🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ African Development Bank Group (AfDB) – 9 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:

Job Title: Chief Regional Financial Management Coordinator

Position Number: 50071211
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Employment Type: Full-time
Position Grade: PL3

The Complex

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

The Hiring Department

• The SNVP supervises the Fiduciary and Inspection Department (SNFI), which acts as the custodian of Procurement, Financial Management, and Inspection functions. SNFI has the following responsibilities: (i) developing and interpreting fiduciary policy, strategy and related guidance notes and manuals; (ii) providing fiduciary advisory services and support to operations throughout the project cycle;  (iii) preparing annual post review reports on the Bank’s Financial Management and Procurement Operations for the Board; (iv) developing a training strategy for internal and external clients; (v) dialoguing with global partners with a view to building partnerships and fostering harmonization; (vi) providing the secretariat for the Procurement Review Committee (PRC); and (vii) inspecting and reporting on the performance of Procurement and Financial Management activities undertaken by the regions.

The Position

• The Chief Regional Financial Management Coordinator (RFMC) will be based in Nairobi, Kenya, and will functionally report to the Manager, Financial Management Division, and administratively to the Regional Implementation Support Manager.
• He/she is expected to lead a team of Country Office based Financial Management Specialists (FMSs) within the East Africa Region in conducting (i) national or sector level fiduciary diagnostic work; (ii) operational support missions at the request of Project Team Leaders (PTL) throughout the project cycle; and (iii) technical support activities to improve borrowers’ financial management systems, including support for designing operations that focus on FM reform/development.

Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Division Manager, Financial Management, the Chief Regional Financial Management Coordinator will perform the following duties:

• Providing technical guidance at the Country Offices in the financial management activities of projects and programs within the framework of the Bank’s policies and guidelines throughout the project life cycle;
• Taking a proactive role to ensure ‘Quality at Entry’ in assessing the adequacy of the Borrower’s project financial management systems and the Borrower’s ability to manage and monitor Bank financed projects. This includes budgeting, internal control, treasury management, accounting, financial reporting and external auditing;
• Undertaking Country Fiduciary Risk Assessment (CFRA) during the preparation of Country Strategy Paper (CSP) or  latest at appraisal stage for consideration in eligibility criteria for the use of Country Public Financial management Systems;
• Overseeing the review of and provision of comments on financial management aspects of assigned projects and programs as documented in concept notes, feasibility studies, appraisal reports and other relevant documents to ensure consistency and enhance the quality of projects/program from the financial management perspective;
• Attending negotiations and ensuring FM issues are appropriately taken into account in the financing agreement and other associated documentations;
• Participating in project/program launching missions to assist the project/program team and building the capacity of executing agencies in the area of financial management;
• Undertaking on-site and desk supervision missions based on assessed risk, and providing inputs to the aide memoires and FM performance ratings;
• Carrying out supervision work to ensure that project financial management systems are functioning appropriately, including the periodic review of project financial management reports for adequacy of financial performance;
• Ensuring compliance with the Bank’s audit and other FM requirements;
• Providing advice and support to borrowers and the Bank Project Teams on matters affecting financial management and disbursement;
• Providing financial management guidance for the development of technical assistance programs and evaluating and monitoring their implementation;
• Assessing the selection and engagement of external independent auditors, ensuring their suitability including their independence, and competence to perform;
• Applying remedial actions in case of non-compliance with financial management requirements in accordance with Bank policy;
• Ensuring the quality of the Bank portfolio at country level and at regional level through agreed portfolio KPIs;
• Participating in PEFA, SAI-PMF, and ROSC-AA assessments and on that basis, providing inputs to Bank operations and other initiatives in the countries concerned;
• Playing a leading role in CPPRs from the financial management perspective and drafting the FM part of the CPPR report;
• Undertaking Capacity building on FM issues in the countries and in sector departments in the Bank;
• Participating in donor coordination meetings within the country or region (if applicable) and in country dialogue platforms between the country and the donors on the basis of the Bank’s overall strategy to support aid effectiveness;
• Supporting the accountability institutions (PAO, SAIs, Parliaments) in the Country or Region on the basis of the Bank’s overall strategy to support aid effectiveness; and
• Supervising and coaching of country FMSs.

Competencies (skills, experience and knowledge)

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics or a related discipline and a professional accounting certification (such as CPA, CA, ACCA, Expert Comptable or equivalent);
• A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience, preferably with a donor organization working on public sector financial management;
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards, International Public Sector Accounting Standards and International Standards on Auditing;
• Sound knowledge of the African Development Bank’s FM Policy and Procedures or other multi-lateral development Banks’ FM Policy and Procedures or other similar International Financial Institutions;
• Experience in designing and assessing internal control systems and procedures using internationally accepted control frameworks such as COSO with the ability to assess such systems and recommend remedial action where necessary;
• Proven ability to conceptualize, design and monitor the implementation of country or sector level financial management capacity building initiatives;
• Demonstrate an understanding of cross-cutting issues beyond financial management (e.g. procurement, governance, public sector management) at sector/country level;
• Ability to develop and implement complex and multiple tasks and to recommend decisive action under pressure and tight deadlines;
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently in the region;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language is required for this role.  A working knowledge of French language will be an added advantage;
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software (SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).

Application Closing Date
28th March, 2025.

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

Job Title: Chief Trade Finance Operations Officer, Trade Finance Division

Position Number: 50086959
Location: Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Employment Type: Full-time
Position Grade: PL3

The Complex

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

The Hiring Department

• The Human Capital, Youth and Skills Development Department, within the Agriculture, Human and Social Development Complex will spearhead the achievement of the High 5s on “Improving the Quality of Life of People in Africa” and contribute to the other High 5s. The Department has three divisions (i) Education and Skills Development Division, which focuses on scaling-up the Bank’s support for technical and vocational education and training (TVET) and higher education in skills development; (ii) the Public Health and Social Security Division which primarily focuses on health system strengthening and social protection and nutrition; and iii) the Regional Human Capital, Youth and Skills Development Division, which covers the central and northern regions of the Bank and focuses in these regions on the Bank's support to regional member countries in the areas of technical and vocational education and training (TVET); higher education with a focus on skills development; and health system strengthening and social protection and nutrition.
• The regional division is dedicated to building a project pipeline, lending and portfolio management for all social sectors (education, health, social protection, youth employment) in the countries of the central and northern regions. It also handles client relations coordination and partnerships in these countries.
• The Regional Human Capital, Youth and Skills Development Division focuses on human capital development, vocational training, job creation, empowerment and poverty reduction, health system strengthening and social protection and nutrition for improved and sustainable quality of life and livelihoods of populations in the central and northern regions. In these regions, it also:
• Leads the development and promotion of Bank’s policy and strategy work so that operations which are identified, developed and executed by the regions and effectively implement the Bank’s relevant sector policies and strategies.
• Provides technical guidance/advisory services and expertise to regional hubs by generating relevant knowledge and gathering a pool of experienced individuals who can be consulted to provide technical advice on human capital development.
• Fosters strategic partnerships with regional and global partners to leverage resources into the human and social development sectors. It also directly contributes to the work of the various initiatives and trust funds hosted under the Human Capital, Youth and Skills Development Department; and provides expertise to support the Vice President’s role as the Bank’s spokesperson to external audiences, and;
• Ensure the coherence of Bank activities in human and social development including health system strengthening and social protection and nutrition in the central and northern regions.

