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We operate on a not-for-profit basis, funded by a strong coalition of development partners including Canada, Denmark, the European Union, Finland, France, the Gates Foundation, Ireland, the Mastercard Foundation, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom. TMA works closely with regional and continental institutions, national governments, the private sector, and civil society to unlock trade and investment opportunities across the continent.\n\nWe are recruiting to fill the position below:\n\nJob Title: Programme Officer\n\nLocation: Abuja\n\nDepartment: Programmes\n\nReports to: Programme Manager and Customs Specialist, TTF-ECOWAS\n\nDirect reports: None\n\nJob Summary\n\nTradeMark Africa (TMA) is seeking a Programme Officer to support delivery of its work under the ECOWAS Trade and Transport Facilitation Programme (TTF-ECOWAS). The programme is the ECOWAS-anchored component of the EU’s Trade and Transport Facilitation Measures for Strategic Corridors in West Africa. GIZ leads implementation in partnership with TMA and ENABEL.\nWorking closely with the Programme Manager, the Programme Officer will track agreed actions and deadlines, keep records and monitoring data current, and follow up with consultants and partners. The role also coordinates meeting and workshop logistics and flags delays, risks and implementation issues early.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nProgramme delivery and implementation support Maintain activity plans, schedules, budget tracking sheets, risk registers and programme records. Support procurement documentation, track consultant and partner deliverables, and keep TMA’s internal project records up to date.\nCommunications, visibility and knowledge management Prepare briefs, presentations and programme updates. Document lessons and good practices, contribute content to programme communications, and help meet EU and TMA visibility requirements.\nGender, inclusion and safeguards Help integrate gender equality and inclusion into programme activities, with attention to women, youth and small-scale cross-border traders. Ensure safeguarding, environmental and climate considerations are addressed during implementation, and escalate concerns promptly.\nStakeholder coordination Liaise with ECOWAS directorates, national ministries, customs administrations and other agencies. Coordinate workshops, training sessions and technical meetings with the Project Assistant, and follow up on agreed actions.\nMonitoring, reporting and consortium coordination Collect and analyse quantitative and qualitative results data, including gender-disaggregated data, and draft inputs for progress and annual reports. Maintain shared coordination tools with GIZ and ENABEL, support committee meetings, and compile evidence for audits and reviews.\n\nQualifications and Experience\n\nAt least three years of relevant experience for postgraduate degree holders or five years for undergraduate degree holders in supporting donor-funded projects, with hands-on experience in project coordination, monitoring and reporting.\nUndergraduate or postgraduate Degree in International Trade, Development Studies, Economics or Business Administration.\n\nEssential Skills and Languages:\n\nStrong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle competing priorities under pressure.\nFluency in written and spoken English.\nInitiative, self-motivation and a collaborative approach.\nGood analytical, report-writing and problem-solving skills.\nGood understanding of Project Cycle Management, including planning, activity tracking, risk management and reporting.\nGood communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders and within a multi-partner team.\nProficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and familiarity with project management tools.\nPractical experience with data management, monitoring systems and results reporting.\n\nDesirable Qualifications, Experience and Skills:\n\nWorking knowledge of French.\nProfessional training or certification in Project Cycle Management, project management such as PRINCE2 or PMP, or monitoring and evaluation.\nExperience with EU-funded or multi-partner programmes.\nFamiliarity with ECOWAS institutions and with trade and customs agencies in Nigeria.\nFamiliarity with trade facilitation, customs or regional integration initiatives.\n\nHow to Apply\n\nInterested and qualified candidates should:\n\nClick here to apply online\n\nApplication Deadline:\n22nd November, 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