Deadline: Ongoing
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is seeking to fill the position of Protocol Officer.
ECOWAS is a 15-member regional group with a mandate of promoting economic integration in all fields of activity of the constituting countries.
Responsibilities
- Contribute in providing protocol services and advice to the organisation and its constituents
- Maintain up-to-date information on partner institutions within the diplomatic Community, such as governments, missions, delegations, governmental and non-governmental bodies
- Receive, evaluate and process requests for diplomatic privileges and immunities and provide related information and advice
- Request visas and changes in visa status from host country
- Facilitate the organisation of official ceremonies, such as official visits, the signing of protocol agreements, and official social functions, such as receptions and luncheons
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in the Humanities, Arts, Public Relations, or a related discipline from a recognised university
- Two years, minimum, of professional experience in protocol-related services, administration or a related area
- Knowledge of norms, rules and customs of diplomatic conference and protocol within the international setting
- Ability to manage travel services
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