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 Risk Analysis Department
Grade D1-1
Location: Togo
Job Summary
- Reporting to the President of the Bank, the Director of Risk Analysis shall propose and promote appropriate framework for comprehensive management of risks.
Duties
- Recommend and put in place mechanisms for identifying and assessing risks to which the Bank may be exposed
- Prepare risk map and make appropriate recommendations in respect of risks identified;
- Analyze the performance of the clients of the Bank in order to assess the risks that the Bank faces vis-a-vis the clients and to rate the risks;
- Carryout in-depth analysis of the Bank’s operations in all the sectors of intervention using the financial statements as basis;
- Advice Management when decisions are taken on the enhancement of risk analysis, implementation of recommendations on risk control and the establishment of reporting mechanism;
- Assess the risk management process of the Bank and make recommendations on their improvement;
- Monitor the management of the Bank’s portfolio, assets and liabilities formulation of prudential ratios;
- Formulation of prudential ratios;
- Analyze investment projects and prepare the risk profile of the loans portfolio;
- Carry out all other duties assigned by Management.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
- Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent certificate from a recognized University or Tertiary Institution;
- Minimum of twelve (12) years professional experience in the analysis and management of banking risks;
- Ability to identify, analyze risks and prepare financial projections;
- Ability to calculate and control risk ratios and procedures;
- Good analytical mind, sense of organization and ability to work in a team;
- Ability to manage a team in a multi-cultural environment;
- Ability to develop good relationships with other staff members and to impart knowledge;
- Capacity to delegate duties and responsibilities, supervise and take decisions;
- Excellent analytical and review skills as well as organizational capacity;
- Good physical condition to enable participation in field 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