HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER , PTA Bank
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. The Bank offers competitive tax free salaries and benefits commensurate with the standards of excellence that it expects. Interested and qualified candidates are therefore invited from nationals of member states to apply for the following position.
HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
JOB SUMMARY:
The Human Resources Officer is responsible for development and implementation of human resources policies in the areas of talent management. These will include training and development, performance management, human resources analytics and other related human resources initiatives.
Job Specifications
A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field with a minimum of 5 - 8 years of post-qualification experience and/or a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field with 3 - 5 years of post-qualification experience in a Financial or regional / international environment;
A strong human resources management track record with demonstrable experience, particularly in the areas of training and development, performance management, balanced scorecard or similar methodology, reward and compensation, strategic recruitment, young professionals program and other human resources programs;
Ability to prepare, maintain and enhance human resources analytics on HR portal;
Ability to prepare and maintain job specifications and demonstrable experience in developing and delivering induction programs;
Knowledge of a computerized HR system (preferably SAP);
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and control staff in a demanding environment;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a multicultural setting;
Proficiency in English language. Knowledge of French will have 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. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Interested and qualified candidates should express their interest by submitting their applications torecruitment@ptabank.org by 29th April 2016.
2.SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Reporting to the Director, Corporate Affairs & Investor Relations, the Senior Communications Officer is responsible for implementing the Bank’s communication policy and supporting the efforts of the Department.
The role involves drafting the Bank’s communications including newsletters, press releases and speeches; reviewing the Bank’s communication policy and strategy; developing content for marketing and communication material such as brochures, banners and the website; participating in organisation of events and media and stakeholder relationship management.
Job Specifications
A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing or other related fields with a Master’s degree and relevant professional training as added advantage;
A minimum of 5-8 years of relevant professional experience in the financial sector;
Results oriented individual with the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, manage dynamic priorities and able to work under pressure to deliver on strict deadlines;
Strong verbal and written communication skills with proven analytical and business writing skills and proficient in the use of MS Office applications;
Fully bilingual in English and French with working knowledge of Portuguese as 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. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Interested and qualified candidates should express their interest by submitting their applications torecruitment@ptabank.org by 19th April 2016.
3.The Eastern and Southern African Trade & Development Bank (PTA Bank) is a multi- lateral development finance institution focused on trade, enterprise and infrastructure finance in eastern and southern Africa. The current shareholding comprises 19 African Member States and several non-African Member Countries and institutional investors, notably the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the People’s Republic of China.
In line with its Charter, the Bank wishes to fill one vacant Non-Executive Independent Director positions on the Bank’s Board of Directors with relevant qualifications and experience. The Bank has its headquarters in Bujumbura, Burundi and with regional offices in Nairobi, Harare and Mauritius.
The Independent Directors shall be expected to:
Actively participate in the deliberations and decision making of the Board of Directors, in line with the Bank’s policies, procedures and regulations;
Provide investment, financial, risk management and other expertise;
Fulfill a fiduciary duty to the Bank’s shareholders and advance good corporate governance;
Contribute to the functioning of the Board of Directors and healthy stakeholder and shareholder relations;
Serve for a term of 3 years.
Qualifications, Experience and Other Criteria:
Applicants should have:
Specialized skills and applied knowledge and experience in the areas of enterprise/project finance/investment;
Regional and international experience and knowledge of the economic and financing landscape of the countries of the region;
Experience in the management and governance of a financial/investment institution;
Furthermore, the prospective Independent Director should have a minimum of a Master’s Degree in a commercial science, such as business management, finance and accounting;
The Bank encourages applicants from Member States in good standing that are currently not represented on the Board of Directors, namely Tanzania, Burundi, Ethiopia and the Sudan;
The Bank also encourages female applicants in the interest of gender diversity;
Applicants with the following background will not be considered:
a previous employment relationship with the Bank in the past three years;
a previous directorship with the Bank in the past ten years; a current or recent (three years) employment relationship or directorship with a company directly or indirectly controlled by PTA Bank;
a current or recent (three years) trading, agency or business relationship with the Bank;
a close relative of any member of the Bank’s management and board, per the standards of the FATF Regulation;
a conflict of interest with an entity that has a significant business, investment or funding relationship with the Bank.
Compensation:
PTA Bank shall offer competitive non-employment compensation to the Independent Directors that includes covering the costs of travel as well as sitting allowances and per diems for both Board and Committee meetings.
Applications:
Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability against the listed qualifications and detailed curriculum vitae including national origin, date of birth, names and addresses of three referees and a recent passport size photo. Applicants should indicate the position applied for as the subject line of their email submissions. Only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
Applications should be sent by email directly to the following e-mail address on or before 22nd April, 2016:Linda.Bwakira@ptabank.org
