Vacancies: Head of Division (Project Audit), Head of Division (Treasury)
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: Head of Division, Project Audit (Grade P5-1)
Job Summary
Reporting to the Director of the Department of Audit and Evaluation of Operations, the successful candidate will carry out the post evaluation of projects and programmes financed by the Bank.
Main Duties:
- Formulate guiding principles based on General Guidelines on the Policy for Evaluation of Operations, compiling them in a manual;
- Formulate manual on preparation of final reports on the performance of projects, lines of credit and guarantees granted by the Bank;
Qualifications, experience and skills:
- Master’s degree or its equivalent in Management, Finance or equivalent certificate in the relevant field;
- At least ten (10) years professional experience in an audit firm or in an investment bank;
Position: Head of Division, Treasury (Grade P5-1)
Job Summary
The successful candidate will, under the supervision of the Director of Finance
Department, assist in keeping accurate and transparent records of the financial assets of the Bank, ensure compliance with the regulations on placement, reconcile the accounts of the Bank and keep basic information relating to cash-flow.
Main Duties:
- Formulate policies and procedures for effective management of cash flow;
- Prepare and monitor of cash-flow projections and investment decisions.
Qualifications, experience and skills:
- Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or its equivalent in the relevant field;
- At least ten (10) years minimum professional experience, preferably in the area of treasury management, financial risk management or any other comparable experience. Experience in banking/insurance or experience acquired in a consultancy firm would be an advantage.
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.
