African Development Bank Group | Recruitment

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: Senior National Country Economist

Position Number: 50067767; 50070436; 50067489; 50072425; 50054900; 50000333; 50068982; 50068187; 50066114; 50076357
Locations: Botswana, Congo RDC, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Morocco, Namibia, South Africa & South Sudan
Position Grade: LP5

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 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 through:

• Strategy Documents: leading and contributions to 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,
• 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,
• 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
• 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

• 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 Senior National 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 the Country Manager where she/he is based.

Key Function
The Senior National Country Economists 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 or 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 an 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, see 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 French or English, depending on the official language of the country, with a good working knowledge of the other language. Portuguese would be an added advantage for candidates for Portuguese-speaking countries.
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Application Closing Date
27th July, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Principal Country Programme Officer

Position Number: 50051750 / 50062975 / 50079249 / 50001111 / 50067368
Locations: Central, East, North, South and West Africa Regions
Position Grade: PL4

The Complex

• 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 will ensure that the Bank operates successfully across its Regional Member Countries (RMCs) and oversee the full implementation of all aspects of the Bank’s Regional Directorates and Country Offices.

The Hiring Department

• The various Country Office falls within one of the five (5) Regions of the Africa Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery Hubs. The Regional Hubs oversee a combination of country and liaison offices, as well as non-presence countries. The Director General of the regional hub is accountable of the specific African region and is supported by a Deputy Director General (DDG). The Regional Directorates hold the administrative capabilities and relevant sectoral functions to provide overall strategic direction to country offices within the regions and are responsible for the Bank’s operations, business development, project management and overall effective delivery of the Bank’s High 5s agenda.
• Country Offices of the African Development Bank have been established to strengthen policy dialogue between the Bank, Governments and other stakeholders; improve performance of the project portfolio and aid coordination with other development partners. Each country office is headed by a Country Manager.

The Position

• The principal Country Programme Officer (CPO) will work closely with the Director General (DG) or Deputy Director General (DDG) responsible for the region or the Country Manager to support Programme Implementation and Monitoring. The job of the Country Program Officer ensures quality portfolio performance in regional member countries and provides specialized expertise to Country Managers and Director Generals within a robust multi-sector project work program.  The CPO leads the Country Portfolio Performance Review (CPPRs) processes including holding the CPPR workshop and updates of the Country Portfolio Improvement Plans (CPIPs) and oversees all aspects of assigned country/countries work program, including lending, non-lending, portfolio quality and implementation and the preparation of country strategic products. The role requires the continuous follow-ups with relevant task managers and members of the ecosystem and prepare Country or Regional Portfolio improvement plans. This job is also the repository for all information associated with portfolio management and country programming in the assigned country/countries.  The CPO also acts as the Office in Charge for the Country Manager.

Key Functions
Under the supervision of the DG/DDG or the Country Manager, the Country Programme Officer undertakes the following duties and responsibilities:
Coordination, monitoring and management of portfolio and operational activities:

• Preparation of reports – Periodically undertake portfolio review meetings including preparation of portfolio reports and related reports.
• Prepare periodic reports on the implementation of the country office work program and highlight the bottlenecks and proposed solutions.
• Prepare Board Rolling Agenda (BRAG) submissions, including monthly updates, for delivery of the annual lending program.
• Budget Management – Lead budget process within the Work Program Agreement and play a coordination role for the preparation and execution of the country work program and portfolio related activities in country office budget.
• Coordination – Coordinate overall portfolio management and operations programming.
• Monitoring – Follow-up and manage portfolio and operational activities.
• Follow-up on Independent Evaluation (IDEV) and Internal Audit (PAGL) country/project audit reports and recommendations.
• Project & Work Program Management – Work with Sector leads responsible for specific projects to ensure policy compliance and readiness of pipeline of operations, and monitoring preparedness of the Indicative Operational Program (IOP) and lending program. Ensure quality of pipeline delivery.
• Serve as Secretary to the Country Team.
• Relationship Management – Serve as a corporate relationship manager for the Bank at the level of the Country office/Regional Hub.
• Serve as the focal point and spokesman on operational issues between the Country office/Regional Hub and external constituencies and borrowers.
• Compliance Management – Ensure that activity reports and audit reports comply with Bank requirements and are submitted on time.
• Ensure that the recommendations of supervision, portfolio review and audit missions are implemented.
• Provide effective oversight to project task teams on quality and compliance with Bank operational processes and procedures (including referring them to the relevant responsible staff in fiduciary, legal, safeguards, or other specialized areas).
• Oversee and support the work of Sector staff in undertaking CPPR processes with the Government and other DPs.
• Undertake quality control of key documents, participate in dialogue with Government, Regional or Country Economic Communities as required, and follow up on agreed actions.
• Support the DG/DDG or the Country Manager in ensuring country office team members actions comply with Bank Ethics, Regulations, Policies and guidance.
• Provide input to the preparation portfolio related to country briefs for Annual Meetings and visits of senior management and other briefs to Management including MOS and Quarterly Work Program Meetings.

Coordination of Non-Lending Activities:

• Advice the DG/DDG or the Country Manager on strategic options as required to improve revenue generation and/or cost efficiencies. Work closely with the DG/DDG or the Country Manager and provide input to the yearly business planning and budgeting process, by considering the assigned Country’s needs & advising to ensure that work programmes are well constructed and aligned with Bank’s priorities and initiatives.
• Provide support in administering the Analytic and Advisory Activities and lending operations at various stages of preparation and provide inputs on such documentation. This function focuses on reviewing and assessing concept notes, draft appraisal reports, other operations documents and final outputs.

Stakeholder Management:

• Under the guidance of the DG/DDG or the Country Manager, establish and strategically manage solid working relationships with the assigned country’s government, development partners, clients and key stakeholders.
• Support the DG/DDG or the Country Manager to manage communications and ensure stakeholders are aware of project activities, progress, exceptions and are able to accept handover products.
• Actively support the DG/DDG or the Country Manager to manage relationships with government and other Development Partners (DPs).
• Advise on and lead initiatives and strategies to foster effective and strong relationships with Government, Private Sector and DPS.
• Lead the CPPRs process and regular updates of the CPIPs with the relevant Regional Economic Communities (RECs)/Government and other DPs that include responsibility for quality control of key documents, taking part in dialogue with RECs/Government and following up on agreed actions.
• Advise the client on issues that may impact the achievement of project outcomes (including issues of sustainability and post project requirements such as maintenance).

Knowledge Management:

• Actively interact with task managers/relevant Bank units and the Project Implementation Units (PIUs)/government agencies to share case studies, lessons learned and best practice on the portfolio management.
• Provide feedback to the DG/DDG or the Country Manager on Bank policies, strategies and operational procedures, with an aim towards continuous improvement of Bank policies implementation.
• Incorporate lessons learned in project development and implementation.

AfDB Visibility:

• Support the Country’s efforts to improve the Bank’s visibility in the region and lead the preparation of communication materials showcasing results and impact of the operations in the country.
• Represent and provide visibility when and where required for and including through organizing/participating in high profile events such as senior level visits, interviews, seminars, business events and conferences.

Quality Management:

• Focus on ensuring high quality and performance of the Country’s portfolio.
• Provides inputs for Project Concept Notes (PCNs) and Project Appraisal Reports (PARs) and carry out Readiness Reviews,
• Work jointly with relevant country teams and managers to finalise country KPIs and monitor the country KPI targets.
• Play a key role and advise within the assigned Country on economic, political, social and other developments relevant to the Bank’s operations in the country.
• Monitor the timely submission of Implementation Progress Reports (IPRs) and Project Completion Reports (PCRs).

