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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: Front Office Division Manager – Front Office Division, ALSF

Job Code: 50111773
Location: Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
Position Grade: PL2

The Front Office Division

• The Front Office Division has been established to oversee and integrate key support functions critical to achieving the ALSF objectives and results, including Finance, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), Communication, Resource Mobilisation, Strategic Partnerships, and Information Technology (IT).
• The Division plays a crucial role in ensuring the effective coordination and strategic alignment of these functions to support ALSF’s mission and strategic objectives.

The Position

• The Manager of the Front Office Division is responsible for providing leadership, strategic direction, and management oversight for the Division. This position ensures the integration and effective functioning of the finance, MEL, communications, resource mobilisation, partnerships, and IT units.
• The Manager will oversee a multidisciplinary team, drive the development and execution of strategic initiatives, and ensure that the Division operates efficiently and contributes to the overall goals of ALSF.
• The Division Manager will report to the Director and CEO of the ALSF.
• Under the general supervision of the Director and CEO, the Manager will manage the Front Office Division, providing oversight and ensuring the effective implementation of Division’s goals.
• The role focuses on integrating and coordinating the various units to enhance overall performance and impact.

Key Functions
Operational oversight, planning, and coordination:

• Plan, direct, and coordinate the day-to-day functioning and implementation of the Division’s programmes that align with ALSF’s overall mission and objectives.
• Oversee the development and execution of work plans, ensuring that all activities are strategically aligned and contributing to the overarching goals of ALSF.
• Monitor the progress of various projects and initiatives, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the desired quality standards.

Financial management and resource allocation:

• Oversee the financial management of the Division, including budgeting, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting.
• Ensure the responsible allocation and utilisation of resources across all units, maintaining transparency and accountability.
• Conduct financial analysis and risk assessments to guide strategic decision-making and safeguard ALSF’s financial health.
• Lead the development and implementation of strategies for resource mobilisation to support ALSF’s programmes and initiatives.

Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting:

• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation framework to assess the impact and effectiveness of ALSF’s programmes.
• Advise on utilisation of MEL findings to inform strategic planning, improve programme design, and enhance decision-making.
• Provide reports to senior management, the Management Board, stakeholders, and donors, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.

Communication and engagement:

• Lead the development and implementation of effective communication strategies to promote ALSF’s mission, values, and achievements to both internal and external audiences.
• Ensure consistent and coherent messaging across all communication channels, enhancing ALSF’s visibility and reputation.
• Represent ALSF at meetings, conferences, and events, effectively conveying the organisation’s objectives and achievements.

Partnership development and management:

• Lead the identification and cultivation of strong constructive relationships and development of strategic partnerships that align with ALSF’s objectives and enhance its impact.
• Oversee negotiation and management of partnership agreements, ensuring mutual benefit and alignment of interests.
• Monitor partnership activities to ensure they are delivering value and achieving intended outcomes.

Performance management:

• Lead, motivate, and manage a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and identify development opportunities for team members.
• Promote a positive work environment that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth.

Selection Criteria: (Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience)

• Holds at least a Master’s Degree in Law or Business Administration or international Development.
• Admission to the Bar of (or diploma to practice law in) a member of the African Development Bank is desirable/recommended but not a requirement.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in a managerial or supervisory role, preferably in a legal or development organisation.
• Demonstrated experience in legal advisory, strategic leadership, operational management, and team supervision.
• Proven track record in managing cross-functional teams and driving organisational performance.
• In-depth understanding of the legal aspects of sovereign commercial transactions especially in the ALSF focus areas – energy, infrastructure and PPPs natural resources and extractives, and sovereign finance transaction.
• Strong understanding of development financing, legal support services, and the operational environment of international organisations.
• Strong analytical skills, decisive decision making and ability to conceive, formulate, and implement policies and programmes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong professional network and proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders, partners, and donors.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to communicate and write effectively in English and/or French with good working knowledge of the other language.
• Citizenship of a signatory member of the African Legal Support Facility.

Application Closing Date
6th November, 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:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Senior Financial Management Operations Officer

Position Number: 50067805
Location: N’djamena, Chad
Position Grade: PL5

The Position
The key responsibilities of the Senior Financial Management  Officer are:

• Ensuring quality and timely FM advice and providing support to projects activities, including: (i) quality of Financial Management (FM) activities in the region; (ii) timeliness of responses on all FM issues; and (iii) quality of advice to both Bank sector and Borrowers staff in countries covered by East Africa Regional Department.
• Executing the operations fiduciary function for the Bank in projects and programs that it finances , including through: (i) conducting country, sector and project level FM assessments and related capacity development action plans; (ii) providing FM-related support for country dialogue; (iii) supporting development of regional professional FM networks; and (iv) participating in donors coordination meetings in their areas for promoting better coordination and effective resources mobilization; and
• Contributing to capacity development of Bank and Borrowers’ FM staff, including (i) coaching, (ii) mentoring, (iii) training and (iv) upgrading of the skills.

