Director, Custom Union and Taxation

About the role

Provide leadership and management for technical activities related to the consolidation of the ECOWAS Customs Union and the harmonisation of domestic taxes across the Community.

Key responsibilities

• Lead regional fiscal and customs reforms and oversee implementation of the ECOWAS Trade Convention (ETC) and related dispute resolution.
• Assist member states in fiscal transition and develop a regional framework to facilitate dialogue among stakeholders.
• Represent the Commission in policy dialogues at regional and international levels and monitor international commitments on taxation and customs.
• Develop and communicate compliance programmes for customs tariffs and domestic taxes, including standard operating procedures.
• Advise on customs policy, propose reforms to increase revenue, reduce fraud and smuggling, and promote trade‑facilitation measures.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, International Relations, Public Administration, Law or Political Science.
• At least 12 years of progressively responsible experience in economic and social development, preferably within an international organisation focused on West Africa.
• In‑depth knowledge of ECOWAS regional rules on customs tariff classification, origin of goods, and tax compliance policies.