Recruitment at African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

Recruitment at African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

African Development Bank Group (AfDB) – Established in 1964, the African Development Bank is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 80 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries). The Bank’s development agenda is delivering the financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: IT / Web and Graphic / Data Analyst / Telecom & Network Assistant – Conference Tech (Short Term Staff)

Location: Worldwide
Position Grade: GS6/7/8

The Complex

• The African Development Bank, from time to time, needs extra services provided by persons other than its permanent staff to assist with additional activities not covered in the normal work program; replacement of regular personnel who are absent over long periods; and to occupy vacant positions within the time limits set by the Bank. The Bank aims to recruit candidates who possess the relevant academic background/training, experience, and in-depth technical knowledge in the required disciplines.
• This batch recruitment is meant to constitute a pool of recommended candidates, to fill various positions of Support Assistant, Web and Graphic Assistant, Data Analyst Assistant, Telecommunication and Network Assistant, and Conference Technician at GS6/7/8 grade levels, Short – Term Staff (STS) within the Bank, as the need arises.

The Position

• The Short-Term Staff (STS) which falls under General Support Services that provides administrative support for the smooth running of the Team, ensures that the Complex/Department/Division/Country Office Manager is freed from all tasks which could otherwise impede the efficient discharge of higher duties and responsibilities.
• Each Team has its unique functions, but the STS works more or less uniformly irrespective of the Team to assure hitch-free operations within the Team of the respective Complex/Department/Division/Country Office.
• Accordingly, the STS’s job facilitates and contributes to the success of the Complex/Department/Division/Country Office in performing their jobs effectively in furtherance of the Bank’s strategy for the achievement of the High 5’s.

Key Functions
Under the General guidance and overall supervision of the Head of Department/Division or Country Manager, the STS will perform the following duties and responsibilities, depending on the assigned role:
IT Support Assistant / Data Analyst Assistant:

• Set up systems, databases, and processes for collection of data on recruitment related activities.
• Compile and maintains statistical records on recruitment at each stage of the cycle, analyzing data and producing statistical reports that reflect current recruitment activities/status.
• Produce reports as needed by various internal clients, including dashboards for Senior Management.
• Set-up and coordinate regular checks of the equipment and software assigned to individual staff.
• Monitor and report levels of inventories for consumables and wear of assets and software.
• Report faulty equipment’s and liaise with contracted technicians to deliver repairs as per the relevant contracts.
• Monitor and control usage of highly sensitive assets and software. Ensure that designated users meet the Unit’s standards for administrative requirements, licensing, and authority to use, compliance with legislation, and training/accreditation.
• Conduct daily inventory of highly sensitive assets and ensure accountability of the assets and their consumables.
• Anticipate needs for future deployment of new installations in existing Bank facilities, newly acquired facilities or in support of one-short short-term missions.

Web and Graphic Assistant:

• Post web content.
• Post and tag documents.
• Create / update web pages in categories.
• Create Graphic and design photo.
• Update news on the intranet.
• Provide analytics data to users.
• Run basic quality check on provided contents.
• Generate, proofread and edit finished graphic design for publication, digital and broadcast, platforms and ensure that all design, work follows branding standards.
• Consult with the graphic steam on requested projects.
• Develop, edit additional visual content, including photo and video.
• Liaise with printers, suppliers, etc., for assigned projects.
• Prepare and send print ready artworks / digital files for prim and finishing to printers.
• Assist Lead graphic designer with layout, updating copy, prepress duties, and branding standards.
• Provide quality control on finished jobs, including but not limited to printing issues, finishing defects, correct quantities, and confirming the completed materials match the requested order.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, providing a prompt, high level of customer service. Interpret work orders and instructions assigned.

Conference Technician:

• Participate in the installation and/or monitoring of the operation of the entire conference infrastructure installed in the meeting rooms and for events organized within the Bank and outside.
• Ensure technical coverage when organizing formal and informal meetings of the Boards of Directors, annual meetings of the Bank and any other official meetings of the Bank.
• Ensure the functions of projections, PowerPoint presentations, network services, audio connection, and videoconferences, in all meeting rooms of the Bank with external offices, in particular the Board of Directors rooms of the headquarters.
• Daily technical lighting and technical covering of meeting rooms before, during and after each meeting session.
• Ensure the proper functioning of the conference infrastructure equipment on a daily basis throughout the duration of the meeting to ensure that the equipment is properly operational.
• Ensure the daily operation of the conference infrastructure equipment and other technical aspects in the meeting rooms and carry out technical maintenance of the equipment and accessories, such as chargers and headphones, before, during and after meetings.
• Administer and ensure the recording of all decisions of the Boards and all other official meetings of the Bank. Then proceed with the classification, archiving and monitoring of the movements of the audio recordings of sessions.
• Provide technical assistance to different departments of the Bank as part of events organized by the Bank or in partnership with other institutions outside the Bank.
• Maintain and manage the repair of the technical equipment of the Bank’s meeting and conference rooms in a clean and precise inventory file and submit periodically to the superior.

Telecommunication and Network Assistant:

• Regularly monitor the proper functioning of the Bank’s Telecommunications and Network infrastructure and ensure that service level agreements (SLAs) are met for all services.
• Ensure that all calls related to IT service outage are logged, and resolved within the agreed SLA, and make service credit claims from service providers in the event target SLAs are not met there by ensuring value for money is achieved.
• Installation, configuration, and maintenance of the Bank’s Telecommunications and Network infrastructure, which includes but is not limited to all technologies and platforms: Satellite, Fiber Optic, wired and wireless campus, and data center networks.
• Directly involve in maintenance and implementation of complex IT infrastructure components such LAN, VSAT, MPLS, ISP connections, servers and Unified Communication systems in the regional hub and attached FOs.

Competencies (Skills, Experience, and Knowledge)

• Hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant filed such as Web design, Information Technology, Computer Science, electronic and computer maintenance, Networks and Telecommunications Network or its equivalent.
• Have a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Proof of citizenship or evidence of permanent residency or work authorization in the proposed country of employment.
• A qualification in Marketing and Communication, creative suites such as Adobe, particularly Adobe Photoshop, Visio, CCNA may be an added advantage.
• Good analytical and decision-making skills
• Effective prioritization and time management skills
• Have a client – oriented capacity.
• Have a results and problem solving – oriented capacity, attention to details
• Demonstrate a good Teamwork and communication skills.
• Good written and oral skills in French or English, depending on the official language of the country of duty station. A good working knowledge of the other language will be considered as an added advantage.
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access). Knowledge of SAP is an added advantage

Application Closing Date
10th October, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Operations / Research and Projects Assistant (Short Term Staff)

Location: Worldwide
Position Grade: GS6/7/8

The Complex

• The African Development Bank, from time to time, needs extra services provided by persons other than its permanent staff to assist with additional activities not covered in the normal work program; replacement of regular personnel who are absent over long periods; and to occupy vacant positions within the time limits set by the Bank.
• The Bank aims to recruit candidates who possess the relevant academic background/training, experience, and in-depth technical knowledge in the required disciplines.
• This batch recruitment is meant to constitute a pool of recommended candidates, to fill various positions of Operations/ Research and Projects Assistants at GS6/7/8 grade levels, Short – Term Staff (STS) within the Bank, as the need arises.

The Position

• The Short-Term Staff (STS) which falls under General Support Services that provides administrative support for the smooth running of the Team, ensures that the Complex/Department/Division/Country Office Manager is freed from all tasks which could otherwise impede the efficient discharge of higher duties and responsibilities.
• Each Team has its unique functions, but the STS works more or less uniformly irrespective of the Team to assure hitch-free operations within the Team of the respective Complex/Department/Division/Country Office.
• Accordingly, the STS’s job facilitates and contributes to the success of the Complex/Department/Division/Country Office in performing their jobs effectively in furtherance of the Bank’s strategy for the achievement of the High 5’s.