Competencies (Skills, Experience and Knowledge)

• Hold at least a Master’s degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Engineering, Agriculture/Forestry, Business Administration, Public Administration and knowledge of development issues.
• Have a minimum of six (6) years of relevant professional experience in the formulation and implementation of policies, programs and projects either within the Bank, with a similar development institution or the public service.
• Experience in the practice of procurement of goods/works, and the acquisition of consultancy services under donor funding conditions.
• Experience working in a team in a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary, international and professional environment.
• Relevant and required experience gained on the African continent.
• Experience gained within multilateral development finance institutions.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation and/or review of operations in a multilateral financial institution.
• Within 12 months upon assumption of duty, the incumbent will be required to complete the Operations Gateway and Pathway courses as required by this function.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Innovation & Creativity
• Client Orientation
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent Communication skills
• Professional Expertise
• Relationship management skills
• Influencing skills
• Decisiveness
• Takes Initiative/Spotting Opportunity/Pushing Strategy
• Highly organised & structured

Technical Competencies:
Business Acumen:

• Comprehensively understands projects structures, including project planning, risk management strategy, issue management strategy, communication management strategy, with an acute knowledge and understanding of the elements essential for the effective delivery and measurement of development impacts through projects and programs in Africa.
• Ability to identify and create meaningful linkages across sectors and solve issues with sectors and ecosystem.
• Operational Effectiveness skills using all the systems, procedures and culture within the organization for required results delivery.

Implementing Strategy:

• Highly developed strategic thinking skills allied to an ability to translate strategic concepts and direction into the implementation of workable and sustainable projects and programs.

Negotiation:

• Highly developed negotiation skills proven to yield positive outcomes with senior counterparts, both internal and external, and understands when and how to apply tact, influence, maintain a hard line, make or break contacts, understand unwritten lines of influence and conduct oneself accordingly.

Executing for Results:

• High level of expertise in managing portfolio performance
• Make effective, timely and well-determined interventions for results delivery.
• Ability to work under pressure in a multicultural and distributed organization.
• Client and results orientation, with strong analytical and communication (both verbally and in writing) skills, responsiveness, sense of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to build successful teams, relationships and partnerships with a broad range of clients, internal and external, for effective delivery of results that meet the needs and long-term interests of clients within and outside the institution.

Managerial/Leadership competencies:

• Ability to provide comprehensive thought Leadership on Programme Delivery and related issues
• Mentorship/Coaching Skills
• People Management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, depending on the official language of the country of duty station, preferably with a working knowledge of the other language. For certain duty stations, the position may require fluency in Arabic, or Portuguese, or Spanish in addition to one of the official Bank’s languages (English/French).
• Competence in the use of standard MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).

Application Closing Date
2nd August, 2024.

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

Note: The Bank reserves the right to use the outcome of this recruitment process to fill any current and future vacancies, as need may arise

Job Title: Senior Strategy Analyst and Coordinator

Position Number: 50092741
Location: Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
Position Grade: PL5

The Complex

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

The Hiring Department / Division

• The Strategy and Operational Policy Department (SNSP) plays a key role in shaping a corporate vision and a strategic perspective for the African Development Bank as well as developing the operational policies aimed at guiding the Bank’s agenda.
• The primary roles of the department are:
  • To develop and help maintain (along with other units) corporate strategies and operational policies necessary for the Bank to deliver according to the spirit of its Charter and in line with the Bank’s 2013-2022 Strategy, the High 5 priorities, and other strategies;
  • To play a prominent role in keeping the Bank a strategy-focused organization in line with its policies;
  • To support the Bank in raising its profile and engaging strategically at international fora, as well as to foster cross-fertilization and greater coordination with other MDBs ; and,
  • To lead the Bank in the development of a new culture of innovation and change, including the incubation of new financial/non-financial  products and business lines.

The Position
The key objectives of the position of the Senior Strategy Analyst and Coordinator will be:

• Provide analytical and coordination support to the Department in shaping the corporate vision and strategic orientation of the Bank.
• Contribute to SNVP efforts to ensure policy and strategic focus in decision-making across the various Departments, and the improved alignment of resources with strategic priorities.
• Track and reports on the implementation of the Ten-Year Strategy including the alignment of resources and capacity to the Bank’s rolling work program and budgets.

Key Functions
Under the supervision of the Director – Corporate Strategy and Policy, and working closely with the Lead Strategy Advisor, the Senior Strategy Analyst and Coordinator will perform the following:

• Participate as part of the core SNSP team in corporate strategy development and its subsequent monitoring, updating and refinement in line with sustainable lending and resource options.
• Provide analytical support to the Department on emerging strategic issues, in particular on recent policy developments, and on the Bank’s response to emerging international issues.
• Contribute to the preparation of Board documents and managements reports being led by SNSP on varied work streams, including implementation of the Ten-Year Strategy.
• Coordinate SNSPs engagement with internal and external partners including with sister organizations, private sector, civil society and other key stakeholders.
• Coordinate the review of documents and facilitate SNSP’s participation in the Operations Committee (OPSCOM), the Senior Management Coordination Committee (SMCC) and other Bank committees.
• Contribute to the annual work program and budget making process including providing analytical support on the Bank’s strategic orientation.
• Coordinate SNSP reporting on KPIs and work program to SNVP on a regular basis based on the reporting requirement in place.
• Lead in the reporting of SNSP’s audit and management commitments to the Boards.
• As part of the core SNSP team, ensure that all new policy proposals and strategic initiatives are aligned with the Bank’s planning directions and strategy, including the High 5s and the Ten-Year Strategy 2024-2023.
• Other duties as required by the Department.

Competencies (Skills, Experience and Knowledge)

• Hold at least a master’s degree in economics, international development/relations, finance, strategic management, engineering or related development fields and a broad knowledge of development issues or related discipline.
• Have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience, specifically hands-on experience in strategy/ policy analysis, preparation of high-quality briefs programme coordination, development of strategic documents and policy guidelines. Proven combination of hands-on operational experience with solid analytical skills.
• Good understanding of development issues and specificities of Regional Members Countries.
• Experience with multilateral development banks and international organizations is an asset.
• Solid experience in leading and coordinating the development of corporate policies, strategies and other directional documents.
• Ability to think laterally and independently.
• High level skills in communication and negotiation as well as ability to build partnerships with a broad range of clients and deliver results that meet the needs and long-term interest of clients within and outside the Bank.
• Ability to work collaboratively with several teams of multi-cultural backgrounds, both internally and externally to the Bank.
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous and shifting demands, priorities and tight deadlines.
• Innovation and creativity.
• Communication.
• Client orientation.
• Problem solving.
• Team working and relationships.
• Operational effectiveness.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other.
• Competence in the use of standard MS office applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) and preferably SAP.

Application Closing Date
23rd August, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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The Complex

• The Board of Directors provides oversight and strategic direction to the African Development Bank Group. It is composed of Executive Directors who are representatives of the African Development Bank member countries.
• Specifically the Board is responsible for the conduct of the general operations of the Bank, and carries out the following functions:
  • Determine the general structure of the Bank’s services;
  • Approve the financing policy and take decisions concerning loans, guarantees, equity investments and fund loans by the Bank;
  • Determine the interest rates of loans and guarantee commissions;
  • Approve the Bank’s operations program and administrative budget;
  • Prepare the work of the Board of Governors; and
  • Submit accounts and annual reports, as well as the administrative budgets for the approval of the Board of Governors.
• The Board does its work through a series of permanent Committees that review and discuss policy and program documents and make appropriate recommendations to the whole Board.
• The Independent Development Evaluation (IDEV); the Independent Recourse Mechanism (BIRM); the Secretariat to the Sanctions Appeals Board (BSAB); and the Administrative Tribunal (BATR) report to the Board.

