🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ African Development Bank Group (AfDB) – 8 Positions

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 following positions below:

1.) Short Term Staff - Conferences Technician
2.) Operations Assistant - Tanzania Country Office (Short Term Staff)
3.) Administrative Assistant (Short Term Staff) - x2
4.) Special Envoy - Middle East & North Africa (Mena) and Gulf Region
5.) Principal Agro-Industrial Processing Zone Officer / Rural Infrastructure Development
6.) Principal Evaluation Officer
7.) 2024 Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Program

Job Title: Short Term Staff - Conferences Technician

Position Number: 50087632
Location: Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Position Grade: GS7

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 Divisions, including Office of the President; the Independent Development Evaluation Department; the Integrity and Anti-Corruption Department; the Compliance Review and Mediation Department; the Secretariat to the Sanctions Appeals Board; the Administrative Tribunal; the Office of the Auditor General; the Group Risk Management Function Directorate; the General Counsel and Legal Services Department; the Communication and External Relations Department; the Ethics Office, and the Office of the Secretary General and General Secretariat.

The Hiring Department

• The role of the Office of the Secretary General and General Secretariat (PSEG) is to facilitate the delivery of the objectives of the Bank's Ten-Year Strategy, the High 5s, and the 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. PSEG comprises:
  • The Front Office of the Secretary General (PSEG.0) which has the additional responsibility of managing the Records Management and Archives Section and a Conferences and Meetings Section (DAI);
  • A Board Affairs and Proceedings Division (PSEG.1); and
  • A Protocol, Immunities and Privileges Division (PSEG.2)

The Conference and Meetings Section oversees the planning and organizing of various meetings and events, including:

• Sessions of the Boards of Governors and its subsidiary bodies (Annual Meetings of the Bank Group, including meetings of the Governor’s Advisory Committee (GAC), the Bureau, the Joint Steering Committee (JSC), the Office of the Boards of Governors (OBG), the Committee on Conditions of Service of Elected Staff and the Steering Committee for the Election of the President).
• Consultative meetings of the plenipotentiaries on ADF replenishments and mid-term reviews; the Boards of Directors and their Committees (CODE, AMBD, CAHR, ECAM, AUFI, ANRE, Plenary Committee of the Budget, and Ethics Committee).
• Meetings organized in partnership with other institutions, at the Bank or outside the Bank. Example: joint AfDB/WB/IMF or AfDB/ECA/AU meetings.
• International meetings whose agenda deals with issues related to the Bank's mission.

Key Functions
Under the Supervision of the Coordinator Conferences & Meetings, the Conference Technician will perform the following:

• Work in close collaboration with the other members of the conferences and meetings team.
• Participate in the installation and / or monitor the operation of all conference infrastructure installed in meeting rooms and for events organized within the Bank and outside.
• Provide technical coverage during the organization of formal and informal meetings of the Boards of Directors, meetings of the annual assemblies of the Bank and any other official meeting of the Bank.
• Ensure, if necessary, in close collaboration with TCIS technicians, particularly regarding communication tools, in particular ZOOM and TEAMS, of the audio and videoconference connection, in all the Bank's meeting rooms with the offices outside, the meeting rooms of the head office.
• Make the daily technical implementation and the technical coverage of the meeting rooms before, during and after each meeting session.
• Ensure the proper functioning of conference infrastructure equipment daily for the duration of the meeting to remedy any defect or possible breakdown of the equipment.
• Manage and ensure the recordings of all the deliberations of the Boards and all other official meetings of the Bank. Then classify, archive, and track the movements of the audio recordings of the sessions.
• Provide technical assistance to the various departments of the Bank within the framework of events organized by the Bank or in partnership with other institutions within and outside the Bank.
• Maintain and manage the fleet of technical equipment of the Bank's meeting and conference rooms in a clean and precise inventory file to be submitted periodically to the line manager.
• Accomplish any mission entrusted to him by the person in charge of the conference section.

