Deputy Director - External Relations

Education

• Academic - OTHER (Proficiency in computer applications; and )
• Academic - Bachelor's degree in International Relations (Bachelor's degree in International Relations)
• Academic - Bachelor's degree in Diplomacy, (Bachelor's degree in Diplomacy, )
• Academic - Bachelor's degree in Social Science (Bachelor's degree in Social Science )
• Academic - or equivalent discipline from a recognized institution (or equivalent discipline from a recognized institution)
• Academic - Master's degree in International Relations (Master's degree in International Relations)
• Academic - Master's degree in Diplomacy, (Master's degree in Diplomacy, )
• Academic - Master's degree in Social Science (Master's degree in Social Science )
• Academic - or equivalent discipline from a recognized institution (or equivalent discipline from a recognized institution)
• Professional - Valid Practicing Certificate where applicable; (Valid Practicing Certificate where applicable; )
• Membership - Membership of a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing; (Membership of a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing; )

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinating the participation in regional and international forums for the implementation of policies and programs on AML/CFT/CPF;
• Spearheading the mapping of stakeholders in other countries with whom the Centre may establish relationships and collaborations for strategic positioning and resource mobilization;
• Spearheading the implementation of strategies for enhancing cooperation with relevant agencies, foreign financial intelligence units and similar bodies;
• Coordinating the compilation of reports and relevant documents for the Centre's participation in international forums;
• Serve as a liaison for external enquiries and collaborations with foreign jurisdictions;
• Monitoring external developments AML/CFT/CPF standards and advise management;
• Manage creation and maintenance of a secure database of all external relations materials;
• Coordinating courtesy visits of partners and foreign Financial Intelligence Units;
• Coordinate preparation of departmental reports;
• Lead in the identification and mitigation of departmental risks;
• Guide and approve departmental work plans and programs to deliver on the Centre's strategic objectives;
• Ensure prudent utilization of resources and assets assigned to the Department;
• Overseeing implementation of mentorship program for departmental staff;
• Conducting performance review for direct reports to ensure effective delivery of departmental objectives;
• Ensure safe and conducive work environment for the departmental staff; and,
• Spearheading the preparation of periodic management reports for the department and ensure timely submission.