{Legacy Financial Services Ltd,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Dec-2014};

Legacy Financial Services Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and fast growing investment company in Ghana. We are licensed and regulated by the Securities & Exchange Commission and the National Pensions Regulatory Authority to offer investment advisory and pension fund management services respectively.

Our company invites applications for suitably qualified applicants for the following position:- Investment Officers

Job Summary

To assist the Investment Manager in carrying out the functions below:

•   Manage the day to day activities of the investment section
•   Attend investment committee meetings and report on all investment decisions to management for further action
•   Monitor and review the strategy for designated asset classes
•   Supervise and monitor investment transactions and fund performance to ensure agreed benchmarks are met.
•   Undertake research on current issues and opportunities of relevance to the investment portfolios and prepare reports as required
•   Maintain proper books for Provident / Pension Funds

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum of first degree in a related field and must possess the Ghana Stock Exchange Certificate
•   Must have at least 2 years experience in a similar field
•   Committed to developing a career in Investment / Accounting / Finance
•   Excellent interpersonal skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should send their application letter and CV together with supporting documents and contact details of three referees to the address below:-

The Managing Director,
Legacy Financial Services Ltd
P.O.Box 19210,
Accra, Ghana

Or

HS No. F359/1, 3RD Crescent,
Kuku Hill, Osu, Accra

or email us:-

careers@legacygh.com

Closing Date: 16 December, 2015

{Legacy Financial Services Ltd,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Dec-2014};

Legacy Financial Services Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and fast growing investment company in Ghana. We are licensed and regulated by the Securities & Exchange Commission and the National Pensions Regulatory Authority to offer investment advisory and pension fund management services respectively.

Our company invites applications for suitably qualified applicants for the following position:- Branch Managers

Job Summary

•   Supervise all administrative and operational activities in the branch
•   Ensure that mobilization for the branch meet set targets
•   Manage staff and ensure internal control measures are strictly adhered to meet all regulatory and statutory requirements
•   Identify new business opportunities for the company

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Banking with the relevant professional qualification. A Ghana Stock Exchange Certificate will be an advantage
•   Must have at least 5 years experience in a similar field
•   Must possess an excellent track record of performance over the years
•   Excellent interpersonal skills and must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should send their application letter and CV together with supporting documents and contact details of three referees to the address below:-

The Managing Director,
Legacy Financial Services Ltd
P.O.Box 19210,
Accra, Ghana

Or

HS No. F359/1, 3RD Crescent,
Kuku Hill, Osu, Accra

or email us:-

careers@legacygh.com

Closing Date: 16 December, 2015

{African Development Bank,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Dec-2014};

Objectives

The Private sector and Microfinance Department is recruiting 2 investment officers at grade level PL-5 for the Originating Divisions of Infrastructure and PPPs; Industry and Services; Agribusiness, Mining and Oil and Gas.

Generally, under the supervision of the Division Manager, Investment Officers:

•   Promote private sector development in Regional Member Countries (RMCs) through financing private enterprises, Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and projects in various sectors which are technically feasible, financially and economically viable, and environmentally sound and create optimum added value, without sovereign guarantees in accordance with sound banking principles.
•   Act as a catalyst in mobilizing domestic and foreign resources for investment in the private sector through co-financing operations with other institutions, commercial banks and Export Credit Agencies.

Duties and responsibilities

Under the General supervision of the Manager, the  Investment officer:

•   Participate in the planning and execution of promotion and project identification missions in selected RMCs in the various sectors in which the Bank is active. Such missions normally lead to the development of a pipeline of bankable projects, technical assistance programs and potential advisory services to be considered by OPSM.
•   Participate in the preliminary evaluation of project proposals to assess their feasibility for financial assistance and/or technical support by the Bank. This involves the initial screening of project applications, carrying out of desk reviews and evaluation of feasibility studies, preparing preliminary evaluation notes for presentation to the Department Management Team to determine a project’s suitability for inclusion in the pipeline, and more detailed project concept notes to obtain concept clearance for full appraisal or fact-finding missions.
•   Participate in the planning and execution of appraisal and fact-finding missions. This includes developing terms of reference for the mission and for short-term consultants to be engaged for the mission; coordinating the work of the mission team which usually includes professional staff from other departments within the Bank; carrying out independent research on the investment climate, project sponsors, management, economic, financial, marketing, technical, environmental and legal aspects of the project. The work also includes assessing the risks of projects and advising sponsors on appropriate mitigating measures; structuring/restructuring of projects to minimize financial risks; participating in negotiations, or conducting preliminary negotiations with sponsors on financing terms and legal conditions for the proposed investment/loan by the Bank.
•   Participate in the preparation of project appraisal reports for presentation to the Department, the various review committees and finally to the Board of Directors. This usually involves working with the investment analysis and modelling team to build and use the appropriate models for carrying out financial and economic analysis of the project; developing recommendations and justifications for the investments and defending these to the various levels of decision makers.
•   Ensure that all conditions precedent have been fulfilled on a timely basis and all fees are billed and collected from clients.
•   Process the first disbursement to projects and ensuring a smooth transition of primary responsibility for the project to the portfolio management team. Thereafter, assist the portfolio management team to ensure effective monitoring and supervision of the originated projects in the portfolio.
•   Develop relationships within the Bank and with other institutions involved in private sector development (exchange of information on projects, policies, operational experience etc., identification of co-financing opportunities, organization of joint promotional activities etc.); Participate in seminars, workshops and conferences dealing with private sector issues.

