SENIOR PROJECTS & INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE OFFICE

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.

SENIOR PROJECTS & INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE OFFICER

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Project and Infrastructure Finance Department, the Senior Projects and Infrastructure Officer is responsible for identifying, appraising, negotiating and monitoring the Bank's investments – debt, mezzanine, equity and other instruments in accordance with approved PTA Bank operational guidelines and business strategy. The position holder will be required to have strong client relationship skills and play multiple roles across the transaction cycle, including origination, negotiation, project development, technical transaction advisory, and project execution.

Job Specifications

• A Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Banking, Finance, Civil Engineering or Economics. Post graduate qualifications in project management/appraisal will have added advantage;
• A minimum of 8 years of professional experience and proven track record in investments in financial industry, with a competitive and reputable financial institution, including experience in syndications in the context of multiple investment instruments;
  • A comprehensive knowledge of financial instruments including equity products, and risk management concepts and their applications with strong analytical, financial modelling and investment evaluation skills;
  • Proven organizational, analytical, problem solving, financial structuring, and decision making skills with ability to build partnerships, lead multinational teams and deliver results;
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with high level of integrity;
  • 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