DIRECTOR, CUSTOM UNION AND TAXATION, ECOWAS COMMISSION
Core
Lead regional reforms in fiscal and customs harmonization, manage the ECOWAS fiscal transition program, and establish dispute mechanisms for the ECOWAS Customs Union.
Role type
Director, Customs and Taxation Policy
Builds
Regional compliance programs for customs tariffs and domestic taxes; harmonized customs regulations; fiscal transition programs for Member States.
Domain
International Organization / Regional Integration / Public Policy
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic policy development, regional integration expertise, stakeholder consensus building, program management, dispute resolution, economic policy analysis, fraud risk mitigation, gender-inclusive policy design.
Preferred skills
West African regional cooperation knowledge, trade facilitation agenda implementation, cross-border migration policy understanding.
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead regional fiscal and customs reforms; represent the commission in regional and international policy dialogues; develop and maintain standard operating procedures for customs compliance; advise on policies to increase revenue and reduce fraud; mentor staff and oversee project management and financial stewardship.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & program oversight
