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Purpose of Job

• The Assistant provides administrative support to staff, including travel arrangements and secretarial assistance in project preparation.
• The EBRD is extending the geographic scope of the Bank’s operations to several sub-Saharan African countries and it is in the process of opening a Resident Office (RO) in Lagos.
• The Assistant provides comprehensive high quality secretarial support to staff from various teams represented in RO and also works in cooperation with service providers (travel agencies, courier companies, etc.)

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Screen telephone calls, taking messages and passing them on as appropriate, providing a professional front of house service.
• Distributions of mail, sending out fax messages ensuring the correct correspondence gets to the correct EBRD staff member.
• Manage the diaries of the Bankers if required to assist with the smooth running of the office and key stakeholder’s schedules.
• Proofread and draft routine business correspondence for Banker’s signature, editing, photocopying, scanning and binding documents;
• Organising conference calls, video conferences, external and internal meetings.
• Travel arrangements for various business trips including visas arrangements and following up reimbursement process.
• Providing administrative support in project preparation/ due diligence/ monitoring: updating projects databases and filing project documents, preparation of contract request forms etc.
• Maintaining the filing system to ensure instant retrieval of up-to-date information (Project link)
• updating DTM entries as per the OPSCOM minutes and memo;
• OpsCom preparation: video-link organising.
• Assist in the organisation of workshops and seminars, preparing presentations for internal and external meetings.
• Working and supporting visiting missions to the RO.
• Cover the reception area as/when required
• Ad-hoc other secretarial and administrative duties may involve:
• Working with petty cash payments
• Coordinating/assisting with visa/registration issues, and if required liaising with the MFA

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Academic Qualifications

• Higher education
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Good command over the key local language(s) / dialect(s) is an advantage.

Experience/Knowledge

• Secretarial and administrative experience essential
• Good organisational skills, proactive and flexible attitude to work essential.
• Ability to prioritise own work and to work on own initiative.
• Good communications skills, including pleasant and efficient telephone manner
• Attention to detail and eye for accuracy
• Ability to cope well under pressure
• Ability to build effective working relationships with clients and colleagues in a multicultural environment
• Conscientious, reliable and flexible with a professional and helpful attitude.
• Strong team player, with the ability to work highly efficiently and cheerfully and to handle simultaneous assignments involving a wide range of bank-wide contacts.
• Willing to work overtime as and when required, sometimes at short notice.
• Ability to multi-task while remaining calm and professional and a capacity for hard work.
• Excellent interpersonal manner, including tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to exercise judgment on and deal discretely with confidential/sensitive information and data.
• Excellent time-keeper.

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Purpose of Job

• The Driver will serve as part of the Lagos Resident Office (RO) team and will drive EBRD official vehicles for the transport of authorised personnel for official purposes, usually within Lagos but also to other locations within Nigeria (and at times neighbouring countries). The Driver may provide clerical support as needed.
• The EBRD is extending the geographic scope of the Bank’s operations to several sub-Saharan African countries and it is in the process of opening a Resident Office (RO) in Lagos.
• Road travel is the highest health, safety and security risk facing EBRD personnel, necessitating the employment of qualified, experienced and safe drivers responsible for the transport of authorised personnel for official purposes.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe, punctual and efficient transport of authorised personnel to/from airports, transport hubs, meetings and appointments for official purposes.
• Must know how to operate the RO official vehicle safely in all local conditions and be skilled in defensive and safe driving techniques.
• Strictly adhere to Code of Conduct for EBRD Personnel, the EBRD's Driver Rules of Conduct, the EBRD's Travel Safety Mandatory Procedure and associated Guidelines for Road and Vehicle Safety.
• Must comply with local laws and speed limits at all times, and ensure all passengers (including themselves) wear seat belts, at all times. Drivers must never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs (including prescribed medication that may impair driving performance), or use mobile phones whilst driving (with exception of hands-free kit).
• Must comply with United Nations Department for Security and Safety (UNDSS) security management system procedures where appropriate (i.e. route planning/avoidance of restricted areas or routes) unless otherwise directed by the Head of RO (HOO) or delegate.
• Ensure, before departures and upon return, that the official RO vehicle is in roadworthy, clean and safe working condition, and that it contains all necessary equipment, including first aid kit, spare tyre, communications equipment, and tracking device (if required), all in good working order.
• Provide, as needed, clerical support including, but not limited to, the delivery and collection of mail, documents or pouches, answering phones, recording business transactions, and other errands.
• Responsible for true and accurate recording and reporting of weekly transport logs, fuel usage and purchases, maintenance, and cleaning. Ensure the official RO vehicle holds and maintains valid vehicle registration, insurance and license plate(s) and any other locally required vehicle tests.
• Must maintain a professional appearance at all times.
• Identify alternative routes for the trips when route is busy or unsafe.
• Undertake daily/weekly/monthly vehicles checks as directed.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Valid driving license and capable of defensive driving
• Professional driving experience with a safe driving record
• Thorough knowledge of local driving rules and regulations
• Familiarity with the city’s roads and environs, as well as the road networks in the country in general, and willingness to drive throughout the country where the RO is based (and at times neighbouring countries).
• Advanced Driving Training Certificate preferable
• Possess basic skills in minor vehicle repairs and maintenance.
• Proficient to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written)
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to team-oriented work.

