Programme Officer

About the Role

TradeMark Africa (TMA) is a leading Aid-for-Trade organisation dedicated to growing intra-African trade, increasing Africa's share in global trade, and making trade more pro-poor and sustainable. We are seeking a dynamic Programme Officer to support the delivery of our work under the ECOWAS Trade and Transport Facilitation Programme (TTF-ECOWAS) in Nigeria. This strategic role involves working closely with our Programme Manager and consortium partners to drive regional economic integration.

• Maintain activity plans, schedules, budget tracking sheets, risk registers, and comprehensive programme records.
• Collect and analyse quantitative and qualitative results data, including gender-disaggregated data, to draft progress reports.
• Liaise with ECOWAS directorates, national ministries, customs administrations, and key stakeholders to coordinate workshops and technical meetings.
• Prepare briefs, presentations, and visibility materials ensuring compliance with EU and TMA standards.
• Integrate gender equality, social inclusion, and environmental safeguards into all daily programme activities.

• Undergraduate degree with at least five years of experience, or a postgraduate degree with at least three years of experience, in International Trade, Development Studies, Economics, or Business Administration.
• Strong practical understanding of Project Cycle Management, risk management, and results reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with modern project management tools.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, report-writing, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English, with working knowledge of French being an added advantage.

• Competitive remuneration package aligned with international non-profit standards.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on regional trade and economic development in West Africa.
• Professional growth through collaboration with multi-partner international teams and institutional stakeholders.

Skills