Manager, Construction & Project Management Assurance, Internal Audit at the African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank)

African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) was established in Abuja, Nigeria in October, 1993 by African Governments, African private and institutional investors as well as non-African financial institutions and private investors for the purpose of financing, promoting and expanding intra-African and extra-African trade.

The Bank, headquartered in Cairo, the capital of the Arab Republic of Egypt, commenced operations on 30 September, 1994, following the signature of a Headquarters Agreement with the host Government in August, 1994. It has branch offices in Harare, Abuja and Abidjan and will open an East Africa branch office shortly.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Manager, Construction & Project Management Assurance, Internal Audit

Reference: M-CPMA-2025
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Job type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Manager, Construction & Project Management Assurance will provide independent and objective assurance, advisory services, and oversight on construction and project management activities undertaken by Afreximbank. 
• This role ensures compliance with risk management frameworks, international audit standards, and project governance best practices.
• The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in construction/project management, engineering, risk-based auditing, and contract assurance.

Key Responsibilities
Audit Planning & Risk-Based Assurance:

• Develop and execute audit plans for construction and project management activities.
• Identify material risks in construction projects and assess their impact on project execution.
• Define audit objectives, scope, and methodologies for project assurance reviews.

Project Execution & Compliance Monitoring:

• Conduct fieldwork audits to ensure compliance with project governance policies, FIDIC contracts, and PMBOK guidelines.
• Provide recommendations on risk mitigation, contract compliance, and project control processes.
• Investigate construction claims related to project delays, cost overruns, scope changes, and contract disputes.

Audit Reporting & Process Improvement:

• Prepare audit findings and reports with actionable recommendations for management.
• Conduct follow-up reviews to ensure effective implementation of corrective actions.
• Maintain quality workpaper documentation supporting all audit findings.

Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory Support:

• Act as an advisor on project governance, risk controls, and contract execution.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external consultants, and regulatory bodies to improve project oversight.
• Support internal audit leadership in developing audit policies and enhancing assurance frameworks.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience
Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architectural Design, Building Science, Quantity Surveying, or related fields.
• Master’s degree in Business, Finance, or relevant Engineering fields (preferred).
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIA are an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in construction/project management, engineering audits, or project quality assurance.
• Expertise in project governance, contract assurance, and compliance monitoring.
• Strong understanding of FIDIC contracts, PMBOK guidelines, and risk-based auditing.
• Experience in analyzing construction claims, cost disputes, and project scope variations.

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong financial and project risk analysis capabilities.
• Proficiency in project management software, auditing tools, and contract risk assessment.
• Experience in working with third-party consultants, contractors, and regulatory bodies.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High attention to detail and professional integrity.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Application Closing Date
6th April, 2025.