Key Functions
Under the oversight and guidance of the Division Manager, Financial Management for Central, North and West Regions, and the direct technical supervision of the Regional Financial Management Coordinator, the Senior Financial Management Operations Officer will:

• During the project/program preparation and appraisal cycle missions, assess the adequacy of the Borrower’s project financial management systems and their ability to manage and monitor Bank financed projects. This includes budgeting, internal control, treasury management, accounting, financial reporting and external auditing;
• Attend negotiations and ensure Financial Management issues are taken into account in the financing agreement and other associated documentations;
• Participate in project/program launching missions to assist the project/program team in developing capacity building of the Executing Agencies in the area of financial management;
• Carry out supervision work to ensure that projects financial management systems are functioning appropriately, including the periodic review of project financial reports for financial performance;
• Review audited financial statements received, monitor the Borrower’s compliance with financial covenants including audit compliance, ensure adequate communication with the Borrower and the project implementing agencies with respect to audits and advise as appropriate;
• Provide advice and support to Borrowers and the Bank Project Teams on matters affecting financial management and disbursement on capacity building in projects and with public sector accountability institutions;
• Assess the selection and recruitment of external independent auditors, ensuring their suitability including their independence, and competence to perform;
• Play an active role in Public Financial Management diagnostic work and reforms action plans;
• Play an active role in Country Portfolio Performance Reviews (CPPRs) /Country Strategy Paper (CSPs) from the financial management perspective and draft the FM sections of the CPPR/CSP report;
• Undertake Financial Management Capacity building in Regional Member Countries and sector departments in the Bank;
• Play an active role in departmental or institutional task forces on developing and implementing changes to financial management policies and practices, fiduciary safeguards and the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes;
• Participate in donor coordination meetings and in country dialogue platforms between the country and the donors on the basis of the overall Bank’s strategy to support aid effectiveness;
• Participate in fiduciary clinics;
• Undertake other activities, as appropriate, as requested by the Manager, Financial Management for Central, North and West Regions (SNFI.2).

Competencies (Skills, Experience and Knowledge)

• Hold a Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a related discipline
• A professional accounting certification (CPA, CA, ACCA, Expert Comptable) will be an added advantage;
• Have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience, with particular expertise in designing and supporting financial management operations of which at least three (3) in international financial Institutions;
• Experience in supporting financial management private sector operations would be an added advantage;
• An understanding of cross-cutting issues beyond financial management (e.g. procurement, governance, donors’ practices) at sector/country level;
• Expert knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs), International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS), International Standards on Auditing (ISA), International Standards of Supreme Audit Institutions (ISSAIs);
• Proven ability to implement country or sector level financial management analytical and capacity building initiatives;
• Strong planning, organization, and time management skills;
• Excellent analytical skills;
• Ability to be flexible, open-minded with integrity, client and results oriented for achieving both Bank’s and Borrowers’ objectives;
• Ability to work as part of a team, maintain effective and cooperative relations with sector specialists, national authorities as well as donors, and handle sensitive issues with discretion in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in French with a working knowledge of the English language.
• Competence with standard MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), preferably combined with knowledge and experience of SAP operations.

Application Closing Date
23rd October, 2024.

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

Job Title: Principal Internal Auditor

Position Number: 50078453
Location: Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
Position Grade: PL4

The Complex

• The President, plans, supervises and manages the business of the Bank Group. Under the direction of the Boards of Directors, the President conducts the business of the Bank and the African Development Fund and manages operations and activities in accordance with the Agreements establishing the ADB and the ADF.
• The President supervises several Departments and Units including Office of the President (PRST0); Independent Development Evaluation Department (BDEV); Integrity and Anti-Corruption Department (PIAC); Compliance Review and Mediation Unit (BCRM); Secretariat to the Sanctions Appeals Board (BSAB); Administrative Tribunal (BATR); Office of the Auditor General (PAGL); Group Risk Management Directorate (PGRM);  General Counsel and Legal Services Department (PGCL); Communication and External Relations Department (PCER); Staff Integrity and Ethics Office (PETH) and Office of the Secretary General & General Secretariat (PSEG).

