Afreximbank Associate Export Development Project Development - Cairo Egypt

This role is part of the Bank’s Junior Professionals Programme. The purpose is to provide the candidate with an opportunity to acquire further banking finance and trade development skills in order to contribute impactful diverse ideas to the operations of the Bank and where relevant the successful candidate could be considered for a permanent role.

Reference Number: LJBLR0014

Duties and responsibilities:

1. Reviews and Analysis:

• Carry out research and analysis as may be required for development of new initiatives or project concepts.
• Make business /commercial recommendations on proposals from consultants and external stakeholders following preliminary review.
• Assist in evaluating the underlying financial technical and commercial assumptions of a project or initiative to ascertain viability.
• Support the Project Development team in implementating special projects that relate to industrialization and export development including:

• the establishment of Industrial Parks Innovation and Technology Parks and Special Economic Zones;
• the establishment of African Quality Assurance Centeres; and
• the establishment of African Medical Centres of Excellence.

1. Reporting:

• Help with the identification of all workstreams under each project and prepare activity level work plans.
• Support the successful delivery of identified initiatives under the department through effective facilitation tracking and reporting.
• Prepare and ensure timely submission of monthly reports for the Project Development Unit.
• Creating and reporting the department’s management information (MI) for accurate decision making.

1. Business Development:

• Assist with the review development and distribution of marketing collateral to various target customers of the Bank.
• Establish ties with market participants including African financial institutions project sponsors and developers and organizations in generating new business opportunities.
• Act as the single point of contact between project execution teams and external stakeholders such as thirdparty contractors service providers and government bodies.
• Represent Project Development Unit in internal & external meetings when required to do so.

1. Administration:

• Following up on action tracking logs resulting from internal committee meetings external meetings and missions for which Project Development Unit actions are required.
• Liaise with relevant departments in communicating queries and feedback to clients.
• Supporting the Project Development team with administrative services during missions and conferences.

Requirements: Skills Knowledge and Attitude

• First degree in Engineering Project Management Finance Economics or other relevant field from a recognized University backed by appropriate experience of at least 3 years.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Ability to research evaluate business models and analyze financial statements and Information.
• Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages is an added advantage (French Arabic and Portuguese).
• Ability to interact with senior officials of banks corporates and governments.
• Demonstrate organizational capabilities including ability to manage workload with limited supervision to attain goals.
• Being able to be multitasked Proactive and able to use initiative appropriately

Benefits and Contractual information:

• 2year contract.
• Willing and able to relocate to Cairo Egypt.
• Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

If you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to Lara Joubert at

Lara Joubert

Recruitment Specialist – Banking and Finance Africa and Global

Banking & Finance

CA Global will respond to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.