The Position

• The African Development Bank's country office in DRC (COCD) was created to strengthen dialogue between the Bank and the government, development partners, private sector and civil society, particularly regarding the development of Bank policy and programmes, as well as the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Ten-Year Strategy (2024-2033) and the five major operational priorities (High 5s). COCD's mission also includes supporting the Bank Group's operational departments regarding the launch and monitoring of projects and programmes conducted in DRC with a view to improving portfolio quality and strengthening the identification process, participatory approach and regional integration.
• The DRC is implementing a full-fledged sector programme in social development, covering, more specifically, aspects of education, health and poverty reduction.
• The approach adopted under the programme calls for a deeper and more comprehensive donor-government partnership. The post holder will be responsible for providing advice on and monitoring activities in the social and human development sector conducted in the country.
• The Principal Social Development Officer reports to the Regional Sector Manager - Human Capital, Youth and Skills Development Division (AHHD3). He/she will support the Bank's programme concerning the social sector portfolio and policy dialogue on human capital development particularly in the areas of technical and vocational education and training (TVET), higher education and skills development for employability, health system strengthening and social protection and nutrition, and assumes the following responsibilities:
• Be responsible for mainstreaming human development aspects in sector projects with emphasis on skills development, youth and women's employability and social inclusion, as well as aspects of health system strengthening and social protection and nutrition and integration of gender and youth dimension at all stages of the project cycle (from identification to completion);
• Provide technical strategic guidance/advice to the Country Office on integration of skills, employment, health system strengthening social protection and nutrition and human capital development in general across Bank operations.
• Act as the Bank's focal point for operations and activities related to the Social Sector portfolio, education and skills development, employment, health system strengthening and social protection and nutrition and human development in general.

Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Trade Finance Division Manager and in close collaboration with colleagues in the Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization (PIVP) Complex, the Chief Trade Finance Operations Officer will perform the following functions:
Operational Excellence and Portfolio Management:

• As supervisor of the Middle/Back Office, the incumbent is expected to direct the activities of the Middle/Back Office with minimal supervision from the Division Manager.  The incumbent will agree a work plan and objectives with the Manager and regularly update the latter on progress, issues and challenges.
• Lead the administration of all trade finance guarantee arrangements with partner international banks, local banks, regional banks, regional development finance institutions and other and multilateral development banks.
• Supervise and monitor the performance of the trade finance guarantee portfolio and where necessary analyse, develop and implement changes to ensure the products remain relevant to the needs of clients. This includes continuously seeking out ways to improve the middle/back-office architecture such as IT systems, reports, templates and risk management and operating guidelines.
• Oversee the maintenance of the trade finance database used for guaranteed exposure management and tracking of key development outcome indicators by ensuring completeness of reports/documents and accuracy of information.
• Supervise and lead the planning and execution of portfolio supervision and project completion missions to partner Confirming Banks and Issuing Banks. This includes developing terms of reference for the mission and undertaking background review of the portfolio or transactions that will be the subject of the supervision mission. The work also includes assessing the risks of projects and advising senior management on appropriate mitigating measures; structuring/restructuring of projects to minimize financial risks; participating in negotiations on review of the financing terms and legal conditions of portfolio projects.
• Provide technical advice to the Trade Finance Division Manager on trade finance operations and systems issues to achieve operational excellence.
• Participate in and contribute to internal and external training and conferences and other activities for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building.
• Assume overall responsibility for the activities of the middle/back office and coordinate the work of staff in the team including consultants.

Partnerships and strategic alliances:

• Promote collaboration and facilitate teamwork across organizational units. Maintain closer collaboration with other Trade Finance Investment Officers to share lessons learnt on a going basis. Develop and maintain strong relationships with colleagues in other Divisions such as legal, credit risk, finance, E&S, economic research and compliance.
• Serve as focal point for Trade Finance middle/back-office issues in interactions with external constituencies and expert groups.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the Confirming Banks, Issuing Banks, regional Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), sister Multilateral Development Banks and international trade-oriented international organisations such as the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Bern Union and SWIFT among others on Trade Finance issues and market developments.

People Management and Staff Engagement:

• Supervise a team of professional level trade finance middle/back-office staff in providing efficient and high-quality services to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Be a collaborative member of the Trade Finance Division, contribute and share expertise and foster a collegial environment.
• Contribute to the planning of various initiatives designed to facilitate interaction with other departments and external partner institutions. Participate in the preparation of annual work program/budget of the Division.
• Serve as a mentor and role model to less senior professional staff in the performance of their roles.
• Maintain a high standard of professional integrity and trust. Treat individuals fairly and respectfully; and be sensitive to differences across culture, nationalities and gender.

Corporate Communication and External Engagements:

• Communicate effectively with staff and management through the preparation of high-quality information notes, analytical reports on the trade finance guarantee portfolio and presentations.
• Represent the Trade Finance Division and the Bank at key trade finance meetings and on committees of major trade finance organisations.