Key Functions
Under the General guidance and overall supervision of the Head of Department/Division or Country Manager, the STS will perform the following duties and responsibilities, depending on the assigned role:
Operations Assistant:

• Create and maintain Complex/Department/Division/Country Office database, perform any task related to data entry and analysis as required, and ensure information is updated in physical and electronic filing systems (server shared Sankofa).
• Monitor program activities through data management in SAP, SRAS, BPPS, RRS and other systems, and ensure that information on Bank-financed projects is regularly updated.
• Support the Complex/Department/Division/Country Office and administrative staff in the preparation of planning and information documents, drawing on the information kept in the databases.
• Monitor acquisitions and other requests for no objection received for all projects managed by the Complex/Division/Country Office.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and ad hoc reports on the division’s portfolio management and performance; report on borrower’s fulfilment of the general and specific conditions applicable to loans and grants, for example audits.
• Analyze supervision data, disbursement vouchers, and data concerning the cancellation of active project loans of the division’s portfolio, and in particular performance reports, paying special attention to risky projects.
• Coordinate preparation and monitoring of the administrative budget.
• Participate in identification of resource requirements, preparation, submission, and administration of the budget; recommended, if necessary, reallocation of funds, coordinate data on mobilization of bilateral resources.
• Coordinate preparation of annual activity reports and portfolio analysis reports.
• Track active portfolio issues (Start-up delays, supervision delays, disbursements delay, projects qualifying for cancellation, slow disbursements, etc.…).
• Contribute to the preparation of missions of project Task Managers, participate in missions, if necessary, and provide logistical support for the implementation of the program of conferences and workshops organized by the Bank.
• Contribute to the preparation of notes and activity reports, summaries of meetings and/or information notes on operations, progress made, and lessons learned, based on project reports, workshops and information contained in the Bank’s database.
• Update data management information on SAP for all Bank-financed projects, including contract registration and results, in collaboration with project managers.
• Establish a database to track project disbursements & procurement related requests and documents submitted to the Bank.
• Perform any other operational support task requested by the Complex/Department/Division/Country Office manager.

Research Assistant:

• Manage and monitor the online submission platform (ScholarOne Manuscript Central) for the African Development Review.
• Check and ensure “complete checklist” for all submitted manuscripts: check-in submitted manuscripts and to monitor the full review process.
• Create Reviewers’ Accounts and maintain reviewers’ database.
• Assign or pass on submitted manuscripts with “complete checklist” to the Editor
• Select and invite reviewers at all stages of the review process.
• Manage all files associated with a manuscript including timely response to authors’ questions/requests or as may be directed by management.
• Generate and create reports on manuscript and user activity.
• Generate data bases from internal and external sources as may be required
• Formatting documents related to the African Development Review and communicating with the Publishers as may be directed by management.
• Provide analytical support to the Research Department through critical literature search and review, data preparation, cleaning and analysis.
• Reviewing, revising, formatting and finalizing the publication of Bank’s Working Papers and other major Bank’s knowledge products.
• Reviewing, revising, formatting and finalizing the publication of Newsletters.
• Ensuring the working paper and briefs are in line with the Working paper guidelines and the Bank’s corporate identity.
• Liaise with the Communication Department for posting the brief online.
• Any other task that may be assigned by the Task manager / Manager /Director.

Projects Assistant:

• Maintain the investment analysis and modelling platform for all private sector transactions.
• Analyze historical and projected financial results.
• Perform comprehensive review of third-party financial models.
• Construct project financial models that meets f1f9 or SMART standards.
• Collect and analyze data on the Bank projects/corporate portfolio.
• Provide support on the preparation of periodic and ad ’hoc reports.
• Maintain the project activities requests and response tracking database.
• Analyze transaction requests data and arrange follow up and reporting actions.

Competencies (Skills, Experience, and Knowledge)

• Hold at least a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field such as Business Management, Commerce, Administration, Information Technology, Project Management or related discipline.
• Have a minimum of four (4) years of relevant and practical experience.
• Having private sector experience will be an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of administration and office support services, including systems and procedures.
• Able to work under pressure and to prioritize in the dynamic setting of an international and multicultural setting.
• Handling internal and external requests efficiently.
• Ability to work and cooperate with others from diverse background.
• Ability to manage simultaneous and shifting demands, priorities and tight deadlines.
• Demonstrable commitment to delivering excellent customer service focused reception and administration service.
• Good writing skills.
• Communication.
• Problem Solving.
• Client Orientation.
• Team working.
• Operational effectiveness.
• Innovation and Creativity.
• Integrity and confidentiality.
• Good written and oral skills in French or English, depending on the official language of the country of duty station. A good working knowledge of the other language will be considered an added advantage.
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access). Knowledge of SAP is an added advantage.
• Proof of citizenship or evidence of permanent residency or work authorization in the proposed country of employment.

Application Closing Date
10th October, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Senior National Country Economist

Position Number: 50067892
Location:  Cairo, Egypt
Position Grade: PL5

The Complex

• The core mandate of the Vice Presidency (ECVP) is to lead the Bank Group on prioritizing the generation, analysis, dissemination, brokering and implementation of relevant knowledge solutions in all High-5 operational priorities and the cross-cutting themes of its Ten-Year Strategy.
• Such solutions must be a clear response to priority development challenges facing regional member countries (RMCs), individually or collectively and need to involve RMCs in both the planning and implementation of the solutions.
• The solutions include: (i) research on major development issues facing Africa and their relation to global economic governance and other major global public goods; (ii) country diagnostics and future perspectives; (iii) policy dialogue and advisory services; (iv) economic, sector, and thematic knowledge work; (v) improving national and sub-regional statistical systems; (vi) preparation, design and support to the implementation of public financial management and Governance operations; (vii) capacity development for policy formulation and implementation; (viii) technical assistance and advice related to RMCs’ management of natural resources; and (ix) knowledge dissemination and development of national, regional, and inter-regional knowledge networks.

The Hiring Department / Division

• The mandate of the Country Economics Department is to position the Bank at the center of socio-economic knowledge-led Country and Regional strategies, policy dialogues and operations.
• The Department leads the knowledge work that informs (i) the production of Country and Regional Strategy documents, including the Country Strategy Papers, Regional Integration Strategy Papers, Country Diagnostic Notes, and Regional Diagnostic Notes to inform country lending programs, (ii) Regional and Country Economic Reports: produces the Regional Economic Outlooks Reports, the Country Focus Reports, and the African Economic Outlook Country Notes to update on the economic, political and social developments in the country, (iii) Policy Dialogue: the department plays a key role in Country/Regional policy dialogues and in the Bank’s collaboration with other Development partners, including participation in Country Thematic Groups in line with Paris Declaration on Aid effectiveness and Accra Plan of Action, and (iv) Economic and Sector Work: the Country Economics Department leads in the research and analysis of economic and sector issues at the country level to inform the design of Bank’s strategy and programs in the country.
• The Country Economics Department is composed of the Office of the Senior Director (ECCE.0) the Lead Economists report to, and two (2) divisions, each overseen by a Division Manager: The Country Economics Department Division 1 (ECCE.1), which covers Central, North, and West Africa, and the Country Economics Division 2 (ECCE.2), which covers Nigeria, Eastern and Southern Africa. The two (2) Division Managers and the Lead Economists report to the Director of the Country Economics Department.

The Position

• The Senior National Country Economists work under the supervision of the Division Managers in the Country Economics Department and the Lead Economists for the region (on technical matters), and report administratively to Country Managers in charge of their countries of assignment.
• They also work in close collaboration with other internal and external stakeholders, under the guidance of the Lead Economist and/or the Chief Country Economist.
• The Senior National Country Economists will focus on macroeconomic and economic development work to deepen country knowledge, strengthen the Bank’s policy dialogues with country, regional, continental and global policymakers, preparation of Economic and Sector Works and coordination of the preparation of Country Strategy Papers and other relevant documents (mid-term review, completion report, etc.).
• Under the Bank’s matrix system, the local Senior Country Economist, who is a member of the Country Economics Department, will have a solid reporting line to the relevant ECCE Division Manager and a dotted reporting line to Country Manager where she/he is based.

