supervise ICT helpdesk activities.
• Implement recommendations arising from audit reports.
• Manage enterprise applications and collaboration platforms.
• Participate in the recommendation of ICT policies, standards, and procedures.
• Maintain ICT asset inventories.
• Coordinate software installation, licensing, upgrades, and patch management.
• Participate in procurement evaluation processes.
• Ensure compliance with ECOWAS ICT governance frameworks.
• Support audit teams through ICT-enabled audit tools.
• Resolve complex technical incidents within agreed service levels.
• Promote staff awareness of cybersecurity best practices.
• Support internal and external ICT audits.
• Assist and contribute to the development of OAG's ICT strategy in alignment with ECOWAS digital transformation objectives.
• Monitor system performance and implement preventive maintenance.
• Administer cloud services where applicable.
• Provide second-level technical support to users.
• Develop ICT performance indicators and dashboards.
• Manage Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), wireless networks, VPNs, and internet connectivity.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and recommend mitigation measures.
• Coordinate backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity arrangements.
• Participate in the preparation of annual ICT work plans and budgets.
• Contribute to providing technical advice to Management on ICT investments and emerging technologies.
• Prepare ICT technical specifications.
• Academic Qualifications, Skills, and
• and ability to explain these clearly to others.
• Ability to persuade/influence others to consider a certain point of view, adopt a new idea or implement new methods and practices.
• Interpersonal skills with ability to keep a client informed of progress or setbacks in projects of relevance to timeline, quality, and quantity.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply techniques to generate creative ideas and new approaches to meeting goals.
• Proficiency in the use of Information Communication Technologies (ICT) tools and platforms.
• Ability to lead a team of trainees/junior staff and instill a spirit of teamwork to engage employees and achieve a well-defined set of activities.
• Demonstrate respect for cultural differences, fairness, and ability to relate well with people from varied backgrounds, nationality, gender, ethnicity, race, and religion.
• Knowledge of ECOWAS institutions, sectors, programmes, and policies.
• Knowledge of member states development trends, indicators, challenges, and opportunities as it relates to project/programme assigned to own position.
• Contribute to maintaining organizational unit’s performance goals and standards.
• Ability to convey information clearly and concisely in a succinct and organized manner through both writing and verbal means.
• Ability to develop, implement an individual action plan for achieving specific work goals.
• Ability to proactively interact with clients and build strong trusting relationships based on mutual respect and regular discussions.
• Exhibit interpersonal skills, make presentations, express opinions, and debate ideas with others in a constructive manner.
• Demonstrate operational computer proficiency using appropriate tools.
• Ability to work in a diverse and inclusive interactive environment that
• and established client service standards.
• Annual Salary
• G5/1 – UA27,562.22 (USD 43,487.67)
• How to Apply
• Interested and qualified candidates should submit completed Job Application Form, Curriculum Vitae, and Cover letter to:
• b67itprogofficerag@ecowas.int
• using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
• Click here to download the application form
• (Docx.)
• The required documents for registration include :
• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Application form
• Note:
• The application will not be considered if one of the Mandatory documents is not attached.
• Application
• Deadline:
• 5th November, 2026.
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Experience

in general ICT service operations will be an added advantage.

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.

Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible

in one or multiple areas of ICT operations including ICT infrastructure, systems administration, cybersecurity, or enterprise ICT management.

A Master’s Degree in information technology, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Business Information Systems, or a related field and/or professional certification in Information Technology fields will be an added advantage.

Age Limit:

Be below 45 years old. This provision does not apply to internal candidates.

ECOWAS Key Competencies:

Ability to utilize the Code of Ethics to manage self, others, information, and resources.

Understanding of diverse cultural views especially within West Africa, with sensitivity to group differences; ability to challenge bias and to practice tolerance and empathy.

Ability and responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Assessment method: Assessment of qualified candidates may include a written exercise and a competency-based interview.

Knowledge of the ECOWAS culture, structures and performance issues and priorities impacting assigned responsibilities.

Knowledge of rules and procedures of ECOWAS associated assigned

Benefits

from diverse strengths.

Ability to mentor others and create feedback loops with supervisors, colleagues, and the subordinates to build strong working relationships and improve performance.

Ability to contribute and/or lead on projects as per accepted project management standards and techniques, to co-ordinate contributions by others to set and meet deadlines.

Ability to organize work, set priorities, and work within timelines, giving attention to details, stakeholders, indicators, and risks.

Ability to respect chain of command in an appropriate manner.

Fluency in oral and written expressions in one of the ECOWAS official languages of the Community (English, French & Portuguese). Knowledge of an additional one will be an added advantage.

Ability to break down problems or processes into key parts to identify and solve gaps in service, quality assurance, compliance, and performance targets.

Ability to use evidence and research to inform policies and programs and identify relevant and appropriate sources of information, including stakeholders, regional institutions and/or internal committees.

Ability to identify, collect and assess indicators to monitor performance and to take proactive remedial action as required.

Ability to resolve challenges that occur with minimal direction and/or to recommend and explain solutions or alternatives for approval.

Ability to study data/information from a variety of sources, identify anomalies, trends and issues, present findings, and make recommendations.

Ability to identify, organize and monitor tasks throughout to facilitate execution.

Ability to listen actively, consider people’s concerns and apply judgement, tact, and diplomacy.

Ability to establish and sustain professional credibility with clients/stakeholders in a manner that anticipates their need, mitigates issues and that carefully balances professional obligations with the need to be sensitive and responsive to their needs.

Ability to encourage, empower, and advocate for people in an unbiased and transparent manner.

Knowledge of ECOWAS internal operational