For more information, please contact: Tahirou Gouro, Communications Officer, ECA-SRO/WA, UNECA - United Nations Economic Commission for Africa published this content on 30 September 2020 and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. 5/08/11), the Director of the PPDU shall act as the principal representative of the PPDU in its dealings with all the key stakeholders. We are recruiting to fill the following positions below: 1. During his introductive speech, the President of the ECOWAS Commission, M. Jean Claude Kassi Brou said that the AMSP is 'a very good development and will complement the earlier decision we took in ECOWAS to patronize local manufacturers in the sourcing and procurement of medical material needed for the COVDI19 pandemic response'. ' Lead the identification, selection and prioritization of regional integration infrastructure projects in consultation with the ECOWAS Commission, Member States and the private sector; Initiate and/or undertake the studies and activities required for preparation and development of infrastructure projects with a view to making the projects bankable; Oversee the management of the Infrastructure project preparation Funds, and all the other Funds placed at its disposal; Ensure that the PPDU serves as regional focal point for capacity-building of similar structures in ECOWAS Member States; Lead the mobilization of resources required for preparation and development of infrastructure projects; Help to create an attractive climate for regional infrastructure projects financing and investment; Lead negotiations and conclude cooperation and/or partnership agreements with regional and sub-regional institutions in the area of infrastructure project preparation and development; Ensure monitoring and evaluation of  the implementation of PPDU supported projects; Act as the principal representative of the PPDU in its dealings with all the key stakeholders; Initiate and conduct staff recruitment in conformity with the organizational structure and the relevant procedures, as adopted by the PPDU Steering Committee/ ECOWAS; Enhance the reputation of the Unit by the quality of the projects prepared; Perform such other functions as may be assigned to him/her by the PPDU Steering Committee. 29th January, 2020. The PPDU was established by the ECOWAS Council of Ministers Regulation C/REG.5/08/11 as a Specialized Agency of the Community responsible for the preparation and development of regional infrastructure projects, to prepare bankable infrastructure investment projects which will attract private and public sector financing. 15 years of progressively responsible experience in infrastructure project development in a senior leadership capacity with a minimum of 7 years’ experience working on issues related to the ECOWAS region; experience working with Member States and delegations in the context of international organizations; extensive experience in programme and project planning, financing and oversight; Knowledge of policy and strategy development, change management and related issues, with broad geographical outcomes/impacts; Ability to lead the development, management/review of reports and papers on technical and policy issues; Knowledge of ECOWAS policies, management, administrative, budgetary and staffing systems, procedures and regulations; Progressive senior leadership experience in establishing strategic partnerships, working collaboratively and building consensus with multiple stakeholders on critical and/or complex issues.