Competencies (skills, experience and knowledge)

• A minimum of a master’s degree in finance, Banking, Economics or related discipline. Training and certificate in Trade Finance middle/back-office operations is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience leading a middle/back-office team.
• Sound knowledge of financial sector and trade finance issues and a demonstrated ability to engage in expert discussions on trade finance operations and systems issues.
• A minimum of 7 years progressive experience in trade finance middle/back-office operations in a commercial bankor development finance institution. It is highly desirable to have at least 3 years relevant work experience in Africa.
• Expert knowledge of the trade finance middle/back-office operations market in Africa and proven track record in managing a portfolio of trade finance projects/transactions.
• Experience in developing and managing trade finance middle/back-office operations in a financial institution.
• Demonstrated understanding and practical appreciation of UCP 600, ISP 98, URDG 758 and other documentary credit issuance rules.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the mission, goals and practices of multilateral development finance institutions.
• Strong writing, presentation, negotiation and influencing skills that yield positive outcomes in complex stakeholder engagements with senior internal and external counterparts. This includes demonstrated ability to represent the Bank at high level conferences, panel discussions and workshops on trade finance.
• Highly developed decision making and analytical thinking skills with the ability to translate strategic concepts and direction into successful and sustainable initiatives and programs.
• Proficiency in English or French with a working knowledge of the other.
• Competence in the use of standard MS office applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint). Knowledge of SAP and database management systems is desirable.

Application Closing Date
28th March, 2025.

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

Job Title: Principal Social Development Officer

Position Number: 50067581
Location: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
Employment Type: Full-time

The Complex

• The Vice Presidency for ‘Agriculture, Human, and Social Development’ is a Sector Complex focusing on the Bank’s Ten-Year Strategy High-5 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 pools of experienced individuals who can be consulted to provide sector expertise on complex transactions; (iii) develop new financing instruments; (iv) 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

• The Human Capital, Youth and Skills Development Department, within the Agriculture, Human and Social Development Complex will spearhead the achievement of the High 5s on “Improving the Quality of Life of People in Africa” and contribute to the other High 5s. The Department has three divisions (i) Education and Skills Development Division, which focuses on scaling-up the Bank’s support for technical and vocational education and training (TVET) and higher education in skills development; (ii) the Public Health and Social Security Division which primarily focuses on health system strengthening and social protection and nutrition; and iii) the Regional Human Capital, Youth and Skills Development Division, which covers the central and northern regions of the Bank and focuses in these regions on the Bank's support to regional member countries in the areas of technical and vocational education and training (TVET); higher education with a focus on skills development; and health system strengthening and social protection and nutrition.
• The regional division is dedicated to building a project pipeline, lending and portfolio management for all social sectors (education, health, social protection, youth employment) in the countries of the central and northern regions. It also handles client relations coordination and partnerships in these countries.
• The Regional Human Capital, Youth and Skills Development Division focuses on human capital development, vocational training, job creation, empowerment and poverty reduction, health system strengthening and social protection and nutrition for improved and sustainable quality of life and livelihoods of populations in the central and northern regions. In these regions, it also:
• Leads the development and promotion of Bank’s policy and strategy work so that operations which are identified, developed and executed by the regions and effectively implement the Bank’s relevant sector policies and strategies.
• Provides technical guidance/advisory services and expertise to regional hubs by generating relevant knowledge and gathering a pool of experienced individuals who can be consulted to provide technical advice on human capital development.
• Fosters strategic partnerships with regional and global partners to leverage resources into the human and social development sectors. It also directly contributes to the work of the various initiatives and trust funds hosted under the Human Capital, Youth and Skills Development Department; and provides expertise to support the Vice President’s role as the Bank’s spokesperson to external audiences, and;
• Ensure the coherence of Bank activities in human and social development including health system strengthening and social protection and nutrition in the central and northern regions.

The Position

• The African Development Bank's country office in DRC (COCD) was created to strengthen dialogue between the Bank and the government, development partners, private sector and civil society, particularly regarding the development of Bank policy and programmes, as well as the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Ten-Year Strategy (2024-2033) and the five major operational priorities (High 5s). COCD's mission also includes supporting the Bank Group's operational departments regarding the launch and monitoring of projects and programmes conducted in DRC with a view to improving portfolio quality and strengthening the identification process, participatory approach and regional integration.
• The DRC is implementing a full-fledged sector programme in social development, covering, more specifically, aspects of education, health and poverty reduction.
• The approach adopted under the programme calls for a deeper and more comprehensive donor-government partnership. The post holder will be responsible for providing advice on and monitoring activities in the social and human development sector conducted in the country.
• The Principal Social Development Officer reports to the Regional Sector Manager - Human Capital, Youth and Skills Development Division (AHHD3). He/she will support the Bank's programme concerning the social sector portfolio and policy dialogue on human capital development particularly in the areas of technical and vocational education and training (TVET), higher education and skills development for employability, health system strengthening and social protection and nutrition, and assumes the following responsibilities:
• Be responsible for mainstreaming human development aspects in sector projects with emphasis on skills development, youth and women's employability and social inclusion, as well as aspects of health system strengthening and social protection and nutrition and integration of gender and youth dimension at all stages of the project cycle (from identification to completion);
• Provide technical strategic guidance/advice to the Country Office on integration of skills, employment, health system strengthening social protection and nutrition and human capital development in general across Bank operations.
• Act as the Bank's focal point for operations and activities related to the Social Sector portfolio, education and skills development, employment, health system strengthening and social protection and nutrition and human development in general.

Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Regional Sector Manager in charge of Human Capital, Youth and Skills Development for the central and northern regions, and in consultation with the Country Manager for DRC and other Division Heads and Project Managers based at Headquarters and regional offices (RDGC and RDGN), the post holder will assume, among others, the following functions and responsibilities:

• Collect baseline information and undertake analytical work in social sectors, namely education/skills development, health system strengthening and social protection, nutrition, gender, youth, population welfare and poverty reduction, for better prioritization within the country's development programme, and serve as advisor to the Country Manager and Bank management on general policy issues within their sector of intervention.
• Facilitate the launch of social projects in DRC and the administration of loans for these projects.
• Ensure supervision of the implementation of social projects funded by the Bank Group in DRC.
• Participate in various Social Sector Working Group activities and related development partner coordination meetings, particularly activities conducted under the poverty reduction budget support mechanism, key national processes and initiatives, including budget, public expenditure reviews, workshops and seminars on social aspects, all with the aim of informing and advising the Country Manager and Bank management on appropriate measures.
• Participate in the preparation of project completion reports.
• Tasks manage selected socio-economic/education/skills development, health system strengthening and social protection, nutrition as well as other related human development projects; monitor the implementation and results of approved projects and ensure their execution in accordance with the terms of the financing agreement and the Bank's rules and procedures;
• Initiate and participate in the formulation, preparation, appraisal, negotiations, follow-up, launching, supervision and post-evaluation missions
• Ensure inclusion of all socio-economic aspects in projects, assessing their socio-economic impact and monitoring their implementation.
• Lead social and/or human development sector identification and development of the pipeline and lending programme for the country regarding social protection and nutrition, skills, health system strengthening, jobs and human capital in general.
• Review project and technical documents from the Department and other operational departments and provide technical guidance and advice regarding gender mainstreaming, inclusion of skills, jobs and human development in general.
• Conduct technical, sectoral studies and analysis in preparation of Bank group lending for social protection and nutrition, education, health system strengthening and skills for human capital development in productive sectors.
• Contribute to the preparation of Country Strategy Papers and Portfolio Review reports, with emphasis on education and skills development for employability and gender equality.
• Lead in the development of strategic partnerships (including public-private partnerships with the productive sectors) in education around the core areas of TVET, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), STI and the use of digital technologies and health system strengthening and social protection and nutrition.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with private-sector institutions, multilateral/bilateral partners, and government institutions to develop build a solid pipeline of social/education and skills investment opportunities in social/education and skills as well as health system strengthening, social protection and nutrition.
• Providing technical leadership, support in the framework of approaches and knowledge-sharing events and lessons with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead the dialogue on skills development, employment, health system strengthening, social protection and nutrition and human development during aid coordination meetings and with relevant government institutions.
• Represent the Bank at meetings and participate in dialogue on strategy development related to the social sector portfolio, education, employment, health system strengthening, social protection and nutrition and human capital.
• Establish and manage partnerships with other multilateral and bilateral development institutions and the private sector on aspects related to education, skills, employment, health system strengthening, social protection and nutrition and human capital and collaborate with experts from these institutions.
• Recruit and supervise the work of consultants on various Bank related operation missions and assignments.
• Periodically disseminate key information on gender dimension, education, health system strengthening, social protection and nutrition and vocational training to raise awareness among Bank staff.
• Carry out any other technical tasks and coordination as required by the Sector Manager or the Director of the Department.

Competencies (skills, experience and knowledge)

• Hold at least a Master’s Degree in education, development economics, sociology, labour economics, social sciences or related fields
• Have a minimum of six (6) years of relevant professional experience in the areas of education, development economics, development finance and implementation of human capital development sector policies.
• Strong research/analytical skills in one of the following areas: social development policy formulation, project management, or donor coordination, with ability to strategically and rapidly analyse and integrate diverse information from varied sources into conclusions and recommendations.
• Solid experience in project-cycle management (identification, preparation, appraisal, implementation and completion).
• Ability to understand complex problems in the field of education, gender and human development, social development, health system strengthening, and social protection and nutrition, in order to identify key issues and recommend pragmatic solutions.
• Good knowledge of issues related to social development, education and skills development system, health system strengthening, social protection and nutrition and human development in the country.
• Good understanding of multi-sectoral approaches and gaps in technical vocational education and training; higher education and skills development, health system strengthening and social protection and nutrition.
• Demonstrable knowledge of analysis and formulation of policies in sectors.
• Knowledge of the practices of major bilateral and multilateral agencies, development partners in the country will be an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in  French.  A good working knowledge of the  English language will be an added advantage.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate a spirit of creativity and initiative.
• Integrity and ability to work in a team and a proven capacity to lead a team.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work within very tight deadlines.
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SAP).

Application Closing Date
28th March, 2025.

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

Job Title: Principal Anti-Corruption Governance Expert

Position Number: 50104482
Location: Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Employment Type: Full-time

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

• 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 Anti-Corruption Governance Expert will be responsible for providing specialist advice and inputs to the Bank Group’s work on combatting corruption through review of technical design and institutional arrangements for governance projects/programs proposed for Bank’s funding and assessing their feasibility from the perspective of present and future impact.
• He/She will also contribute to the development of knowledge, forging partnerships and strengthening initiatives in governance and combatting corruption in particular.
• In addition, the Principal Anti-Corruption Governance Expert will be expected to contribute to the origination, processing, supervision and general portfolio management of governance sector operations. These operations include budget support 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 contribute to conducting country level policy dialogue on key anti-corruption issues.
• The work accomplished will contribute to realization of the Bank’s work on combatting corruption in line with the Bank Group’s Strategy for Economic Governance in Africa and long-term strategy 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.

Responsibilities
Under the supervision and guidance of the Director of Governance and Economic Reforms Department the Principal Anti-Corruption Governance Expert will:

• Provide thought leadership, technical advisory and project management support on governance and anti-corruption.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Bank’s work program on anti-corruption as outlined in the Governance Strategy and other corporate documents.
• Coordinate engagement on governance and anti-corruption reforms, working in close collaboration with RMCs and partners as needed.
• Contribute to the development of innovative training tools and case studies for training on anti-corruption.
• Support the Bank’s broader efforts to enhance measures to combat fraud and corruption through sensitization and awareness activities, maintaining knowledge management database and information sharing network for best practices and lessons learned.
• Collaborate in multilateral efforts to mitigate the risks of fraud or corruption in development activities.
• Contribute to reporting on anti-corruption programming for the Annual Report, African development Fund (ADF) and other relevant reports.
• Assist in the mainstreaming of anti-corruption in bank policy and strategy documents and work program.
• Support the AfDB’s efforts to strengthen efforts to combat corruption and to place it on the agenda of the RMCs, sub-regional bodies, the African Union and Globally.
• Support resource mobilization efforts for anti-corruption work through the preparation of concept notes, proposals and other relevant project documents.
• Any other work as may be relevant to advance the Bank’s Governance agenda in general and the anti-corruption work program in particular.

Strategy and Planning:

• Contribute towards the development of corporate, sector and country level policy and strategies for combatting corruption.
• Engage in policy reform dialogue with Government officials and development partners on governance and anti-corruption.

Project Management:

• Lead/support Bank teams in the preparation and implementation of program-based operations and institutional support projects at the country and regional levels.
• Manage an active country portfolio of project/programs, to ensure timely implementation according to agreed objectives.

Sector Economic Work and Knowledge Sharing:

• Coordinate with other development partners working on governance and anti-corruption, engage in relevant networks and act as focal person for country level engagements in these areas.
• Contribute to activities of advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building around governance and anti-corruption.

Staff Supervision:

• Lead project teams and supervise the work of team members.
• Mentor other staff.
• Supervise the work of consultants.