The Hiring Department

• The Office of the Auditor General (PAGL) provides independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the Bank’s operations. It also assists the Bank to accomplish its strategic objectives by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.
• PAGL is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling a broad, comprehensive program of auditing and consulting/advisory services both internally and externally including, without limitation, all projects, and programs of the Bank group.
• In addition, the Office of the Auditor General maintains a Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) to assess its compliance with the standards issued by the Global Institute of Internal Audit, to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of its activities, and to identify opportunities for improvement.

The Positions

• The overall objective of this position is to provide independent and objective assurance and consulting services in accordance with established professional standards for internal auditing.
• As the Auditor in Charge or as a member of a team, the Principal Internal Auditor will perform the following functions:
  • Provide strategic internal audit and advisory/consulting services covering the activities and operations of the Bank Group.
  • Contribute to QAIP services to provide reasonable assurance that PAGL has achieved and continues to maintain the highest level of internal audit performance against PAGL’s Own Standards and the Standards and Code of Ethics of the Global Institute of Internal Auditors.

Key Functions
Under the supervision and guidance of the Auditor General, the Principal Internal Auditor will:

• Participate in the preparation of PAGL’s statutory reports such as the Annual Work Program, Quarterly Activity Report, Annual Activity Report, and other ad hoc reports as required;
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure that identified weaknesses are corrected and do not recur;
• Contribute to the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) by conducting scheduled and ad hoc reviews of PAGL’s work program to ensure that the highest standards are met;
• Be a champion of the PAGL’s QAIP and share best practices and lessons learned with colleagues;
• Contribute to the improvement of PAGL audit policies and guidelines, including the QAIP methodology and tools;
• Contribute, as required, to the facilitation of mandatory periodic Internal and External Quality Assessments; These are typically conducted by independent parties or the Global IIA;

Audit, Advisory and Consulting Responsibilities:

• Lead Audit Teams, plan and conduct audits of a wide variety of Bank-wide activities or operations related to the financial, administrative and operational functions of the Bank. This includes travel to Member Countries for Audit Missions (Ministries/Government Agencies, Project Implementation Units, and Project Site Inspections). Advice on compliance with Bank Rules, Regulations, Policies and Procedures to improve project implementation;
• Plan audits and determine the audit objectives, scope, criteria, methodology to be used as well as staff and budget resources required to ensure that the audit adequately covers the selected area of the Bank’s operations, activities, systems, and controls;
• Prepare the planning documents, including the Audit Program (or modify existing ones as necessary), the Risk and Control Matrix, and the Audit Planning Memorandum for approval by the Manager and the Auditor General to ensure a systematic approach to the audit and to ensure that the scope of the audit is adequately covered;
• Conduct the fieldwork by collecting data, documents, and information, testing, and analyzing such information, identifying weaknesses, causes and effects of variances, errors, non-compliance with rules, regulations, policies, procedures, etc., with a strong focus on using data analytics and analytical tools;
• Supervise and review the work performed by other Auditors and Consultants to ensure that objectives are achieved; working papers adequately support the findings, conclusions, and recommendations, and the report is accurate, objective, clear, concise, constructive, and timely while ensuring efficiency and effective use of the auditing software;
• Select, present, and discuss audit findings with significant impact or recommendations for substantial changes in procedures, workflow, or organization, with concerned Managers and Directors to obtain their agreement;
• Prepare the Preliminary Audit Report containing observations, conclusions, and recommendations to tighten controls, safeguard the assets or image of the Bank, improve working procedures, and ensure that resources are efficiently utilized, under the supervision of the Manager for transmission to the Auditor General;
• Prepare the Final Internal Audit Report after incorporating the comments of the auditee Departments under the supervision of the Manager for transmission to the Auditor General;
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure that the weaknesses observed are corrected and do not recur;
• Give advice to other departments and Committees on matters relating to internal control, audit of Bank projects, procedures, financial management, operational issues to facilitate their decision-making process;
• Train, direct and counsel less experienced Internal Auditors in the performance of audit assignments to ensure compliance with audit procedures, proficiency, and time schedules;
• Participate / conduct knowledge management activities within and outside the department like facilitating at training events, retreats, staff orientation programs and other client liaison activities;
• Provide technical updates to the audit team on new developments in the profession;
• Undertake any assignment as may be allocated by the Manager or Auditor General;

Requirements

• A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Audit, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, preferably combined with an internationally recognized Professional Accountancy or Auditing qualification (“Expert Comptable” Chartered/Certified Public Accountant designation). Additional professional certifications could be advantageous;
• A minimum of six (6) years of auditing experience in an internationally recognized professional accounting firm or an international financial institution. Practical data analytics experience would be a plus;
• Demonstrated experience with Internal Audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Programs;
• Sound knowledge and auditing experience of private and public sector operations, financial instruments, and information systems such as SAP Hana system, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Integrated Audit Approach;
• Good interpersonal, supervisory, project management, communication, and analytical skills. Demonstrated   capacity to influence and inspire team members;
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues in a multi-cultural environment and to build effective working relations with colleagues;
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines while ensuring quality and exceeding client expectations;
• Ability to apply international audit standards to deliver quality audit reports in line with the Bank’s strategy needs/situation;
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other language;
• Proven data analytics skills. Demonstrated experience with computerized audit tools (ACL, etc.) and audit management software systems (Pentana, TeamMate, Audit Board, etc.);

Application Closing Date
23rd October, 2024.

