Principal Officer, Institutional Framework

Participate in discussions and formulation of political and technical strategies in electoral fields;
Support the Head of the Division planning and executing ECOWAS Pre-Election Fact-Finding Missions logistics
Coordination and arrange logistics for ECOWAS Election Observation Missions ( Long and Short-Terms) in the region;
Liaise with National election management bodies and ECONEC and other organisations as required on electoral matters
Provide analytical reports on electoral matters;
Prepare policy papers and talking points for senior ECOWAS officials as required;
Meets regularly with counterpart in the department of political affairs to plan electoral projects and review activities;
Support the Head of the Division in planning and executing All ECOWAS After Action Review.
Provides substantives input for the formulation of operational plan of electoral field presence;
Makes recommendations on actions to be taken, participates in discussions regarding electoral matters and democratization;
Make contacts with other organizations and provide as appropriate, suggestions and recommendations on electoral issues;
Manage or supervise electoral projects being implemented in the countries;
Carry out with the Head of Division, administrative functions relating to the staffing, planning and budget of electoral operations, including selection of staff assigned to electoral missions;