DESCRIPTION

The general objective is to support the Ecowas Commission in implementing its regional strategy and pursuingits mandate in a more efficient and effective way, through a better management of its resources. The expected results are:

the Ecowas Commission is supported in its role of Regional Authorising Officer (RAO) in theimplementation of 10th EDF projects in compliance with the applicable financial and contractual procedures,

the Ecowas Commission ensures efficient monitoring of the 10th EDF projects, in coordination withthe WAEMU * Commission and in the context of improved coherence with other donors interventions.

The results will be achieved through the provision of technical assistance to Office of the Vice President, theFinance Directorate, Procurement Unit, Joint Technical Secretariat in the following (not exhaustive) domains:

implementation of an effective and efficient operational internal organisation for EDF-funded projects tosupport monitoring EDF RIP projects,

training on EDF financial and contractual procedures, mainly on the management of grants and servicecontracts and preparation of financial reporting in compliance with EDF procedures,

accounting and payment flow systems; quality control system for submission of payment,

implementation of an archiving and filing system,

manual of procedures for EDF-funded projects,

coordination of the joint programmes in relation with Ecowas and WAEMU activities,

contributions of Ecowas to the 11th EDF programming exercise, ensuring coordination between PIR andPIN,

production of an overview of the 10th EDF projects under implementation,

production and dissemination of an overview of EU funding opportunities.


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