Competencies (skills, experience and knowledge)

• Hold at least a Masters Degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Law, Finance, Economics or other related discipline relevant to governance and economic management reforms. Specialization in anti-corruption fraud investigation would be considered an asset.
• Minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience working on anti-corruption reforms, at national, regional or international levels.
• Proven track record of managing and delivering programs (including institutional support projects and budget support operations) and providing technical advice in support of combatting corruption.
• Demonstrated knowledge and in-depth understanding of governance and the effective policies and measures for combatting corruption, particularly in Africa.
• Experience in conducting effective policy dialogue with stakeholders on governance and anti-corruption themes
• Ability to conduct policy research and carry out diagnostics on governance themes, and translate these into policy briefs, reports, or other knowledge products.
• Ability to apply innovative approaches, work independently and apply new methods to solve problems.
• Proven sense of initiative, results orientation, teamwork and leadership qualities, and ability to work effectively across sectors in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with operational policies and programming practices of multilateral organisations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French or English, with a good working knowledge of the other language.
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite applications and Knowledge of SAP highly desirable.

Application Closing Date
17th March, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Helpdesk Assistant - Headquarters (Short Term Staff - HR)

Position Number: 50095786
Location: Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Employment Type: Full-time

The Hiring Department

• The Human Resources Operations, Recruitment & Client Services Department (PTCS) focuses on interfacing directly with staff clients through integrated client services to internal and external stakeholders (through HR Operations, Recruitment and Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partnering, and Staff Engagement initiatives).
• This will help the Bank to achieve its strategic agenda through attraction, development, engagement, motivation and retention of a best-in-class workforce.
• The Human Resources Operations Division (PTCS.2) is responsible for the administration of the employee lifecycle, management of staff benefits, HR transactional processing, and management of the employee personnel data. Additionally, this Division is tasked with ensuring that HR leverages on the capability of technology to not only automate processes but to ensure full benefits by digitizing processes for efficiency.

The Position:

• The position of Short-Term Staff, Human Resources Helpdesk Assistant plays a crucial role in ensuring efficient and effective HR support within the organization.
• This position is responsible for responding to queries and issues related to HR policies, procedures, and programs, providing effective solutions, or escalating issues to the appropriate HR representative.
• The successful candidate will be a key member of the Human Resources team, ensuring that employees receive timely and accurate information and support.

Key Functions

• Under the direct supervision of the Human Resources Helpdesk Officer and the overall supervision of the Division Manager PTCS.2, the HR Helpdesk Assistant will undertake the following key responsibilities:

Employee Support:

• Listen to and treat employee queries and questions in a professional manner regarding their situation at the Bank, and provide timely information, guidance on HR systems, processes, policies, and procedures, whether by mail, phone, face-to-face, or videoconference.
• Coach staff to access employee help desk documentation and complete Human Resources forms. Review files brought by staff to check completeness before administrative processing by Human Resources teams. Log and follow through queries until closed.
• Provide accurate and up-to-date information to employees, avoiding errors or mistakes that could result in confusion or additional issues.

Documentation Management:

• Help to maintain a comprehensive set of documentation which is easy to find, interpret, and act upon, regarding HR matters of interest to staff members. Clean up and update outdated documentation (paper, internet-based).
• Maintain accurate records of employee interactions, including the nature of the query or issue, the actions taken to resolve it, and any follow-up required.

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with other HR representatives to provide seamless service to employees.
• Identify the root cause of HR-related issues and provide effective solutions or escalate the complex issues to the appropriate Human Resources representative if necessary, such as an Human Resources Business Partner or Human Resources Manager, to ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain good communication with staff from PTVP and across the Bank to facilitate the work and the achievements of each other's responsibilities and objectives.

Continuous Improvement:

• Keep abreast of continuous changes, developments and interpretations in Human Resources policies, programs and processes of interest to staff.
• Propose adaptations to work organization, tools, and practices to ensure optimal service to all staff members wherever located.
• Organize own work to deliver most efficiently, identify and report on areas for improvements in procedures and tools used, propose and introduce such improvements.

Customer Service:

• Act as the first point of Human Resources contact, provide user support and first-level assistance for Human Resources Information Systems and Human Resources Self-Services online.
• Ensure that employees are satisfied with the service provided, by responding to queries with empathy, providing effective solutions, and demonstrating a commitment to exceptional customer service.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Inform management frequently about work progress, current and anticipated issues, and propose actions to address them.
• Maintain statistics and reports on HR service delivery and requests and, in consultation with the respective supervisor, prepare analytical reports for the use of the management team and for other information purposes.

Competencies (skills, experience and knowledge):

• Hold at least a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in Human Resource Management, business administration, commerce, or other related disciplines.
• Have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant practical working experience in customer service operations positions, preferably in a customer service or Call Centre of a service-oriented organization preferably in commercial banking or telecommunications sectors or the private sector or any other similar institution/function.
• Strong customer service skills, ability to perform various tasks, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure and within a multidisciplinary and multicultural team.
• Previous experience using an in-house customer feedback, CRM system, and other information to track performance, identify areas of improvement, and develop strategies to enhance customer service.
• Familiarity with remote desktop tools to connect to customers' computers, diagnose problems, and provide hands-on assistance.
• A high sense of initiative, enthusiasm, and good team spirit, good organizational and interpersonal skills are strongly desired.
• Patience, empathy, and active listening skills.
• Client orientation and good problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrate operational effectiveness.
• Ability to work in line with departmental KPIs.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French. A functional knowledge of the other language would be an added advantage.
• Strong communication skills to interact with employees and other HR representatives.
• Demonstrate computer skills and be able to assimilate and learn new software quickly.
• Good knowledge of the use of standard software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and HRIS tools of the Bank. Knowledge of SAP or other HR Information systems would be an asset.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and maintain good working relations with colleagues.

Application Closing Date
3rd March, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Advisor to the Chief Economist / Vice-President for Economic Governance and Knowledge Management

Position Number: 50064843
Location: 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 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

• The Office of the Chief Economist and Vice-President for Economic Governance and Knowledge Management has the main responsibility of providing advice and analysis to the President, Senior Management and Board of Directors on key development issues facing Africa and the Bank in the following areas: research programs, economic issues, financial and non-financial products, knowledge dissemination and communication.
• The Office coordinates the Bank’s efforts to achieving this strategic mandate of being a knowledge institution.

The Position

• The Advisor to Chief Economist/Vice-President for Economic Governance and Knowledge Management will be responsible for leading the effort to strengthen the link between the research work of the Bank and its economic and sector work, and help ensure that the Bank’s Country Strategy Papers are based on solid research and Economic and Sector Work.
• More generally, the Advisor will provide support to the Chief Economist and Vice-President for Economic Governance and Knowledge Management to deliver on the Complex mandate.

