PROJECTS & INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE OFFICER

The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank commonly known as the PTA Bank, is the financial arm of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA). The Bank's objective is to provide short, medium and long term financing to viable projects and trade finance activities in member states.

The Bank is looking for self-motivated and results oriented individuals to join a team committed to building a world class financial institution. Interested and qualified candidates are therefore invited from nationals of member states to apply for the following position. The Bank offers competitive tax free salaries and benefits commensurate with the standards of excellence that it expects.

PROJECTS & INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE OFFICER 

Job Summary

This position exists in the Project and Infrastructure Finance Department (PIF). The department has the responsibility to identify new project and infrastructure financing opportunities in the Bank's member countries, conducting the technical and financial evaluation of those investments to determine viability and suitability for Bank funding. The Projects and Infrastructure Officer shall be responsible for identification, selection, preparation and evaluation of credit risk of investment projects submitted for funding. The Officer is responsible for preparing credit proposals for approval by the Management and ensuring that loans and securities are properly structured, negotiated, and documented.

Job Specifications

• A Bachelor's  degree in Business Administration, Banking, Finance, Engineering and a Master's degree in a relevant field;
• Eight years post qualification and relevant experience working in a competitive and reputable financial institution;
• The candidate will be expected to be hands on and independent with capacity to undertake complex assignments without supervision;
• The candidate should demonstrate strong credit appraisal and analytical skills and excellent communication, planning, report writing and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of current issues in climate change and carbon credit finance will be an added advantage;
• The candidate should demonstrate skills in financial structuring, integrity and strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-national team and develop trust, capacity for business negotiations;
• Proficient in the use of computer programs including MS office applications;
• Fluent in either English or French. Working knowledge of the other language shall be an added advantage.

Applications should include a resume, recent passport size photo, full contact address and the names and addresses of three referees. Candidates must have a good knowledge of the operating environment and must be below the age of 45 years. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Interested and qualified candidates should express their interest by submitting their applications directly to sheila.amule@ptabank.org or to the following physical address by 20th June 2014:

Senior Director, Human Resources and Administration

The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development (PTA Bank)

197 Lenana Place, Lenana Road

P. O. Box 48596 00-100

Nairobi

Kenya