Qualification Required & Experience

(including desirable skills, knowledge and experience):

•   At least a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Banking or related areas, plus preferably a Bachelor Degree in engineering, finance or economics.
•   A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience.
•   Ability to build partnerships and deliver results that meet the needs and long-term interest of clients within and outside the institution;
•   Ability to work independently and be creative and innovative;
•   Integrity and ability to work in team;
•   Good listener with demonstrated ability to present and win support for ideas as well as make effective and timely decisions;
•   Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint).

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and/or French, and preferably with a working knowledge of the other language.

Location: Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified candidates should

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 07 December, 2012

Only applicants who fully meet the Bank’s requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted. Applicants will only be considered if they submit an online application, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

{African Development Bank,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Dec-2014};

Objectives

The core mandate of the Bank’s Independent Development Evaluation is to conduct independent evaluation studies, provide relevant lessons, develop and harmonize standards and practices, support evaluation capacity development together with partner agencies and attest to the validity of both processes and the results of self-evaluation activities.

Duties and responsibilities

The incumbent reports to the Division Manager of the Country Strategy and Corporate Evaluations Division of the Bank’s Independent Development Evaluation Function. S/he will work in a team or lead complex evaluation studies and conduct country and regional strategy and program evaluations, real-time evaluations and corporate evaluation of AfDB’s policies, strategies, and operational effectiveness. In particular:

1. Conduct evaluations of the Bank’s projects, programmes, sector assistance, country strategies, policies and cross-cutting themes that are impartial, independent, transparent, credible and meet professional evaluation standards as well as professional standards in the area of specialization (*)

•   Carry out evaluations of projects (or cluster of projects), programmes, policies and cross-cutting themes: define the objectives, scope, questions, method and analytical approach, lead the evaluation process, engage and manage key evaluation stakeholders including Bank management and staff, launch and undertake evaluation field missions, prepare and discuss with high level Government officials, make recommendations.
•   Prepare clear and concise evaluation reports for the Board of Executive Directors and other relevant stakeholders on evaluation findings, conclusions, lessons learned and recommendations; Prepare written responses to questions raised by the Board members.
•   Prepare supporting material for the dissemination of evaluation findings and results.
•   After evaluation completion, continue engagement with stakeholders to ensure that evaluation recommendations are used, including follow up and reporting on recommendations’ implementation.
•   Ensure that evaluations take into account cross cutting issues including gender equality, green and inclusive growth, and give attention to gender equality and diversity issues in the composition of evaluation teams and the conduct of evaluations.

2. Sectoral Meta-evaluation and Evaluation Syntheses

•   Collect and analyse existing evaluation information from other development agencies/research centres and academia and consider lessons that could be applied to the Bank.
•   Develop research protocols for how information will be sifted and organized to synthesize the lessons.
•   Work with and manage the analytical inputs of specialists in the area of evaluation syntheses and systematic reviews. Help to distil lessons and communicate these with stakeholders throughout the Bank.

3. Disseminating of evaluation results and lessons learned and implementation follow-up of IDEV recommendations

•   Draft and finalize technical papers on specific evaluation issues/questions and on thematic or impact studies in the field of expertise and draft papers on best practices and ensure their dissemination through IDEV newsletters and other evaluation bulletins and magazines.
•   Participate in review, analysis, and in commenting on documents prepared by other Units of the Bank (such as: Issues Papers, Supervision Reports, Appraisal Reports, Country Strategy Papers, Country Portfolio Performance Reviews, etc.) to ensure that lessons of experience are duly incorporated in design and implementation of Bank Group operations.
•   Represent as needed IDEV in internal Bank fora in order to ensure that relevant and useful lessons of experience in the country or the sector are reflected into the design and future implementation of the projects or programmes.

