EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE NIGERIA
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) is the manager of Nigeria
The NSIA is set up to receive, manage and invest in a diversified portfolio of medium and long term revenue of the Federal Government, state Government, Federal Capital Territory.
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Local Government and Area Councils, in preparation for the eventual depletion of Nigeria's hydrocarbon resources, as well as the development of critical infrastructure in Nigeria that will attract and support foreign investment, economic diversification, growth and job creation.
Driven by a private sector philosophy in outlook and orientation, the NSIA adopts global based practices in its operational systems, processes and procedures, and values the competencies, talents and differences of its diverse group of employees. Amongst other strengths, the NSIA has assembled an exceptional team, with a broad diversity of educational and professional experiences, which shares a common passion to achieve the NSIA mandate.
As part of ongoing initiatives to strengthen its operations and enhance its capacity to achieve its goals, the NSIA seeks to recruit exceptional, result oriented and suitably qualified professionals to fill the following positions:
Head, Infrastructure Risk Management (ES0094)
Reporting to the Executive Director/Chief Risk Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing all infrastructure-related risks, including transaction and project-specific risks. Inherent in this will be to develop and implement an appropriate framework for providing consistent measurement, reporting and control of risks across the NSIA's infrastructure portfolio. Key responsibilities will be to:
- Perform comprehensive risk assessments including statistical analysis and provide up-to date information to guide the Authority's investment decisions
- Continuously review/assess the risks facing the NSIA's infrastructure projects in order to proactively establish appropriate mitigating controls and monitoring mechanism/framework
- Interpret and analyse reports/data/information to identify possible risk exposure(s)
- Generate regular reports to executive management on the risk profiles of the Authority's infrastructure investments.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, events, issues and development to assist/enable the development and implementation of appropriate control measures, monitoring mechanism as required
- Define and implement various risk mitigation solutions including insurance options
Qualifications, Experience and Attributes
- A good first degree in Economics, Finance or any Business related discipline from a reputable institution
- Post-graduate degree (s) in any related disciplines and relevant professional qualification will be an advantage.
- A minimum of ten (10) years experience, five (5) of which must be in infrastructure risk management, preferably in a leading international investment bank or a similar institution
- Excellent knowledge of risk management practices and practical hands-on experience of market, operational and cross-border risk management techniques and practices.
- Strong understanding of risk management and infrastructure project development
- Ability to think strategically and holistically and appreciate the impact of various policies, issues and solutions
Company Secretary (ES00 96)
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman Board of Directors, the successful candidates will coordinate all Board secretariat activities and provide guidance in the implementation of the NSIA's corporate governance framework. He/she will also provide effective administrative support in the execution of the Authority's corporate governance policies. Key responsibilities will be to:
- Coordinate, monitor and ensure the NSIAs overall compliance with statutory and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Monitor and ensure appropriate and timely execution of the Authority's secretariat functions
- Provide secretarial and administrative support to the Authority's Board, including preparation of agenda, papers, resolutions and minutes
- Render all necessary secretarial services in respect of meetings and advice on compliance by the meetings within the applicable rules and regulations
- Ensure the proper custody of the statutory and other books of the NSIA and also ensure that records are up-to-date.
Qualifications, Experience and Attributes
- A good first degree in Law (L.L.B. and B.L). possession of ICSAN will be an advantage. Other relevant professional and post-graduate qualification (s) will be also an advantage
- A minimum of ten (10) years company secretarial experience
- Good knowledge of leading practices in secretarial services and corporate governance
- Good knowledge and understanding of the Nigerian legal system
- Excellent written and oral communication, negotiation and relationship management skills
- Maturity and tact, including the ability to relate with different levels of authority within the legal sphere.
In addition, candidates for all roles must possess the following attributes:
- Proven leadership, negotiating and influencing skills
- Excellent networking skills, particularly relationship-building, interpersonal and communication skills
- Good understanding of the NSIA mandate, regulations and operating environment
- High ethical standards and level of integrity
All positions are based in Abuja , Nigeria
An attractive, highly attractive remuneration package and a pleasant working environment. Quote the appropriate reference number as the subject of your e-mail and send your current curriculum vitae (Prepared as a Microsoft Word document, and saved with your full names) to: recruitment@hcp-ng.com not later than 16 September 2014.
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 shorlisted candidates will be contacted.
The NSIA Act can be sighted on: http://nsia.com.ng. For more information on these vacancies and other opportunities, please visit: HCP - Resourcing Home
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