Key Functions
Under the supervision and guidance of the Chief Economist/Vice-President for Economic Governance and Knowledge Management, the Advisor will:

Technical advisory role:

• Provide leadership to the expanded research program of the Bank.
• Provide advisory services to the Chief Economist and Vice President of the Bank on various subjects, including policy responses to Africa’s development policy challenges in an evolving global economic and political contexts.
• Support the Chief Economist and Vice-President in coordinating the work of the Economic Governance and Knowledge Management Complex, and liaise with Bank’s economists to provide quality assurance on Departmental work programs to ensure timely and quality delivery on the Complex’s key performance indicators each year.
• Provide critical analysis of the Bank’s corporate management policies, directives and procedures and ensure full compliance by the Economic Governance and Knowledge Management Ecosystem across the Bank Group.
• Manage and advise the Chief Economist on various reports/documents and correspondences with the  President’s Office, Senior management Coordination Committees, and Vice Presidencies across the Bank’s Complexes as well as departments and units of the Chief Economist and Vice-President’s complex.
• Prepare briefs on operational policy issues of concern to the Chief Economist and Vice-President complex and monitor as necessary the preparation of papers by the Departments and Units.
• Draft and review technical briefs, speeches and talking points for the Chief Economist/Vice President as may be assigned.
• Facilitate stronger linkages and synergy between the knowledge-generating departments of the Bank, other Units of the Bank Group and key partner institutions.

Office activities coordination:

• Manage the budget and the activities of the Chief Economist’s Office under the guidance of the Chief Economist and Vice President.
• Coordinate and review policies, directives, initiatives and elaborates from Departments and Units in collaboration with relevant departments and Units of the Chief Economist and Vice-President complex.
• Advise the Chief Economist on operational issues of the Office in close consultation with the management of its departments and units.
• Monitor the decisions and the implementation of the decisions made by the Board, the President and the Chief Economist regarding Departments and units under the Chief Economist and Vice-President complex.
• Coordinate and harmonize the preparation of the work programmes of the respective Departments and Units to ensure consistency with the Chief Economist and Vice-President’s complex strategic plan and follow up on their implementation.
• Monitor progress on the implementation of audit recommendations, the annual work program relating to the Chief Economist and Vice-President complex and report periodically on the status of the implementation to the Chief Economist and subsequently to the President and the Board if requested.
• Participate in intra and inter-complex meetings as requested by the Chief Economist.
• Liaise with external and sister organizations and attend meetings as requested by the Chief Economist to share views and best practice examples on key corporate management issues and policies to build synergy in development assistance strategies and initiatives of common interest.
• Undertake ad hoc assignments as requested by the Chief Economist.

Requirements

• Hold at least PhD in Economics, Public Policy, Governance, International development, or related subjects.
• Have a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant work experience, at least three (3) of which should be in a managerial or Lead advisory role in comparable organizations.
• Good understanding of the Multilateral Development Banking systems or related development finance institutions.
• Strong knowledge of African economic and development issues; capacity for conceptual and strategic analysis, and excellent understanding of the political economy of development at continental and global scales.
• Strong technical capabilities and proven experience in economic policy management in Africa and provision of technical advisory services at national or internation levels with evidence policy impacts achieved in previous roles.
• Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environments, capacity to multi-task and deliver quality results on tight deadlines.
• Strong inter-personal relations, negotiation skills, and capacity to build and leverage international networks for quality technical research and policy advise at national and international scales. Ability to work with other disciplinary experts outside the economic science to design policy responses in key development sectors (agriculture, energy, industrialisation, infrastructure, etc.) will be a strong advantage.
• Strong communication skills and ability to translate complex economic models and results to accessible forms for policymakers, the civil society and citizens.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English or French languages.
• Competence in the use of standard Bank software, namely MS Office applications (MS Word, Excel, Power-Point etc), SAP.

Application Closing Date
5th March, 2025.

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

Job Title: Advisor to the Chief Economist / Vice-President for Economic Governance and Knowledge Management

Position Number: 50064843
Location: 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 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

• The Office of the Chief Economist and Vice-President for Economic Governance and Knowledge Management has the main responsibility of providing advice and analysis to the President, Senior Management and Board of Directors on key development issues facing Africa and the Bank in the following areas: research programs, economic issues, financial and non-financial products, knowledge dissemination and communication.
• The Office coordinates the Bank’s efforts to achieving this strategic mandate of being a knowledge institution.

The Position

• The Advisor to Chief Economist/Vice-President for Economic Governance and Knowledge Management will be responsible for leading the effort to strengthen the link between the research work of the Bank and its economic and sector work, and help ensure that the Bank’s Country Strategy Papers are based on solid research and Economic and Sector Work.
• More generally, the Advisor will provide support to the Chief Economist and Vice-President for Economic Governance and Knowledge Management to deliver on the Complex mandate.

Key Functions
Under the supervision and guidance of the Chief Economist/Vice-President for Economic Governance and Knowledge Management, the Advisor will:

Technical advisory role:

• Provide leadership to the expanded research program of the Bank.
• Provide advisory services to the Chief Economist and Vice President of the Bank on various subjects, including policy responses to Africa’s development policy challenges in an evolving global economic and political contexts.
• Support the Chief Economist and Vice-President in coordinating the work of the Economic Governance and Knowledge Management Complex, and liaise with Bank’s economists to provide quality assurance on Departmental work programs to ensure timely and quality delivery on the Complex’s key performance indicators each year.
• Provide critical analysis of the Bank’s corporate management policies, directives and procedures and ensure full compliance by the Economic Governance and Knowledge Management Ecosystem across the Bank Group.
• Manage and advise the Chief Economist on various reports/documents and correspondences with the  President’s Office, Senior management Coordination Committees, and Vice Presidencies across the Bank’s Complexes as well as departments and units of the Chief Economist and Vice-President’s complex.
• Prepare briefs on operational policy issues of concern to the Chief Economist and Vice-President complex and monitor as necessary the preparation of papers by the Departments and Units.
• Draft and review technical briefs, speeches and talking points for the Chief Economist/Vice President as may be assigned.
• Facilitate stronger linkages and synergy between the knowledge-generating departments of the Bank, other Units of the Bank Group and key partner institutions.