Key Functions
The Senior National Country Economist will:

• Analyse the economic and financial situations of assigned Regional Member Countries, using internal and external information sources, and determine the implications for the programming and updating of Bank Group operations such as defined in the Country Strategy Paper.
• Contribute to the preparation and dissemination of Bank’s flagship publications and the publication of the Country Economics Department, including the African Economic Outlook, Regional Economic Outlooks and Country Focus Reports.
• Support the Business Delivery Units (Regional department and country office) in the dialogue with the National Authorities and other stakeholders (Donors, CSO, Private sector, etc) with regular briefs and update on the economic and financial situations, preparation, and participations to meetings.
• Undertake assigned Economic and Sector Work (including Country Diagnostic Notes), focusing on issues of governance profiling; and papers on relevant economic and financial issues in the development process; Country Notes for African Economic Outlook reports, Country Focus Reports, etc.
• Identify, prepare, evaluate, and monitor the implementation of economic programmes, including macroeconomic programmes.
• Coordinate the preparation of Country Strategy Papers, based on the Regional Member Countries’ development strategies.
• Maintain effective communication with the sector departments and other relevant units in the Bank and an active participation in review meetings (Country /regional team meetings) to ensure a coordinated approach in the implementation of the Bank’s Strategy and lending operations in assigned countries.
• Participate in Country Portfolio Reviews.
• Participate in the preparation and monitoring of the implementation of measures under budget support loans.
• Participate in aid coordination activities with bilateral and multilateral donors, with emphasis on promoting the co-financing of knowledge products, projects, and programmes.
• Undertake Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA).
• Participate in the preparation of Country Fragility and Resilience Assessment, Country Risk Assessment, etc.
• Participate in the preparation of ECCE Divisions’ budget and in the recruitment of consultants; prepare annual and triennial knowledge work programme and briefs on economic and sectoral developments, economic reforms programmes.
• Develop and build client relations at all levels and plays a promotional role in generating new knowledge activities and related business for the Bank.

Competencies (Skills, Experience, and Knowledge)

• Hold at least a Master’s Degree in Economics and other relevant fields and related disciplines.
• Have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in macroeconomic policy analysis and management issues and the economics of development at international level, gained in international organizations or relevant national institutions, working on African development issues and country strategy papers preparation.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, including a proven ability to think strategically, seeing the big picture without sacrificing the details, negotiation skills and team building skills, as well as a credible ability to influence and present ideas.
• Capacity to connect, understand and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to handle the high-level demands of a complex organization, including the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Good grasp of the developing countries issues.
• Solid technical and quantitative skills as an applied development macroeconomist.
• Proven experience and record in economic modelling and forecasting.
• Competence in the use of at least one standard econometric software for empirical analysis.
• Very good knowledge of portfolio management and demonstrated knowledge of economics and analytical skills.
• Strong experience in policy dialogue, as well as fragility assessment knowledge and skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills and ability to deliver results on time.
• Problem solving capabilities coupled to innovation skills and change management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with a good working knowledge of French.
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Application Closing Date
11th October, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Treasury Assistant, FITR.1

Position Number: 50000896
Location: Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
Position Grade: GS8

The Complex

• The Vice Presidency for Finance oversees the financial management of the Bank Group. This encompasses the Bank Group’s treasury activities including borrowings from the capital markets and investment activities; controllership functions including financial reporting and loan administration; strategic resource mobilization and the strengthening of the non-statutory financial resources and instruments; the overall asset/liability management for the Bank Group.

The Hiring Department

• The Treasury department is responsible for raising funds from capital markets, managing and investing the Bank Group’s liquidity and shareholders’ funds, processing and settling all financial transactions and managing the institution’s banking relationships.
• Under the supervision of the Director, Treasury Department, the Capital Markets and Subscriptions Division is responsible for the implementation and execution of the African Development Bank’s annual borrowing program, providing guidance and supervising the management of subscriptions to the capital of the Bank, the African Development Fund and the Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative (MDRI).
• The function also requires advising and contributing to technical discussions related to the Bank’s capital increases, replenishments of ADF, rating review and financial policies.

The Position
Reporting to the Division Manager – Capital Markets and Subscriptions Division, the Treasury Analyst responsibility is to:

• Assist in the Management of Subscriptions to the Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative (MDRI):
• Assist in the Management of Subscriptions to the African Development Fund (ADF) /African
• Development Bank (ADB)
• Assist in borrowing related activities
• Prepare reports and data

Key Functions
The Treasury Assistant will carry out the following functions:

• Monitor, process and record Instrument of commitments. payments and encashments
• Prepare and update payment and encashment schedules
• Compute NPV based accelerated encashment credits or discounts
• Update reports on the status of subscriptions, payments and encashments
• Work on the design of the MDRI subscription system
• Maintain the MDRI data base, ensuring integrity of data
• Update the process manual
• Operate and update subscription system to ensure the completeness and integrity of data.
• Work on the implementation of the ADF Subscription system
• Maintain the ADF database
• Monitor, process and record instrument of subscriptions, payments and encashment
• Prepare and update payment and encashment schedules
• Compute Net Present Value based accelerated encashment credits or discounts
• Maintain the subscriptions database
• Update the process manual
• Prepare the voting powers statements
• Ensure that Pricing Supplements are reviewed and signed on a timely basis
• Ensure that the borrowing process, as spelled out in the borrowing procedure manual, is adequately followed.
• Monitor calls on borrowing.
• Ensure the trade ticket is signed by all the relevant parties.
• Follow up with the dealer and trader for the receipt of the pricing supplement related to the transaction.
• Send pricing supplement to divisions for review and then to the IPA and rating agencies
• Participate in the preparation of the Bank’s financial Presentation booklet for the Annual Meetings.
• Participate in the preparation of the Bank’s annual borrowing program for Board approval.
• Monitor the Bank’s key financial ratios.
• Prepare periodic reports and data as required by the Division Manager and/or Director of Treasury
• and perform any other activities assigned from time to time as related to this function including
• the downloading and publishing of the Bank’s exchange rates and the preparation of Power Point presentations.

Competencies (Skills, Experience, and Knowledge)

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in Finance or other related disciplines.
• Have a minimum of six (6) years of relevant practical working experience in the finance sector.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Strong customer service skills, ability to multitask and attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of the subscription management processes.
• Knowledge of basic finance (bonds, swaps, time value of money)
• Excellent customer service.
• High level skills in communication and organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and/or French, with a working knowledge of the other language.
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software (word, excel, VBA, Access and powerPoint).

Application Closing Date
11th October, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Executive Assistant

Position Number:  50068579 / 50076434
Location: Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
Position Grade: GS8

The Position
The Executive Assistant will focus on the following:

• Providing administrative and general support services to the Executive Director, Alternate Executive Director, Senior Adviser and Adviser;
• Serving as a liaison between the Executive Directors office and the Bank Complexes concerning information collection and dissemination as well as securing appointments;
• Assisting in search and dissemination of papers or on-line information related to the Board discussions, as directed;
• Implementing the office work program and requests received from the constituency member countries, as needed;
• Coordinating and organizing internal and external events and missions of the Constituency Office.

Key Functions
Under the Supervision  of the Executive Director, the Executive Assistant will:

• Act as the first point of contact and support for internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform administrative tasks and functions for the office of the Executive Director such as printing, scanning, filtering correspondence and drafting letters, responding to e-mails, filing, sorting and retrieving corporate documents, records and reports, and dispatching documents to the concerned parties.
• Effectively handle all official communications, ensuring a high level of professionalism and etiquette.
• Liaise with other Bank Departments such as Corporate General Services, the General Secretariat, Finance and Treasury for arrangements and issuance of the Executive Director’s mission claims, medical expenses, representation allowances, education benefits, invitation and business cards and any other expenses.
• Assist with the arrival and departure arrangements of the Executive Director, Alternate Executive Director (Non-Resident), Advisers.
• Assist and coordinate support for shareholders and other official visitors under the Executive Director’s office, as may be required from time to time, ensuring that the necessary protocol is followed as per Bank guidelines.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings and appointments inside and outside the Bank for office activities/work program as requested by the Executive Director.
• Coordinate the Executive Director files for Board meetings, committees and seminars and make available all documents submitted by the General Secretariat to the Boards, Committees, Seminars, Informal Meetings / technical or other meetings to members of the office.
• Carry out background research and highlight important information to be recorded or presented to the Executive Director.
• Build working relationships with the focal points for each country of the constituency in order to ensure that the Executive Director’s office is used as a central point for all officials of the constituency stakeholders.
• Follow up on the execution of the budget of the Constituency Office e.g. follow up and request budget transfer and monthly report reflecting the actual situation and inform the Executive Director accordingly.
• Assist in the preparation and dispatch of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to Constituency Governors.
• Prepare logistics, documentation, and/or travel with the Executive Director to coordinate annual meeting/consultation mission of Board members to Constituency member countries, coordinate meetings and press conferences/cocktails, signing of loan/grant agreements and working lunches/seating at state banquets.
• Assist Office members and officials from Capitals with translation in French and/or English to facilitate their communication when applicable.
• Assist in the preparation and dispatch of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to Constituency Governors.
• Perform any other related tasks as assigned by the Executive Director.

