EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES IN A DYNAMIC ORGANISATION (3 positions)

EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES IN A DYNAMIC ORGANISATION

A Project Secretariat is being established within a Financial Services Regulator in Abuja, Nigeria. The Secretariat will support the implementation of a Financial Services Project, as well as perform the data gathering analysis and management functions.

In order to ensure the successful implementation of the project, the Organisation has identified the immediate need to recruit competent and suitably qualified professionals to fill the following positions:

Head, Project Secretariat (ES0053)

Reporting to the Head, Financial Services Regulator, and the successful candidate will provide leadership for the Secretariat and collaborate with both the Strategy Coordination and Data Managers. Inherent in this will be to ensure that the identified stakeholders perform their assigned roles and responsibilities, so as to enhance the achievement of the goals and targets of the Financial Services Project. He/she will also oversee the Data Management Office and ensure the developments of the methodologies for regular data gathering from departments within the Financial Services Regulator, external agencies and other stakeholders. Key responsibilities will be to:

·         Provide overall strategic leadership to the Project Secretariat with emphasis on bringing relevant stakeholders to the table and setting the agenda for implementing the Project

·         Oversee the Secretariat’s day-to-day activities, as well as engage directly with Directors of the functional departments within the Financial Services Regulator and other stakeholders.

·         Manage and strategic partnerships and external stakeholders on behalf of the Regulator.

·         Manage and interact with the other departments within the Regulator to ensure their continued commitment to the delivery of the Project and also work effectively with external partners.

·         Represent the Secretariat across internal and external stakeholders

·         Serve as the Secretary to the Advisory and Steering Committees of the Secretariat

Qualification, experience and attributes

·         A first degree in Business, Finance, Agriculture, Economics or other Social Sciences, from a reputable institution. A relevant Master’s degree is essential

·         A minimum of fifteen (15) years’ cumulative experience within the financial sector, ten (10) of which should be in a similar function and at senior management level

·         Strong knowledge and proven track record in the financial services sectors such as Microfinance, SME Financing, Retail Banking, Mobile Money, etc.

·         Experience in converting strategic plans into actionable outputs

·         Advanced Microsoft Office skills and proficiency in other statistical software packages

·         Excellent financial management and project management skills, with the ability to manipulate and analyse complex data sets

·         Highly numerate, with a strong quantitative background

·         Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders at a very senior level both internally and externally

·         Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills

·         Willingness to be flexible and versatile in a challenging environment, while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency

·         Strong ethics and integrity

Strategy Coordination Manager (ES0054)

Reporting to the Head, Project Secretariat, the successful candidate will ensure that the Strategy and the newly established priorities are addressed by the relevant stakeholders both within the Regulator and other external agencies. A critical component of this job will be to document the key stakeholders.  Their expected roles create awareness amongst them and elicit or sustain active involvement in the implementation of the Project. Key responsibilities will be to:

·         Work in collaboration with the Head, Project Secretariat to identify barriers and opportunities relating to the implementing of the Project

·         Offer  recommendations and provide in-house advisory services (grounded in discussions with the Technical Committees) to ensure progress of the Project

·         Initiate coordinated action at all levels, by recommending initiatives to be undertaken by relevant departments and stakeholders.

·         Oversee that audit function of the Project, while ensuring that interventions are focused on critical issues in line with the objectives

·         Conduct complex research and analysis, and support the Head, Project Secretariat in the preparation of accurate key substantive reports and ensure that the findings are disseminated to stakeholders

·         Prepare quarterly project monitoring plans and ensure their distribution to the appropriate stakeholders.

·         Communicate the objectives of the Project and ensure that they are fully understood by the relevant internal and external stakeholders. 

Qualification, experience and attributes

·         A first degree in Business, Finance, Agriculture, Economics or other related disciplines. A Master’s degree is essential

·         A minimum of ten (10) years’ cognate experience within the financial sector, seven (7) of which should be in a similar function at senior management level

·         Strong knowledge and proven track record in the financial services sectors, including Microfinance, SME Financing and Retail Banking

·         Excellent financial management, strong analytical and project management skills

·         Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and proficiency in other statistical software packages

·         Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans

·         Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and manage positive and productive relationships with multiple external stakeholders as well as internal departments

·         Highly numerate, with a strong quantitative background

·         Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders at a very senior level both internally and externally

·         Willingness to be flexible and versatile in a challenging environment, while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency

·         Strong ethics and integrity

Date Manager (ES0055)

Reporting to the Head, Project Secretariat, the successful candidate will have overall responsibility for the development of the appropriate methodologies for regular data gathering from functional departments within the Regulator and other external agencies. Conduct analysis; and disseminate the information to the public. He/she will also undertake steps that enable appropriate linkages with stakeholders for the purpose of regular reporting of activities in their sectors and distilling this information in order to measure progress towards the targets set by the Project. Key responsibilities will be to:

·         Provide strategic direction for the data collection and analysis function the Project

·         Develop strategies to provide tools for analyzing data addresses policy related issues

·         Design processes and templates for data collection from a range of sources, which requires working collaboratively with external stakeholders.

·         Maintain an appropriate database for reports and outputs of the Project

·         Liaise with external agencies to identify new data collection initiatives and generate professional high quality documents under tight time constraints

·         Develop relevant methods that include data gathering to track and monitor progress towards achieving the Project targets

·         Conduct gap analysis using data from the Regulator and external providers, and knowledge of the Nigerian financial market to determine where policy and regulation can further support the development of the market

·         Oversee the preparation of monthly reports for relevant Committees of the Project

·         Work closely with the functional departments within the Regulator as well as other external stakeholders in the design and collection of the relevant data

Qualification, experience and attributes

·         A first degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Engineering or other related disciplines. A Master’s degree would be an advantage

·         Minimum of ten (10) years’ cognate experience within the financial sector of which seven (7) should be in a similar function at senior management level

·         Experience in using data to address financial sector policy related issues

·         Excellent financial management, strong analytical and project management skills

·         Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and proficiency in other statistical software packages

·         Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans

·         Ability to use and interpret and analyse large volumes of supply and demand data from financial institutions

·         Technical expertise in undertaking research and conducing complex analysis

·         Strong analytical and logical approach to problem solving

·         Ability to use and interpret data to help make evidence-based policy decisions

·         Advanced knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office and other statistical software package

·         Familiarity with analytical tools for assessing progress towards achieving the objectives of the Project

·         Demonstrable strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate technical findings clearly and concisely

A attractive, highly competitive remuneration package based on international benchmarking and a pleasant working environment awaits the successful candidates. The tenure of engagement will be initially for two (2) years.

To apply, interested candidates should:

1.      Visit the recruitment page of HCP website: www.hcp-ng.com/resourcing

2.      Download the Standard Application From

3.      Quote the appropriate reference number as the subject of your e-mail and send both your current curriculum vitae and the application form (prepared as a Microsoft Word document, and saved with your full names) to: recruitment@hcp-ng.com not later than 31 July 2013.

Please include in your application, a statement of how you meet the advertised criteria, as well as names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements and abilities.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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