Competencies (Skills, Experience, and Knowledge)

• Hold at least a Bachelor's / Licence Degree in Computer Engineering, Electronics, or in a related discipline such as Audiovisual. Additional training in Technology, Conference and Meeting Infrastructure would be a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the field of information technology as well as a good command of communication tools such as ZOOM and TEAMS
• Ability to provide technical assistance to users.
• Knowledge of tools such as VMix, SDI or equivalent will be a plus.
• Proof of citizenship or evidence of permanent residency or work authorization in the proposed country of employment.
• Experience in ensuring technological watch in terms of technology and infrastructure for conferences and meetings: Bosch Dicentis, Polycom, Corio Matrix, etc.
• Client orientation, detailed-oriented, result-oriented, rigorous, accountability
• Ability to work under pressure and in timely manner.
• Ability to communicate and write in French or English with a good working knowledge of the other language.
• Competence in the use of the Bank’s standard software (MS Office package).
• Knowledge of SAP is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
7th October, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Operations Assistant - Tanzania Country Office (Short Term Staff)

Position Number: 50086761
Location: Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Position Grade: GS5

The Complex

• The Vice-Presidency for ‘Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery’ is responsible for operational relevancy, efficiency and effectiveness of the Bank Group’s operational programs, and activities.
• The Complex ensures that the Bank operates successfully across its Regional Member Countries and oversees the full implementation of all aspects of the Bank’s Regional Directorates.
• 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.

The Hiring Department

• The African Development Bank-Tanzania Country Office in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania was established to strengthen dialogue between the Bank and Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, development partners, the private sector, and the civil society, in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of its partnership strategy, development policy and programs/projects.
• The key functions of the office include: country programming, project administration, promoting participation, regional integration, country dialogue, and aid co-ordination, in line with the partnership principles and with a view to increasing development effectiveness and impact on the ground.

The Position

• The Short Term Staff – Operations Assistant will report to the Country Manager of the Tanzania Country Office.
• The assignment will be for a period of three (3) months and the incumbent will support the daily implementation of the office work program.

Key Functions
Under the Supervision of the Country Manager, the Operations Assistant will perform the following functions:

• Create and maintain Country Office database, perform any task related to data entry and analysis as required, and ensure information is updated in physical and electronic filing systems (server shared Sankofa).
• Monitor program activities through data management in SAP, SRAS, BPPS, RRS and other systems, and ensure that information on Bank-financed projects is regularly updated.
• Support the Country Office and administrative staff in the preparation of planning and information documents, drawing on the information kept in the databases.
• Monitor acquisitions and other requests for no objection received for all projects managed by the Country Office.
• Contribute to the preparation of missions of project Task Managers, participate in missions, if necessary, and provide logistical support for the implementation of the program of conferences and workshops organized by the Bank in Tanzania.
• Contribute to the preparation of notes and activity reports, summaries of meetings and/or information notes on operations, progress made, and lessons learned, based on project reports, workshops and information contained in the Bank's database.
• Update data management information on SAP for all Bank-financed projects in Tanzania, including contract registration and results, in collaboration with project managers and the Country Program Officer.
• Establish a database to track project disbursements & procurement related requests and documents submitted to the Bank
• Perform any other operational support task requested by the Country Manager and the Country Program Officer.

Competencies (Skills, Experience and Knowledge)

• Hold a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Administration or a related field;
• Have a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience including three (3) years in the areas of project management, the development of work programs and budgets, and information management.
• Proof of citizenship or evidence of permanent residency or work authorization in the proposed country of employment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to diplomatically interact with government and staff at all levels.
• Have effective analytical, data analysis, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Have a recognized ability to exercise good judgment in interpersonal relations at all levels, and in the handling of confidential information.
• Excellent organizational, administrative and time management skills.
• Previous experience with multilateral/bilateral development organizations is an advantage.
• Good written and oral skills in French or English with a good working knowledge of the other language
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access). Knowledge of SAP and/or other integrated document management systems is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
7th October, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Administrative Assistant (Short Term Staff)

Position Number: 50086877
Location: Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Position Grade: GS7
Slots: 2

The Complex

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

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

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

Key Functions

Under the Supervision of the OIC Director, the Administrative Assistant (STS) will perform the following:

• Support the convening of the global community of practice seminars
• Assist in the proof reading and editing of knowledge products
• Receive and register all incoming and outgoing documents of the Department/ Division;
• Ensure that documents presented for Director’s signature are complete, with necessary attachments and background documents;
• Provide background information to the Director / Manager for appointments with official visitors and/or staff members;
• Relay information between Director, Division Managers and other staff members of the department;
• Follow up on work deadlines with Division Managers;
• Schedule weekly team and ad hoc meetings for the Director, according to schedules and Director's Agenda for the week;
• Maintain a filing system in both hard and soft copies to meet the needs of the Department;
• Keep a weekly calendar of activities that shows all meetings to be attended by the Director as well as by other staff members. It also includes all external visits to the Department;
• Make travel arrangements for the Director including tickets, hotel reservation, etc.;
• Assist in preparation of presentations using PowerPoint and other software packages on own initiative or on the basis of instructions;
• Perform other office administration tasks (photocopies, emails) when the need arises;
• Administrative assistance
• Other duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor