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

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:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Principal Financial Management Operations Officer

Job Code: 50067834
Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone
Position Grade: LP4

The Complex

• The Senior Vice-Presidency (SNVP) is responsible for supporting the President in the day-to-day management of the Bank Group to achieve its strategic objective and drive performance culture that will align all processes and systems to deliver high impact results.
• The SNVP provides 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 SNVP leads Senior Management discussions, decision-making processes and the implementation of key Board and Management decisions.

The Hiring Department / Division:
The SNVP supervises the Fiduciary and Inspection Department (SNFI), which is a custodian of the Procurement and Financial Management (FM) profession and has the following responsibilities:

• Developing and interpreting policy, strategy and related guidance notes and manuals;
• Preparing annual post review reports on the Bank’s FM and procurement operations for the Board;
• Developing training strategy for internal and external clients;
• Dialoguing with external and global partners with a view to building partnerships and fostering harmonization;
• Providing the secretariat for the Procurement Review Committee (PRC) ; and
• Inspecting and reporting on the performance of procurement and FM activities undertaken by the regions.
• The Local Principal Financial Management Operations Officer is responsible to ensure that financial management of Bank-financed projects are compliant with the Bank’s financial management policy.
• This is done by advising on financial management arrangements and reviewing financial management decisions within the project/program operations cycle from the identification to completion stages.
• The incumbent also contributes to the preparation of the Bank’s Country Strategy Paper, and to building Public Financial Management (PFM) capacity of Borrowers which includes training of Borrower staff, advising on project related financial management matters, and assessing and strengthening the Borrower’s PFM systems.
• The Local Principal Financial Management Operations Officer reports administratively to the Country Manager of Sierra Leone (COSL) and functionally to the Division Manager-Financial Management for Central, North, and West Regions (SNFI2).

Key Functions
Under the oversight and guidance of the Division Manager, Financial Management for Central, North and West Regions, and the direct technical supervision of the Regional Financial Management Coordinator, the Local Principal Financial Management Operations Officer will:

• During the project/program preparation and appraisal cycle missions, assess the adequacy of the Borrower’s project financial management systems and their ability to manage and monitor Bank financed projects. This includes budgeting, internal control, treasury management, accounting, financial reporting and external auditing;
• Attend negotiations and ensure Financial Management issues are taken into account in the financing agreement and other associated documentations;
• Participate in project/program launching missions to assist the project/program team in developing capacity building of the Executing Agencies in the area of financial management;
• Carry out supervision work to ensure that projects financial management systems are functioning appropriately, including the periodic review of project financial reports for financial performance;
• Review audited financial statements received, monitor the Borrower’s compliance with financial covenants including audit compliance, ensure adequate communication with the Borrower and the project implementing agencies with respect to audits and advise as appropriate;
• Provide advice and support to Borrowers and the Bank Project Teams on matters affecting financial management and disbursement on capacity building in projects and with public sector accountability institutions;
• Assess the selection and recruitment of external independent auditors, ensuring their suitability including their independence, and competence to perform;
• Provide financial management guidance for the development of technical assistance programs and evaluate and monitor their implementation;
• Play an active role in Public Financial Management diagnostic work and reforms action plans;
• Play an active role in Country Portfolio Performance Reviews (CPPRs) /Country Strategy Paper (CSPs) from the financial management perspective and draft the FM sections of the CPPR/CSP report;
• Undertake Financial Management Capacity building in Regional Member Countries and sector departments in the Bank;
• Play an active role in departmental or institutional task forces on developing and implementing changes to financial management policies and practices, fiduciary safeguards and the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes;
• Participate in donor coordination meetings and in country dialogue platforms between the country and the donors on the basis of the overall Bank’s strategy to support aid effectiveness;
• Undertake other activities, as appropriate, as requested by the Manager, Financial Management for Central, North and West Regions (SNFI2).