Competencies (Skills, Experience, and Knowledge)

• Hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Commerce, Administration or related discipline.
• Have a minimum of six (6) years of relevant and practical experience, in an executive office in a support function.
• Private sector experience is an added advantage.
• Strong secretarial and office management and coordination skills.
• High level of confidentiality, discretion, judgement and etiquette.
• Excellent effective communication, problem solving, client orientation, team work and relations cultural sensitivity.
• Perfect mastery of protocol usages.
• Innovation, operational effectiveness and planning skills in the dynamic setting of an international and multicultural setting.
• Ability to work under pressure and to handle speedily and efficiently, internal and external requests.
• Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous and shifting demands.
• Excellent organizational skills coupled to the ability to multitask and to work with diverse workforce.
• Attention to detail and ability to work with tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English or French, with a working knowledge of the other language.
• Competence in the use of standard MS office applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).

Application Closing Date
3rd October, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: This position does not attract international terms and conditions. The position holder will be considered as a local staff and will not have international terms and conditions of employment.

Job Title: Graphic Design and Communications Assistant – Short Term Staff

Position Number: 50088782
Location: Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
Position Grade: GS7

The Complex

• The Chief Economist/Vice-President for Economic Governance and Knowledge Management (ECVP) is the Bank’s spokesperson on economic matters and the VP for the ‘Economics Governance and Knowledge Management Complex’.
• The Complex is responsible for (i) providing leadership and visibility for the Bank on economic, finance, financial governance and socio-economic development issues; and coordinate the generation of analytical works to inform operational policy; (ii) systematically emphasize the critical role of knowledge, experience, lessons learnt and their tangible impact on sustainable, inclusive transformation of African economies.

The Hiring Department and Division
The African Development Institute (ECAD) coordinates and executes Capacity Development (CD) programs in the regional member countries (RMCs) by:

• Providing advisory services on capacity building;
• Identifying and designing tailored capacity development programmes and implementing the programmes; and
• Leveraging partnerships and coordinating knowledge dissemination and outreach,  with a view to improving policy-making, economic governance and sustainable development in the Regional Member Countries.

The Knowledge Management and Information Services Division
The Knowledge Management and Information Services Division (ECAD 3) enhances the Bank’s capacity to engage in effective knowledge brokerage, technical assistance, and policy dialogue in RMCs. To this effect, some of the key activities of the Division include:

• Kofi Annan Eminent Speakers’ Lecture Series (KAELS): is a platform for robust exchange of ideas to meet the challenges of African development through interactions with African leaders and world-renowned personalities.
• Global and Youth Community of Practice Policy Seminars. are platforms for policy dialogue and synthesis of knowledge and experience among international and local experts, youth, and practitioners in African countries and globally.
• Bank Group Annual Meetings Knowledge Event Organization are select knowledge events organized on key High Five thematic, thus offering a knowledge marketplace that feeds into both the Bank and its RMC policy and programme design.
• Bank Group High-level Seminars and workshops organized by the ECVP complex. The Division leads the organization of such events by providing logistics support for their effective convening, such as the African Economic Conference, the Organization of Ministerial Roundtable and High-Level Dialogue Meetings at Annual Meetings.
• Virtual Capacity Development Academy is a unique Bank platform for online and distance training and knowledge brokerage platform.
• Coordination of Capacity Development (CD) Coordinating Committees and Knowledge management (KM) coordinating committees to coordinate the Bank-wide CD and KM activities in regional member countries.

The Position
Short-Term Staff (STS) – Graphic Design and Communications Assistant (1 position):

• The Graphic Design and Communications Assistant is expected to provide technical support in graphic design.
• Working with the Bank’s Communications and External Relations Department (PCER), the STS will assist to launch calls for tenders, recruitment of service providers, and process payments when due.
• He/she will undertake graphic design and layout works for ECVP’s documents and monitor printing works with suppliers.
• The STS will check the quality of the products from suppliers delivered to the Bank and ensure coordination between the Bank and suppliers.

Key Functions
Under the Supervision of the ECAD.3 Manager, the Graphic Design and Communications Assistant (STS) will perform the following:

• Data Visualization: create and manipulate interactive, static, or animated vector graphics, compatible with distribution platforms;
• Prepare appropriate layout/design for the entire ECVP documents and printing (i.e., policy briefs, manual, reports, ECVP strategic documents and action plans, multicolor infographics, original illustration etc.) and liaise with the relevant Task Manager to ensure that data tables, color combination, size, value of the indicators etc. with proper formatting of the products;
• Provide quality control on finished graphic design jobs undertaken by external providers, including but not limited to printing issues, finishing defects, correct quantities, and confirming the completed materials match the requested order;
• Work in close coordination with ECAD Management to provide print-ready files for newsletters, multi-color original illustrations, multi-color infographics, flyers, and invitation letters, etc.;
• Liaise with printers, suppliers, etc. for assigned projects, as required;
• Support the preparation of presentations using PowerPoint and other software packages on own initiative or on the basis of instructions;
• As needed, assist PCER and other high-level graphic designers with layout, updating copy, prepress works, and upholding/implementing branding standards.
• Support the development of other communication materials, such as podcasts; dissemination and social media promotion of the Bank’s knowledge products and capacity development activities;
• Support the convening of High-level Bank-wide events such as Eminent Speakers’ Lecture Series, and Global Community of Practice Policy Dialogues.
• Process knowledge products for professional proofreading and editing ;
• Prepare pre-event briefs and post-event reports;
• Prepare draft addresses / speeches for ECAD management’s participation in events involving the department;
• Relay information between Director, Division Managers and other colleagues within ECVP complex;
• Follow up on work deadlines with Division Managers, and schedule team meetings, as required;
• Perform other office administration tasks (photocopies, emails), as required
• Other duties that may be assigned by ECAD Management.

Requirements

• Hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Communications, or a related field; Minimum of Five (5) years of relevant experience at a similar position;
• Experience in professional graphic design, editing and communications, etc.;
• Demonstrate knowledge of data visualizations;
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, providing a prompt, high level of customer service;
• Interpret work orders and instructions assigned from PCER-Support;
• Good knowledge of administration and office support services, including systems and procedures;
• Good communication and coordination skills – methodical and self-organized;
• Demonstrate client orientation with commitment to delivering excellent client service;
• Proficiency /good written and oral skills in English and/or French languages;
• Good interpersonal, planning and organizational skills;
• Ability to respond quickly to immediate requests;
• Flexibility to adapt, positive attitude to change, and a constructive approach to problem solving;
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Graphic Design Softwares, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access);
• Ability to work in a team, innovative/creative, attention to details and good analytical skills.

Application Closing Date
8th October, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Senior Water and Sanitation Engineer

Position Number: 50001194
Location: Cotonou, Benin
Position Grade: PL5

The Complex

• The Agriculture, Human and Social Development Complex (AHVP) leads in implementing two of the five priority areas “High 5’s”, namely “Feed Africa” and “Improve the Quality of Life for Africans”.
• The Complex comprises five departments: (i) Agriculture and Agro-Industry Development; (ii) Agriculture Finance and Rural Development; (iii) Gender, Women and Civil Society; (iv) Water Development and Sanitation; and, (v) Human Capital, Youth and Skills Development. The complex objectives are (i) to develop, policy and strategy; (ii) provide deep sector expertise to the regions and (iii) develop new financing instruments
• The Vice-Presidency for Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery (RDVP) is responsible for operational relevance, efficiency and effectiveness of the Bank Group’s operational programs and activities.
• The RDVP ensures that the Bank operates successfully across its Regional Members Countries (RMCs) and oversees the full implementation of all aspects of the Bank’s Regional Directorates.

