ob Purpose
The role holder assists the Head of Regional Payments and Office Administration in overseeing the implementation of regional payments initiatives to achieve integration of regional payment systems, coordinate the development and implementation of NPS strategic plan, NPS budget, and the general administration of NPS office, in support of the overall Bank’s mandate.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Responsibilities
Assist to coordinate the development of National Payments Systems (NPS) strategic plan and monitor the implementation of the strategic initiatives through monthly and quarterly reporting of the status.
Assist in coordinating the development of NPS annual budgets and its implementation through monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.
Assist to coordinate the implementation and response to strategic regional initiatives for East African Community (EAC0, Common Market for East and Southern Africa (COMESA) regions and the Association of African Central Banks (AACB).
Coordinate and report on the status of implementation of Monetary Affairs Committee (MAC) directives related to payment systems and report on the status on a quarterly basis.
Technical and Operational Responsibilities
Oversee the performance of the two regional payments systems, the East African Payment System (EAPS) and the Regional Electronic Payment and Settlement System (REPSS) and report on their performance to the relevant regional oversight b