ECOWAS Recruitment 2025 Recruitment: Professional Officer for Information and Communication Technology and Documentation (P4) – West African Health Organization (WAHO)

• Citizens of any of the 15 ECOWAS Member States (Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Mali, Benin, Togo, Niger, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Gambia, Cabo Verde, Burkina Faso)
• Maximum age: 45 years at the time of recruitment

Minimum Qualifications and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems Management, Business Systems Analysis & Design, or any ICT-related field from a recognised university
• Master’s degree in any of the above fields is an added advantage
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive professional experience in planning, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of information and communication systems
• Proven experience in ICT strategy, IT project management, data protection, and information systems security
• Excellent knowledge of enterprise systems (experience with SAP/ECOLINK is a strong advantage)
• Strong leadership and team supervision skills
• Fluency in one of the three ECOWAS official languages (English, French, or Portuguese). Working knowledge of a second one is an asset.

Key Responsibilities (Highlights)

• Design and lead WAHO’s Digital Transformation Strategy and Information Systems
• Manage IT infrastructure, networks, cybersecurity, and data protection compliance
• Act as WAHO’s Data Protection Officer (DPO) – ensure GDPR-type compliance across the region
• Supervise the Webmaster/Network Administrator and the Documentation & Archives Officer
• Manage the full lifecycle of IT projects (from specifications to go-live)
• Maintain hardware/software inventory and manage the SAP/ECOLINK platform
• Develop and test Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Plans
• Organize training for staff on new IT solutions
• Serve as the primary contact with regulatory authorities on data protection matters

How to Apply (Very Important – Use the Correct Email!)External Candidates
Send your application to: vn140itdo@wahooas.orgInternal ECOWAS/WAHO Staff
Send your application to: intvn140itdo@wahooas.orgApplication Documents Required (in PDF format):

1. Detailed CV
   2 Motivation/Cover letter
   3 Copies of degrees/certificates
   4 Copy of passport or national ID
   5 Work certificates from previous employers

Subject line of email must be: “Application – Professional Officer ICT & Documentation – VN 140”Why You Should Apply for This ECOWAS/WAHO Job Now

• P4 grade with attractive tax-free salary + allowances (housing, education, installation, etc.)
• International career with one of the most respected regional organisations in Africa
• Opportunity to shape digital health transformation across 15 West African countries
• Job security and excellent benefits typical of ECOWAS institutions