International Team Leader/Senior Resident Advisor to the Development Bank of Ghana

The implementation of the accompanying measure will significantly support the successful establishment of DBG’s business model as the national development bank in the Ghanaian market.

Tasks of the resident advisor to DBG:

  • Advice to management on the commencement of business activities, including questions of structural and process organization and strategic issues;
  • Support to management in coordinating the content and timing of the consulting services in the accompanying measure and the World Bank-financed consulting services as well as those of other donors, if applicable;
  • Support to management in the analysis of requirements and feasibility, as well as the introduction of new credit products, and services by DBG ("product development");
  • Support to management in the acquisition of debt capital from national and international donors, as well as, if necessary, in the acquisition of equity capital from investors;
  • Support in the (further) development of relevant processes in compliance with international standards;
  • Support to management in implementing the financial cooperation subordinated credit line;
  • Quality control of the loan templates during the first year of operation
Qualifications: 
  • At least 20 years of professional experience in development banking-related projects,
  • Experience in the provision of consulting services for the strengthening of internal controls, financial management, and corporate governance;
  • Track record in delivering training and capacity building for operational policies and procedures for financial institutions in Ghana or in emerging economies;
  • Degree in economics, finance, accounting, auditing, business administration, or other relevant discipline;
  • Demonstrated knowledge of financial sector legislation in Ghana, particularly of the prudential standards applicable to banks;
  • Proven experience in leading similar assignments, preferably in Africa or in emerging economies;
  • Experience in advising financial sector clients in financial management policies and manuals, budgeting and accounting procedures, human resources (HR) policies, and administrative procedures;
  • Experience in providing corporate governance advice to financial sector clients, particularly on the operational procedures for the Board of Directors, strengthening and evaluation of the Board;
  • Knowledge of international corporate governance standards and corporate governance requirements applicable to financial institutions in Ghana, including principles/requirements on ethics and business conduct, conflicts of interest, and anti-corruption would mean a strong asset
Start / Duration: 

presumed duration of the project is 36 months.