The Bank of Namibia is established in terms of the Bank of Namibia Act (Act No. 1 of 2020) to serve as the State’s principal instrument to control money supply, currency and institution of finance and to provide for matters incidental thereto.
The Bank’s vision is to be a leading central bank committed to a prosperous Namibia. Through effective monetary policy and an inclusive and stable financial system, our mission is to support sustainable economic development for the benefit of all Namibian people.
The Bank of Namibia (the Bank) has an opportunity for individuals to apply for consideration to become Board Members. Members of the Board of the Bank are appointed by the President.
Knowledge, experience and skills:
The Bank hereby invites competent, emotionally intelligent and suitably qualified candidates, who show a strong inclination for ethical leadership to apply for consideration for appointment as Board members of the Bank. Applicants should possess sound knowledge and experience in Corporate governance, including but not limited to the Governance of Risk, Governance of Information Technology, Stakeholder Relations Management, Governance of the Internal Audit Function, General Administration of the Bank and be able to contribute to the strategic direction of the Bank.
Applicants must have a broad experience and understanding of management and governance challenges gained at an Executive level within the private sector and should be familiar with Board best practice principles. Applicants should be independent, objective and have the ability to hold and defend a position, question and react to proposals in a strategic, challenging and open manner. Applicant should further demonstrate the ability to understand, build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
It is expected from Board members to contribute in the following areas:
• Strategy – to constructively challenge ideas and contribute to the development of strategic and business plans.
• Performance management and accountability – scrutinise the performance of the Bank against its agreed-upon strategic objectives and focus areas, and monitor the reporting of performance.
• Financial and operation information – the ability to understand, review and scrutinise financial information and operation information.
• Leadership – demonstrate leadership qualities and the ability to promote effective working relationships among Board members and to foster and observe mutual respect.
• Governance – ensure that governance, internal control and risk management systems are effective and capable of delivering relevant, accurate and timely management and financial information to the Board.
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APPLICATION DETAILS
If it is your desire to serve the Namibian nation with your expertise, you are invited to forward your application to: The Governor Bank of Namibia 71 Robert Mugabe Avenue P O Box 2882 Windhoek or Email: [email protected] NB: Women are strongly encouraged to apply. People with Legal/Audit background and expertise in Human Resource Management with a general understanding of the functioning of the Namibian economy and with experience at an executive management level are encouraged to apply. No documents will be returned to applicants.
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