Vacancies at The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID)
ECOWAS BANK FOR INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT (EBID)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) is an international financial institution established by the 15 ECOWAS Member States to support economic development across West Africa through financing development projects and programmes.
EBID is seeking qualified, dynamic, and result-oriented professionals to fill the following vacant positions based in Lomé, Togo:
1. ENGLISH TRANSLATOR / INTERPRETER
Location: Lomé, Togo
Grade: P2
Application Deadline: 30 October 2026
Key Responsibilities:
Translate complex economic, financial, legal, administrative, and technical documents from French into English.
Proofread translated documents to ensure consistency in terminology, high quality, and accuracy.
Provide simultaneous, consecutive, and whispered interpretation during official meetings and conferences.
Support the development and maintenance of terminology databases and language tools.
Candidate Requirements:
Education: Master’s degree in Translation, Interpretation, Linguistics, or a related discipline.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant translation and interpretation experience.
Environments: Demonstrated experience working in multilingual and multicultural environments.
Domain Expertise: Proven experience translating financial, legal, or development-related documents.
Language Proficiency: Excellent command of English and very good knowledge of French. Knowledge of Portuguese is an added advantage.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Nationality: Must be a national of a West African country.
2. HEAD, TREASURY DIVISION
Location: Lomé, Togo
Grade: P5
Application Deadline: 30 November 2026
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee financial transactions, payment processes, and enforce effective financial controls.
Manage cash flow, liquidity, payments, and the Bank’s cash management policies.
Supervise financial risk management policies, risk mitigation strategies, and securities portfolio management.
Ensure timely payments to lenders and compliance with financial procedures and commitments.
Monitor capital subscriptions and coordinate capital calls and payments with the General Accounting Division.
Review and approve payment requests in line with established institutional procedures.
Lead the Treasury Division team, manage workflows, set performance objectives, ensure departmental targets are achieved, and support staff development.
Candidate Requirements:
Education: Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or an equivalent qualification in a relevant field.
Experience: Minimum of 10 years of professional experience, preferably in a similar senior role.
Operational Expertise: Proven experience in treasury operations, cash management, financial risk cover, and securities portfolio management.
Technical Knowledge: Strong command of financial instruments, liquidity management, foreign exchange, and risk management.
Regulatory Understanding: Good understanding of international accounting standards and relevant regulatory frameworks.
Competencies: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, decision-making, and leadership skills. Strong communication and team management abilities.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Age Limit: Must not be above 45 years of age at the time of recruitment.
Nationality: Must be a national of a West African country.
Language Proficiency: Must be fluent in French, English, or Portuguese and proficient in at least one of the other two languages.
GENERAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications via email to:
Email Subject Line:
For Translator/Interpreter: RECRUITMENT PROGRAMME – TRANSLATOR / INTERPRETER
For Head, Treasury Division: HEAD OF TREASURY DIVISION
Required Application Documents:
Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Cover letter
Copies of academic and professional certificates
Copy of national identity card or passport
Copy of birth certificate
Important Notes:
Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
EBID reserves the right to withdraw a vacancy or offer a position at a lower grade.