4. Cooperation and Coordination with Evaluation Experts from other Multilateral and Bilateral Development Institutions

•   Participate as a team member in joint evaluation missions of co-financed projects/programmes with other aid agencies, in joint training seminars/workshops on evaluation systems, and develop cooperation partnerships with bilateral and multilateral Evaluation Units in development agencies and with counterparts in regional member countries.
•   Assist regional member countries in establishing and enhancing their development project/programme monitoring and evaluation capabilities.

(*) Areas of specialization in IDEV correspond to Bank Group core priorities and areas of special emphasis as defined in its Ten-Year Strategy 2013-2022.
Qualification Required & Experience

Professional and Academic Skills Requirements:

•   At least a Master’s degree in economics, social sciences or other relevant discipline;
•   A minimum of 6 years’ experience in evaluation or related field; equivalent combination of education and broad knowledge of evaluation aspects gained and additional academic work or courses on concepts and methodologies for evaluating development effectiveness will be an advantage.

The Principal  Evaluation Officer must be able to demonstrate:

•   Ability to carry out high level evaluations of Bank’s interventions, policies and cross-cutting themes and to lead and monitor the work of professional evaluation teams.
•   Ability to keep abreast of latest developments in evaluation thinking and practice, and contribute to high professional standards for the evaluation function; Ability to apply evaluation knowledge and methods to broader operational policies and strategies.
•   Ability to work under stress due to multiple, simultaneous demands, priorities and deadlines; heavy workloads; and undertaking frequent travel.
•   Ability to operate effectively in a matrix management environment, both as team leader and team member, and a commitment to teamwork; Ability to build effective working relations and professional networks with clients and colleagues in a multi-cultural and diverse environment.
•   Good knowledge of qualitative and quantitative analysis.
•   Integrity and honesty in relationships with all stakeholders
•   Excellent communication skills orally and in writing in English and/or French with a working knowledge of the other; Ability to explain and defend difficult issues and positions to subordinates and colleagues, as well as other evaluation stakeholders.
•   Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).

Location: Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified candidates should

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 12 December, 2012

Only applicants who fully meet the Bank’s requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted. Applicants will only be considered if they submit an online application, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Dec-2014};

A reputable financial institution in the Volta Region invites applications from suitably qualified applicants for the position of:- Credit Officer

Job Purpose

•   To assist borrowers in completing application forms and appraise applicants credit proposals
•   To undertake field visits and prepare field reports, monitor and follow up loans and overdrafts
•   To complete credit appraisals using standardized application adn appraisal reports and make them ready for final approval
•   To identify viable economic activities in their area of operation and to propose these to eligible applicants
•   To organise farmers and Fishermen groups or associations to take full advantage of the credit facilities available at the Rural Bank
•   To assist in loan recovery
•   To monitor and evaluate the impact of the Rural Bank on the production, income and standard of living of the rural population
•   To open and keep up-to-date credit files
•   To undertake any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Manager

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A bachelor degree in any of the numerate business related subjects from a reputable university or college
•   A part 2 professional qualification preferably ACIB, CA, ACCA, or CPA would be an added advantage
•   Minimum 3 years overall relevant working experience
•   A minimum 2(two) of which should have been in senior management position
•   Advanced operations management experience gained from a similar or a related banking or financial institution
•   Practical advanced management experience in managing and supervising branch operations
•   Practical advanced experience in setting and monitoring of outreach, profitability, transformational and efficiency and administration performance targets and budgets
•   Knowledge and experience in lending pre-loan eligibility requirements, client screening, collateral, product design loan approval processes, delinquency and default management
•   Knowledge in the use of emerge T24 banking software is an added advantage

Location: Volta Region

How To Apply For The Job

Please send application letter and CV together to:-

The General Manager
P.O.Box 36
Kpeve
Volta Region

Closing Date: 26 December, 2012

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Dec-2014};

