The Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund has been established pursuant to the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) Act, Act 877 of 2014. GIIF’s mandate is to provide financial resources to manage, coordinate and invest in a diversified portfolio of infrastructure projects in Ghana for national development.
The GIIF is governed by a nine-member Board, appointed as per Section 8 of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund Act, 2014.
Applications for the following position are now sought:
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
POSITION SUMMARY
POSITION SUMMARY
The Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) is responsible for leading the development and execution of the GIIF’s long term strategy with a view to achieving national objectives for the GIIF and creating shareholder value. The CEO’s leadership role also entails ultimate responsibility for all day-to-day management decisions and for implementing the GIIF’s short, medium and long term plans. The CEO acts as a direct liaison between the Board and management of the GIIF and communicates to the Board on behalf of management. The CEO also communicates on behalf of the GIIF to Government, employees, other stakeholders and the public.
STRATEGIC PLANNING
- Develop a well-defined business strategy for the Fund in line with the Fund’s Investment Policy Statement and financial objectives.
- Promote the Fund and infrastructure investments in Ghana with the aim of securing co-investors to invest in the commercial infrastructure projects.
- Establish management processes and specific performance measures that clearly support the long-term strategy.
- Assess performance and make timely changes in strategy, structure and resource allocations.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
- Define appropriate long-term financial objectives and set annual goals consistent with the business strategy and the Fund’s Investment Policy Statement.
- Establish, monitor and maintain appropriate management systems to provide effective control of operations.
LEADERSHIP
- Lead the organisation with a clearly defined sense of business direction and purpose.
- Create a culture of competence and integrity with an emphasis on compliance with the Act and risk management.
- Effectively communicate GIIF’s vision and values for GIIF to all employees and foster a culture of integrity throughout the organization.
- Ensure that there is in operation an effective framework of governance which provides the direction and parameters within which business is to be conducted; aligning accountabilities and authorities and define any required policies, standards and guidelines.
- Promote the development of effective recruiting, training, retention and management development programs for all employees.
- Effectively serve as the institution’s liaison with the infrastructure industry and the investor community.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- The successful candidate will be an experienced infrastructure and investment executive with a minimum of 15 years related experience, at least half of which has been gained at a senior level in investment banking, infrastructure finance or asset management. Experience in leading an investment management team, writing strategic plans, locating, structuring, negotiating, and financing commercial infrastructure transactions.
- Should have proven experience in managing people, programs, and processes. A successful track record of locating, structuring, financing, managing and disposing of successful infrastructure investments.
- A very strong proficiency in fixed income and equity investments.
- Raising debt capital to support new acquisitions initiatives and existing properties, with a proven track record in managing an infrastructure business.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in business administration, economics, engineering or finance complemented by an M.B.A and/or professional certification in a relevant discipline.
Please contact Elizabeth Hamilton, Head of Asset Management, Drayton Finch via the Apply button.