Competencies (Skills, Experience and Knowledge):

• Hold a minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Accounting, Law, Political Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience at a similar position.
• Experience in professional editing, drafting legal or policy documents, etc.
• Good knowledge of administration and office support services, including systems and procedures;.
• Good coordination skills - methodical and self-organized;
• Demonstrable commitment to delivering excellent customer service focused reception and administration service;
• Proficiency /good written and oral skills in English and/or French languages.
• Good interpersonal, planning and organizational skills;
• Flexibility to adapt, positive attitude towards change, and a constructive and creative approach to problem solving;
• Proficiency in the use of standard equipment (computer, fax, scanner, photocopies, etc.);
• Communication;
• Problem Solving;
• Client Orientation;
• Team working;
• Operational Effectiveness;
• Innovation and Creativity;
• Attention to detail;
• Good analytical skills.
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access). Knowledge of SAP is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
10th October, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Special Envoy - Middle East & North Africa (Mena) and Gulf Region

Position Number: 50091209
Location: Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Position Grade: EL4

The Complex

• The President, plans, supervises and manages the business of the Bank Group. Under the direction of the Boards of Directors, the President conducts the business of the Bank and the African Development Fund and manages operations and activities in accordance with the Agreements establishing the ADB and the ADF.
• The President supervises several Departments and Units including Office of the President; 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 Function;  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

• The Office of the President assists the President in planning, supervising and managing the business of the Bank Group.
• The Office monitors, coordinates and supervises the implementation of various Bank programs including administrative issues relating to Directors reporting to the Office of the President; prepares and organizes the President’s missions and represents the Bank, in line with the President’s instructions, at international conferences and meetings and on working missions to member countries; prepares and organizes meetings with Bank’s Senior Management, and facilitates follow-up on the decisions of these meetings; reviews, evaluates and gives advice on communication and interaction between the Presidency and the various organs of the Bank; provides advice on communication and interaction between the Presidency and various stakeholders of the Bank; ensures the effective and timely implementation of Board and Management decisions; provides effective administrative and logistic support to facilitate implementation of the President’s programs; and prepares, monitors and submits summaries of audit reports to the President and follows up on the implementation of the recommendations of the reports.

The Position
The Special Envoy for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Gulf Region will report directly to the President and will be a member of the senior leadership in the Cabinet Office of the President and will:

• Advise the President on strategic issues related to management of relations with the MENA and Gulf Region shareholders and stakeholders, particularly in mobilizing political support for the Bank’s resource mobilization initiatives; other corporate priorities; implementation of strategy and on actions required.
• Assist the President on outreach strategies with the MENA and Gulf Region, for resource mobilization and communicate Bank policy and strategies to these key stakeholders in MENA and Gulf Region on behalf of the President and the Bank.
• Represent the President in meetings and missions, as required.

Key Functions
Reporting to the President, the Special Envoy leads and coordinates the entire Shareholders relations in the MENA and Gulf Region in support of the President, in the following areas:

• Supporting the President’s outreach to the MENA and Gulf Countries to mobilize political and financial support for the African Development Bank and the African Development Fund, including expanding membership at the Bank and the Fund.
• Forge strong strategic partnerships with financial institutions in the MENA and Gulf region, especially the Arab Coordination Conference, to expand financial partnerships and co-financing of programs in Africa.
• Support outreach on re-channeling of concessional financing and other instruments, including special drawing rights (SDRs) towards the advancement of the work and operations of the African Development Bank Group.
• Forge strong engagement for promoting and fostering public-private partnerships for mobilizing investments into Africa.
• Assist the President in any other areas of strategic engagements to advance the work and operations of the Bank.
• Maintain an overview of emerging global and regional trends, as well as their potential impact on, or opportunities for the Bank, and advise the President on actions needed with regards to the MENA and Gulf Region shareholders and stakeholders.