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Purpose of Job

• The Principal Banker is competent in undertaking all tasks related to, and understands all aspects of, project development and implementation, including project origination, structuring, execution, implementation and monitoring, for all types of investment instruments offered by the Bank. The Principal Banker will act as a senior member of the Resident Office, and in the context of a project team, as a senior member or as an operation leader. The Principal Banker, in their role as an operation leader, is expected to take responsibility for effective leadership of their project team/s, supervision of junior banking staff, while contributing to their coaching and providing mentoring assistance, as required. The Principal Banker’s role also includes elements of business/pipeline development, client management and policy dialogue.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Structuring and Execution

• Work as a senior project team member, including with more experienced operation leaders, on complex transactions, contributing to all aspects of project structuring and execution, including. management of the project team and supporting the operation leader (when applicable) with management of the project team.

- As an operation leader:

• Lead structuring, negotiation (including review of legal documentation) and the execution of transactions, working with clients, authorities, consultants and internal units;
• Manage the resources and the workload of the project teams under their supervision; 
• Oversee the project due diligence process ensuring it meets the Bank’s standards;
• Ensure quality and appropriateness of TC assistance components which support the investments or contribute to policy dialogue initiatives;
• Ensure that all transactions within their responsibility are completed within the specified time frames to a high standard (including all internal memoranda and Board reports) and in line with the policies, procedures and objectives of the Bank.

Portfolio Monitoring, Value Creation and Reporting

• As a senior project team member perform all such tasks as may be assigned by the operation leader (if applicable) and provide constructive portfolio monitoring advice, guidance and supervision to more junior members of the project team. 

- As operation leader:

• Take overall responsibility for the effective monitoring of all projects within their responsibility, including verifying the quality of regular monitoring reports; taking the lead in maintaining or supervising the management of client relationships; actively managing the resolution of any implementation/monitoring issues in cooperation with relevant Portfolio Managers; managing and supervising more junior bankers who assist in portfolio monitoring;
• Supervise implementation and monitoring of, and reporting on, relevant TC assignments to ensure their compliance with donor reporting requirements, operational objectives and that all reports are of a high quality;
• Take responsibility for ensuring timely notification of any critical portfolio issues to the relevant Portfolio Manager and/or Management, ensuring availability of adequate data and information for the Portfolio Manager and/or Management to be able to take timely decisions.

Policy Dialogue

• In cooperation with relevant units within the Bank (e.g., Policy Vice Presidency) and Banking sector teams (if applicable), contribute to policy dialogue, in a leading role (project level initiatives) or supporting function (national level initiatives);
• Assist in providing necessary support, in the form of relevant information or documentation or meeting participation, towards efforts to procure grants and technical cooperation funds to complement investment projects or required as part of policy dialogue efforts.

Business Development

• Assist and lead (when appropriate) with marketing and business development efforts in the relevant sector and countries to build reputable market contacts in order to develop a broad deal flow and cross selling of the Bank’s competencies;
•  Assist and lead (when appropriate) with the critical screening of project proposal flow that is generated through business development efforts, liaising with other colleagues and teams within the Bank to identify sound and executable investments that meet the mandate of the Bank.

Staff Management

• Assist in recruiting, training, coaching and mentoring junior bankers, in coordination with the team Director and Associate Directors, Senior Bankers, involving them in all aspects of the project cycle (appraisal, execution, implementation, monitoring and business development), ensuring adequate quality of project work and appropriate workload distribution amongst the project team members; contribute to their professional and competency development;
• Develop productive relationships within the organisation to able to work effectively in a country/sector matrix structure and in a multi-cultural working environment.
• Directly accountable for the engagement and effective overall management of the Team including recruitment, compensation, performance management, coaching and development. Where matrix reporting is in place, work jointly with the country counterpart when setting objectives and completing performance appraisals for relevant staff.
• Champion and role model the Bank’s Behavioural Competencies and Corporate Behaviours, ensuring adherence within the team(s) so that the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct are exhibited at all times. The responsibilities of the Principal Banker are designed to allow for the development of transaction expertise and expansion of responsibilities, leading to assuming the role of Senior Banker.

Qualifications & Skills / Experience & Knowledge

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in the areas of expertise.
• Professional qualification such as ACA, CFA, ACCA, or CIMA desirable.
• Strong quantitative/numerical skills are critical with the ability to interpret financial information and to design and use financial models.
• Credit analysis skills, with the ability to interpret accounts, understanding local and international accounting principles and practice of credit analysis.
• Computer literacy, conversant with Microsoft Office and spread sheet packages including financial analysis and modelling modules.
• Excellent understanding of relevant systems and processes.
• Stakeholder management skills.
• Coaching, mentoring & leadership skills.
• Relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines and under time pressure.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Good command over the key local language / dialect is an advantage

Experience & Knowledge:

• Significant relevant financial industry experience from a development finance institution, an investment or commercial bank, private equity firm, asset management firm, or international auditing/financial consulting firm.
• Practical experience of participating in and leading complex transactions through the full project life cycle.
• Relevant country experience is highly desirable, including in-depth understanding of country/regional dynamics and trends.