Vacancies: Legal Officer, Financial Analyst
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: Legal Officer (Grade P4-1)
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Head of legal Affairs Division, the successful candidate will participate in all legal work of the Division.
Main Duties:
- Draft, finalize, examine, prepare variety of legal documents covering all aspects of the operations and management of the Bank, namely: loan agreements, guarantee agreements, service provision contracts, etc;
- Prepare opinions on various legal issues relating to the activities of the Bank.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree/Master’s degree in Law or its equivalent from a recognize university or tertiary institution plus a professional law certificate;
- At least seven (07) years of experience preferably in the Banking Sector or in law practice etc. Previous experience in an international institution would be an added advantage;
Position: Financial Analyst (Grade P3-1)
Job Summary
The successful candidate will assist in implementing the project financing policy of the Institution within the framework of project cycle.
Main Duties:
- Identify, appraise and prepare projects;
- Monitor procedures for the procurement of goods and services
Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in Accounts, Finance, Management;
- At least five (05) years professional experience in the analysis, monitoring and financial and economic appraisal of projects;
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.