Competencies (Skills, Experience & Knowledge)

• At least a Master's Degree in Economics, Finance, Law, Social Sciences or related fields.
• At least ten (10) years of relevant professional experience in management within the Bank or a similar development institution, in Government services or the private sector.
• In-depth knowledge of international relations and resource mobilization issues and policies. A sound understanding of the Bank’s mission, strategic priorities and objectives.
• Experience in policy advisory work, resource mobilization or state level negotiations at a senior level.
• Demonstrated track record of working effectively across institutional boundaries and resolving differences by determining needs and forging solutions that benefit all parties.
• Ability to make technical recommendations with excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to investigate and analyse information and draw conclusions.
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, standards, policies and procedures within areas of expertise or specialisation.
• Knowledge and understanding of institutional policies and procedures and the regulatory environment within which they operate.
• Knowledge of the strategic goals, objectives, structure and operations of the Bank.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across institutional boundaries with various teams
• Ability to collaborate with a highly diverse Board of Directors and Senior Management teams and responsive to needs of multiple stakeholders, with excellent negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of scheduling, planning and coordinating of interrelated activities within the Complex.
• Polyvalent experience for coordinating various sectors covered by the President.
• Ability to analyse complex information and understanding multi-sector work.
• Ability to think strategically and to timely offer advice on operational matters.
• Strong conceptual and analytic skills in pro-actively identifying substantive issues and assessing their impact in terms of short- and long-term consequences to Bank.
• Leadership – Knowledge resources and Analytical Power.
• Strategic influencing, negotiation and convening skills.
• Tact and diplomacy.
• Effective communication skills.
• Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Social Intelligence (SQ).
• Practical creativity and entrepreneurial drive.
• Ability to work in teams, foster team spirit and a sense of commitment in stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate and write effectively in English or French, with a good working knowledge of the other language.
• Competence in the use Microsoft Office and other standard software used in the bank such as Word, Excel, Access and Power Point, and other Bank integrated document management system.

Application Closing Date
27th September, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: This position is classified as international status and attracts international terms and conditions of employment.

Job Title: Principal Agro-Industrial Processing Zone Officer / Rural Infrastructure Development

Position Number: 50093741
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Position Grade: PL4

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 priority 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 pools of experienced individuals who can be consulted to provide sector expertise on complex transactions; (iii) develop new financing instruments; (iv) the VP will act as the spokesperson to represent the Bank with external stakeholders on aspects of “Feed Africa” and “Improve Quality of Life for the People of Africa”.

The Hiring Department / Division

• The Agriculture Finance and Rural Development Department (AHFR) provides support for the delivery of Feed Africa: Strategy for Agricultural Transformation in Africa, 2016-2025. The strategy aims to end hunger and rural poverty in the next decade through self-sufficiency in 15 priority commodity value chains specific to the continent’s agro-ecological zones.
• Realizing the objectives set forth in the strategy requires increased productivity; value addition; investment in infrastructure; an enabling agribusiness environment; capital flows; and inclusivity, sustainability and effective nutrition.
• The Department leads the effort to mobilize the required finance to implement Feed Africa and provides support for the implementation of all rural development activities in Regional Member Countries (RMCs). The AHFR Department is structured into two Divisions: (i) Agriculture and Rural Finance Division; and (ii) Rural Infrastructure Development Division.
• The Rural Infrastructure Development Division will support the Directorate General Hubs in the design and executions of the programs to develop hard & soft Infrastructure that would boost productivity, agro-processing, storage, transportation and trade of agricultural produce, as well as enabling distribution and improved use of quality agricultural inputs.

The Positions
The job of the Chief Agro-Industrial Processing Zone Officer in the Rural Infrastructure Development Division is:

• Designing and implementing of quality sovereign operations for hard and soft rural infrastructure, in particular, for the private-sector-led special agro-industrial processing zones (SAPZs), critical for the agricultural transformation in Africa;
• Supporting Regional Directorates/Business Development Units for the relevant sovereign operations with innovative business models, specifically public private partnership, private sector-led management and operation to implement the special agro-industrial processing zones (SAPZs);
• Partnering with co-financiers, financial institutions and commercial banks to find solutions for financing tenant companies in the special agro-industrial processing zones (SAPZs) along the key priority agricultural value chains;
• Developing knowledge and share lessons of special agro-industrial processing zones (SAPZs) that have successfully provided value chain related employment opportunities to women and youth;
• Carrying out policy dialogue for a business enabling environment for special agro-industrial processing zones (SAPZs), which includes the legal, regulatory and institutional framework;
• Mobilizing resources for special agro-industrial processing zones from other Development Partners, Development Financial institutions and Non-Traditional sources including climate financing, sovereign wealth funds and pension funds
• Providing implementation support and supervise the special agro-industrial processing zones (SAPZs) to ensure effective contribution to the goals of the Feed Africa Strategy, impact poverty, enhance competitiveness and transform agriculture.

