Company Info
Large organization
200 + Employees
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.
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.
1). IT Operations Assistant
Position Number: 50066829
Location: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Position Grade: GS7
The Complex
- The Vice-Presidency, Technology and Corporate Services (TCVP) is responsible for the design, development and delivery of efficient, people-centered, client-oriented, corporate services and information-technology solutions to ensure overall institutional effectiveness in all aspects of the Bank’s corporate services.
- The Complex provides leadership in the formulation and implementation of Bank’s strategies, policies, controls and approaches on organizational information technology systems, software applications, cyber security, IT support and infrastructure systems.
- The Complex is also responsible for management of the Bank’s real estate assets, institutional procurement, language services and business continuity.
The Hiring Department / Division
- The mandate of the Corporate Information and Technology Services (TCIS) Department is to advise the Bank’s Management and provide technical leadership in the continuous improvement of the Bank’s information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure and its computing and knowledge and data storage systems.
- The Department also is mandated to provide technical services to all organisational units in the Bank and its Regional Centres, Country Offices and External Representation Offices on cost-effective ICT and computing business solutions for their work programmes. In the fulfilment of those mandates, the Department leads the acquisition and adaptation, or the in-house development of ICT and computing platforms and collaboration tools to enhance the efficiency of business processes and the quality of Bank products through more effective file sharing, and to increase the Bank’s organisational effectiveness through seamless communications.
- The Infrastructure Services Division (TCIS.3) is responsible for overseeing and managing all the Bank’s IT Infrastructure systems, platforms, services, and assets.
- This covers the Storage Systems, Datacentre, Servers, Replication, Operating systems, networking, connectivity, unified communications (video, voice, and data), load balancing and all other IT infrastructure assets and services.
- The division provides all Bank staff and business partners secure access to the Bank’s IT services from anywhere, anytime, on any device, with the objective of upholding the One Bank business culture and supporting the Bank’s ‘SMART BANK’ vision, anchored on digitalization, cloud implementation and automation of Bank operations and processes.
The Position
As part of the TCIS.3, the IT Operations Assistant will:
- Ensure Email Platform availability (Cloud and On-premises).
- Ensure Infrastructure Services (Microsoft Office 365, Azure, Exchange on-premises) availability.
- Ensure the Email environment is operational and secure in accordance with the organization’s service level requirements and IT’s security guidelines.
- Develop documents related to operations, working procedures, testing configurations, and project planning and deployments.
Key Functions
Under the general supervision and guidance of the Division Manager TCIS.3, the IT Operations Assistant will be required to perform the following duties and responsibilities:
- Configure and maintain the Microsoft Exchange server 2019 messaging system, and collaboration tools including Teams, OneDrive, power automate, Forms, Streams.
- Creation, configuration and updating of distribution groups and user and shared mailboxes in Microsoft 365 hybrid platform.
- Carry out routine operations required to keep applications running smoothly.
- Put IT applications into production: install and configure business applications.
- Support software hosted on Windows operating systems.
- Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory administration: create, configure, and update groups and user accounts, update organizational unit structure.
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot the Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 operating system.
- Manage user access rights in Microsoft 365 hybrid platform.
- Detect incidents and implement first-level resolution or escalation in accordance with pre-defined procedures.
- Participate in assessing application performance and identifying improvements to be made.
- Produce availability, performance, and capacity reports for assigned applications and services.
- Implement the various security elements of the bank’s information system (recommendation of auditors and security team)
- Remote user assistance
- Implement operational best practices for the maintenance and management of infrastructure and unified communications services (monitoring, maintenance, etc.).
- Ensure that all work performed is documented in accordance with the required standards, methods, and procedures, and that all configuration management procedures are followed.
- Record all incident resolutions appropriately in the knowledge base known.
- Participate with users in acceptance tests and support for published IT infrastructure (new or updated).
Competencies (Skills, Experience, and Knowledge)
- Hold at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or similar engineering field.
- Have a minimum of five (5) years relevant experience in IT System Administration and Microsoft 365 hybrid project implementation and operations acquired in multilateral development bank.
