Head of the Administration and Human Resources Division

Location

Benin| Ivory Coast| Togo Expiry date

• 11 May Job level Confirmed / Experienced Industry Energy, Mining, Raw Material Education level (degree) Master 1, Bachelor + 4| Master 2, Engineering, Bac + 5 Number of positions Contract type

Candidate profile

NOTICE OF INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT Position: Head of Division Administration and Human Resources Nationality: Citizen of ECOWAS Member Countries Location: Abomey-Calavi, Benin Type of contract: Permanent Publication period: from February 5, 2026 to April 5, 2026 included Introduction The West African Electricity Exchange System (WAPP) is a specialized institution of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) that aims to integrate power grids into a unified regional electricity market in order to ensure competitive energy supply and cost to West African citizens. The headquarters of the WAPP General Secretariat is based in Abomey-Calavi, République from Benin. The WAPP General Secretariat, as part of its mission, intends to recruit a Head of the Administration and Human Resources Division. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Administration and Finance, the incumbent is responsible for the effective management of General Administration, Human Resources, Health Management and Property and Personnel Insurance. Qualifications, experience and skills related to the position Academic and professional qualifications required The Candidate must have the following minimum academic and professional qualifications:+5 in Business Administration or Human Resources Management. Years of professional experience: Ten (10) years of progressive professional experience in the field of general administration and Human Resources Management including five (5) years at a supervisory level. Experience in large-scale or international companies and organizations is an asset. Required Skills The skills and competencies required for this position can be summarized as follows: In-depth knowledge of the Human Resources function, including practices, procedures and processes related to recruitment, promotion, training, executive development, compensation and benefits, labour relations, negotiation, human resources information systems, strategic and workforce planning, talent management, payroll, and organizational design; Excellent management skills in General Administration, specifically sub-functions of maintenance and use of facilities, fleet management, archives management; In-depth knowledge of conference services operations; Knowledge of the protocol of diplomatic and liaison services in a governmental or international organization; Practical knowledge of developing operating budgets; Excellent analytical, communication, leadership and strategic planning skills; Strong IT skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, OneDrive and PowerPoint) and e-mail and Internet, as well as integrated management applications (ERP); Fluency in English or French with a good working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of another ECOWAS working language will be an advantage. The detailed job profile can be downloaded from the following WAPP website: www.ecowapp.org/fr/tenders Additional information Eligibility Requirements Applicants must be nationals of ECOWAS Member States. The age limit is set at 50 years old by the deadline for applications for external applications, 5 April 2026. Remuneration The position is classified in Grade P5 of the WAPP Salary Grid. The level of the position depends on the qualifications, professional experience and remuneration of the holder. The WAPP offers competitive remuneration conditions comparable to those in effect in sub-regional/international organizations of similar status. Equal Opportunities The WAPP is an equal opportunity employer for men and women Qualified women are strongly encouraged

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