The Hiring Department / Division

• The Independent Recourse Mechanism (IRM) is the Bank’s independent accountability mechanism and aims to provide fair, independent and effective recourse and remedy to individuals, workers and communities who are adversely impacted by AfDB-funded projects.
• It also seeks to identify potential areas via the complaints-handling process where the Bank can further strengthen its policies, procedures and/or practices in support of sustainable development, ensuring that “no one is left behind”.
• The IRM is responsible for handling complaints from external stakeholders and investigating the Bank’s compliance with its own policies and procedures related to its operations.
• These policies include, but are not limited to, the Bank’s Disclosure and Access to Information Policy and the Integrated Safeguards System.
• The IRM’s administrative set up and functions are governed by the IRM Enabling Resolution and Operating Rules and Procedures which were initially approved by the AfDB’s Boards of Directors in June 2006 and have been revised four times since. The current IRM Enabling Resolution and Operating Rules and Procedures have been in effect since June 2021.
• The IRM has three main functions: compliance review (investigation), problem-solving (mediation) and an advisory function. The IRM also carries out outreach, capacity building and knowledge management activities.
• The compliance review and the problem-solving are stakeholder-focused and their purpose is mainly to redress harm caused to people or the environment as well as to bring a project which is subject to a complaint into compliance with the applicable Bank Group policies and procedures.
• The advisory function is institutionally focused and aims at enhancing institutional learning across the organizational structure of the Bank.
• The IRM also carries out outreach activities, which focus on enhancing the visibility of the IRM among people affected by projects (PAPs), government institutions, projects implementation units (PIUs) and civil society organizations (CSOs).

The Position

• The IRM Director administers the Independent Review Mechanism Unit. With the assistance of professional and support staff, the Director assesses and registers requests, facilitates problem-solving exercises, undertakes advisory and outreach activities, administers the Roster of Experts and reports on the IRM to the Board of Directors and the President.
• The selected candidate shall be appointed by the president with the concurrence of the Boards of Directors, for a non-renewable six (6) year term. The Director shall not have worked for the Bank Group in any capacity whatsoever for a period of at least five (5) years prior to their appointment and shall not be entitled to work for the Bank Group in any capacity whatsoever following the expiry of his or her appointment.

Key Functions
General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for general administration of the BIRM Unit, including staff, budgets and external relations and arranging for the selection of the members to the Roster of Experts who, upon the recommendation of the President, will be appointed by the Board of Directors.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide advice and technical opinion to the President and/or the Board, as may be approved by the Board under the advisory services of IRM;
• Arrange for the selection of Experts for the Roster as required upon resignation or expiration of an Expert’s term of appointment in accordance with the Bank Group’s procurement rules, as applicable to the selection of consultants and prepare the President’s recommendation and reports to the Board concerning the appointment and removal of Experts;
• Establish such administrative procedures and guidelines necessary for the proper functioning of the IRM and the Roster of Experts;
• Oversee the establishment and maintenance of the Register of Request open to the public on the Bank Group’s website, which shall contain significant data concerning the delivery and registration of Requests;
• Receive and assess whether or not the requests (complaints) fall within the mandate of the IRM, and if found admissible register the requests in the Register of Requests;
• Conduct problem-solving exercises and facilitate compliance reviews;
• Ensure IRM documentary records for requests are well maintained;
• Correspond with requestors throughout complaint handling with regard to any issues and decision made;
• Ensure that all timeframes are met and approve any extensions;
• Liaise with other BIRM staff and the experts, and ensure that such BIRM staff and Experts fulfill their responsibilities generally and in accordance with any applicable Terms of Reference;
• Without prejudice to the powers of the Board and the President under these Rules, take any steps required to ensure the integrity of BIRM processes, including the replacement of any Expert whose impartiality or independence in any compliance review is in doubt;
• Provide administrative and technical support to other BIRM staff and the Experts, including without limitation, making and supervising arrangements for meetings, site visits and IRM proceedings in the Bank Group’s principal office or elsewhere;
• Administer the budgetary allocations for the BIRM;
• Oversee the establishment and maintenance of BIRM databases of consultants, mediators whose services may be called upon in connection with compliance reviews and problem-solving exercises.

Competencies (Skills, Experience and Knowledge)

• Hold At least a Master’s degree in law, social science, anthropology, sociology, development, environment, or related humanities field or a combination of related or equivalent studies/degrees;
• Advanced and specialized training certification
• Have a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant professional experience in development, environmental and social development, conflict resolution and consensus building especially in settling human and social problems in developing countries, preferably from Africa. Out of these, five (5) years must be in managerial role.
• Experience in applying relevant public participation, social policies and other relevant policies in development of projects, such as environmental conservation and resettlement of people, and a keen interest in ensuring compliance with environmental and socio-economic policies;
• Familiar with the objectives and functions of multilateral development banks and financing institutions;
• Good communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to carry out effective dialogue with stakeholders, including government officials, project affected people, civil society organizations, and Bank managers and staff;
• Innovation and Creativity: 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.
• Communication: Provides clear and concise oral and written communication; presents oral information with clarity and appropriate style and adapts language and style to suit the requirements of a particular audience.
• Problem Solving: Applies business knowledge to the resolution of problems and identifies solutions to the benefit of the client (internal and external) and the organization.
• Client Orientation: Ensures that the client is considered to be of primary importance in all transactions and interactions. Strives to understand, and when appropriate, anticipate client needs, and ensures that the client receives the best possible service from the Bank.
• Team working and Relationships: Works with others to maximize the effectiveness of the team as a whole, sharing the knowledge and workload. Develops strong working relationships with colleagues and contributes to creation of a positive team environment
• Operational Effectiveness: The Commitment to ensure that full use is made of the systems, procedures and culture within the organization in order to deliver the required results.
• Ability to make sound, impartial and fair judgment.
• High dedication and ability to handle sensitive and confidential documents.
• Strong  ability to carry out effective dialogue with stakeholders, including government officials, civil society organizations  and non-government organizations, affected people and Bank staff.
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite applications; knowledge of SAP is an added advantage.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other.
• Candidates for this position shall not have worked for the bank group in any capacity whatsoever for a period of at least five (5) years prior to their appointment and shall not be entitled to work for the bank group in any capacity whatsoever following the expiry of his or her appointment.

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Private Sector Credit Enhancement Facility Administrator (PSFA), PSF

Position Number: 50110966
Location: Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
Position Grade: PL2

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

• As part of the Finance Complex, the Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Department (FIRM) has fiduciary responsibility for strategic concessionary resource mobilization, as well as donor relationship management and reporting, with the aim to complement and leverage the financial resources and instruments of the African Development Bank Group.
• FIRM’s primary function is to increase the pool and types of funding available to the Bank’s regional member countries (RMCs). The Department sits under the Finance Vice Presidency (FIVP). The department is responsible for (i) resource mobilization initiatives and partnerships with sovereign entities, (ii)monitoring of resources for the Bank’s statutory capital, including the African Development Fund (ADF), the concessional window and (iii) managing relationships with new partners, emerging economies and non-sovereign partnerships. It also provides guidance and oversight for the implementation of trust funds and special funds.
• As the global financial architecture evolves, the Bank Group (comprised of the African Development Bank, the African Development Fund and the Nigeria Trust Fund) strives to be a leader in best practices and emerging developments in relation to resource mobilization and partnership approaches.

