Jobs at African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)

Reference: AFREX-2025-AMHRO

Job Summary

• The Assistant Manager, HR Shared Services & Regional Offices will be responsible for ensuring seamless delivery of HR services across Afreximbank’s regional offices and subsidiaries. 
• This role focuses on operational efficiency, compliance with HR policies, process optimization, and employee well-being, while also contributing to talent management, digital transformation, and organizational development.
• The ideal candidate should have strong experience in HR operations, payroll management, recruitment, employee well-being programs, and compliance oversight. 
• This role requires exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills to support HR initiatives across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities
HR Operations & Shared Services Management:

• Oversee implementation of HR policies and processes across regional offices and subsidiaries.
• Ensure adherence to service-level agreements (SLAs) and enhance service delivery efficiency.
• Manage payroll, employee data, and benefits administration for subsidiaries and outsourced staff.
• Provide payroll-related support to ensure timely and accurate payments across locations.
• Drive HR process automation and improvements within Shared Services.

Recruitment, Onboarding & Talent Acquisition:

• Support recruitment efforts, job postings, interview scheduling, and onboarding of regional and outsourced staff.
• Ensure compliance with hiring procedures and support talent acquisition strategies.
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding of outsourced staff, ensuring smooth transitions.
• Collaborate with Talent Management to develop workforce planning strategies for subsidiaries.

Performance Management & Employee Development:

• Support performance management initiatives across subsidiaries and outsourced teams.
• Coordinate learning and development programs in collaboration with L&D teams.
• Contribute to talent mobility and succession planning initiatives for key regional roles.

Employee Well-being & Medical Benefits Management:

• Oversee employee well-being programs across subsidiaries, including annual medical checkups.
• Coordinate with medical providers and insurers to ensure smooth healthcare access.
• Address medical-related concerns and oversee administration of pre-employment health checks.
• Organize employee engagement programs, staff events, and wellness initiatives.

Compliance, Employee Relations & Policy Adherence:

• Ensure HR policies and compliance requirements are followed across subsidiaries.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, escalating complex cases as needed.
• Act as the first point of contact for HR inquiries from regional offices.

Digital Transformation & HR Analytics:

• Support implementation of HR digital solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
• Contribute to process automation and improvements in shared services operations.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management:

• Serve as the key HR liaison for regional offices and subsidiaries.
• Manage relationships with outsourcing agencies, medical insurers, and HR service providers.

Organizational Development & Change Management:

• Work with the Organizational Effectiveness team to implement change management initiatives.
• Support culture transformation programs within subsidiaries.
• Ensure smooth integration of new subsidiaries into the Bank’s HR framework.

Qualifications & Experience
Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and a postgraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• HR professional certification (CIPD, SHRM) is desirable.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in HR operations, shared services, or regional HR management in financial institutions.
• Experience managing outsourced staff, payroll administration, and compliance.

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Reference: M-CPMA-2025

Job Summary

• The Manager, Construction & Project Management Assurance will provide independent and objective assurance, advisory services, and oversight on construction and project management activities undertaken by Afreximbank. 
• This role ensures compliance with risk management frameworks, international audit standards, and project governance best practices.
• The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in construction/project management, engineering, risk-based auditing, and contract assurance.

Key Responsibilities
Audit Planning & Risk-Based Assurance:

• Develop and execute audit plans for construction and project management activities.
• Identify material risks in construction projects and assess their impact on project execution.
• Define audit objectives, scope, and methodologies for project assurance reviews.

Project Execution & Compliance Monitoring:

• Conduct fieldwork audits to ensure compliance with project governance policies, FIDIC contracts, and PMBOK guidelines.
• Provide recommendations on risk mitigation, contract compliance, and project control processes.
• Investigate construction claims related to project delays, cost overruns, scope changes, and contract disputes.

Audit Reporting & Process Improvement:

• Prepare audit findings and reports with actionable recommendations for management.
• Conduct follow-up reviews to ensure effective implementation of corrective actions.
• Maintain quality workpaper documentation supporting all audit findings.

Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory Support:

• Act as an advisor on project governance, risk controls, and contract execution.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external consultants, and regulatory bodies to improve project oversight.
• Support internal audit leadership in developing audit policies and enhancing assurance frameworks.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience
Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architectural Design, Building Science, Quantity Surveying, or related fields.
• Master’s degree in Business, Finance, or relevant Engineering fields (preferred).
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIA are an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in construction/project management, engineering audits, or project quality assurance.
• Expertise in project governance, contract assurance, and compliance monitoring.
• Strong understanding of FIDIC contracts, PMBOK guidelines, and risk-based auditing.
• Experience in analyzing construction claims, cost disputes, and project scope variations.

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong financial and project risk analysis capabilities.
• Proficiency in project management software, auditing tools, and contract risk assessment.
• Experience in working with third-party consultants, contractors, and regulatory bodies.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High attention to detail and professional integrity.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.