The Hiring Department / Division

• The Water Development and Sanitation Department (AHWS) is part of the Agriculture, Human and Social Development Complex.
• The Department is responsible for the coordination of the Bank’s water development and sanitation-related activities to enhance synergies and contribute to achievement of all High5s (Power and Light Africa, Feed Africa, Industrialize Africa, Integrate Africa, and Improve the Quality of Life).
• The AHWS leads the scaling-up of the Bank’s contribution to Africa’s efforts to attain water security and sanitation for sustainable socio-economic transformation.
• The Department is also responsible for the origination of Non-Sovereign Operations (NSOs). It also supports regions concerning complex projects. Through its divisions: AHWS.l, AHWS.2, AHWS.3 for Water Security and Sanitation in Africa, and the African Water Facility (AWF), the AHWS Department supports regional hubs in the development and promotion of knowledge, approaches and tools for green and inclusive water security and for improved sanitation.
• The AHWS.1 Division works in tandem with AHWS.2, AHWS.3 and the AWF to provide the Bank’s thought-leadership for water development and sanitation in Africa.
• The AHWS.1 plays a lead role in supporting member countries to attain water security through the provision of technical expertise, generation and dissemination of pertinent sector knowledge and fostering strategic partnerships.
• In line with the mandate of the Department, AHWS.1 provides guidance in the following thematic areas, among others: (i) integrated & transboundary water resources development and management for water security; (ii) water supply and sanitation for all and, (iii) water sector governance; as well as the cross-cutting areas including gender, climate change, private sector engagement and fragility.

The Position
The Senior Water and Sanitation Engineer, reporting functionally to the Division Manager, AHWS.1 and administratively to RDGW/Benin country office, has the following work objectives:

• Contribute to the Bank’s water security and sanitation agenda and related objectives of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) including attaining water security and sanitation for all thereby contribute to the improvement of quality of life of the people
• Facilitate cohesive approaches to guide the Bank on water security and sanitation programming in Africa. Areas of responsibility include program design and development, portfolio management, resource coordination, provision of technical advice, identification of resource issues, policy development, and advocacy for sustainable water development and management in consultation with governments and Technical and Financial Partners in the country
• Contribute to the Bank’s integrated water resources management and development programs (including transboundary programs), considering the increasing demand for water, rising conflict among competing water uses, climate change, fragility, urban development, and other key global trends
• Liaising with national level stakeholders and maintaining close collaboration with regional hubs and other water-related complexes in the Bank, while contributing to the appropriate management of technical knowledge and guidance towards building water security as well as promotion of sustainable and affordable water supply and sanitation technologies and approaches.
• Assist RMCs in understanding and applying Bank Group’s operational procedures relating to loan administration, and procurement of goods and services.

Key Functions
Under the supervision of the Division Manager, AHWS.1 and the Country Office, the incumbent will be responsible for the following:
Programming of Sector Priorities with reference to Infrastructure:

• Provide technical advice/assistance to RMCs for the development of their water security and sanitation sector programming and tools towards ensuring a water secure environment
• Contribute to the review, preparation and updating of policies, strategies, business plans and guidelines related to water security and sanitation, in line with the Bank’s Group’s strategy on water (2021-2025).
• Support RMCs, in mainstreaming water security and sanitation as well as broader Integrated Water Resources Management principles in their policies, strategies and development plans
• Assist RMCs in identifying institutional capacity building and reform requirements

Identification, Preparation and Appraisal of Water and Sanitation Projects / Programs:

• Identify, prepare, appraise, monitor and evaluate the implementation of water supply and sanitation programmes as well as multi sector projects, utilizing technical background and experience.
• Initiate Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) and support the development of Non-Sovereign Operations (NSOs) in collaboration with the Bank Group ecosystem.
• Process projects for Bank Group financing (includes loan negotiations and preparation of agreements, loan effectiveness) and monitor compliance of RMCs to Bank Group procurement procedures.
• Utilize knowledge and lessons learned from past and current portfolio to inform policy dialogue and new projects/indicative operation pipeline and programmes.
• Ensure inclusion of proposed studies and projects in the pipeline of projects and Lending Program.
• Ensure that projects conform with RMCs policies, priorities and development plans as well as with Bank Group acceptance criteria, policies and priorities.
• Propose implementation and project financing; and collaborate in arranging co-financing of water supply and sanitation projects/programmes to leverage resources when necessary.
• Manage project portfolio in accordance with Bank rules and procedures (includes planning, reporting, and follow up of agreed actions), identification of capacity gaps of RMCs and provision of tailored support
• Perform project completion missions with a view to preparing project completion reports
• Provide strategic contribution in the conduct of country and/or sector studies to promote efficient and effective water resources management in order to assist economic transformation of RMCS.
• Contribute substantially to sector analytical work focusing on: (i) Emerging water resource challenges; (ii) promotion of Integrated Water Resource Management; and (iii) the broader water security.
• Document and disseminate current developments in the field of climate change for water sector related projects customizing best practices form other international organizations.

Strategic Partnerships:

• Foster and contribute to the coordination and collaboration with other development partners and non-government institutions to advance the water agenda
• Represent the Bank in Sector Donor Group meetings in the country.

Perform other related administrative or technical duties:

• Represent the AHWS in meetings related to the water and sanitation sector within the Bank, and externally.
• Perform other related administrative or technical duties by Drafting responses for the Manager’s, Director or Director General’s signature on water and sanitation related issues.

Competencies (Skills, Experience, and Knowledge)

• At least a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Water and Sanitation Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, or related field with a focus on water security and sanitation
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional working experience in water security and sanitation programming, project management, and policy formulation at national level. In-depth knowledge and practical experiences with integrated water resource management, climate change and water governance modalities.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, conceptualize and synthesize complex water security and sanitation sector issues (translated into effective oral and written briefs)
• Knowledge of water security and sanitation, sector reforms, public-private partnerships, sector coordination, innovative financing mechanisms and pro-poor strategies in the country
• Experience in undertaking project cycle activities particularly: investment planning, identification, preparation, appraisal and supervision of water security and sanitation sector infrastructure (including water supply and sanitation, dams, storage, water conveyance structures, irrigation, climate risk management, etc.)
• Strong analytical skills, in designing water and sanitation sector operations, including climate risk assessments
• Ability to initiate innovative approaches and originality at work
• Professional experience in multilateral and bilateral development finance institutions and working experience into the region are preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a multi-cultural environment sustaining partnerships, and to build effective working relations with clients and colleagues
• Problem solving – Applies knowledge of past situations/trends as appropriate; generates and tests multiple hypotheses or explanations for a given situation.
• Client orientation – Identifies client needs and business trends and proactively consults with them to deliver integrated, customized solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other language
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint). Knowledge of SAP is desirable.

Application Closing Date
18th October, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Chief Investment Officer

Position Number: 50000923
Location: Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
Position Grade: PL3

The Complex

• The Vice Presidency for Finance oversees the financial management of the Bank Group. This encompasses the Bank Group’s treasury activities including borrowings from the capital markets and investment activities; controllership functions including financial reporting and loan administration; strategic resource mobilization and the strengthening of the non-statutory financial resources and instruments; the overall asset/liability management for the Bank Group.

The Hiring Department

• The Treasury Department is responsible for raising funds from capital markets, managing and investing the Bank Group’s liquidity and shareholders’ funds, processing and settling all financial transactions and managing the institution’s banking relationships.

The Position

• The Chief Investment Officer will be responsible for managing multiple fixed income investment portfolios for several entities of the African Development Bank Group.