Compentencies (Skills, Experience and Knowledge)

• Hold a Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a related discipline and a professional accounting certification (CPA, CA, ACCA, )
• Have a minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience, with particular expertise in designing and supporting financial management operations of which at least three (3) in international financial Institutions
• Experience in supporting financial management private sector operations would be an added advantage
• An understanding of cross-cutting issues beyond financial management (e.g. procurement, governance, donors’ practices) at sector/country level
• Expert knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs), International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS), International Standards on Auditing (ISA), International Standards of Supreme Audit Institutions (ISSAIs)
• Proven ability to implement country or sector level financial management analytical and capacity building initiatives
• Strong planning, organization, and time management skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to be flexible, open-minded with integrity, client and results oriented for achieving both Bank’s and Borrowers’ objectives
• Ability to work as part of a team, maintain effective and cooperative relations with sector specialists, national authorities as well as donors, and handle sensitive issues with discretion in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English with a working knowledge of the French language.
• Competence with standard MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), preferably combined with knowledge and experience of SAP operations.

Application Closing Date
16th November, 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 post holder will be considered as a local staff and will not have international terms and conditions of employment).
• Only applicants who are nationals of sierra leone or are nationals of member countries of the bank who already have a pre-existing legal right to live and work in sierra leone will be considered for this position.
• The bank does not sponsor or support applications for work permits and relocation in relation to this post.

Job Title: Senior Transport Engineer

Job Code: 50062675
Location: Maputo, Mozambique
Position Grade: LP5

The Complex

• The Vice Presidency for Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization is central to the Bank’s mission of developing the private sector, improving infrastructure and accelerating industrialization.
• The complex main functions are to (i) strengthen the enabling environment for private sector [and financial sector] development conducive to inclusive growth and sustainable development, (ii) support the development of reliable and sustainable infrastructure, including cities and urban development, and (iii) place renewed emphasis on industrial and trade performance in support of structural transformation across Africa.
• The Complex leverages knowledge, co-financing, and partnerships to attract private capital and work with governments on delivering the Bank’s development agenda.

The Hiring Department / Division:

• The Infrastructure and Urban Development Department (PICU) provides assistance to the Bank Regional Member Countries (RMCs) in the form of loans and grants to finance transport projects and programs; and non-lending knowledge products to formulate and implement transport sector policies and strategies, sector reforms to ensure best practices are mainstreamed in policy, planning, programming, institutional governance, and maintenance and operation.
• The Infrastructure and Urban Development Department is to foster advancement of infrastructure and cities in Africa by detailed development of appropriate interventions which the Bank might finance on a regional, national or a continent-wide basis

The Position
The Senior Transport Engineer will support the implementation of the Bank Group’s vision for transport infrastructure and related services, and its future prospective areas of intervention in the sector.
The main work objectives of the position are the following:

• Acting as the Bank Groups expert on transport infrastructure and the sector as a whole, including strengthening and maintaining the Bank Group’s understanding of the sector’s role in national development.
• Preparing, supervising and implementing transport sector projects in Mozambique & Angola.
• Actively participating in the donor coordination and dialogue through the Countries Transport Sector Working Group of development partners active in the transport sector.
•  Mobilizing resources, particularly through co-financing and other opportunities, for targeted activities in the Bank Group’s work in the transport sector.
• Working with the relevant national authorities and other stakeholders to advise on future investments in the transport sector by the Bank Group; and,
• Working with other transport sector specialists in the region as well as the economists in the regional office to contribute to efforts in knowledge management so as to ensure best practices and lessons learned related to transport development, and institutional/governance approaches are mainstreamed in project design.

Key Function
Under the supervision of the relevant Regional Sector Manager, and the Sector Director, the incumbent will be required to:

Support the development of policies and strategies for the transport sector within the Bank and in RMCs in consultation with relevant government agencies, development partners, and other stakeholders:

• Advise the Government of Republic of Mozambique & the Government of Angola on issues pertaining to policy and institutional reforms in the transport sector, especially in the areas of Planning and Programming, transport network development, asset management/maintenance, and Private Sector Participation.
• Participate and contribute to the countries and regional programming activities (CSP and RISP) and ensure that key sector issues and proposed solutions are adequately reflected in the resultant country/regional programming documents.
• Conduct analytical and sector work to inform and underpin the downstream intervention of the Bank in project and program design in the transport sector.