The PSF

• The PSF (or “the Facility”) has been capitalized with UA 515 million. This enables the Facility to manage a portfolio of credit default exposures amounting to 2.25 times its capital base- or UA 1.1 billion- targeting ADF countries. The PSF intervenes when the project meets its eligibility criteria and portfolio construction parameters. To be eligible to PSF risk participation, a loan must be originated and documented in accordance with the internal policies and procedures of the Bank as if such Eligible Transaction were to be held 100% for the Bank’s own account. On individual transactions, the PSF shares up to 50% of credit default losses of non—sovereign loans in low-income countries.
• Management, development, and oversight of PSF activities requires an arm’s length relationship to be maintained from the core business process and decision-making authorities of the ADB’s non-sovereign loans, because the PSF is a captive vehicle, participating in the credit risk of the ADB’s Non-Sovereign Operation.
• In line with the objective of minimizing conflicts of interest, the PSF is hosted in an organizational unit independent of the operations complex, entities responsible for balance-sheet optimization and the Bank’s Financial and Risk Management functions.
• As a Trust Fund arrangement established in terms of Article 8 of the Agreement establishing the ADF, the PSF has financial and operational autonomy from both the ADB and ADF.
• An Administrator oversees day-to-day management of the Facility, under the general oversight of the ADF Board.

The Position

• The Private Sector Facility (PSF) Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day management of the PSF in terms of portfolio construction and management, policy and guideline development, risk management, Asset and Liability Management monitoring, and reporting.
• The PSFA is also responsible for and growing and strengthening the capacity of the PSF as a credit risk counterparty, through the mobilization of additional donor contribution and reinsurance arrangements.
• The PSFA mobilizes certain legal, risk, loan book administration, financial control and reporting, and treasury management services, and is responsible for results reporting.
• During the pilot period, most of these services have been provided by the Bank to ensure efficiency and minimize transaction costs.
• Beyond the pilot period, given the specialist nature of project-based risk participation instruments (as distinct from the ADB’s core operational products).
• In respect of functions where conflict of interest is inherent, some of these services are being insourced or outsource to external service providers, notably in terms of underwriting, financial compliance, risk management, asset and liability management, and donor and Board engagement.

Key Functions
Under the supervision and guidance of the Director FIRM, The PSF Administrator (PSFA) will ensure:
Facility management and administration:

• Prepare the Facility’s three-year work programme, growth and portfolio management objectives, financial projections, and operational and administrative budget for Board approval
• Lead annual work plan preparation to operationalize the Facility’s strategy and business plan.
• Represent the Facility in dealings with the lender and executing on its behalf all Agreements duly approved by the Board of Directors, as well as contracts with staff and external service providers.
• Oversee preparation of service level agreements with ADB and other service providers, in respect of the outsourced services.
• Commission financial statements and management responses to audit recommendations.

Portfolio construction and management:

• Develop and process a pipeline of NSO operations, by verifying the eligibility of loans to be guaranteed by PSF and make recommendations to the Investment, Risk and Claims Committee of the Facility and ADF Board concerning potential NSOs to benefit from PSF cover. This assessment is evidence-based and undertaken on the basis of compliance with established eligibility criteria for PSF cover and overall impact of proposed operations on PSF portfolio quality and financial sustainability.
• Monitor portfolio exposures in coordination with portfolio supervision departments in order to inform future portfolio construction as well as results reporting, and capital adequacy monitoring and provisions, ALM / treasury investment mandate to be executed by the Bank’s treasury department.
• Ensure continued compliance verification, after execution of risk participation agreements.
• Assess and recommend to the ADF Board adjustments to risk participations at the request of the Bank.
• Monitor portfolio performance and results reporting and analysis.
• Selectively participate in decisions regarding changes to the loan conditions of the asset covered by PSF guaranties, where PSF consent rights have been provided for in the Agreement between the Bank and the PSF.

Assess and process claims and calls on the guarantee:

• Review and analysis of any call on the PSF Guarantee and if an event of default is confirmed, ensuring that the terms and conditions triggering the PSF Guarantee are fulfilled.
• Recommend to Investment, Risk and Claims Committee and ADF Board execution of a claim payment.
• Follow up disbursement procedures and coordination with relevant financial management and portfolio teams vis-à-vis transactions for which guaranties have been triggered.
• Follow up any project restructuring or workout and recovery process of any defaulting PSF guaranteed project and ensuring the effective settlement by ADB of any surplus or deficit on the claim with PSF.

Risk management and Asset and Liability Management monitoring and reporting:

• Monitoring and assessing the credit risk of the PSF portfolio in terms of new and existing risk participations and reporting on compliance as regards to exposure limits and capital adequacy.
• Monitoring and reporting on PSF treasury and liquidity management; working with, inter alia, Financial Control / Financial Treasury, Financial Management.
• Ensure execution of treasury investment strategy and mandates, against performance.
• Ensuring the PSF’s Profit and Loss Account information is appropriately consolidated and prepared for compliance and reporting purposes in line with the requirements of rating agencies and applicable IFRS standards for risk participation vehicles.
• Ensuring the appropriateness and integrity of the tools and systems used in the day-to-day management of the Facility.

Growing and strengthening the capacity of the PSF as a credit risk counter party:

• Actively engage in identifying technical and/or financial partners to mobilize additional resources to enhance the Facility’s operational capacity.
• Lead in fundraising and exposure management initiative to augment the PSF’s risk bearing capacity, by securing additional grant resources/reinsurance facilities for PSF.
• Negotiate and contribute to the related contractual documentation associated with PSF scaling up and fundraising.
• Represent the Facility in dealings with third parties and signing on its behalf all agreements, including Contribution Agreements duly approved by the Board of Directors.

Reporting:

• Prepare reports on the above to senior management, the Investment Risk and Claims Committee, ADF Deputies and Board, donors, and external parties.
• Lead the preparation of PSF’s annual report, quarterly updates.
• Retain external service providers to conduct periodic risk review of PSF, and
• Ensure timely responses to solicitations from internal and external stakeholders.

Policy, guidelines, tools, and systems development:

• Prepare revision of the PSF Statutory Framework to ensure up –to-date compliance with applicable standards and regulators, as well as requirements of investors, auditors, and rating agencies.
• Prepare and maintain up-to-date guidelines, templates, and user manuals for internal and external audiences.
• Maintenance and review of the Master Risk Participation agreement between the ADB and the PSF, and maintenance of appropriate contractual agreements between PSF and grantors for concerned transactions.

Knowledge Development and Networking:

• Participate and lead in the regular internal and external outreach events for the benefit of staff and other stakeholders to explain the activities of the Facility.
• Contribute to effective collaboration with other departments and complexes.
• Lead in preparation of communication and marketing material for the Facility.

