The West African Health Organization (OOAS), the specialised health institution of ECOWAS, is recruiting an individual consultant as Administrative Assistant (Assistant administratif) for the Project Management Unit of the World Bank-financed Health Security Program in Western and Central Africa (HeSP, P179078). Reference: BF-WAHO-BF-422874-CS-INDV. Selection follows the World Bank Individual Consultant Selection method (Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, 7th edition, September 2025).
Scope: the Administrative Assistant plays a key role in the smooth running of the project unit by organising administrative operations and procedures, managing the agendas of all project coordinators, maintaining records, handling incoming and outgoing correspondence, setting up and maintaining electronic and manual filing systems, ensuring the security and confidentiality of information, liaising with other departments, scheduling appointments and bookings, assisting visitors and supporting the entire project management team.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in secretarial studies or administration from a recognised institution; at least six years of experience in secretarial services and administrative management, including at least three years in a regional or international organisation; knowledge of relevant software and enterprise content management (ECM) systems and correspondence procedures; proficiency in ICT tools (email, collaboration, file sharing); mastery of at least one ECOWAS official language (English, French, Portuguese). Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Shortlisting is scored out of 100 (general qualifications 30, specific experience 70); shortlisted candidates take an oral test before contract negotiation.
Contract: one year, renewable subject to funding and satisfactory annual performance evaluation. Based at WAHO headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, with missions in ECOWAS member countries as needed.
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit the application electronically via https://data.wahooas.org/tenders/tenders/list by 9 November 2026 at 12:00 GMT. The file must include: a letter of expression of interest addressed to the Director General of WAHO with the position title as subject; a recent, dated and signed CV; copies of diplomas; and copies of work certificates/attestations supporting the experience listed. Further information is available at procurement@diffusion.wahooas.org (Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:00). Terms of reference can be downloaded from the WAHO website. Reference: BF-WAHO-BF-422874-CS-INDV.