Key Functions
Under the supervision and guidance of the Division Manager, Investments, the Chief Investment Officer will perform the following:
Portfolio management:

• Leads the management the Bank Group’s assets in its liquid currencies with the objective of capital preservation, profitability, and liquidity maintenance according to the investment guidelines of each specific entity by executing transactions in securities and derivatives such as swaps and futures; identify and execute investment and trading opportunities within risk parameters. The Chief Investment Officer is tasked with managing the largest and most complex portfolios.
• Manages the cash collateral portfolios by ensuring the investment of cash received as credit support in short-dated instruments with the objective of covering the financial costs.
• Leads the development of the Investment Process and the implementation of the Strategic Asset Allocation.
• Leads the Bank’s short-term funding strategy and its execution by issuing Commercial Paper (CPs) to cover short-term liquidity gaps, posting regular levels for CPs to increase the visibility of the Bank and assessing other alternative short-term funding options such as repo transactions.
• Leads the credit analysis process by ensuring that specific issuers/counterparties are assessed to ensure their creditworthiness.
• Leads the selection process for external portfolio managers; reviews external portfolio managers’ activities to ensure adequate management of the Bank’s assets by conducting regular meetings and reviewing performance reports.
• Leads key projects on innovation in investment products and strategies by submitting proposals to the Division Manager or evaluating proposals from other investment officers. The Chief Investment Officer is expected to lead multiple projects throughout their lifecycle: from their inception to Board approval and then follow up with their implementation.

Financial Policies:

• Contributes to the formulation and reviews the African Development Bank Group’s financial policies by making appropriate policy recommendation to Senior Management, the Board and Asset and Liability Committee; participates in the review of other financial policies including borrowing and currency management policies by providing feedback to proposals from other Divisions.
• Ensures that Process manuals of the Division are up-to-date by contributing to their periodic review.

Market Intelligence & Reporting:

• Monitors political, economic and market developments and assess their implication for the Bank’s assets and investment strategy. Monitors Central Banks activities to assess developments in their monetary policies and their implication for interest rate trends and the formulation the investment strategy for the Bank’s Investment Portfolio.
• Keeps Division Manager and Treasurer up-to-date on the investment strategy and developments in the financial markets by (i) providing regular updates at Strategy Meetings and through notes, (ii) responding to information requests from the Treasurer, Asset and Liability Committee, the Board, and the rest of the Bank, (iii) producing monthly and quarterly reports presenting performance results and market developments (iv) producing weekly economic and bond market reports prepared by the division.

Advisory & Capacity Building:

• Provides technical assistance to other divisions in areas of risk hedging, fixed income trading, and valuation of bonds and derivatives by reviewing reports produced by other divisions and responding to specific technical requests.
• Provides advisory services and technical assistance to African Central Banks and other financial institutions on fixed income investment management, and risk hedging by responding to specific technical requests or reviewing proposals or policies.
• Designs courses and programs targeted at senior management, middle managers and officers of Central banks and other financial institutions.

External Relationship:

1. Maintains and manages professional relationships with the investment community, dealer counterparties, central banks and other professionals operating in financial markets, by providing responses to information requests, representing the Bank at conferences and contributing to the expansion of the list of existing Global Master Repurchase Agreement and International Swaps and Derivatives Association agreements.

Analytics, Models and System Development:

• Leads the development of analytics tools in the team to improve the team’s capacity to capture and monitor risks; such improvements include the implementation of portfolio analytical tools, such as Profit & Loss (P&L) attribution analysis, cash flow projections analysis.
• Leads key system development projects designed to improve operational efficiency; Examples include the functional testing of the deployment of Straight-Through Processing and electronic trading platforms.

Competencies (Skills, Experience, and Knowledge)

• Hold at least a Master’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or another relevant quantitative discipline. Relevant professional certifications such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Financial Risk Manager (FRM) are highly desirable.
• Have a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant and practical experience in International Capital Markets with a strong emphasis on active management of complex fixed income portfolios, denominated in one of the following currencies: USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, RMB.
• Demonstrated ability to set strategic direction for fixed income portfolio management, with a proven track record of developing and implementing innovative investment strategies. Experience in hedging financial risks and trading interest rate and currency derivatives, is essential.
• Strong knowledge across a wide range of asset management areas, including strategic asset allocation, Treasury instruments, structured products, Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) investing and local currency investing. Proven credit analysis and financial modelling skills; strong quantitative skills.
• Experience in exercising a related/similar function in another Multilateral Development Bank, Central Bank, investment bank or top tier asset management firm.
• Takes ownership for projects, establishing key deliverables and timelines, consistently following up with others to ensure target dates are met.
• Provides guidance to others in developing themselves within their area of expertise.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other language.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic.
• Good knowledge of the use of standard software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and web tools); Excel VBA and Python programming skills are a plus.
• Practical experience with Bloomberg is required; Hands-on experience with Treasury systems such as Summit and MSCI BARRA is advantageous.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note: This position is classified international status and attracts international terms and conditions of employment.

Job Title: Infrastructure Investment Officer

Position Number: 50078335
Location: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Position Grade: PL4

The Position

• The core responsibilities of this position is to identify business opportunities and structure transactions related to private investments in transport and urban development infrastructures and services and originate projects for Bank financing.

Key Functions
Under the overall supervision and guidance of the relevant Division Manager the investment officer will:
Project Development and Processing:

• Liaise and coordinate with other Investment Officers and Bank staff in business development and the origination of a good quality investment pipeline.
• Proactively identify potential investment partners and opportunities based on industry experience, reputation, market potential, financial capability, and strategic fit.
• Assess the attractiveness of specific investment opportunities with a strong focus on credit quality and development impact and make recommendations management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with other departments, clients, banking and multilateral partners and government officials to develop specific investment opportunities.
• Prepare project concept notes and appraisal reports for presentation to the department, review committees, senior management and finally the Board of Directors.
• Execute loans, guarantees or equity financing including processing mandates, conducting due diligence, structuring deals, negotiating terms and documentation, arranging syndications, and processing internal approvals.
• Coordinate with sector colleagues, the internal approvals to proactively find pragmatic solutions to emerging/specific sector challenges.
• Develop investment promotion strategies in Africa, including targeting potential investors and promoting AfDB’s products and services proactively.
• Work with the legal department to ensure that all deals have appropriate legal documentation and that financial close is achieved, and hand over projects to portfolio management staff.

Design specific innovative transactions, projects, and initiatives:

• Undertakes the work on aspects of investments and infrastructure development and aligns them with institutional objectives.
• Evaluate, structure, negotiate, and close new transactions, with a strong focus on credit and asset quality (include processing mandates, due diligence, negotiating term sheets and other documentation, syndications and board approval);
• Provide support to others and portfolio teams in processing and supervising projects.

External Liaison and Knowledge Sharing:

• Contribute to the documentation of lessons learned from investment operations and emerging best practices in areas of expertise.
• Participate in and contribute to information and experience sharing sessions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in and contribute to activities for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building relating to AfDB’s investments/operations, products and initiatives.
• Provide peer review to other colleagues to share industry knowledge and information on respective sector.
• Provide technical leadership and support to knowledge and lesson sharing approaches and events with internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, banking and multilateral partners and government officials to develop specific investment opportunities.

Competencies (Skills, Experience and Knowledge)

• At least a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Infrastructure Finance, Finance, Banking and related  areas, plus preferably a bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar technical fields.
• Have at least six (6) years of professional experience, in project infrastructure finance, consultancy, with specific experience in  emerging markets.
• Proven ability to identify, process, and negotiate transactions in the infrastructure sector from a private sector standpoint and in particular related to transportation assets and services or similar sector such as Energy sector.
• Good understanding of the Transport infrastructure and related services, in particular, Ports, Airports, Highways and Mass Transit Systems, and Infrastructure markets.
• Strong analytical and financial structuring skills (including financial modeling experience) and sound   business judgment.
• Working experience in multinational organization in Africa and/or specialized experience in similar organization/s would be considered an advantage.
• Knowledge of economic developments and market trends in Africa.
• Ability to contribute to sound decisions and contribute to the execution of the decisions.
• Ability to initiate, effectively and independently interact with the senior government officials, senior management of potential clients.
• Strong commitment to search for and produce innovative and creative approaches to activities in order to enhance performance and create added benefits to the Bank and its clients.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities applies business knowledge to the resolution of problems and identifies solutions to the benefit of the client (internal and external) and the organization.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and time management skills.
• Proven ability to work with limited supervision and efficiently to deliver under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel extensively and geographic flexibility (some of the positions may be relocated to regional hubs in the future).
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing effectively in French or English, with a good working knowledge of the other language.
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).