Job Description

•   Build, develop and motivate a high performing team committed to achieving success through each other.
•   Ensure that your team members are developed to achieve their maximum potential whilst coaching them to build their awareness of their strengths/development needs.
•   Support the Head of Branch Network  in the management of the retail plan
•   Assist in recruiting to fill manpower gaps.
•   Manage daily attendance levels within the retail outlet ensuring that bank’s procedures are followed.
•   Manage poor performance and escalate disciplinary/grievance issues professionally and promptly in line with agreed procedures.
•   In conjunction with the Head of Branch Network, agree challenging performance objectives and measures for team members providing regular feedback on honest assessment and achievement.
•   Creating an empowering environment for the team members and encouraging individual ownership, initiative and challenge of the status quo.
•   Ensure that team members receive coaching and feedback in order to develop to achieve their maximum potential
•   Working with team to achieve sales and service targets through in branch and business development activities like sales promotions, out-marketing calls, presentations and in-branch sales contracts, and provide feedback thereon.
•   Brief staff on promotional and product launches, provide regular feedback on sales performance.
•   Responsible for the handling and resolving of all branch complaints and escalating to the appropriate unit in line with agreed procedures.
•   Effective credit administration to achieve annual targets on new client acquisition, portfolio management and portfolio quality.
•   Implement and monitor the operational risk management guidelines for the branch, working with the Head of operations to identify and resolve weaknesses and issues.
•   Achieve operational excellence in all aspects of procedures and processes undertaken to ensure a satisfactory audit.
•   Ensure compliance with operational risk requirements e.g. Health and Safety standards, security of premises etc. in respective area.
•   Ensuring the compliance with relevant legislation e.g. KYC, banking code service standards, fraud prevention and money laundering procedures.
•   Understand and manage risks and risk events (incidents) which are faced in the role thereby contributing to the adherence to the Bank’s Risk and Control Framework.

Qualification Required & Experience

A minimum of First Degree from a recognized university (preferably Banking and Finance or Marketing) and /or professional qualification in Banking.

•   Should have Five (5) years working experience in a similar position with a bank.
•   Experience in Loan and credit administration.
•   Sales and service oriented
•   High degree of discipline and accountability.
•   Ability to work under pressure.

Location: Western Region

How To Apply For The Job

Candidates who meet the above requirements are to email their application letters and CVs to:

recruitamerb@gmail.com

Closing Date: 03 December, 2012

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Dec-2014};

A well established Co-operative Financial Institution invites applications from suitably qualified professionals to fill the position of:- Field And Loan Officers

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Applicants should possess minimum qualification of BSc. Administration (Marketing Option), with 3 years experience

OR

•   HND Marketing with 5 years experience in the Financial Industry
•   The successful applicant would provide a readily available service-focused, knowledge and experienced point of contact for both new and existing members

Key Responsibilities include:

•   Customer/Member Service and Business Development

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should address application letters to:-

The General Manager
P.O.Box GP 2133
Accra

Closing Date: 23 December, 2012

{African Development Bank,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Dec-2014};

Objectives

The Primary  role of the Strategy Department (COSP) is to contribute to policy and strategy development, including annual plans and the Medium and Long-Term strategies of the Bank. COSP advices the President and Senior Management on strategy and policy issues of the Bank. COSP assists with the communication of the strategy to all stakeholders, and monitors and facilitates the implementation of related Presidential decisions.

Duties and responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the COSP Director, the main responsibility of the Chief Strategy Officer is to provide strategic advice and support on COSP matters to the Director and the rest of the Department team. in planning, organizing and coordinating the activities of the Department. He/She will:

•   Participate as part of the core COSP team in corporate strategy development and its subsequent monitoring, reporting, updating and refinement in line with sustainable lending and resource options.
•   Coordinate the preparation of major COSP strategy reports such as the Annual Strategy Review, for Senior Management, including preparation of the mid-term review and periodical and special updates and reports. Contribute to/coordinate the preparation of Board documents on selected process enhancement recommendations.
•   Provide support to Senior Management in the formulation of strategic policy objectives, and ensure their alignment with the strategic planning orientations and the Bank Strategy 2013-2022.
•   As part of the core COSP team, ensure that all new policy proposals and initiatives, across the Institution, are aligned with the Bank’s planning directions and strategy.
•   As part of the core COSP team, participate in and coordinate the Bank’s Strategy and policy development work, as and when required.
•   Provide support to the office of the President as required, in particular on recent policy developments, and on the Bank’s response to emerging international issues.
•   Prepare as requested planning and strategy documents.
•   As part of the COSP core team, assist Operations Vice-Presidencies, Research, Finance and Corporate Management Vice Presidencies to formulate their work programs and specific strategies driven by the planning and strategy.
•   Provide, as requested, up to date research on environment and business trends and keep up to date on new ways of doing strategic planning itself.
•   Participate (on behalf of the COSP Department) in the preparation of selected Bank’s country and regional strategies and mid-term reviews.
•   Represent the department as requested at key policy decisions and institutional reforms meetings and initiatives.
•   Represent the COSP department as requested at selected key strategy meetings and on important missions. Serve as a focal point and spokesperson, as requested, on strategy issues to internal and external constituencies and expert strategy groups.