Key Functions
Reporting to the Division Manager, the Chief Agro-Industrial Processing Zone Officer will be responsible for:

Technical Oversight:
Innovation and Technical Advice in Design and Implementation of Public Private Partnerships:

• Developing sovereign operations based on innovative rural infrastructure approaches with specific focus on developing special agro-industrial zones through a Public Private Partnership (PPP) and a private sector lens;
• Understanding the specifications required in project design and feasibility study for specific special agro-industrial processing zones to be commercially viable and attractive to anchor/equity investors as well as tenant companies;
• Capacity building of regional and country staff and implementing partners to apply and adapt private sector led infrastructure models for Bank designs, tailored to the local conditions, environment and country priorities;
• Providing deep sector expertise for design, implementation and supervision of projects by gathering experts for projects and work with a network of consultants, transaction advisors, service providers, implementing partners and private sector developers;

Knowledge Sharing on Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones:

• Monitoring implementation around a set of impact indicators around development impact and job creation for women and youth and share best practices, and share lessons learnt;
• Developing guidelines, toolkits and other knowledge products based on best practice emanating from empirical evidence during project implementation;

Policy and Partnerships with Public and Private Stakeholders :

• Carrying out stakeholder engagement and increased private sector participation in special agro-industrial processing zones (SAPZs) and associated rural infrastructure;
• Developing and carry out an alliance strategy with financial institutions at the country level to support small medium size enterprises;

Teamwork:

• Being a collaborative member of the department Management Team, contribute and share expertise and input and foster a collegial environment;
• Building strong relationship management and understand the business needs to assist in developing practical and effective solutions;

Leadership:

• Managing the efficient use of the financial and human resources of the Division, including the career development of staff.  On the technical front the work requires analytical and strategic skills, as well as personal knowledge and practical experience in the main areas of Bank intervention;
• Supervising complex project identification, preparation and appraisal for Bank Group financing and verify quality of the projects;

Staff engagement:

• Leading People: Serve as a role model, leading by example, builds alignment and commitment. Is courageous in challenging others to move the Bank forward;
• Promoting collaboration and facilitate teamwork across teams and across organizational units;
• Maintaining a high standard of professional integrity, treat individuals fairly and respectively and be sensitive to differences across culture, nationalities and gender;

Corporate communication:

• Ensuring effective communication between the Management and staff of the Bank, the authorities of member countries, officials from other organizations;
• Monitoring best practice in the industry and, as appropriate, liaise with counterparts in other organization.

Requirements

• Hold a minimum of a Master's Degree in Agronomy, Economics, Finance or Engineering, or related field of study with strong rural development and engineering experience;
• Have a minimum of six (06) years of relevant professional experience in the area of rural infrastructure development and at least 3 years working on Special Agro-industrial Processing Zones as a task manager in an international multilateral institution;
• Sound Experience with International Development Financing Institutions in developing countries including a satisfactory knowledge of their operational policies and procedures;
• Proven leadership in matters relating to rural development such as policy dialogue, technical review of reports and consultation with other financiers, among others;
• Knowledge of Africa and the rural development needs, opportunities, development challenges and possible solutions;
• Deep understanding of rural infrastructure development;
• Having Private Sector Experience is advantageous;
• Operational Effectiveness;
• Problem Solving;
• Client Orientation
• Team working and relationships;
• Communication;
• Ability to communicate and write effectively in French or English languages, preferably with a working knowledge of the other language;
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint); knowledge of SAP is desirable.

Application Closing Date
23rd September, 2023.

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

Job Title: Principal Evaluation Officer

Position Number: 50089993
Location: Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Position Grade: PL4

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 Department (IDEV); Compliance Review and Mediation Unit (BCRM); Secretariat to the Sanctions Appeals Board (BSAB); and the Administrative Tribunal (BATR) report to the Board.