Application Closing Date
25th October, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Senior Environmental & Social Safeguards & Compliance Officer

Position Number: 50067042
Location: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
Position Grade: PL5

The Position

• The Senior Environmental & Social Safeguards and Compliance Officer works under the overall direction and the supervision of the Director of the Department of Environmental and Social Safeguards and Compliance (SNSC).

Key Functions

• The Senior Environmental & Social Safeguards and Compliance Officer’s core duties/responsibilities will include the following:
  • Mainstreaming of environmental aspects in operations, including safeguards, gender and social inclusion.
• As task team member, he/she will provide support to Task Managers and Borrowers/Clients in identifying, mainstreaming and monitoring environmental and safeguard aspects/concerns in Bank operations during the identification, preparation, appraisal, implementation, and completion stages (throughout project lifecycle) through the following:
  • Provide E&S support to the Bank-funded projects and programs, for both private and public sectors.
  • Carry out the mandatory environmental and social due diligence on Bank operations during the identification, preparation, appraisal, implementation support including field visits, and project completion stages.
  • Prepare, archive, update when appropriate, the categorization memorandum (CM) and the environmental and social compliance note (ESCON) of operations.
  • Assist Borrowers/Clients for the finalization of the Terms of Reference (ToRs) for the preparation of Environmental and Social Assessment (ESA) documentation (SESA, ESIA, ESMS, RAP, PMP, ES Audit, Process Framework, Stakeholder Engagement Plan, Hazard and Risk Assessment, etc.) to ensure compliance with the ISS.
  • Review the ESA documentation submitted by the Borrowers/Clients as of the ISS and other Bank policies’ requirements.
  • Draft the technical inputs of the E&S sections in Project Concept Notes (PCNs), Project Appraisal Reports (PARs), Project Completion Reports (PCRs) and any other project related report as required.
  • Draft the technical inputs of the E&S sections of CDN, CSP, RISP, etc.
  • Draft and/or ameliorate reporting templates for use in implementing and monitoring social aspects and components of projects and programs.
  • Contribute to the preparation of management responses to reports issued by the Bank independent accountability mechanism, and similar reports.
  • Liaise with co-financiers to ensure consistency in the mainstreaming of environmental safeguard requirements.

Policy and Compliance with E&S Requirements:

• Participate in the formulation, review and/or revision of the Bank environmental and social safeguard policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Provide policy guidance to Bank teams on environmental safeguard issues to enhance their awareness and the capacity of the projects and programmes to comply with the ISS.

Capacity Building and Knowledge Management:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of capacity building and training programs for staff within the Bank and in RMCs.
• Participate in, contribute and represent the Bank in internal and external training and conferences on environmental safeguards and mainstreaming as well as other activities for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building.
• Develop and/or contribute to the development of innovative knowledge products on environmental sustainability, environmental safeguards and/or the E&S performance of Bank financed projects and programs.
• Undertake any other task as the Director of the Environment and Social Safeguards Department and/or the Regional Director General.

Competencies (Skills, Experience and Knowledge)

• Have at least a Master’s Degree in Environmental Sciences / Management (Environmental Management, Geography, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Disaster Risk Management, Ecology) and an additional training in environmental and social assessment.
• Have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in Environmental and Social Assessment (ESA), namely in preparing and implementing the ESA instruments (SESA, ESIA, ESMS, RAP, PMP, ES Audit, Process Framework, Stakeholder Engagement Plan, Hazard and Risk Assessment, etc.).
• Demonstrable knowledge and practice of the environmental and social standards and practices of comparator Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) supporting the Regional Member Countries.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and to develop effective working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Have a good knowledge of the environmental and social issues facing Regional Member Countries (RMCs).
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English and/or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other language.
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software (word, excel, VBA, Access and PowerPoint).

Application Closing Date
23rd October, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Short Term Staff (Web and Graphic Designer Assistant)

Position Number: 50090227
Location: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Position Grade: GS 5/6/7/8

The Complex

• The Senior Vice-President is responsible for supporting the President in the day-to-day management of the Bank Group to achieve it strategic objectives and drive a performance culture that will align all processes and systems to deliver high impact results.
• The Senior Vice-President will provide effective leadership and exceptional coordination to ensure implementation and monitoring of key corporate decisions as well as the identification of necessary corrective measures and actions.
• The Senior Vice-President will lead senior management discussions, decisions-making processes and the implementation of strategic board and management decisions to achieve the Bank’s objectives.

The Hiring Department:

• The mandate of the Business Transformation (SNBT) Department is to support the Senior Vice-President (SVP) in the execution of responsibilities related to ensuring organizational effectiveness.
• The Department works to ensure that the Bank, as an organization, is fit for purpose and can adapt to changes in its internal and external environment. It leads on Bank-wide change management efforts as necessary and fosters an organizational culture that aligns processes and systems to deliver high impact results.
• SNBT leads or supports the review, establishment, and implementation of suitable internal organizational structures, systems, business processes, policies, procedures, methods, and information technology for effective implementation of strategic objectives championed by Senior Management to achieve measurable improvements in efficiency, effectiveness, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Through its two divisions, namely Organization and Methods (SNBT.1) and Business Process Reengineering (SNBT.2), the Department is responsible for the following activities:

• Design, implement and maintain the organizational structures.
• Review and update policies, procedures, frameworks and methods (standards/templates, tools).
• Lead the institutional change management approach and execution.
• Perform continuous improvements of business processes, simplify and harmonize business tools and systems.
• Advise on the implementation choices for new IT functional requirements to ensure alignment and coherence with existing processes and tools.

The Position

• The Short Term Staff – Web & Graphic Designer will provide technical assistance for the maintenance of the web site and design material, as well as support SNBT’s Drupal-based web site.
• The Short Term Staff – Web & Graphic Designer will be required to gather and analyze requirements, design all or selected components of the actual portal, propose pages and section design, document components and applications.
• The selected Short Term Staff will be a graphic designer.

Key Functions
Under the Supervision of the Director, SNBT, the Short Term Staff – WEB &Graphic Designer will perform the following:

• Design and produce graphics, documents and videos.
• Help to find innovative concepts for the different communication and marketing campaigns.
• Propose codes to improve the visual aspect of the different web portals.
• Use the appropriate tools to produce the requested elements in a short time frame.
• Anticipate SNBT’s team requirements, implement additional feedback and data gathering mechanisms for the initiatives where required.
• Improve the layout of documents.
• Design PowerPoint templates for presentations.
• Support the SNBT department team members in any aspect of communication, design, creation, testing and documentation.
• Help improve the Portal’s look and feel.

Competencies (Skills, Experience, and Knowledge)

• Hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Graphics or a related field.
• Have a minimum of four (04) years of relevant and practical experience in Web and Graphic Design.
• Expertise in Web Design using HTML, CSS, Bootstrap and JavaScript.
• Practical experience in Graphics Creation, Multimedia Creation.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Suite.
• Strong knowledge of image manipulation.
• Practical experience with 3D modeling software.
• Good interpersonnel skills.
• Good written and oral skills in French or English with a good working knowledge of the other language.
• Proof of citizenship or evidence of permanent residency or work authorization in the proposed country of employment.

Application Closing Date
18th October, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Finance Assistant (Short Term Staff)

Location: Worldwide
Position Grade: GS6/7/8

The Complex

• The African Development Bank, from time to time, needs extra services provided by persons other than its permanent staff to assist with additional activities not covered in the normal work program; replacement of regular personnel who are absent over long periods; and to occupy vacant positions within the time limits set by the Bank. The Bank aims to recruit candidates who possess the relevant academic background/training, experience, and in-depth technical knowledge in the required disciplines.
• This batch recruitment is meant to constitute a pool of recommended candidates, to fill various positions of Account Assistant, Disbursement Assistant, Finance Assistant, Audit Assistant, Registry / Records Assistant, Loan Account Assistant, Budget Assistant, and Cash Management and Banking Relationship Assistant at GS6/7/8 grade levels, Short – Term Staff (STS) within the Bank, as the need arises.

The Position

• The Short-Term Staff (STS) which falls under General Support Services that provides administrative support for the smooth running of the Team, ensures that the Complex/Department/Division/Country Office Manager is freed from all tasks which could otherwise impede the efficient discharge of higher duties and responsibilities.
• Each Team has its unique functions, but the STS works more or less uniformly irrespective of the Team to assure hitch-free operations within the Team of the respective Complex/Department/Division/Country Office.
• Accordingly, the STS’s job facilitates and contributes to the success of the Complex/Department/Division/Country Office in performing their jobs effectively in furtherance of the Bank’s strategy for the achievement of the High 5’s.