Provide leadership in the development of a pipeline and lending program for transport projects and programs:

• Provide technical advice with particular regard to transport sector projects (roads/highways, ports, airports, inland waterways and railways), as well as other infrastructure projects.
• Identify suitable projects for inclusion in the Bank Group lending program in the transport sector and be responsible for the formulation of the project concept note identifying key development issues, project/program objectives, risks assessments, budget and timetables for management decisions.
• Advise member countries on the preparation, organization and execution of feasibility studies and assist in drafting Terms of Reference; review the progress reports of studies; select the components to comprise the eventual project; review and supervise the work of consultants engaged by the Borrowers to the assigned projects/studies.
• Lead the preparation and appraisal of transport projects and programs involving broad planning of resources and techno-judgment of alternative ways of shaping projects towards optimal contribution to development objectives; prepare and process the appraisal report involving detailed assessments of technical aspects, economic and financial feasibility, environmental and social safeguards, fiduciary issues, institutional arrangements, etc.

Provide leadership in monitoring implementation progress of on-going transport projects, programs and technical assistance funded by the Bank:

• Supervise projects; play a key role in following up the progress of projects; supervise and monitor procurement activities for goods, works and services in accordance with Bank Group’s rules; review the submissions from the Borrowers, including tender lists, bidding documents, bid evaluation reports, award recommendation and contracts documents; study and analyze data submitted by Borrower; verify and approve contracts for disbursement of funds.
• Lead or participate in project midterm review missions, sector portfolio review missions and country portfolio review missions and prepare the related reports.
• Lead project completion report mission and collect adequate data for the preparation of the Bank Group’s project completion-report; advise the Bank Group on lessons derived from the project which will guide future intervention in the sector and in the relevant countries; and
• Manage fiduciary responsibilities including procurement and ensuring compliance with the Bank guidelines and the provisions of loan/grant agreements.

Participate in sector dialogue and donor coordination activities:

• Advise regional member countries on Bank Group’s financing requirements; act as a key person to liaise with government officials and spokesman of the Bank Group in the transport sector; negotiate sensitive and delicate policy and sector reforms issues with borrowers and other parties
• Coordinate with other development partners and RMCs for consistency of approach, exchange of experiences, and continuous improvement of practices and integration of transport sector policy commitments to the management of projects.
• Collaborate with other development partners in the transport sector for consistency and harmonization of approach, exchange of experience, partnership and co-financing where appropriate.

Contribute to dissemination of best practices in Transport integrating a broad spectrum of issues:

1. Develop and maintain a knowledge base in the transport sector, keeping abreast of the latest developments and issues related to policy and planning, institutional development, design and construction, financing, operation and maintenance, and regulation.
2. Provide support to heads of executing agencies, in terms of advice and expertise concerning different transport sector issues and priorities, technical aspects of projects and Bank rules of procedure, particularly relating to procurement of goods and services and disbursement; and,
3. Contribute to activities for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building around transport sector issues.

Compentencies (skills, experience and knowledge)

• Hold at least a Master’s degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering or related fields.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the transport sector with proven ability to work on policy, institutional and financing aspects of transport projects, road and other transport infrastructure construction and maintenance, contract management and procurement, planning and programming of capital and maintenance works, knowledge of private sector participation, and the connection to economic development and poverty reduction.
• Be able to apply advanced technical knowledge, skills and expertise in the transport sector to advise and support Project/Country teams and transport sector stakeholders in policy and institutional development and implementation.
• Full understanding of the principles of the project cycle with good experience in result-based project management.
• Be able to apply technical skills in a team leadership role to resolve and manage complex issues in relation to transport project/program design and implementation from a broad developmental goal of poverty reduction.
• Thorough knowledge of roads and highways development, Institutions and regulations.
• Competence in decision-making, team working and self-motivation.
• Policy dialogue skills – Ability to identify and assess critical policy issues and actively dialogue with governments and/or other stakeholders to develop solutions.
• Excellent spoken and written English and Portuguese; a working knowledge of French will be advantageous.
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint); Knowledge of SAP.

Application Closing Date
14th November, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Corporate Affairs Division Manager – Corporate Affairs Division, ALSF

Job Code: 50088571
Location: Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
Position Grade: PL2

The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF)

• The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) is an international organisation established by a Treaty in 2008.
• The Facility is housed by the African Development Bank. Its membership is open to (a) All AfDB Member States (b) other states (c) AfDB and (d) other international organisations or institutions. ALSF’s main objectives include: (i) assisting AfDB’s Regional Member Countries (RMCs) address litigation brought against them by vulture funds (and other such entities); (ii) creating an avenue for AfDB’s RMCs to access technical advice when negotiating complex commercial transactions (especially in the area of infrastructure and natural resources); and (iii) investing in and organizing the training of legal counsel from participating RMCs to equip them with legal expertise necessary to better represent their countries.
• The Governing Council is made up of representatives of the Facility’s member states, the Bank, and other international organizations.
• Its functions include determining and approving policy, appointing the Management Board, authorizing replenishments of resources, and appointing external auditors.
• The Management Board comprises five (5) persons appointed by the Governing Council and is responsible inter alia for approving the annual budgets and annual work programs, issuing By-laws, rules and regulations, and making decisions necessary to ensure the efficient and effective operations of the Facility, and overseeing the management of the Facility’s Endowment Fund and exercising of such powers as shall be delegated to it by the Governing Council.
• The ALSF exercises both advisory and operational functions and responsibilities and renders legal support, advice and services in connection with all aspects of its business including drafting all legal instruments required for the operational activities of the institution and provision of legal opinions for its organs (Management Board and Governing Council).