Competencies
Skills, Experience and Knowledge:

• At least a Master’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Law, Development or related disciplines.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant work experience in fund management or administering a financing facility in an organisation of global renown. At least three (3) years should be at the managerial or highly supervisory level or its equivalent.
• Relevant experience and solid grounding in the areas of risk management, private sector operations and the use of risk systems
• An experience in fund development and implementation well as the understanding of both public and private sector perspectives would be an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge of risk management, corporate finance, and structured financial products, as well as financial and actuarial modelling skills. Prior work experience in Non-Sovereign Operations, Treasury, Corporate Finance, Risk Management, or Accounting would be an asset.
• Excellent technical and analytical skills, coupled with a fully established operational track record in achieving results.
• Employs awareness of the latest trends and developments to make effective business decisions.
• Applies information from both inside and outside the Bank Group to apply to client or organizational issues.
• Ability to apply a practical approach to problem solving, produce high quality work outputs, effectively prioritize, and adaptation skills at times of competing and unexpected demands.
• Client and results-oriented with strong analytical and communication (verbal and written) skills, sense of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues in a multi-cultural environment and to build effective working relationships with colleagues.
• Excellent inter-personal, organizational capacity and communication and writing skills Possess, excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and/or French, with a working knowledge of the other language.
• Proficiently use standard software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint); knowledge of SAP, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Moody’s software is a plus.

Application Closing Date
15th August, 2024.

How to Apply
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Job Title: Chief Regional Funds Coordinator

Position Number: 50067659
Location: Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
Position Grade: PL3

The Complex

• Within the Regional Development, Integration, and Business Delivery Complex, the Bank has five (5) Regional Development and Business Delivery Offices, one in each region of Africa: North, South, East, West, and Central. The Regional Development and Business Delivery Offices are headed by Director Generals. The Complex also includes a dedicated directorate for Nigeria, a department for Transition States, and a Regional Integration Coordination Office.
• One of the key mandates of the Complex is the implementation of the Regional Integration Strategic Framework. The Regional Integration Strategic Framework is the Bank’s overarching strategy to support the operationalization of Integrate Africa, Agenda 2063, and the African Continental Free Trade Area. It aims to accelerate the free flow of goods, services, people, and capital across Africa. The Regional Integration Strategic Framework is underpinned by large-scale investments in regional infrastructure, especially energy, transport, water, and information and communications technology.

The Hiring Department

• As the custodian of Integrate Africa, the Regional Integration Coordination Office helps ensure strategic, programmatic, and operational coherence, as well as the efficient and transparent allocation of resources for regional operations and regional public goods.
• In close collaboration with the Joint Secretariat Support Office, the department supports high-level policy dialogue with the African Union Commission, the Regional Economic Communities, the Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area, and related intergovernmental organizations to streamline cooperation mechanisms, drive investments, and promote reforms that accelerate the implementation of Agenda 2063, Integrate Africa, and the Africa Continental Free Trade Area.
• Internally, the department helps mainstream regional integration into Bank strategies and operations. It monitors the performance of the regional integration portfolio, generates lessons-learned through periodic reviews, and provides strategic, policy, and operational insights to senior management to improve performance.
• The department also pioneers the design, publication, and maintenance of flagship analytical products and advocacy tools such as the Africa Visa Openness Index and the Africa Regional Integration Index.

The Position

• The position of Chief Regional Funds Coordinator reports to the Director of the Regional Integration Coordination Office. The position is key to the attainment of the Bank’s Integrate Africa agenda.
• The incumbent provides specialized advisory support in managing the regional envelope, a multibillion-dollar allocation from the African Development Fund for financing regional operations and regional public goods in low-income countries. This includes responsibilities in co-financing and portfolio management. He/She also manages the day-to-day activities of the regional operations’ secretariat and works closely with sector departments (transport, energy, water, and agriculture), the regional integration coordinators, and regional program officers, to continuously generate a robust, multi-year pipeline of transformative regional operations and regional public goods.
• The Chief Regional Funds Coordinator also provides thought leadership in resource mobilization, particularly co-financing and parallel financing related to regional integration. He/She will be expected to develop specialized analytical products that are operationally relevant and enhance the Bank’s role as a knowledge broker in financing regional operations.

Key Functions
Under the general guidance and supervision of the Director, Regional Integration, the Chief Regional Funds Coordinator will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Provide policy, technical, and operational advice to the Director on all matters pertaining to resources mobilization and portfolio issues for Integrate Africa.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the regional operations’ secretariat, including overseeing the call for proposals of the regional envelope and related prioritization exercises, in accordance with prevailing rules and guidelines.
• Monitor and regularly reports on the performance of the Bank’s regional integration portfolio.
• Provide high-level technical inputs for the mid-term reviews and replenishment exercises of the African Development Fund.
• Work proactively with sector departments (particularly transport, energy, agriculture, and water) and regional offices to generate a robust, multi-year pipeline of transformative regional operations and regional public goods.
• Provide technical and operational support in the design, financing, and implementation of flagship regional operations and regional public goods.
• Initiate, build, nurture, and strengthen existing partnerships and coalitions outside of the Bank, especially with potential co-financiers such as development partners and finance institutions, bilateral agencies, philanthropies, and institutional investors.
• Promote innovative financial models for regional infrastructure finance through increased blending of public and private capital, concessional and non-concessional financing instruments, including guarantee products.
• Represents the Bank in regional and global forums and performs high-level engagement and dialogue with senior government officials to support the Bank’s resource mobilization efforts.

Competencies (Skills, Experience and Knowledge)

• A minimum of a master’s degree in Economics, International Relations/Trade, Law, Finance, Social or any other related international development fields.
• A minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience at increasingly technical levels. Experience in regional integration, regional policy dialogue, infrastructure finance, and project management is highly desired.
• Demonstrated teamwork and communications skills and ability to manage diverse teams.
• Solid understanding of the architecture of global development finance, especially concessional finance, and related instruments and products.
• Strong capacity to analyse actions from the perspectives of stakeholders, including regional member countries, regional economic communities, development partners, and private sector, and to translate strategic thinking into compelling action plans
• Demonstrated ability to take prudent business risks and make effective, timely and well-determined decisions.
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software applications (SAP, Microsoft Office, Collaboration Suites).
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other language.

Application Closing Date
2nd August, 2024.

How to Apply
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Job Title: Director – Gender, Women and Civil Society

Position Number: 50092407
Location: Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
Position Grade: EL5

The Complex

• The Vice Presidency for Agriculture, Human, and Social Development is a Sector Complex focusing on the Bank’s Ten-Year Strategy High 5s priorities of “Feed Africa” and “Improve Quality of Life for the People of Africa”. The complex objectives are (i) to develop, policy and strategy; (ii) provide deep sector expertise to the Regions by gathering pool of experienced individuals who can be consulted to provide sector expertise on complex transactions; (iii) develop new financing instruments; and (iv) represent the Bank with external stakeholders on aspects of “Feed Africa” and “Improve Quality of Life for the People of Africa”.

The Hiring Department

• Within the Complex, the Gender, Women and Civil Society Department is designed to improve coherence and coordination across Complexes on Gender and Civil Society engagement issues. The Department ensures strategic priorities are reflected in resources allocation, enhances monitoring and management of performance, and strengthens the focus on results.  The Department also houses a number of special initiatives including the Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA), a flagship program of the Bank that aims to bridge the gender gap in access to finance and unleash women’s entrepreneurial capacity across the continent.

The Position

• Under the general supervision of the Vice President for Agriculture, Human and Social Development, the Director, Gender, Women and Civil Society Department is responsible for the strategic implementation of the department’s objectives and the delivery of operations related to financial inclusion.