The Hiring Department
The overarching mission of the African Development Bank’s Independent Development Evaluation is to enhance the development effectiveness of the Bank and foster sustainable growth and poverty reduction in its regional member countries through independent and influential evaluations, oversight over self-evaluation processes and products, and proactive engagement in evaluation partnerships and knowledge-sharing activities. To support the Bank Group in achieving greater development effectiveness, the independent evaluation function has adopted three core objectives:

• Contribute to enhanced learning in the Bank and regional member countries to improve current and future policies, strategies, programs, projects, and processes.
• Provide a basis for accountability to the public and to member countries by documenting the use and results of the Bank Group’s assistance.
• Promote an evaluation culture in the Bank and regional member countries to encourage a focus on development results, learning, and continuous quality improvement.

The core mandate of the Independent Development Evaluation Department is to conduct independent evaluation studies, provide relevant lessons, develop and harmonize standards and practices, support evaluation capacity development together with partner agencies and attest to the validity of both processes and the results of African Development Bank’s self-evaluation activities. The Independent Development Evaluation Department also collaborates and exchanges information with bilateral and multilateral development agencies’ evaluation departments, and undertakes joint evaluation of co-financed projects and programs.

The Independent Development Evaluation Department has three divisions: The Power, Energy, Climate Change and Green Growth; Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization; and Integration Evaluations Division (IDEV.1); the Agriculture, Human and Social Development, Country and Corporate Evaluations Division (IDEV.2); and the Knowledge Management Outreach and Capacity Development Division (IDEV.3). The Divisions 1 and 2 focus on undertaking evaluations whilst the Division 3 on Knowledge Management Outreach and Capacity Development.

The IDEV1 division is mainly responsible for evaluations relating to the private sector, infrastructure (including transport, ICT, urban development, water and sanitation), industrialization, power systems, energy, climate change, and green growth.

The Position

• The Principal Evaluation Officer contributes to the delivery of the division work program by leading moderately complex evaluations, supervising evaluation teams, and mentoring and coaching junior colleagues, and supporting work programme management and the Independent Development Evaluation Department’s quality assurance activities of the Bank’s interventions (including policies, strategies and operations) in the areas covered by the Division, in particular activities related to the private sector, infrastructure (including transport, ICT, urban development, water and sanitation), industrialization, power systems, energy, climate change, and green growth.

Key Functions
Under the supervision and guidance of the Division Manager Division.1, the Principal Evaluation Officer will:

• Undertake Evaluation Activities: Design, conduct and report on evaluations in accordance with the Bank’s Evaluation Policy and Manual and international evaluation standards (e.g., OECD DAC evaluation standards and the Evaluation Cooperation Group Good Practice Standards).
• Undertake Meta-Evaluations and Meta-Analyses; Lead, and guide meta-evaluations and meta-analyses including designs, and methods (for literature search, and data collection, analysis and reporting).
• Undertake Evaluation Quality Management: Contribute to updating the Independent Development Evaluation Department evaluation quality standards, and quality assurance processes, tools and capacity.
• Contribute to the capture of learning from evaluation design to evaluation dissemination for use in updating the Independent Development Evaluation Department evaluation manual, and for staff learning events.
• Manage human and financial resources of a multi-disciplinary evaluation team to ensure the delivery of complex and concurrent evaluations that are conducted in an independent, cost-effective, rigorous and timely manner.
• Promote the mandate of the evaluation function and contribute to the creation of an evaluation culture in the Bank and in Regional Member Countries (RMC).
• Contribute to positioning the Independent Development Evaluation Department as an innovator on the leading-edge among other multilateral institutions and to maximizing the effectiveness and efficiency of the Bank’s Evaluation Function.
• Contribute to building strategic alliances and partnerships with key stakeholders within and outside the Bank to further the Evaluation Function’s mandate and engage in evaluation communities of practice within and outside the Bank. Provide substantive input to these communities and share lessons of experience.
• Contribute to the preparation of Independent Development Evaluation Department’s three-year rolling work programme and annual report.
• Perform any other assigned tasks.

