Job Information
Job Description
- Implement the ECOWAS Quality Policy (ECOQUAL) and its strategy framework;
- Implement ECOWAS Standards Harmonization Model (ECOSHAM);
- Collaborate with National Standards Bodies (NSBs) in Member States to harmonize standards in the region;
- Facilitate active involvement of stakeholders in the initiation and development of standards;
- Develop and encourage the enforcement of technical regulations in ECOWAS;
- Collaborate with relevant stakeholders and institutions to establish Conformity Assessment Infrastructure in ECOWAS;
- Facilitate the establishment of internationally recognised Regional Accreditation Body that will offer efficient services to the national Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs);
- Encourage the linkage of the Regional Accreditation Body to affiliate to continental and global accreditation bodies;
- Facilitate the availability of scientific metrology services in the region in collaboration with National Metrology Institutes and coordinate the harmonization of appropriate legal framework for a functional metrology system;
- Encourage harmonization of scientific, legal and industrial metrology and related laws to enhance metrology services development in ECOWAS;
- Support traceability of National Measurement Standards and uniformity of measurement units in the region;
- Promote Quality Culture and awareness raising in ECOWAS;
- Support the development of education, training and human resource development on quality and standards;
- Provide support towards enhancing collaboration with development partners to mobilize financing resources for the development of quality infrastructure in the region;
- Foster and strengthen partnerships with international organizations responsible for quality development and support Member States membership of International Quality Organizations;
- Carry out other responsibilities that may be assigned by the Director of Industry
