GIRSAL Ltd is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of: Deputy Chief Executive Officer – Agriculture Risk, Monitoring & Compliance.

Candidate Profile

• The successful candidate will support the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in the overall direction and management of all aspects of GIRSAL’s operations including its programmes, products, and services as well as all aspects of its fiduciary, financial and operating performance in pursuit of the Company’s strategic objectives.
• The Deputy CEO will work closely with the CEO and Deputy CEO (Technical Assistance & Agribusiness) to create the management practices that enable a high-performing and effective executive team.

The Deputy CEO – Agriculture Risk, Monitoring & Compliance reports directly to the CEO.

Other key expectations include:

• Responsible for Agriculture Risk, Monitoring and Compliance
• Assist the CEO to align the full GIRSAL team around the company’s strategic objectives, ensuring that all the Company’s efforts are delivering consistently on these objectives in a tangible, efficient and effective manner.
• Assist the CEO in driving the development, refinement, and implementation of the Company’s business strategy.
• Assist CEO to develop a philosophy of management and corporate culture that fosters and promotes cooperation, teamwork, commitment, efficiency, ethical practices, and individual integrity leading to high productivity throughout GIRSAL while maintaining social responsibility.
• Supports the CEO in the administration of the Company and contributes to the development of an appropriate organizational framework to support the Bank’s business strategy.
• Undertake such additional duties as assigned by the CEO
Competences and Qualifications
• A solid academic record is essential, ideally post-graduate qualifications of a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Agriculture Science, Agribusiness, Business Administration, Economics, or related discipline with key experience in agricultural financing, technical and risk assessment of agricultural projects.

Qualification Required & Experience

Other key expectations include:

• A minimum of 5 years of senior executive experience in the Agriculture and Agribusiness eco-system with an exceptionally good understanding and extensive knowledge of the agricultural sector in Ghana.
• An outstanding record of achievement demonstrated through business results and initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop a high-performance culture in organisations.
• Proven ability to develop and execute enterprise-wide initiatives and achieve profitable and sustainable growth.
• Knowledge of regulatory and legal requirements affecting business decisions.
• Ability to understand market trends and the external environment in the agricultural space
• Possesses the ability to influence others through the appropriate combination of stature, conviction, enthusiasm, engagement, empathy, and logic when presenting opportunities, problems, and recommendations.
• Highest level of integrity and ethics.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.

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Closing Date: 22 September, 2022