The Eastern and Southern
African Trade and Development Bank, commonly known as the PTA Bank, is a
development financial institution established as part of the COMESA
economic arrangements.
The Bank aims to attract
and retain talented professionals by offering a conducive working
environment and attractive salaries and benefits. In line with its
growth strategy, the Bank is looking for self-motivated and results
oriented professionals to join a team committed to building a world
class financial institution.
Interested and qualified candidates from the Bank’s member states are therefore invited to apply for the following position:
Director, Strategic Business Initiatives
Job Summary:
Reporting to, and working
closely with, the President and CEO, the Director for Strategic
Business Initiatives will coordinate cross-cutting strategic business
initiatives across the Bank.
He/she will take accountability for advancing specific strategic projects, in particular special purpose funds and facilities.
He/she will serve as a
senior member of the management team, and serve in various committees
with cross-cutting duties across the Bank.
The position holder will
be expected to establish a team of specialists to advance various
strategic business initiatives, with a focus on special purpose funds
and facilities; provide direction to ensure implementation of new
strategic business initiatives; participate in quarterly reviews to
monitor effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement; assist
Management in the strategic repositioning of the Bank in line with the
new Corporate Plan; review and strengthen business processes and
undertake periodic assessment.
Job Specifications:
- A Masters degree in banking, finance or investments; specialized training in investments, finance and strategic management/ strategic research is an added advantage;
- A minimum of 15 years of diverse international experience in banking and finance, including development finance and investment funds with a minimum of 5 years cross-cutting management experience in the areas of corporate management and business operations;
- A minimum of 5 years regional and/or international multilateral institution experience, involving the management of complexity across countries, sovereigns, the public-private nexus and the establishment/operationalization of international funds at a strategic and management level;
- In-depth operational experience in eastern and southern Africa, ideally with substantive on the ground experience in multiple countries is an added advantage;
- Strong financial and credit analysis skills in development/ project / corporate finance;
- Strong business acumen with experience in strategy formulation and execution and institution building;
- Demonstrated leadership skills to manage a diverse team of managers and specialists;
- Strong communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills.
Interested applicants are invited to visit our website (www.ptabank.org) for a detailed job profile.
Applications should include a resume, passport size photo, contact address and names and addresses of three referees.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Inquiries should be sent to kifle.hamza@ptabank.org
Applications can be sent directly to the above e-mail address or to the following physical address, on or before 6th March 2013:
The Director, Human Resources and Administration
The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development (PTA Bank)
Bishop’s Road, NSSF Complex 22nd Floor
P. O. Box 48596 00-100
Nairobi, Kenya
The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development (PTA Bank)
Bishop’s Road, NSSF Complex 22nd Floor
P. O. Box 48596 00-100
Nairobi, Kenya