Independent Non-Executive Director – FNB Lesotho
Job Description
Role Overview
First National Bank of Lesotho is seeking a qualified professional for appointment as an Independent Non-Executive Director to join its governing board. The appointee will offer objective perspectives and specialized knowledge to assist the institution in fulfilling its regulatory, governance, risk oversight, and fiduciary obligations.
Core Duties
The appointee will deliver impartial and constructive supervision concerning strategic plans, operational outcomes, regulatory adherence, and internal controls. Responsibilities include actively participating in governing body and committee discussions, fostering high ethical standards and corporate transparency, tracking progress against approved business plans, and evaluating the reliability of financial reporting and audit procedures. Board members must allocate adequate preparation and attendance time for all official gatherings.
Qualifications & Requirements
Candidates must possess a postgraduate degree or an equivalent professional accreditation alongside senior executive background. Applicants are required to demonstrate between 7 and 10 years of prior service as a board member or committee participant, ideally within banking or related sectors. Familiarity with group governance frameworks, formal governance certifications, and regional regulatory landscapes represents a distinct benefit. Specific expertise in banking, finance, risk management, IT, digital modernization, cyber security, AI, data privacy, environmental, social, and governance principles, credit risk, or ethics management is advantageous. Individuals must satisfy all mandatory independence, suitability, and regulatory standards for regulated entities and submit to necessary background evaluations.
How to Apply
Submit a comprehensive curriculum vitae, a motivational covering letter, certified copies of academic and professional credentials, contact information for two professional references and one character reference, and a signed declaration regarding independence and potential conflicts of interest via email.
Send your application to [email protected].
Closing date: 6 November 2026.