- Excellent knowledge and experience with the installation and administration of Windows 2016/2019/2022 servers.
- Excellent knowledge and experience with the installation, administration, and operation of the Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 messaging system.
- Administer and support Microsoft 365, Azure, Teams SharePoint, and Exchange on-premises/online policies.
- Provides 2nd level support to internal technical IT support teams.
- Excellent knowledge and experience Secure email gateway (SEG) such as Mimecast
- Excellent understanding of the different server roles (Client Access Server, Mailbox Server, Edge Transport Server)
- Excellent understanding of Microsoft Exchange Server 2016/2019 Database Availability Groups (D.A.G).
- Excellent understanding of Microsoft 365 Defender and Microsoft Purview compliance
- Experience of Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory, Object Group Policy,
- Manage and monitor Microsoft 365 services including M365 tenant, cloud Office suite, Teams, OneDrive, power automate, Forms, Streams.
- Experience in developing PowerShell scripts.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Highly developed organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to work evenings and/or weekends if required.
- MS certification in product installation, configuration and maintenance would be an asset.
- Ability to work independently in a complex environment.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to interact effectively with staff at all levels.
- Courteous and patient character with customers.
- Client centric.
- Teamwork.
- Effective communication (written and oral) in French or English, preferably with a good working knowledge of the other language.
- Competences in the use of standard software (word, excel, outlook, Power Point, MS Projects, etc.).
Application Closing Date
17th July, 2024.
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2). Principal Board Affairs Officer and Committee Secretary (Committee on Operations and Development Effectiveness), Code
Position Number: 50068481
Location: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Position Grade: PL4
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The Complex
- The President, plans, supervises, and manages the business of the Bank Group. Under the direction of the Boards of Directors, the President conducts the business of the Bank and the African Development Fund and manages operations and activities in accordance with the Agreements establishing the African Development Bank and the African Development Fund.
- The President supervises several Departments and Units including the: Office of the President; Independent Development Evaluation Department; Integrity and Anti-Corruption Department; Compliance Review and Mediation Unit; Secretariat to the Sanctions Appeals Board; Administrative Tribunal; Office of the Auditor General; Group Risk Management Directorate; General Counsel and Legal Services Department; Communication and External Relations Department; Staff Integrity and Ethics Office and Office of the Secretary General & General Secretariat.
The Hiring Department / Division
- The role of the Bank’s Office of the Secretary General and the General Secretariat is to facilitate the delivery of the objectives of the Bank’s Ten-Year Strategy, High 5s, and Development and Business Delivery Model by enhancing the decision-making process of the governance organs and forging better working relationships with the shareholders and host countries of the Bank.
- The Secretary General and the General Secretariat is comprised of: (i) the Immediate Office of the Secretary General which has the additional responsibility of managing the Records Management and Archives Section and the Corporate Governance Policy and Shareholder Relations Section; (ii) a Board Affairs and Proceedings Division; (iii) a Protocol, Privileges, and Immunities Division; and (iv) a Conferences and Meetings Division.
- The main functions of the Board Affairs and Proceedings (PSEG1), which would be overseen by the Director of Board Affairs are to: Prepare the work programmes, agenda and schedules of meetings of the Boards and the Committees; Organize meetings of the Boards and their committees, as well as provide them with secretarial services; Provide secretariat services for the Boards of Governors and their subsidiary organs, and manage the relations between these Boards and Senior Management; Monitor the implementation of decisions of the Boards by the organizational units concerned; Provide administrative, and support services to Elected Officers, and provide recruitment support for their offices; and Preserve and safeguard the Bank’s institutional memory.
The Position
- This position’s overall objective is to provide secretariat services to the Boards of Governors, the Boards of Directors and the Committee on Operations and Development Effectiveness (CODE), including drafting revising and translating meeting reports while ensuring the proper conduct of meetings of the Boards of Directors, the Boards of Governors, and their subsidiary organs.
Key Functions
Under the supervision and guidance of the Division Manager, the Principal Board Affairs Officer and Committee Secretary assures the following duties:
- Contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the Boards of Directors and Boards of Governors and the Committee on Operations and Development Effectiveness (CODE) by enhancing the decision-making process.