Office activities coordination:

• Manage the budget and the activities of the Chief Economist’s Office under the guidance of the Chief Economist and Vice President.
• Coordinate and review policies, directives, initiatives and elaborates from Departments and Units in collaboration with relevant departments and Units of the Chief Economist and Vice-President complex.
• Advise the Chief Economist on operational issues of the Office in close consultation with the management of its departments and units.
• Monitor the decisions and the implementation of the decisions made by the Board, the President and the Chief Economist regarding Departments and units under the Chief Economist and Vice-President complex.
• Coordinate and harmonize the preparation of the work programmes of the respective Departments and Units to ensure consistency with the Chief Economist and Vice-President’s complex strategic plan and follow up on their implementation.
• Monitor progress on the implementation of audit recommendations, the annual work program relating to the Chief Economist and Vice-President complex and report periodically on the status of the implementation to the Chief Economist and subsequently to the President and the Board if requested.
• Participate in intra and inter-complex meetings as requested by the Chief Economist.
• Liaise with external and sister organizations and attend meetings as requested by the Chief Economist to share views and best practice examples on key corporate management issues and policies to build synergy in development assistance strategies and initiatives of common interest.
• Undertake ad hoc assignments as requested by the Chief Economist.

Requirements

• Hold at least PhD in Economics, Public Policy, Governance, International development, or related subjects.
• Have a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant work experience, at least three (3) of which should be in a managerial or Lead advisory role in comparable organizations.
• Good understanding of the Multilateral Development Banking systems or related development finance institutions.
• Strong knowledge of African economic and development issues; capacity for conceptual and strategic analysis, and excellent understanding of the political economy of development at continental and global scales.
• Strong technical capabilities and proven experience in economic policy management in Africa and provision of technical advisory services at national or internation levels with evidence policy impacts achieved in previous roles.
• Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environments, capacity to multi-task and deliver quality results on tight deadlines.
• Strong inter-personal relations, negotiation skills, and capacity to build and leverage international networks for quality technical research and policy advise at national and international scales. Ability to work with other disciplinary experts outside the economic science to design policy responses in key development sectors (agriculture, energy, industrialisation, infrastructure, etc.) will be a strong advantage.
• Strong communication skills and ability to translate complex economic models and results to accessible forms for policymakers, the civil society and citizens.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English or French languages.
• Competence in the use of standard Bank software, namely MS Office applications (MS Word, Excel, Power-Point etc), SAP.

Application Closing Date
5th March, 2025.

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

Job Title: Senior Investment Officer

Position Number: 50078328 / 50070325
Location: Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• As part of the Financial Inclusion and Intermediation Division and in line with the Financial Sector Strategy and the Bank priorities, the Senior Financial Sector Investment Officers (IOs) are critical members of multidisciplinary teams of highly qualified professionals comprising lawyers, environmental and social specialists, economists, credit risk officers.
• They have expertise in the financial sector as well as other priority sectors in which the Bank does Business.
• The IOs work directly with their clients, regulators and other relevant external stakeholders.
• The IO will work with other experts in the financial sector department as well as other departments in order to enhance FIs support to priority sectors and market segments.
• The jobholder will identify business opportunities, and coordinate the processing and closure of approved of transactions in order to maximize the impact of the Bank’s operations through the execution of innovative, developmental, and profitable investments for AfDB.
• The IO will contribute to the promotion of inclusive finance policies and support country and regional programs and projects, to facilitate affordable access to financial services for Micro-Small and Medium Size enterprises and the unbanked and underserved populations, leveraging innovative and technology-led solutions to achieve the ultimate goals of near-universal access in Regional Member Countries (RMCs).
• The position will be located in the head office of the Bank and it involves frequent travel.
• The overall purpose of this job will be to originate, develop and lead the due diligence, approval and financial closure of financial intermediation projects as well as provide technical support and inputs to diverse areas of financial inclusion.
• The incumbent will work within broad policies and objectives with limited supervision for critical tasks.

Key functions
Under the supervision of the Division Manager, the Senior Investment Officer will perform the following duties:

• Develop a strong pipeline of good quality Financial Institutions’ and Financial Intermediaries’ financing opportunities, through field missions and through existing (AfDB) and new contacts and networks.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with other departments, clients, banking and multilateral partners and government officials to develop specific investment opportunities.
• Identify, undertake, lead and coordinate, and manage the necessary due diligence processes of banking and other financial intermediation projects applying debt, equity, guarantees and related Bank products.
• Undertake financial analysis, financial modelling and risk analysis on projects.
• Apply the broader Bank appraisal tools such as Environment Social and Governance (ESG), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), development outcomes and additionality (ADOA), Compliance and Integrity tools, and the like.
• Prepare project appraisal reports on envisaged AfDB lending/investment projects for relevant Financial Intermediaries for presentation to the department, review committees, senior management and finally to the Board of Directors.
• Liaise and coordinate with other Investment and Inclusion Officers and Bank staff in the origination of a good quality investment pipeline for the Bank’s financial sector assistance.
• Prepare and process through to approval, disbursement and implementation, technical assistance proposals aimed at building capacity of financial institutions or other market players involved in enhancing the market supply and demand for credit.
• Coordinate with sector colleagues, the internal approvals to proactively find pragmatic solutions to emerging/specific sector challenges.
• Work with legal department to ensure that all deals have appropriate legal documentation and that financial close is achieved, and hand over projects to portfolio management staff.
• Design specific innovative transactions, projects and initiatives.
• Undertakes the work on aspects of access and financial inclusion and aligns them with institutional objectives and support the Bank's access and financial inclusion products.
• Initiates the efforts to mainstream financial access and inclusion aspects, with the High 5 priorities of the Bank, at the strategic and operational level.
• Contributes to the policy dialogue on financial sector issues in RMCs, at both policy and technical level; as well as to institutional, regulatory, policy or market assessments.
• Works with regional teams/country offices to design and implement financial sector development support programs.
• Evaluate, structure, negotiate, and close new transactions, with a strong focus on credit and asset quality (include processing mandates, due diligence, negotiating term sheets and other documentation, syndications and board approval).
• Provide support to regional industry and portfolio teams in processing and supervising regionally managed projects.