Key Functions

• Provide intellectual and strategic leadership to the Gender, Women and, Civil Society agenda for the Bank Group, working across technical, geographic and institutional boundaries to support the delivery of development solutions to a diverse range of clients.
• Oversee the bank-wide implementation of the AFAWA initiative, in partnership with relevant internal and external partners with strong involvement in the design of financial tools and innovative methods to ensure financial inclusion.
• Develop innovative and first-class financial tools in line with commercial banking norms to promote women access to financing opportunities and investments.
• Build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and engage at the senior-most levels to coordinate and mobilize resources to achieve the Bank Group’s strategic goals.
• Lead the implementation of the Bank Group’s strategic framework on gender equality and women empowerment, ensuring the mainstreaming of gender across the Group’s portfolio from project design to implementation, including M&E mechanisms.
• Lead the implementation of the Bank Group’s strategic framework on Civil Society engagement, to institutionalize strategic partnership with the sector from policy dialogue to project implementation.
• Develop a pipeline of high impact research and Economic & Sector Work on Gender, Women and Civil society to support evidence-based policy dialogue and advisory services.
• Coordinate the Bank Group’s relationships with external partners to enhance collaboration and share best practices on the gender equality, women empowerment through women entrepreneurship and financial access and civil society engagement agenda in Africa and the world.
• Advise the Bank Group on emerging matters of strategic, policy and institutional significance related to the Gender, Women and Civil Society agenda across its activities.

Competencies (Skills, Experience and Knowledge)

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in Gender, Economic Development, Business Administration, Management or other related disciplines.
• Proven experience with commercial and/or investment banking system in Africa.
• Have a minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in development in an international organization or similar institution in the financial services sector, commercial or investment banking, academia or civil society, with preferably five (5) years of experience at a managerial level.
• A solid knowledge and good grasp of socio-economic and development issues in Africa.
• Demonstrated ability to take prudent business risks, develop innovative approaches and make effective, timely and well-determined decisions.
• Knowledge of the practices of major bilateral and multilateral partner development agencies in African countries or other developing countries.
• Experience coordinating or leading corporate assignments across institutional boundaries.
• Ability to network and build partnerships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated strong leadership qualities and operational track record of excellence in achieving results.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate creativity and innovation, and display a high level of integrity.
• Proven leadership and team building skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, with a working knowledge of the other.
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint); knowledge of SAP is desirable.

Application Closing Date
1st August, 2024.

How to Apply
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Job Title: Division Manager, Policy Management (ECAD.2)

Position Number: 50092404
Locations: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Position Grade: PL2

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 key focus areas 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 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 (vii) knowledge dissemination and development of national, regional, and inter regional knowledge networks.

The Hiring Department / Division

• The African Development Institute coordinates and oversees capacity development mainstreaming in Bank operations to strengthen institutional capacity for inclusive growth and sustainable development in Africa.
• To achieve this mandate, the Institute is focused on four outcome-based interrelated strategic objectives to: (i) improve capacity for project implementation in African countries; (ii) enhance capacity for economic policy management in African countries; (iii) enhance institutional capacity for effective knowledge brokerage and policy dialogue in African countries; and (iv) position the Bank Group as premier regional partner for capacity development for African countries.
• The role of the Policy Management Division (ECAD.2) is to strengthen institutional capacity for macro-economic policy and public finance management in the Bank’s Regional Member Countries. ECAD.2 achieves this mandate by designing and delivering capacity development tools (training, technical assistance, and policy dialogue) to address key policy changes in African countries.
• The Division also manages that Bank’s Executive Training in High-5 Sectors, Capacity Development for Knowledge Brokerage and Policy Dialogue in the African Countries, and Capacity Development for Strengthening African Institutions and Partnerships across the Bank Group.

The Position
The Policy Management Division will be responsible for:

• Building and leading an international team of staff responsible for institutional capacity development programs to strengthen Regional Member Countries’ macroeconomic policy-making and policy implementation capacity. Specifically, the Manager ECAD.2 Division will lead the design and delivery of tailored macroeconomic modelling, forecasting and analysis; and public finance management and debt sustainability capacity development in all African countries
• Accelerating the Bank’s knowledge management and knowledge brokerage in the RMCs
• Mobilizing resources (financial, organisational, and institutional) to address emerging capacity development needs of countries.

Key Functions
Under the supervision and guidance of African Development Institute’s Senior Director, the Manager will:

Work program validation and execution:

• Review and validate the objectives and work program for the Division, ensuring alignment to the Bank, Complex and Departmental strategic priorities.
• Review and validate the budget, and its effective implementation.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators to drive the Division’s performance.

Capacity development for policy management:

• Lead the design and delivery of capacity development programs to enhance regional member countries’ macro-economic policy management capacity.
• Lead the design and delivery of capacity development programs to enhance regional member countries’ public finance and debt management capacity.
• Lead the design and delivery of capacity development programs to enhance the Bank’s capacity for knowledge brokerage, technical assistance, and policy dialogue in the Regional Member Countries.
• Lead the design and delivery of capacity development programs to enhance the Bank’s capacity for knowledge brokerage, technical assistance, and policy dialogue in the Regional Member Countries.
• Manage the Bank’s institutional support programs, knowledge networking and partnerships.
• Foster and enhance relationships with private sector organizations and donor agencies with a view to mobilizing financial resources for capacity development for policy management in the RMCs.
• Lead the design and delivery of capacity development programs on the Bank’s High 5s strategic priorities in response to effective demand by sector complexes and the RMCs.
• Contribute to development of Country Capacity Development Needs Assessment reports (CCDAs) on policy management as part of the Bank’s Country Capacity Development Diagnostic Notes (CCDNs).
• Work in collaboration with the Resource Mobilization and partnership unit to identity and mobilize resources to implement capacity development in Africa.
• Oversee the preparation of the Bank Groups annual capacity development report in collaboration with the organizational units of the Bank Group.
• Oversee the development and quality assurance of knowledge products and policy documents produced by the Division.
• Provide quality assurance for all policy management-related capacity development activities of the Bank Group.
• Develop and improve monitoring and evaluation tools for capacity development in policy management in the Bank Group.
• Represent the Director in High level meetings upon request.

People Management:

• Ensure the Policy Management Division of ECAD is strategically staffed for effective delivery of the capacity strategic of the Bank Group as defined in annual work programs of the Division.
• Build, motivate, mentor, and maintain an effective team in the Policy Management Division of the African Development Institute.
•  Put in place, with the assistance of the Human Resource Department, talent management mechanisms, to build a talent pool for the Division and maintain effective delivery and business continuity.
• Build and maintain a network of experts and institutions to support the Bank’s Policy Lab Units (PLUs) on Macro-Economic Policy Management and Public Finance Management in Africa.
• Oversee the development and implementation of protocols for inter-Departmental Bank-wide collaboration in capacity delivery on policy management in Africa.

Competencies
Skills, Experience and Knowledge:

• Hold at least a Master’s Degree in Economics, Public Policy, Governance or International development, with top level experience in addressing development challenges in African countries, preferably gained in diverse bilateral, multilateral and / or regional development agencies.
• Have a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience in policy management of which at least three (3) years should be at managerial or highly supervisory level or its equivalent.
• Proven experience in macroeconomic modelling and forecasting in Africa.
• Strong ability to translate development challenges into knowledge leverage opportunities.
• Good knowledge of andragogy and experience in design of capacity development (training, technical assistance, and policy dialogue) programmes and curricula.
• Ability to think strategically and to design long term plans and programmes in line with established strategic priorities.
• Experience in providing quality assurance for capacity development programs in developing countries.
• Ability to build and manage strategic partnerships for streamlined and increased support to capacity development in the regional member countries.
• Results-oriented with superior monitoring and evaluation skills.
• Proven ability to build and lead a team; to motivate staff and utilize the talents and expertise of team members in a productive way.
• Communicate and write effectively in French or English. Good working knowledge of both languages will be an advantage.
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Application Closing Date
9th August, 2024.