Competencies (Skills, Experience and Knowledge)

• Holds at least a Master's Degree in Economics, Development Evaluation, Finance, Business Administration, Sociology, Development, Statistics, Policy Analysis, Public Administration, or other international development related field. A Certificate/Diploma in Development Evaluation, Development oriented research and/or Program/Project Planning, Management and Evaluation is an advantage.
• A minimum of six (6) years experience in as a development evaluator/researcher; designing, conducting, managing, and reporting development evaluation/research studies.
• Significant knowledge in quantitative and/or qualitative evaluation methods.
• Broad knowledge of evaluation theories and practice including evaluation needs assessment, design and implementation.
• Proven operational and field experience working in complex development programs.
• Knowledge of operational/policy areas, procedures and practice of the African Development Bank or other multilateral development Banks and/or other international development agencies.
• Operational experience relating, in particular, to areas covered by the Division, such as private sector, infrastructure (including transport, ICT, urban development, water and sanitation), industrialization, power systems, energy, climate change, and green growth.
• Substantial experience in development planning, management and evaluation in Multilateral Development Banks or other international development agencies
• Strong theoretical and operational knowledge of international development issues and theories relating, in particular, to Africa
• Experience in providing strategic advice to senior management.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring staff.
• Substantial experience in evaluation in Multilateral Development Banks or other international development agencies desirable.
• Substantial experience in managing human and financial resources.
• Experience to lead multidisciplinary teams, and work in diverse and multi-cultural settings
• Ability to communicate effectively (in writing and orally) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other.
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Access and Power Point); knowledge of integrated document management system and/or quantitative and qualitative data analysis packages is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
21st September, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Title: 2024 Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Program

Position Number: 50100504
Location: Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Ibrahim Leadership Fellow will take leadership guidance from the President, the Senior Vice President, the Chief of Staff and Director of Cabinet and/or a designated Representative.
• With this guidance, the Fellow will contribute to the design and implementation of strategic assignments that will increase and enhance their professional and leadership capacity, with the intention of contributing to the governance and development of their countries.

Responsibilities 
The Fellow will also have the following responsibilities:

• Design, develop and help implement innovative approaches to various strategic issues of importance to the Bank’s mission and objectives, based on international best practice.
• Undertake research and analysis of existing and emerging strategy, program and policy areas relevant for the Bank, as required.
• Assist with the monitoring and analysis of the implementation of various Bank Group initiatives as well as the regular work program, and prepare briefs, memos and other documentation that convey in non-technical terms the likely impact;
• Participate in high-level discussions and contribute to the preparation of the President’s meetings and missions; and
• Carry out any other assigned duties by relevant senior staff in the President’s office.

Selection Criteria (Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience)

• The priority for the selection of the 2024 Mo Ibrahim Fellow is the Bank’s High 5 areas (lighting up and powering Africa; Feeding Africa; Industrializing Africa; Integrating Africa and Improving the quality of life for the people of Africa).
• The key competencies are top-notch professional experience in private sector and strong policy analytical skills at all levels and ability to run models.
• The Fellowship is for young professionals, mid-career or/and new executives.

The Fellow Must:

• Be a national of an African country, residing anywhere in the world;
• Not be an active, non-active, retired, or separated staff member of the Bank;
• Not have close family relations with an active or non-active staff member, such as mother, father, sister and brother;
• Government officials, active military personnel and political party leaders are not eligible;
• Age limit is forty (40) years for men and women and forty-five (45) years for women with children;
• Have outstanding academic credentials backed by a minimum of a Master’s Degree from a recognized institution in Banking, Business, Economics or other Social Sciences, Finance, International Development, or in any other discipline relevant to the Bank’s business;
• Have relevant and demonstrable work experience, strong communication skills, demonstrated leadership skills, and ability to work with others;
• Have at least 7 (seven) years work experience relevant to the Bank’s activities;
• Demonstrate proven leadership and consultative skills;
• Have experience in strategic planning, project management and execution;
• Have experience in formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures;
• Demonstrate a strong ability to analyze and interpret financial and other data;
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills;
• Demonstrate ability to communicate and interact with officials at all levels of government and to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community;
• Demonstrate ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects.

Application Closing Date
20th October, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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Note

• This position is not a regular position of the African Development Bank.  The contract for this assignment is for a period of one (1) year and is not renewable.  Funding is provided by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation (MIF).
• Should you encounter technical difficulties in submitting your application, please send an email with a precise description of the issue and/or a screenshot showing the problem to: HR Direct HRDirect@AFDB.ORG