Competencies (skills, experience and knowledge)

• A minimum of a Master’s in Accounting, Finance or Financial Economics or any other quantitative discipline.
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in the private and finance sector, including hands-on experience in analysing credit risks, structuring loans and other debt products, associated legal documentation, negotiations, and closing transactions in banking and non-banking financial institutions.
• Experience in the structuring of financial system development projects or related fields.
• Experience in a Development Financial Institution (DFI) and/or Multinational Development Bank (MDB) with regards to financial intermediation-type lending projects with a focus on on-lending to SMEs.
• Experience working in developing/emerging market economies, especially Africa.
• Experience working in development finance and in entrepreneurship / SME capacity building will be a advantage.
• Good knowledge of and experience of RMCs or developing economies as well as a thorough understanding of banking, financial institutions, financial and capital markets and related industry knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake comprehensive due diligence including financial analysis of financial institutions, such as banks, and non-bank financial institutions. Experience with due diligence of private equity funds is an advantage.
• Strong financial and credit skills as well as demonstrated ability to evaluate, structure, negotiate, and close transactions using a variety of financial instruments (debt, sub-debt, equity and grants).
• Demonstrated ability to work with clients in the financial and real sector, possibly in an SME support environment, understanding their unique needs and developing targeted solutions.
• Ability to contribute to sound decisions and contribute to the execution of the decisions.
• Ability to initiate, effectively and independently interact with the senior management of potential clients as well as financial and technical partners in order to build networks across the region to generate new business, partnerships and collaborative opportunities.
• Strong commitment to search for and produce innovative and creative approaches to activities in order to enhance performance and create added benefits to the Bank and its clients.
• Clear and concise oral and written communication skills; presents oral information with clarity and appropriate style and adapts language and style to suit the requirements of a particular audience.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities applies business knowledge to the resolution of problems and identifies solutions to the benefit of the client (internal and external) and the organization.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and time management skills.
• Proven ability to work with limited supervision and efficiently to deliver under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel extensively and geographic flexibility.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and/or English, with a working knowledge of the other language.
• Proficiency in the use of common Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint etc.).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Title: Senior Multimedia Specialist - Production & Content, PCER1

Position Number: 50078440
Location: Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Employment Type: Full-time

The Hiring Department

• The purpose of the Communication and External Relations Department is to plan, prepare and implement public relations and institutional communication programs designed to make the Bank better known by its various audiences so as to promote social and economic development in Africa and to establish and maintain the Bank’s credibility and good reputation as Africa’s leading development finance institution.
• The Department is also responsible for enabling the Bank to understand better how the institution is perceived both internally and externally.

The Positions

• The Senior Multimedia Specialist – Production and Content will be responsible for revising editorial material using international standards, providing strategic direction for multimedia content development, setting guidelines for multimedia content production, as well as liaising with internal and external partners.

Key FunctionUnder the supervision and guidance of the Division Manager, External Relations (PCER2), the Senior Multimedia Specialist – Production and Content, will :

• manage all aspects of video project production including scripting, filming, and editing to ensure timely delivery of professional video and photography digital content.
• work with a team to create compelling and engaging digital content through video, photography, presentation, emerging media, and other multimedia applications.
• ensure continual creative improvement and actively contribute to a culture of innovation, excellence and accountability.

Specifically, they will have the following responsibilities:
Multimedia Production:

• Create, develop and manage the full video production process from start to finish including
• Pre-production – vision, strategy, script development, manage production timeline
• Production – planning and managing video shoots and carrying out interviews as required
• Post-production – video editing - narration, translation and subtitling
• Create and maintain production schedules taking into account changing project priorities, milestones, and resource constraints.
• Analyse and prioritize requests for multimedia content
• Ensure quality control for all visual media and ensure that creative content and products comply with brand standards, policies, directives, and client needs.
• Achieve consensus among diverse viewpoints and effectively translate ideas into, actionable steps.
• Manage content production and workflow from inception through completion, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned. This includes the development of budget estimates, resourcing, and project management

Content Development:

• Creatively package and turn video footage into engaging multimedia content
• Create video project success stories
• Write treatments for motion graphic videos, live videos and photography projects including sound, graphics, animation, special effects and other visual forms to be included.
• Serve as a creative point of contact by developing strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Ensure all information is accurate before publishing, whether written or visual content, to prevent copyright infringements (e.g. plagiarism and ghost-written content) and discard any misrepresentation or defamation.

Editorial

• Research and develop content for digital, online and print media to meet and exceed the Bank’s external and internal stakeholders’ expectations.
• Coordinate contributions by other departments and complexes, teams/units on major initiatives, and obtain required clearance.
• Identify and interview experts, conduct research, and write and analyse a broad range of material for multimedia projects and assignments
• Collaborate with the editorial team on projects as necessary

The incumbent will also undertake the following:

• Ensure that the quality and accessibility of information on the Bank’s multimedia platforms is consistent with the image of the Bank as the leading development institution in Africa and its global role as a development organization. In this regard, the incumbent will ensure that the information posted and published is timely, accurate and conforms to the Bank’s information disclosure and editorial policies.
• Ensure that all content received from departments and complexes is reviewed, edited and posted on the Bank’s communication platforms.
• Proactively develop content and acquire organizational information.
• Meet all required deadlines.

Competencies (skills, experience, and knowledge)

• Hold at least a minimum of a Master’s degree or equivalent in Journalism, Communications International Relations, Public Affairs, Marketing, or other related disciplines.
• Have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant and international experience in the private sector or a multi-lateral development organization.
• Understanding of and experience with various media software tools. Proficiency in video and audio editing tools (Adobe Creative Suite preferred) is an advantage
• Strong command of English and /or French, with a working knowledge of the other. Proficiency in both languages is an advantage.
• Outstanding written and verbal skills, particularly the ability to synthesize complex messages and tailor them into simple, clear and non-academic language for different audiences in a creative, direct and lively style.
• Demonstrable experience in reporting, writing and editing, especially for digital platforms, as well as experience working on scripts and treatments for a variety of multimedia products.
• Experience in producing impactful infographics, digital content, and documentaries.
• Ability to effectively work under pressure on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
• Excellent collaboration skills with an ability to work independently.
• Understanding of and experience with various media software tools.
• Communication – Provide clear and concise oral and written communications; present oral information with clarity and adapt language 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. Understands, and anticipates client needs, and ensures that clients receive the best possible service from the Bank.
• Teamwork and relationship – Works with others to maximize the effectiveness of the team as a whole, and shares knowledge and workloads. Develops strong working relationships with colleagues and contributes to the creation of a positive team environment.
• Project and Time Management – Ability to coordinate multiple workflows between in-house communications experts and external service providers in a timely manner.
• Strong decision-making skills and proven ability to proffer solutions
• Ability to motivate a multicultural team of communications experts (staff or consultants).
• Ability to initiate and manage a production process that involves several internal stakeholders.
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).

Application Closing Date
3rd March, 2025.

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