How to Apply
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Job Title: Principal Country Programme Officer

Position Number: 50051750 / 50062975 / 50079249 / 50001111 / 50067368
Locations: Central, East, North, South and West Africa Regions
Position Grade: PL4

The Complex

• 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 will ensure that the Bank operates successfully across its Regional Member Countries (RMCs) and oversee the full implementation of all aspects of the Bank’s Regional Directorates and Country Offices.

The Hiring Department

• The various Country Office falls within one of the five (5) Regions of the Africa Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery Hubs. The Regional Hubs oversee a combination of country and liaison offices, as well as non-presence countries. The Director General of the regional hub is accountable of the specific African region and is supported by a Deputy Director General (DDG). The Regional Directorates hold the administrative capabilities and relevant sectoral functions to provide overall strategic direction to country offices within the regions and are responsible for the Bank’s operations, business development, project management and overall effective delivery of the Bank’s High 5s agenda.
• Country Offices of the African Development Bank have been established to strengthen policy dialogue between the Bank, Governments and other stakeholders; improve performance of the project portfolio and aid coordination with other development partners. Each country office is headed by a Country Manager.

The Position

• The principal Country Programme Officer (CPO) will work closely with the Director General (DG) or Deputy Director General (DDG) responsible for the region or the Country Manager to support Programme Implementation and Monitoring. The job of the Country Program Officer ensures quality portfolio performance in regional member countries and provides specialized expertise to Country Managers and Director Generals within a robust multi-sector project work program.  The CPO leads the Country Portfolio Performance Review (CPPRs) processes including holding the CPPR workshop and updates of the Country Portfolio Improvement Plans (CPIPs) and oversees all aspects of assigned country/countries work program, including lending, non-lending, portfolio quality and implementation and the preparation of country strategic products. The role requires the continuous follow-ups with relevant task managers and members of the ecosystem and prepare Country or Regional Portfolio improvement plans. This job is also the repository for all information associated with portfolio management and country programming in the assigned country/countries.  The CPO also acts as the Office in Charge for the Country Manager.

Key Functions
Under the supervision of the DG/DDG or the Country Manager, the Country Programme Officer undertakes the following duties and responsibilities:
Coordination, monitoring and management of portfolio and operational activities:

• Preparation of reports – Periodically undertake portfolio review meetings including preparation of portfolio reports and related reports.
• Prepare periodic reports on the implementation of the country office work program and highlight the bottlenecks and proposed solutions.
• Prepare Board Rolling Agenda (BRAG) submissions, including monthly updates, for delivery of the annual lending program.
• Budget Management – Lead budget process within the Work Program Agreement and play a coordination role for the preparation and execution of the country work program and portfolio related activities in country office budget.
• Coordination – Coordinate overall portfolio management and operations programming.
• Monitoring – Follow-up and manage portfolio and operational activities.
• Follow-up on Independent Evaluation (IDEV) and Internal Audit (PAGL) country/project audit reports and recommendations.
• Project & Work Program Management – Work with Sector leads responsible for specific projects to ensure policy compliance and readiness of pipeline of operations, and monitoring preparedness of the Indicative Operational Program (IOP) and lending program. Ensure quality of pipeline delivery.
• Serve as Secretary to the Country Team.
• Relationship Management – Serve as a corporate relationship manager for the Bank at the level of the Country office/Regional Hub.
• Serve as the focal point and spokesman on operational issues between the Country office/Regional Hub and external constituencies and borrowers.
• Compliance Management – Ensure that activity reports and audit reports comply with Bank requirements and are submitted on time.
• Ensure that the recommendations of supervision, portfolio review and audit missions are implemented.
• Provide effective oversight to project task teams on quality and compliance with Bank operational processes and procedures (including referring them to the relevant responsible staff in fiduciary, legal, safeguards, or other specialized areas).
• Oversee and support the work of Sector staff in undertaking CPPR processes with the Government and other DPs.
• Undertake quality control of key documents, participate in dialogue with Government, Regional or Country Economic Communities as required, and follow up on agreed actions.
• Support the DG/DDG or the Country Manager in ensuring country office team members actions comply with Bank Ethics, Regulations, Policies and guidance.
• Provide input to the preparation portfolio related to country briefs for Annual Meetings and visits of senior management and other briefs to Management including MOS and Quarterly Work Program Meetings.

Coordination of Non-Lending Activities:

• Advice the DG/DDG or the Country Manager on strategic options as required to improve revenue generation and/or cost efficiencies. Work closely with the DG/DDG or the Country Manager and provide input to the yearly business planning and budgeting process, by considering the assigned Country’s needs & advising to ensure that work programmes are well constructed and aligned with Bank’s priorities and initiatives.
• Provide support in administering the Analytic and Advisory Activities and lending operations at various stages of preparation and provide inputs on such documentation. This function focuses on reviewing and assessing concept notes, draft appraisal reports, other operations documents and final outputs.

Stakeholder Management:

• Under the guidance of the DG/DDG or the Country Manager, establish and strategically manage solid working relationships with the assigned country’s government, development partners, clients and key stakeholders.
• Support the DG/DDG or the Country Manager to manage communications and ensure stakeholders are aware of project activities, progress, exceptions and are able to accept handover products.
• Actively support the DG/DDG or the Country Manager to manage relationships with government and other Development Partners (DPs).
• Advise on and lead initiatives and strategies to foster effective and strong relationships with Government, Private Sector and DPS.
• Lead the CPPRs process and regular updates of the CPIPs with the relevant Regional Economic Communities (RECs)/Government and other DPs that include responsibility for quality control of key documents, taking part in dialogue with RECs/Government and following up on agreed actions.
• Advise the client on issues that may impact the achievement of project outcomes (including issues of sustainability and post project requirements such as maintenance).

Knowledge Management:

• Actively interact with task managers/relevant Bank units and the Project Implementation Units (PIUs)/government agencies to share case studies, lessons learned and best practice on the portfolio management.
• Provide feedback to the DG/DDG or the Country Manager on Bank policies, strategies and operational procedures, with an aim towards continuous improvement of Bank policies implementation.
• Incorporate lessons learned in project development and implementation.

AfDB Visibility:

• Support the Country’s efforts to improve the Bank’s visibility in the region and lead the preparation of communication materials showcasing results and impact of the operations in the country.
• Represent and provide visibility when and where required for and including through organizing/participating in high profile events such as senior level visits, interviews, seminars, business events and conferences.

Quality Management:

• Focus on ensuring high quality and performance of the Country’s portfolio.
• Provides inputs for Project Concept Notes (PCNs) and Project Appraisal Reports (PARs) and carry out Readiness Reviews,
• Work jointly with relevant country teams and managers to finalise country KPIs and monitor the country KPI targets.
• Play a key role and advise within the assigned Country on economic, political, social and other developments relevant to the Bank’s operations in the country.
• Monitor the timely submission of Implementation Progress Reports (IPRs) and Project Completion Reports (PCRs).