Key Functions
Under the General guidance and overall supervision of the Head of Department/Division or Country Manager, the STS will perform the following duties and responsibilities, depending on the assigned role:

Account Assistant / Finance Assistant / Audit Assistant / Registry – Record Assistant / Loan Account Assistant:

• Provide input for technical accounting and policy guidelines on system implementation projects concerning bank accounts and the reporting related to bank accounts in the financial statements.
• Verify the reliability and accuracy of bank balances in the general ledger and trial balance.
• Carry out reconciliation of bank accounts.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of all bank accounts maintained by the Bank Group and Trust Funds.
• Follow up on outstanding items on bank reconciliation with responsible persons and Organization Units.
• Advise on treatment of old and irrecoverable amounts on bank reconciliation.
• Ensure that adequate internal controls are maintained in the opening and closing of new and old bank accounts.
• Provide monthly summary of bank reconciliation and control weaknesses for review by Management.
• Provide input and assistance for internal and external audit of bank accounts.
• Ensure reconciliation of all inter-institution accounts.
• Give instructions for the settlement of inter-institution receivables and payables.
• Ensure clearance of items on inter-institutions accounts.
• Investigate and ensure the reconciliation and clearing of bank related transit/suspense account.
• Prepare and verify various payments and journal vouchers, ensuring observance of
  policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all Grants’ payments are correctly made and recorded in the appropriate
  General Ledger accounts.
• Manage the processing of payments to consultants and suppliers under the capital and
  administrative budget of the Bank and from bilateral sources/Trust Funds; Processing
  and accounting of advances – review authorizations, documentation, and Vendor
  accounts and inter-company reconciliations.
• Review project agreement to ascertain all compliance requirements.
• Analyze and determine the appropriateness of Grantee’s requests for disbursements and
  the supporting documentation. Determine whether they should be approved, reduced,
  or rejected in accordance with Bank’s policies and procedures. This requires the
  identification of irregularities and non-compliance with Bank procedures and policies, as
  well as highlighting circumstances for further investigation where the Bank may be
  exposed to financial risk.
• Draft clear and concise correspondence to Task mangers and/or operational staff on
  disbursement- related issues.
• Draft clear and concise correspondence to Task mangers and/or operational staff on disbursement- related issues.
• Facilitate fund transfers to sub-grantees in accordance with the work plan and budget
  allocation.
• Ensure that trust fund and grant agreements, correspondence and other related
  transactions are maintained in the appropriate file.
• Respond to questions from Task Team Leaders, mid suppliers on payments, balances,
  and application status.
• Cooperate with concerned departments and stakeholders to resolve disbursement
  issues promptly.
• Monitor grantee’ utilization of special account funds, ensuring that the funds are
  properly accounted for and used in accordance with Bank procedures.
• Contribute to improving the efficiency of grant and TF disbursement operations by
  ensuring that records and reports are properly maintained and updated at all times.
• Prepare and dispatch month end disbursement reports to Task manager/cost center
  manager or/to FIRM department for information and to enable them to update their
  records accordingly.
• Participate in reviewing the grant agreement to ensure that disbursement
  arrangements are compliant with Bank Group disbursement policies.
• Participate in departmental/divisional task forces.
• Follow up the advances made from the trust fund and process justifications timely.

Cash Management and Banking Relationship Assistant:

• Process the opening of current accounts.
• Request via swift message, for terms and conditions for the operation of the account from corresponded bank, analyze and rank terms and conditions received based on which bank is selected.
• Process the closure of accounts. Follow up with correspondent bank until account is closed. And Update master list of Bank Group accounts and list of correspondent banks.
• Identify accounts that are dormant and make recommendations to supervisor on the closure of the accounts.
• Manage and reconcile Bank Accounts
• Review and process daily swift messages received in respect of financial transactions executed on the accounts in multiple currencies maintained by the Bank Group.
• Download and review settings for the file containing swift bank statements and upon completion of the review, upload the file into SAP for automatic generation of general ledger entries.
• Monitor general ledger entries to ensure the entries posted on daily basis impact tile right accounts. Give special attention to charges and interest debited from the accounts.
• Monitor all movements in the Bank Group accounts daily by:
• Verifying the accuracy of each outgoing transaction to ensure accuracy of account number, amount, value date and details of the payment and identify and classify transactions by their types.
• Imputing all transaction details for entries posted from tile Bank statement into SAP, generate accounting entries in SAP to clear loan repayments, returned disbursements and call investments operations on the current accounts.

Budget Management Assistant:

• Perform monthly data collection of key statistical data required for the cost allocation.
• Make sure the compliance rate is within target before the running of the monthly cost allocation to deliverables.
• Perform periodic data reconciliation to ensure that there is no miss-postings in cost data and if any work closely with various stakeholders for the correction.
• Perform preliminary analysis of variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures for expenditure reports, prepare adjustments as necessary.
• Design and develop a robust data collection system to automate the collection and statistical information.
• Provide support to Budget Officers in extracting in formation and generating expenditure reports from various information system databases; assists in preliminary analyses of the extracted information and the reports generated, and highlights areas of concern for the attention of the budget Officers.
• Provide easy access to cost data for both management reporting and cost analysis via user-friendly report, creation of a cost database or web interface where appropriate and easy upload/download.
• Capability to spread sheet packages.
• Analyze and determine the appropriateness of borrowers’ requests for disbursements and the supporting documentation.
• Identify irregularities and non-compliance with Bank procedures and policies.
• Highlight circumstances for further investigation where the Bank may be exposed to financial risk.
• Review and recommend changes to disbursement systems, policies and procedures to promote timeliness, accuracy and efficiency in processing while maintaining appropriate internal controls
• Draft clear and concise correspondence to borrowers of operational staff on disbursement-related issues.
• Process special commitment amendments and prepare amendment letters.
• Project Management:
• Respond to questions from Task Team Leaders, borrowers, commercial banks, and suppliers on payments, balances, and application status.
• Cooperate with concerned departments and stakeholders to resolve disbursement issues promptly.
• Monitor borrowers’ utilization of special account funds, ensuring that the funds are properly accounted for and used in accordance with Bank procedures.
• Participate in loan disbursement missions to verify use of resources and resolve disbursement issues.
• Contribute to improving the efficiency of disbursement operations by ensuring that records and reports are properly maintained and updated at all times.
• Participate in technical discussions and loan negotiations to ensure that disbursement arrangements are compliant with Bank Group disbursement policies.
• Provide input on audit reviews, and monitor borrower compliance with audit findings, as requested by the Disbursement Officer.
• Capacity Building
• Provide input into the training of Executing Agencies, Projects, and Bank Staff
• Participate in the design of materials for disbursement seminars.
• Respond to questions regarding disbursement procedures.
• Answer questions from Task Team Leaders, borrowers, commercial banks, and suppliers on payments, balances, and application status.
• Coach and mentor new Disbursement Assistants (DAs) on disbursement procedures.
• Departmental/Divisional Tasks
• Participate in departmental/divisional task forces.
• Identify issues relating to disbursement policies, procedures and guidelines and recommend actions or enhancements.
• Undertake ad-hoc assignments at the discretion of the Division Manager.
• Participate in the review of project documents such as Appraisal Reports, Country Strategy Papers, and Project Completion Reports and provide input to supervisors.

Competencies (Skills, Experience, and Knowledge)

• Hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Audit, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Have a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Proof of citizenship or evidence of permanent residency or work authorization in the proposed country of employment.
• A qualification in Information Technology will be an added advantage.
• Have a client – oriented capacity.
• Have a results and problem solving – oriented capacity.
• Demonstrate a good Teamwork and communication skills.
• Be innovative and resilient to changes.
• Be able to work under pressure in a multi-cultural environment.
• Good written and oral skills in French or English, depending on the official language of the country of duty station.   A good working knowledge of the other language will be considered as an added advantage.
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access). Knowledge of SAP is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
10th October, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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