CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – IDBZ 176 views

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IDBZ – CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER VACANCY

 

 

Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe

 

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

 

 

Our client, the Infrastructure and Development Bank of Zimbabwe (“the Bank”) is a national Development Finance Institution (DFI) that supports infrastructure development for social and economic benefits. The Bank’s focus comprises two pillars: the Infrastructure Pillar encompassing the primary sectors; water and sanitation, housing, irrigation development, transport, and energy development; the secondary sectors; Information, communication, technology and tourism infrastructure. The Development Pillar focuses on infrastructure chain, green transition, industrialisation, value addition and beneficiation. The Bank’s purpose is to uplift the livelihoods of all Zimbabweans through infrastructure development and financing.
An effective executor is needed to lead the Bank to even greater heights. The Chief Executive Officer position at PROSERVE Consulting Group has been exclusively engaged to assist with the execution of the recruitment assignment. The position will report to the IDBZ Board of Directors.

 

 

JOB PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

 

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

 

The Job exists to provide strategic and general management leadership to the organisation at all its functions; espousing of the vision and mission of the institution; ensure attainment of its strategic objectives and fulfilment of the Bank’s mandate.

 

 

PRINCIPAL JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

 

 

Administering of the IDBZ Mandate

 

 

• Develops objectives aimed at speeding infrastructure development in the country

• Facilitates participation of private sector and community organization in project development

• Identifies, mobilises, and structures local and global development resources through infrastructure and other development projects/programmes

• Monitors project implementation and evaluation

 

 

Strategy Execution and Management

 

 

• Oversees the development and implementation of the Bank’s strategic plan

• Continually assesses the organisation’s strategic alignment and its capacity to meet the evolving requirements of the organisation

• Informs and advises the Board on the strategic direction, performance, and development research process for the Bank

 

 

Policy Implementation and Reporting

 

 

• Develops recommendations on local policy environment for advocacy

• Develops and recommends policies to the Board for approval

• Implements the organisation’s policies in line with the parameters set by the Board

• Reports on policy matters to the Board and advises on corrective actions where necessary

 

 

Corporate Governance

 

 

• Reviews all the Corporate governance and policies for the organisation and its Boards

• Monitors all compliance issues and recommends corrective action where necessary

• Develops and implements internal controls to ensure the Bank complies with all corporate governance regulations

• Acts as the Accounting Officer for the Bank

 

 

Resource Mobilisation

 

 

• Identifies and anticipates the Bank’s resource needs in line with its strategy and the operating environment

• Develops resource mobilisation strategies that will enable the Bank’s strategy to be met

• Identifies potential sources of funding and their viability for the Bank

• Identifies potential investors for the Bank and recommends engagement strategies

• Oversees investment negotiations on behalf of the Bank

• Approves key terms for all resource mobilisation agreements on behalf of the Bank’s policy

 

 

Resource Development, Deployment, Management and Utilisation

 

 

• Ensures adequate internal controls within the Bank

• Ensures the Bank’s assets are safeguarded

• Appoints and oversees the operations of the senior management and all the staff in the organisation

• Ensures that the organisation’s budget is adequately funded to deliver its mandate

• Ensures the development of the institutional frameworks to operate in line with the growth of the institution

• Ensures timely production and reporting of financial information

• Ensures the Bank operates in a financially sustainable manner

• Ensures that the organisation’s capital is preserved

• Approves all major asset acquisitions and disposals in line with policy

 

 

Human Capital and Talent Management

 

 

• Ensures a conducive work environment for Bank staff

• Oversees the development of the talent management

• strategy for the Bank

• Ensures the existence of a robust performance management system

• Ensures that the Bank’s remuneration system is equitable and competitive

 

 

Client and Stakeholder Engagement

 

 

• Identifies key strategic partners for the organisation

• Represents the organisation at all high-level official events

• Issues statements and press releases on behalf of the Bank

• Manages the IDBZ brand and ensures that it meets the objectives of the organisation’s Vision, Mission and Values

• Acts as the bridge between the Bank and its Stakeholders

• Liaises Government, Regulators and other Stakeholders with policy proposals that ensure a conducive operating environment for the Bank

• Ensures that all media and investors are attended to timeously

• Liaises with shareholders and critical Government officials on the Bank’s operations

 

 

Organisation Wide Leadership and Development

 

 

• Provides leadership to the organisation

• Provides general management to all the units in the Bank

 

 

Interested applicants should possess the following:

 

 

• Postgraduate degree in Strategy, Banking, Engineering or any related field

• At least a Master’s degree or equivalent professional qualification in Banking, Finance, Engineering or any related field

• At least 10 years of experience at Executive level, ideally in a DFI

• Proven experience in a Development Finance Institution (DFI) or financial services organisation is an added advantage

• Strong financial and business acumen and understanding of corporate strategy, banking operations, risk management, resource mobilisation and development financing

• Strong leadership, a team player with high-level commitment to the national ethos

• Proven track record of success in a senior Executive Leadership role, ideally in a Development Finance Institution

• Comprehensive networking and negotiation skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Job Summary

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Job Type

Contract

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Location

Harare

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Category

Chief Executive Officer

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Closing Date

October 30, 2025