General Scope of the Role
We seek a dynamic professional for a fund management assignment implemented across West Africa. The successful candidate will be expected to apply industry best practice approaches in fund management.
Nature of employment
Independent Consultant/ Subcontractor. This is a full-time role in Abuja, Nigeria but there will be regular field visits to the intervention countries.
Duration
The contract will be for a fixed term of three years, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.
We offer
· An exciting opportunity to work on fund management and development programmes in Africa
· Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams
· Competitive remuneration
Qualification and Experience
· A minimum of 10 years working experience as financial expert
· University degree in economics, finance or related subjects
· Proven negotiation and moderation skills with senior decision makers
· Computer skills (MS Office software)
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
· Fluent in English and French (knowledge of Portuguese as an asset)
· Demonstrated expertise as a financial expert in similar projects
· Management experience
· Proven procurement expertise, working experience with KfW Procurement Guidelines
· Experience in capacity building
· Demonstrated experience with the management and monitoring of large project funds, proven working experience with KfW disbursement procedures (disposition fund or Disbursement in Tranches Procedure)
· Experience with the management cycle of investment projects in the context of financial cooperation, preferably small infrastructure projects
· Working experience in developing countries
· West Africa regional experience
· Working experience with adaptive programming approach and agile methods will be an advantage
Deadline:
Deadline for receipt of application is 10 August 2020.
To apply, please forward your cover letter and CV, giving details of your qualifications and experience quoting IDAS/FP.1/2020 to gh-fmidasrecruits@kpmg.com.
*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted*
KPMG is a leading international professional services organisation. We are looking for a Finance and Procurement Expert for a project implemented across West Africa. Our International Development Advisory Services (IDAS) unit adopts a pan-African approach to development work, employing dedicated specialists alongside KPMG experts to deliver results and impact. We have a proven track record in funds and grants management.