Director of Public Sector Operations at ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID)

ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) is an international financial institution established by the 15 Member States of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). EBID includes: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cote d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo.

The main objective of EBID is to contribute to the economic development of West Africa through the financing of ECOWAS and NEPAD projects and programs. The headquarters of the bank is in Lome in the Togolese Republic.

As part of its capacity building efforts, the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development is seeking qualified candidates who are citizens of the community to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director of Public Sector Operations

Grade D1-1
Location: Togo

Job Summary

• Reporting to the Vice-President in charge of Operations, the Director of Public Sector Operations shall contribute to the establishment of a system for identification, planning, budgeting and appraisal of public sector projects, especially regional integration projects.

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;
• Supervise and monitor the implementation of public sector projects in terms of studies, financing, and execution;
• Lead project identification, preparation and appraisal missions;
• Supervise the process of selection of projects for appraisal and implementation;
• Prepare project appraisal reports as well as reports on loan proposals for submission to the decision-making bodies of the Bank;
• Monitor and supervise projects financed by the Bank;
• Contribute to the increase in the number of projects in the pipeline of the Bank;
• Perform all other duties assigned by Management.

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 projects (road, maritime, port or airport);
• Good knowledge of preparation of investment projects, feasibility studies, and documents for the award of contracts;
• Good knowledge of financial and economic analysis of projects;
• Good knowledge of the public infrastructure environment in West Africa, its opportunities and challenges;
• Ability to manage a team in a multi-cultural environment;
• Ability to develop good relationships with other staff members and to impart knowledge;
• Ability to delegate duties and responsibilities, supervise and take decisions;
• Excellent analytical and review skills, sense of organization and ability to work in a team;
• Sound physical condition to enable participation in all missions.

General Requirements
Candidates must:

• Be citizens of ECOWAS Member States;
• Not be above 45 years of age;
• 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.

Application Closing Date
17h00 GMT; 30th June, 2015.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send or deliver their applications and CV's in sealed envelope, marked "2015 Recruitment Exercise" and state the position applied to the address below:
ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID)
Department of Administration and Human Resources,
128, Bd. du 13 Janvier,
BP 2704,
Lome-Togo.

Application must include

• A detailed curriculum vitae;
• A letter of interest;
• Copies of degrees or certificates;
• Copy of identity card or passport;
• Copy of birth certificate.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for a test. EBID reserves the right to stop further action on this job vacancy notice