Vacancies: Director of Research and Strategic Planning, Director of Operations/Public Sector
ECOWAS BANK for Investment and Development (EBID) is an international finance institution established by the new Article 21 of the ECOWAS Revised Treaty as amend by Additional Act A/SA.9/01/07 of 19 January 2007. It comprises
Fifteen Member States, namely Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Cote Ivore, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo. It has two windows, one for the promotion of the private sector and other for the development of the public sector.
Since October 10, 2011, the Bank has strengthened its capital, by increasing its capital from 600million to 1 billion UA, about 1.5 billion USD, 70% owned by the fifteen regional Member States of ECOWAS, the remaining 30%, about $450 million are opened to subscription for non-regional partners. EBID’s main objective is to contribute towards the economic development, of West Africa through the financing of ECOWAS and NEPAD projects and programs, notable among which are programs relating to transport, energy, telecommunications, industry, poverty alleviation, wealth creation and job promotion for the well-being of the people of the region.
ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), based in Lome, Togolese Republic, is seeking to recruit qualified persons, who are citizens of the Community, to fill the following vacancies in the professional staff category:
Position: Director of Research and Strategic Planning (Grade Dl-1)
Job Summary
Reporting to the Vice-President for Operations, the successful candidate will contribute to the realization of economic and strategic studies aimed at ensuring better understanding of the zone of operation of EBID and its environment. He or she will also contribute to the coherent planning and orientation of the intervention and assistance strategies of the Bank in favor of Member States.
Main Duties:
- Advise the management of the Bank on economic and strategic issues that could be relevant to the institution and the economies of the sub-region;
- Participate in the preparation of the Strategic Plan of the Bank, and in the implementation of its operational activities;
Qualifications, Experience and skills
- Master’s Degree or its equivalent in Economics, Finance, strategic planning, International Trade or any related field from a recognized university or tertiary institution:
- Minimum of twelve (12) years professional experience acquired in a consultancy firm, investment bank or in the strategic department of a company, specializing in studies and analysis of policies on development and studies on the economic conditions of the sub-region.
Position: Director of Operations/Public Sector (Grade Dl-1)
Job Summary
Reporting to the Vice-President for Operations, the successful candidate will contribute to the establishment of a system for the identification, planning, budgeting and appraisal of public sector projects, especially regional integration projects.
Main Duties:
- Identify the development potential and opportunities inherent in agricultural, rural development, basic infrastructure (transport, energy, telecommunication, town planning, health and education) and social (education, health, social welfare) projects;
- Define appropriate project appraisal methodology as well as its mode of implementation;
Qualifications, experience and skills
- Master’s Degree or its equivalent in Economics, Finance, Civil Engineering (Projects Management, Public Works) or any related field, or equivalent certificate from a recognized university or tertiary institution;
- Minimum of twelve (12) years professional experience in a national or international institution specializing in the execution or financing of large-scale infrastructure (road, maritime, port or airport)
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their applications by mail or by electronic mail to the following address on or before 8th March 2012;
ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBIO)
128, Bd. 13 Janvier, BP 2704, Lome-Togo.
E-mail; bidc@bidc-ebid.org
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for a test.
EBID reserves the right to withdraw the notified vacancies or offer a position at a lower grade.
Application must include;
- a detailed curriculum vitae
- a letter of interest
- copies of degree or certificates
- copy of identity card or passport.
Candidates must:
- be nationals of ECOWAS Member States
- be not more than 45 years old:
- be computer literate (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)
- be fluent in French and/or English and/or Portuguese; and proficient in one of the other two languages
- copy of birth certificate.