- Assist the Chairperson of the Committee on Operations and Development Effectiveness (CODE) to prepare and conduct Committee meetings and advise on any relevant matters.
- Prepare background papers, analyses, and recommendations to be used by the Committee Chairperson and members.
- Coordinate the activities of the Committee on Operations and Development Effectiveness (CODE) and manage the relationship between Senior Management and members.
- Cover Committee meetings, analyses and determine the thrust of discussions/deliberations and then synthesize, and prepare a succinct summary of the main decisions and conclusions reached.
- Contribute to strengthening the effectiveness of the Committee on Operations and Development Effectiveness (CODE) through research and submission of documents on issues under consideration.
- Populate the Board Dashboard and follow up on Committee recommendations.
- Ensure the coverage of relevant Boards of Governors meetings; analyse and determine the thrust of discussions/deliberations and then synthesize and draft the main decisions and conclusions reached.
- Translate the syntheses and reports drafted in the department; and
- Carry out any other assignment required by service exigency.
Competencies (Skills, Experience, and Knowledge)
- Hold at least a Master’s Degree or its equivalent in Communication, Economics, International Relations, Development Studies, Development Finance, Social Science, and other related disciplines;
- Have a minimum of six years (6) years of relevant professional experience in similar organizations;
- Proficiency in written and verbal communication in English or French, preferably with a good working knowledge of the other.
- Have sound institutional, policies and operations knowledge.
- Have excellent analytical and drafting skills and be good at summarizing and synthesizing.
- Be able to identify and meet clients’ needs within the framework of established rules while processing reports and identify appropriate solutions and alternatives, when necessary.
- Be able to work efficiently under pressure and be willing to work long hours to meet tight deadlines.
- Be able to multitask and demonstrate effective problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to work in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
- Show proof of discretion, tactfulness, and flexibility in dealing with clients such as the Boards of Governors, Boards of Directors, Ambassadors and Senior Management.
- Proficient in the use of standard MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), practical knowledge of SAP systems will be an advantage.
Application Closing Date
17th July, 2024.
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3). Principal Governance Officer
Position Number: 50051052; 50062366
Locations: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire & Nairobi, Kenya
Position Grade: PL4
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 crosscutting 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 (vii) knowledge dissemination and development of national, regional, and inter-regional knowledge networks.
The Hiring Department / Division
- The Governance and Economic Reforms Department (ECGF) is in the complex of the Chief Economist / Vice Presidency for Economic Governance and Knowledge Management (ECVP), based at the Headquarters in Abidjan, and is responsible for coordination and operationalization of the Bank’s Governance policy, strategy and programs/projects, including lending and non-lending work.
- ECGF works in collaboration with other complexes and departments of the Bank towards ensuring (i) that the Bank’s substantive technical engagement with key policy and strategy processes in the area of governance and public financial management are properly coordinated; and (ii) that the Bank’s interventions in Regional Member Countries, through program-based operations/ budget support and institutional strengthening projects promote effective and accountable governance and public financial management.
- The Department has two Divisions, ECGF.1 and ECGF.2. The Division ECGF.1 covers Governance operations in the Central, North and West Regions of Africa, while ECGF.2 Division covers Governance operations in the East and South Regions of Africa.
The Position
- The Principal Governance Officers will be responsible for the origination, processing, supervision and general portfolio management of governance sector operations.
- These operations include budget support/program based operations and institutional support projects as well as targeted diagnostic works with a focus on building effective institutions that promote equity, transparency and accountability in the management of public resources. He/She will also participate in conducting country level policy dialogue on key governance issues.
- He/She is expected to provide specialist advice and inputs to the Bank Group’s operational activities through review of technical design and institutional arrangements for governance projects/programmes proposed for Bank’s funding and assessing their feasibility from the perspective of present and future impact. He/She will also contribute to building partnerships and strengthening initiatives in the area of governance.