Competencies (Skills, Experience and Knowledge)

• Hold at least a Master’s degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Engineering, Agriculture/Forestry, Business Administration, Public Administration and knowledge of development issues.
• Have a minimum of six (6) years of relevant professional experience in the formulation and implementation of policies, programs and projects either within the Bank, with a similar development institution or the public service.
• Experience in the practice of procurement of goods/works, and the acquisition of consultancy services under donor funding conditions.
• Experience working in a team in a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary, international and professional environment.
• Relevant and required experience gained on the African continent.
• Experience gained within multilateral development finance institutions.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation and/or review of operations in a multilateral financial institution.
• Within 12 months upon assumption of duty, the incumbent will be required to complete the Operations Gateway and Pathway courses as required by this function.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Innovation & Creativity
• Client Orientation
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent Communication skills
• Professional Expertise
• Relationship management skills
• Influencing skills
• Decisiveness
• Takes Initiative/Spotting Opportunity/Pushing Strategy
• Highly organised & structured

Technical Competencies:
Business Acumen:

• Comprehensively understands projects structures, including project planning, risk management strategy, issue management strategy, communication management strategy, with an acute knowledge and understanding of the elements essential for the effective delivery and measurement of development impacts through projects and programs in Africa.
• Ability to identify and create meaningful linkages across sectors and solve issues with sectors and ecosystem.
• Operational Effectiveness skills using all the systems, procedures and culture within the organization for required results delivery.

Implementing Strategy:

• Highly developed strategic thinking skills allied to an ability to translate strategic concepts and direction into the implementation of workable and sustainable projects and programs.

Negotiation:

• Highly developed negotiation skills proven to yield positive outcomes with senior counterparts, both internal and external, and understands when and how to apply tact, influence, maintain a hard line, make or break contacts, understand unwritten lines of influence and conduct oneself accordingly.

Executing for Results:

• High level of expertise in managing portfolio performance
• Make effective, timely and well-determined interventions for results delivery.
• Ability to work under pressure in a multicultural and distributed organization.
• Client and results orientation, with strong analytical and communication (both verbally and in writing) skills, responsiveness, sense of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to build successful teams, relationships and partnerships with a broad range of clients, internal and external, for effective delivery of results that meet the needs and long-term interests of clients within and outside the institution.

Managerial/Leadership competencies:

• Ability to provide comprehensive thought Leadership on Programme Delivery and related issues
• Mentorship/Coaching Skills
• People Management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, depending on the official language of the country of duty station, preferably with a working knowledge of the other language. For certain duty stations, the position may require fluency in Arabic, or Portuguese, or Spanish in addition to one of the official Bank’s languages (English/French).
• Competence in the use of standard MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).

Application Closing Date
2nd August, 2024.

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

Note: The Bank reserves the right to use the outcome of this recruitment process to fill any current and future vacancies, as need may arise

Job Title: Operations Analyst Officer, RDGC

Position Number: 50093628
Locations: Yaoundé, Cameroon
Position Grade: PL6

The Complex

• The Bank has reorganized and is developing the Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery Complex whose major objective is to build regional capabilities and bring responsibility for client activities closer to the regions. Five Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery Hubs have been created, each run by a Director General: Southern Africa, North Africa, West Africa; East Africa, and Central Africa. Each is headed by a Director General

The Hiring Department

• The Bank’s various country offices report to one of the five (5) regional development, integration and business delivery platforms. The platform oversees a group of country and liaison offices, as well as countries where the Bank does not have offices. The Deputy Director General reports to the Director General on the region’s activities to which they are assigned. Each hub will host relevant operations, project implementation and business development functions and administrative capacity in a shared service for rapid deployment to individual countries, to contribute to the Bank’s effectiveness on the ground.
• The African Development Bank’s country offices were created to enhance strategic dialogue between the Bank, governments and other stakeholders; improve project portfolio performance and ensure aid coordination with other development partners.

The Position

• The objective of Operations Analyst Officer will be to support a team of different operations professionals including Task Managers, Country Programme Officers (CPOs), Country Economists (CES) and other Specialists in the implementation of their operational work programmes. The Operations Analyst’s responsibilities will include collecting, analysing, and providing data and data analysis that are necessary for the execution of the work programme.
• The Operations Analyst may also be assigned to Directors General / Deputy Director General and/or Regional Operations Managers as it is required within the operational need and determined from time to time. In performing his/her functions, the Operations Analyst, will facilitate the work and decision-making for Management and Task teams in the concerned Department.

Key Functions
Under the Supervision of the RDGC Director General, the Operations Analyst Officer will:
Business Analysis:

• Work closely with Senior Managers and Task Managers to prioritise information required to facilitate substantiated decisions or serve as input to Board Documents that originate from the regions;
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis as required,
• Carry out collection and analyses of supervision data, disbursement ledgers and procurement data of active projects in the portfolio of the Regions with special  focus on reporting on the performance of active projects and giving special attention to projects at risk;
• Engage different business users, subject matter experts and other critical resources during the process of gathering and analysing data requirements;
• Analyse data gathered according to needs expressed and create reliable data platforms;
• Validate information to establish its accuracy and resource reference;

Database Administration:

• Contribute to the design and maintenance of a Database for the Region’s portfolio of active and pipeline projects.

Monitoring of Portfolio:

• Continuous and/or frequent monitoring of the Region’s project portfolios;

Reporting:

• Contribute to the preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc reports on the management and performance of the Region’s portfolio inclusive but not limited to loan/grant effectiveness, quality of project supervision, disbursement trends, loan cancellation, status of project implementation,  implementation of audits and the drafting of Project Completion Reports;
• Provide support or inputs to reports on the compliance of the Borrower with the Bank’s General Conditions and covenants applicable to loans and grants;
• Report on accuracy and completeness of SAP data regarding the Region’s portfolio.

Risk Management:

• Assist in ensuring that all reports and activities comply with Bank requirements in terms of Rules, Policies and Presidential Directives.

Preparation of Reviews:

• Assist with the preparation of country portfolio reviews and project portfolio implementation supervisions.
• Contribute to the preparation and the monitoring of the Annual Work Program and regular updates of the Work Programs for the Region using the established or as directed schedules;
• Assist in the preparation of the Annual Activity Reports and Portfolio Analysis Reports.

Stakeholder Management:

• Establish working relationships that facilitate the gathering of information, data & relevant documents that assist in providing the necessary report or document or terms of reference as required by superiors;

Championing the Complex / Regional Mandate and Purpose:

• Providing direct and indirect operational support that contribute to the Country or Regional output and mandate.

Competencies (Skills, Experience and Knowledge)

• Hold at least a Master’s degree or its equivalent in Economics, Business Management, Information Technology or in a related discipline.
• Have a minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional experience in compiling management information, data analysis and formulation of data models.
• Demonstrated experience in Data Management in Development or similar organizations.
• Proficiency in the design of graphs (bar charts, pie charts, etc.) and other visual representations in data analysis reports and PowerPoint presentations.
• Experience working in a team in a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary, international and professional environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of projects structures, including project planning, risk management strategy, communication management strategy, lessons learned & critical success factors, strategies, policies, procedures, and practices of other similar institutions.
• Acute knowledge and understanding of the elements essential for the effective delivery and measurement of development impacts through projects and programs in Africa.
• Ability to identify and create meaningful linkages across sectors to drive data management at a country and regional level.
• Possesses knowledge of the organization’s systems and capabilities and an ability to analyse business operations for further understanding of possible strengths and weaknesses which help to facilitate informed decision making.
• Ability to make effective, timely and well-determined actions and/or intervention for results delivery.
• Project Management – Competency in project cycle management.
• Private Sector experience will be an added advantage.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other language.
• Proficient in the use of standard MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Practical knowledge of SAP systems will be an advantage

Application Closing Date
7th August, 2024.

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

Note: The Bank reserves the right to use the outcome of this recruitment process to fill any current and future vacancies, as need may arise