Vacancies: Program Analyst, Accountant, Building Maintenance Officer
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: Program Analyst (Grade P3-1)
Job Summary
The successful candidate shall, under the supervision of the Head of Computer Systems Division, assist in analyzing the needs of users, developing and maintaining computer applications and monitoring them.
Main Duties:
- Analyze and develop computer applications;
- Assist in the maintenance and the development of the website of the bank
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Programming, MIAGE or equivalent certificate;
- At least five (05) years professional experience in banking institution in which large scale projects have been carried conclusively
Position: Accountant (Grade P3-1)
Job Summary
Reporting to the Head of Accounts Division of the Department of Finance, the successful candidate will contribute to ensure proper and accurate recording of accounting entries (authenticity and accuracy of accounting documents, entries) in line with the accounting plan of the Bank and implement the financial policy of the Bank.
Main Duties:
- Ensure the accuracy of account balances and effect correcting entries
- Ensure the parametering of account plans and the processing of accounting data
Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent Accounts, Finance, Management;
- At least five (05) years experience, especially in the preparation of accounts of projects financed by international organizations.
Position: Building Maintenance Officer (Grade P2-1)
Job Summary
Reporting to the Head of Division, General Services, the successful candidate will assist in drawing up and implementing the maintenance policy relating to the headquarters building of the Bank drawing up a list of the needs of the various departments, realization of technical audit, quantifying works, and proposing activities to be carried out;
Main Duties:
- Draw up a list of activities to be carried out using documents such as building plans, maintenance programme as reference;
- Prepare such documents, where they do not exist using the existing regulations and what has been observed as guide;
Qualification, Experience and Skills:
- Degree or its equivalent in Civil Engineering or Building Technology;
- A minimum of three (03) years professional experience in similar post in a large public organization or engineering consultancy or construction firm.
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.