- The work accomplished will contribute to realizing the Bank’s governance work programme as it relates to the implementation of the Bank’s High Fives priorities: Feed Africa; Light-up Africa; Industrialize Africa; Integrate Africa; and Improve the lives of the people of Africa.
Key Functions
Under the supervision and guidance of the Division Manager, the Principal Governance Officers will:
Strategy and Planning:
- Contribute towards the development of country and sector level policy and strategies for economic governance issues in Regional Member Countries (RMCs) in consultation with relevant government agencies and country offices.
- Support policy dialogue with Government officials and development partners on governance policy and reforms.
- Contribute to the preparation of policy statements, papers, briefs and various reports on economic governance issues.
- Contribute to the preparation of Regional Integration Strategy Papers, Country Strategy Papers and Country Policy and Institutional Assessments towards ensuring Governance and economic management issues are incorporated and adequately addressed.
- Represent the Bank in its engagement with development partners on the macroeconomic framework for the country.
Program/Project Preparation and Management:
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- Lead and provide support to Bank teams for the preparation and implementation of program-based operations and institutional support projects at the country and regional levels.
- Manage an active country portfolio of projects/programs, to ensure timely implementation according to agreed objectives.
- Involve all relevant stakeholders including RMCs’ governments, other development partners and concerned parties (including civil societies) or other stakeholders in project cycle activities.
- Ensure key technical, economic, financial and crosscutting issues are incorporated into projects.
Sector Economic Work and Knowledge Sharing:
- Undertake reviews, analysis and reporting of economic management initiatives of Governments, ensuring that these are considered in the design and implementation of programs.
- Lead and contribute towards the preparation of analytical and diagnostic work in Governance and public financial management systems.
- Contribute to strengthening of coordination with other development partners working in this field, and act as focal person for country level engagements in these areas.
- Contribute to activities of advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building around sector issues, public financial management, tax policy, public expenditures.
- Represent the Bank in conferences, seminars and national workshops, participate in events, meetings and sector groups related to Governance work and provide regular reports to the Country Manager and Sector Manager.
Staff Supervision:
- Supervise consultants.
Competencies (Skills, Experience, and Knowledge)
- Hold at least a Master Degree in Economics, Public administration, Governance/ Political Science, Law or related disciplines.
- Minimum of six (6) years of experience in governance, economic management, policy formulation, revenue management, public expenditure or related areas, Strong experience and proven track record in the design and delivery of operations (including investment projects and policy based operations), as well as project management.
- Experience implementing projects with public sector institutions and / or bilateral and multilateral development finance institutions.
- Proven sense of initiative, results orientation, teamwork and ability to work effectively across a diverse team, with colleagues often based in different geographical locations.
- In-depth understanding of governance and economic management issues.
- Familiarity with operational policies and programming practices of multilateral organisations.
- Demonstrated networking skills, and an ability to coordinate interests of diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to apply innovative approaches, work independently and apply new methods to solve problems, while remaining efficient in a fast-paced, changing and challenging institutional environment.
- Strong interrogative skills- Anticipate needs and requests and able to conduct independent policy discussions with representatives of the government and support strategic thinking on governance and economic management.
- Ability to collaborate within teams and across boundaries.
- Ability to succeed in multi-cultural environment.
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritize work, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French or English, with a good working knowledge of the other language. Portuguese would be an added advantage.
- Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite applications and Knowledge of SAP highly desirable.
Application Closing Date
17th July, 2024.
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4). Chief Procurement Officer/Consultant – Management Unit TCCM
Position Number: 50052550
Location: Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
Position Grade: PL3
The Complex
- The Vice-Presidency, Technology and Corporate Services (TCVP) is responsible for the design, development and delivery of efficient, client-oriented, corporate services and information-technology solutions to ensure overall institutional effectiveness in all aspects of the Bank’s corporate services.
- The Complex provides leadership in the formulation and implementation of the Bank’s strategies, policies, controls and approaches on organizational information technology systems, software applications, cyber security, IT support and infrastructure systems.
- The Complex is also responsible for management of the Bank’s real estate assets, institutional procurement, language services and business continuity.
