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Apply As Director, Export Development Programme @ The African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank)

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Apply As Director, Export Development Programme @ The African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank)

Recruitment Details:

Core Responsibilities

• The Director, Export Development Programme will be overseeing  the implementation of Bank’s approved export development strategy.
• More especially, the Director of Export Development should drive the implementation of special programmes/projects that relate to industrialization and export development. This will involve the  creation of Industrial Parks, Innovation and Technology Parks, Standards and Certification Centres, and Export Trading Companies in key markets across Africa.
• Furthermore, embark on activities that will deepen and expand the coverage of the Bank’s Flagship initiative, the Africa Cocoa Initiative (AFRICOIN), to other critical commodities of export interest to Africa (i.e. cashew, palm oil, coffee, etc.).
• Consequently, become the custodian of the Bank’s menu of Export Development programmes and products
• Additionaly, he/she will always propose and design new programmes to assist the Bank in the promotion of export manufacturing (i.e. Light Manufacturing, Agro-processing, etc.) and export services (i.e. Tourism, Entertainment, etc.) across Africa.

Apply As Director, Export Development Programme @ The African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank)

• The Role holder will assist export development agencies/institutions and natioanl Governments in the design and implementation of national export development/industrialization programmes/initiatives.
• In this connection,  will also provide advisory services to member states in the formulation of national industrialization policies as well as creating programmes to develop and promote the competitiveness of national exports in global markets.

• In this regard, he/she will be designing  and implementing  mechanisms for building capacity of African entities to create quality products that meet international standards (in terms of branding, packaging, etc.)
• Take further action to design, within the framework of the Afreximbank’s Strategic Plan 2017-2021, a programme for creating capacity among African SMEs in the value added sectors, particularly in the areas of Corporate Governance, finance and account management, etc.
• As a matter of fact, the  Director, Export Development Programme will  undertake lobbying activities with African Governments, Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and other continental organizations to put in place relevant macroeconomic policies, conducive financial markets and supportive institutional and regulatory frameworks that would have a positive impact on industrialization and export development in Africa.

Apply As Director, Export Development Programme @ The African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank)

Qualification

• The ideal persona should possess a Bachelor’s degree and post graduate degree in Business Administration, Economics, Banking, Finance or other related fields from a recognized University.
• In addition to a recognized post graduate professional qualification in Banking will be an added advantage.

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Experience:

• The incumbent must possess sound experience of not less than 12 years with a leading financial services organization and familiarity with the major export development finance products to be offered to clients and considerable knowledge of how these work;
• Must possess excellent knowledge of the mandate and activities under Afreximbank’s Export Development Programme;
• Furthermore, a good knowledge of government and industrial policy;
• Proven knowledge of international trade, international affaires and the global economy;
• Must possess a good knowledge of insurance and/or banking industry and products supporting export development;
• And excellent knowledge of Afreximbank’s and other Export Development products;

Contractual information:

• Permanent appointment
• Readily willing  to relocate to Egypt
• Suitably qualified candidates from all African nationalities are encouraged to apply

Apply As Director, Export Development Programme @ The African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank)

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Deacon Anekperechi Nworgu, a seasoned economist who transitioned into a chartered accountant, auditor, tax practitioner, and business consultant, brings with him a wealth of industry expertise spanning over 37 years.