Qualification Required & Experience

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

•   Minimum of Master’s degree (or its university equivalent) in economics, macroeconomics or development economics, finance, strategic management, engineering or related development fields and a broad knowledge in development issues.
•   Preferably a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience; proven combination of hands-on operational experience with solid analytical skills; good understanding of development economics and specificities of Regional Members countries (RMCs); previous exposure to international, multicultural contexts would be an asset.
•   Proven exposure to the Bank’s operations and mission with a good understanding of the Bank’s overall strategy.
•   Ability to provide advice, assistance, and coaching on Strategy related matters.
•   Good leadership skills, and lateral thinking; high sense of professionalism. Good command of budgetary and operational management matters.
•   Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous and shifting demands, priorities and tight deadlines. Capability to work within specified time limits. Capacity to diagnose and resolve multiple, concurrent problems.
•   High level skills in communication and negotiation as well as ability to build partnerships with a broad range of clients and deliver results that meet the needs and long-term interest of clients within and outside the Bank.
•   Excellent written and verbal communications in English or French, with a good working knowledge of the other language.
•   Competence in the use of ERP Systems (preferably SAP) and standard MS office applications (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), and good knowledge of operational management systems.

Location: Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified candidates should

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 21 November, 2014

Only applicants who fully meet the Bank’s requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted. Applicants will only be considered if they submit an online application, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

{Western Rural Bank,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Dec-2014};

JOB PURPOSE OF HEAD, CREDIT & OPERATIONS

•   To provide overall leadership and management to all commercial credit & operational activities of the bank including credit and risk management and transformation activities.
•   To ensure the delivery of reliable, quality, and timely services to clients at least cost, in a secure and controlled environment while ensuring maximum outreach, sustainability and transformation and compliance with bank and regulatory policies and procedures
•   To supervise the loan recovery team and ensure timely recovery of all loans granted by the bank

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A bachelor degree in any of the numerate business related subjects from a reputable university or college
•   Master’s degree or higher qualifications is desirable
•   Minimum 7 Years overall relevant working experience
•   A minimum 3 (three) of which should have been in senior management position
•   Advanced operations management experience gained from a similar or a related banking or financial institution.
•   Practical advanced management experience in managing and supervising branch operations
•   Practical advanced experience in setting and implementation of operations, credit and risk management policies, practices, procedures and guidelines
•   Practical advanced experience in setting and monitoring of outreach, profitability, transformational and efficiency, and administration performance targets and budgets
•   Knowledge and experience in lending, credit and risk management including pre-loan eligibility requirements, client screening, collateral, product design, loan approval processes, repayment terms and incentives, delinquency and default management
•   Knowledge in the use of emerge T24 banking software is an added advantage

Location: Sekondi-Takoradi

How To Apply For The Job

Please send application letter and CV together with supporting documents and addresses of two referees to the following addresses:

info@westernruralbank.com  

OR

The Head, Finance, Strategy & Administration
Western Rural Bank Ltd
P. O. Box 521
Sekondi

Closing Date: 28 November, 2014

{Western Rural Bank,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Dec-2014};

To manage and supervise all branch activities ensuring the branch delivers reliable, quality, and timely services to clients at least cost, in a secure and controlled environment while ensuring maximum outreach, sustainability, and transformation.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A bachelor degree in any of the numerate business related subjects from a reputable university or college
•   5 years or more experience and training in managing and supervising branch operations gained from a service oriented, banking or similar industry background
•   Knowledge in the use of emerge T24 banking software is an added advantage
•   Previous working experience in Takoradi would also be an added advantage
•   Practical  management experience in managing and supervising branch operations
•   Practical experience in implementation of branch operations, credit and risk management policies, practices, procedures and guidelines
•   Practical experience in monitoring of outreach, profitability, transformational and efficiency, and administration performance targets and budgets at branch level
•   Knowledge and experience in lending, credit and risk management including pre-loan eligibility requirements, client screening, collateral, product design, loan approval processes, repayment terms and incentives, delinquency and default management
•   Any other duties assigned by management.

Location: Sekondi-Takoradi

How To Apply For The Job

Please send application letter and CV together with supporting documents and addresses of two referees to the following addresses:

info@westernruralbank.com  

OR

The Head, Finance, Strategy & Administration
Western Rural Bank Ltd
P. O. Box 521
Sekondi

Closing Date: 28 November, 2014