The Hiring Unit
- The Consultants Management Unit (TCCM) reports to TCVP and is responsible for overseeing and supporting the Bank’s User Units in the recruitment of corporate consultants (individuals and Firms) that are financed by (a) the Bank’s administrative budget, (b) the Bank’s Capital expenditure budget, and (c) Trust funds / special funds.
- The main responsibilities of TCCM include monitoring the implementation of the Presidential Directive and other related instruments on Corporate Consultancy Services and contribute to ensuring that the use of consultants, notably the individual consultants funded by the administrative budget, is optimally aligned with the corporate strategic staffing. Moreover, the Unit should support the User Units with a view to ensure that the processes and procedures used in the acquisition of consulting services are competitive, fair, transparent, and fit for purpose to obtain high-quality services and achieve optimal value for money based on the principles of economy, efficiency, effectiveness, and equity.
The Position
- The Chief Procurement Officer will contribute to the operational support and sound implementation of the Bank’s activities in the area of consulting services and consultant recruitment.
- He/She will provide technical guidance to Bank staff and ensure that the consultants’ recruitment is done within the framework of the Bank’s policies and procedures. He/She will contribute to ensuring quality in recruitment activities and achieve value for money for the Bank.
- The use of individual consultants and consulting firms is an integral part of designing work programs of the organizational units, which highlights the key role of the consultancy services in delivering on the objectives of the Bank. This requires more appropriate and agile policies and practices for which this position will provide technical assistance and expertise.
- The position will contribute to ensuring quality and timely advice and support for the recruitment of individual consultants and consulting firms, under the capital and administrative budgets.
- The Chief Procurement Officer will contribute to capacity development of Bank staff, and this include coaching mentoring, training and upgrading of the skills, related to the recruitment of consultants.
Key Functions
Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Lead Expert-Consultant Procurement, the Chief Procurement Officer will carry out the following duties:
- Work independently on complex procurement matters in specific sectors in the performance of the Bank’s fiduciary and service functions.
- Ensure compliance with the provisions relating to eligibility, and the general conditions for acquisition of Consulting services, as prescribed in the Presidential Directive, as well as compliance with the procedures for acquisition of Consulting services detailed in the Implementation Manual.
- Work across sectors and is responsible for reviewing and handling the technical, commercial and legal aspects of procurement (in consultation with Legal and Policy departments as necessary) at all stages of the procurement cycle.
- Provide operational advice to Bank staff on concepts, policies and procedures for recruitment of consultants and leverage the consultant management system to monitor compliance and extract data for Management reporting.
- Assess procurement implications, evaluates institutional capacity of the client departments, prepare background analysis.
- Negotiate and resolve difficult procurement issues with sector department and Task managers and handle questions/complaints.
- Prepare a range of procurement-related documents and reports.
- Coordinate and lead training delivery for user department and for conducting compliance checks.
- Supervise, guide and support the Consultant Management Unit Junior staff.
- Monitor the revision of fee scales for individual consultants.
- Lead the development of standard bidding documents, templates, guidance notes and other tools required for the recruitment of corporate consultants.
- Participate in the post review of the processes followed by Bank organizational units for recruiting corporate consultants and contribute to the development of the related reports (including the annual report).
Competencies (Skills, Experience, and Knowledge)
- Hold at least a Master’s Degree in engineering, Public / Business Administration, Law, Procurement, Economics or related fields.
- A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant professional experience in providing procurement support and advice to the preparation and implementation of programs and projects financed by the Bank or any other similar institution.
- Proven familiarity with and solid experience in the practice of procurement of consultancy services under donor funding conditions, it would be desirable to have knowledge of Bank Procurement policy.
- Experience in supervising and effectively managing the implementation of development projects and programs.
- Ability to be flexible, open-minded with integrity, client and results-oriented for achieving the Bank’s objectives.
- Effective consulting and advisory skills that enable Sector Staff to build their confidence and skills to deal with procurement issues.
- Good networking skills and judgment are required while working within teams and when building professional relationships with Procurement Specialists and sector specialists.
- Strong leadership and coaching skills.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively (excellent written and oral) in English and French.