The Corporate affairs division:

• The Corporate affairs division manages and coordinates relationships with the Governing Council, the Management Board, Members of the Facility and the donors. It is also in charge of Human resources management that includes recruitments.
• It is responsible for all legal document of the Facility including drafting key donor agreements.
• The corporate affairs division also provides linkage with the key departments of the AfDB with respect to implementation of the Hosting Agreement as well as Institutional consultants such as the current one.
• The Corporate Secretary heads the Corporate Affairs Division and shall provide members of the Governing Council, and Management Board and Director with key information, documentation and legal advice on a timely basis to enable them to make informed decisions.

The Position

• The Corporate Affairs Division Manager supervises the work of the Counsels in the Division and is responsible for their coaching and performance management.
• Under the supervision of the Director of the Facility, the Corporate Affairs Division Manager shall perform highly specialized legal functions requiring minimum supervision and is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating the day-to-day functioning of the General Secretariat of the Facility related to the services provided by the ALSF to RMCs. In addition, the Manager shall perform other duties which include but are not limited to the following:
• Providing advisory services to the Director of the Facility and senior management on the one hand and ensures consensus building – formal and informal – with respect to Management Board matters;
• Providing administrative support and secretarial services to the Management Board and Governing Council;
• Supervising activities relating to reproducing, publishing, storing and distributing of Facility’s internal documents;
• Ensuring management and safe-keeping of vital records; and planning and supervising the translation of all official documents and interpretation services for meetings of the Management Board and Governing Council;
• Interpreting texts of the Facility concerning operations of the Facility;
• Coordinate, give guidance and quality control in all project done by Division Counsel or Consultants;
• Provide supervision in the negotiation and implementation of bilateral and multilateral cooperation arrangements;
• Ensure quality control as well as compliance with the Facility’s policies and procedures as well as make proposals to the 
Director for the resolution of any issues encountered;
• In consultation with the Director, conceive and prepare the budget of the Division and controls the general administrative, strategic policy directions and orientations of the Division;
• Oversee the conception and review by counsel of legal documentation, including term sheets, loan agreements, common terms agreements, inter-creditor agreements, security documentation, assignment agreements, shareholder agreements, subscription agreements, information memoranda, as well as other documentation depending on the nature of the project and the type of financing;
• Assure the quality control of the work of the Division from the technical, administrative and resources point of view, as well as establishes the priorities of the Division and resolves any conflicts that may arise among subordinates;
• Supervise counsel’s work on the drafting of Board’s resolutions and documents, including the financial terms of the operations and other salient terms, and participates in meetings of the Management Board;
• Supervise the development and negotiation of financing agreements and prepare other legal documents required as part of the legal due diligence;
• Assist in the procedure for recruitment of Law firm to assist a beneficiary Country; Liaise with recruited Law Firm, negotiate fees arrangements and ensure external counsel’s assistance monitoring;
• Assign work in the Division among counsel;
• Evaluate staff performance and provides the Director with necessary information on staff confirmation following probationary period and contracts renewals;
• Coordinates the work products of each counsel with that of the operational division of the Facility; and
• Undertake other major legal assignments as required by the Director.

Selection Criteria (Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience)

• Holds At least a Master’s Degree in Law, (with an emphasis on International Law), or a first degree plus a relevant combination of relevant academic qualification in law (ie: Juris Doctor (JD)) plus admission to the Bar in a Member country of the African Development Bank;
• A minimum of eight (8) years’ relevant experience, preferably with an international organization, law firm or working for the judiciary system of a Member country, with solid practical knowledge of international administrative and international financial transactions;
• Proven competence in International Corporate and Administrative Law, Development and Public International Law;
• Strong skills in preparation of complex legal documents including briefs and confidential legal opinions, preparing certificates, leading the negotiation of complex projects and programs and other transactions of a similar nature;
• Capacity to conceive and supervise the negotiation of complex legal documents of all manners and form that balances the standards and norms of outside parties with the unique requirements of the Facility;
• Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous and shifting demands, priorities and tight deadlines.
• High level skills in communication and negotiation as well as the ability to build partnerships with a broad range of clients and deliver results that meet the needs of the Director and the Facility.
• Possess a versatile multi-disciplinary skills-set, leadership skills, an ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and effective communication, team building, inter-personal, problem solving skills, writing and analytical skills;
• Excellent negotiation skills and demonstrated ability to work under pressure and deliver within tight deadlines;
• Ability to communicate and write effectively in English and/or French. A working knowledge of French will be an added advantage; and
• IT Competence in the use of standard software such as MSWord, Power Point, Excel and Internet Explorer
• Possess a high level of integrity, moral values, discretion and confidentiality
• Willingness to undertake periodic travel
• Citizenship of a signatory member of the African Legal Support Facility.

Application Closing Date
25th October, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Short-Term Staff – Loans Accounting Assistant, FIFC4

Job Code: 50097196
Location: Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
Position Grade: GS6/7/8

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 / Division:

• The Financial Control Department (FIFC) is responsible for accounting for the financial consequences of the Bank Group’s transactions and decisions, and for the preparation, fair presentation and overall integrity of the internal financial reports and published financial statements.
• The Department is also responsible for managing controls around the banks administrative payment’s function, loan administration and accounting and related fiduciary responsibilities, including disbursement of funds to projects and programs financed by the Bank Group.
• Finally, the Department provides decision support and expertise in the development and implementation of financial control policies, operational and financial strategies and related information systems.
• The Loan Accounting Division is responsible for the preparation of bills on all loans of the Bank Group, for the follow up of such bills and any related arrears, for the application of repayments to customer accounts, for the application of the sanctions policies of the Bank Group, the posting of all loan-related transactions to the accounts of customers and to the books of the Bank and finally the compilation of various loan-related statistics.  A primary goal of the Division is to ensure the accuracy, relevance, timeliness and transparency in the reporting of loan related transactions of the African Development Bank Group.

The Position
The responsibility of the Loans Accounting Assistant will be to:

• Assist in all activities related to the administration of loans, grants and guarantees in compliance with various Bank Group regulations and guidelines;
• Assist in the timely and accurate preparation and delivery of loan accounting reports/information to the attention of borrowers and other external and internal clients.

Key Function
Under the supervision of the Loan Accounting Officer of the section, the incumbent is responsible for the processing of loan and grant accounting records for specific countries from loan approval to signature, disbursements, repayments, arrears and sanctions; major duties include:

Maintain and update Borrowers loans/grants portfolios:

• Ensure accurate and timely update of loan/grant portfolio of assigned countries by recording the amount and date of loan/grant approval; the amount and date of loan/grant signature; the amount and date of loan/grant cancellation; the amount and date of loan/grant reactivation; and the loan terms.
• Process debit and credit accounting entries and prepare electronic loan disbursement and loan repayment vouchers for transmission, externally to Borrowers and Executing Agencies, and internally to relevant departments, and draft replies to any queries thereon.
• Carry out preliminary checking of bills by ensuring that loans are billed according to their due date and loan terms, calculation of principal and charges, and correct reflection of excess funds and shortfalls; correct errors identified.
• Identify and register loan repayment ensuring correct application of funds.
• Verify the bi-monthly arrears position of Borrowers, the monthly list of Borrowers under sanctions and recommend lifting of sanctions for Borrowers on prompt identification and receipt of sufficient additional loan repayments.

Provide Customer Services:

• Carry out preliminary analysis of Borrowers’ queries and prepare preliminary justification for appropriate response; prepare for transmission Borrowers audit confirmation of their loan/grant status, summary ledgers and other related information.
• Apply incoming payments and draft, as appropriate, preliminary recommendations to Borrowers with respect to any excess funds or shortfall.
• Prepare, on a regular basis, draft correspondence to Borrowers providing their arrears and sanctions position indicating their negative implication both on the Borrowers and the Bank.

Other duties:

• Maintain orderly physical loan files with copies of critical documents justifying the entries in the loan accounts as well as correspondence with the borrowers and other departments within the Bank.
• Design and maintain an electronic filing system of correspondence prepared by the division.
• Act as back up of accounting clerk in other sections and carry out other duties as requested by the Directorate, the Division Manager and the supervising Loan Accounting officer.

Compentencies (skills, experience and knowledge)

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field
• Have a minimum of four (4) years of professional experience
• Knowledge of loan products;
• Knowledge of key concepts around the accounting treatment of lending instruments;
• Ability to use Bank’s IT systems such as SAP CML and To be in the Computer Proficiency section
• 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
25th October, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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