- Proven competence skills with standard MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), preferably combined with good knowledge and experience in SAP operations.
Application Closing Date
17th July, 2024.
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5). Chief Strategy Officer – Agriculture, SNSP1
Position Number: 50076482
Location: Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
Position Grade: PL3
The Complex
- The Senior Vice-Presidency is responsible for supporting the President in the day-to-day management of the Bank Group to achieve its strategic objective and drive performance culture that will align all processes and systems to deliver high impact results.
- The Senior Vice-Presidency will provide effective leadership and exceptional coordination to ensure implementation and monitoring of key corporate decisions as well as the identification of necessary corrective measures and actions.
- The Senior Vice-Presidency will lead Senior Management discussions, decision-making processes and the implementation of keyboard 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: (i) 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 Strategy, the High 5 priorities, and other strategies; (ii) to play a prominent role in keeping the Bank a strategy-focused organization in line with its policies; (iii) 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, (iv) 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 Chief Strategy Officer will be to:
- Support the development and implementation of Bank policies, strategies and action plans.
- Support operational sector departments in developing, and consolidating sector-specific strategies and policies in line with the Bank’s overall strategy
- Conduct or facilitate policy analysis of the different dimensions of sector plans and processes to ensure coherence of advice to management and country programmes (CSPs), project design and implementation support.
Key Functions
Under the supervision of the Manager– Corporate Strategy and Policy, the Chief Strategy Officer will perform the following:
- Participate, as part of the core department, in corporate strategy development and its subsequent monitoring, reporting, updating and ensuring their alignment with the strategic planning directions and strategy.
- Lead the analysis of legal, economic, policy, social and institutional frameworks related to selected sectors from the perspective of their adequacy, relevance and suitability.
- Contribute to a transformative and enabling institutional, policy and legal environment for the creation of sustainable sector dialogue through sound policy advice to both internal and external clients.
- Support the development of the Bank’s existing skillset in policy analysis to ensure that it can advise RMCs, RECs and other bodies on key levers within the overall policy matrix that are critical to driving agricultural transformation.
- Support operational sector departments in developing and consolidating sector-specific and regional strategies and action plans in line with the High 5 strategic objectives.
- Work with sectors departments, RMCs and the private sector to broaden their awareness on policy issues as well as developing innovative solutions.
- Monitor and report on the implementation of Bank group strategies.
- Provide support to Senior Management in the formulation of strategic policy objectives and ensure their alignment with the strategic planning orientations and the Bank Strategy 2024-2033.
- Provide support to the office of the President as required, especially on recent policy developments, and on the Bank’s response to emerging international issues.
- Support Strategic communications related to the Bank group strategies and policies.
- Initiate and take lead in the Bank’s knowledge management effort especially in areas of finance, private sector development and macro-economic management.
- Provide leadership to junior staff, consultants and interns.
- Attend, where necessary, local, regional or national meetings on behalf of the Department.
- Undertake any other assignments as may be assigned by the Division Manager or Director.
Competencies (Skills, Experience, and Knowledge)
- Hold at least a Master’s Degree or its equivalent in Economics, Macroeconomics or Development Economics, Finance, Strategic Management, Engineering or related development fields and a broad knowledge of development issues in Africa.
- Have a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience as a development specialist; sector specific specialisation (agriculture, private sector, infrastructure, industry, etc) will be an added advantage.
- Solid experience in leading and coordinating the development of corporate policies, strategies and other directional documents.
- Ability to develop corporate policies, strategies and other directional documents.
- Client and results oriented individual with a “can do” attitude;
- Effective consulting, analytical and advisory skills that enable and support the work of clients in rural development.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision
- Good understanding of development economics and specificities of Regional Members Countries.
- Experience with multilateral development banks and international organizations is an asset.
- Experience and exposure to infrastructure and operational issues, and ability to provide advice, assistance and advice on these issues, will be an advantage.
- 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 and problem-solving skills, operational effectiveness and teamwork capability.
- 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.
Deadline: 17th July, 2024.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should use the links below to apply:
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