Latest Recruitment at the African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

Reference: ADB/17/345/2
Location: Côte d’Ivoire
Grade: PL4
Position N°: 50069787

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:
  • Strengthen the enabling environment for private sector [and financial sector] development conducive to inclusive growth and sustainable development,
  • Support the development of reliable and sustainable infrastructure, including cities and urban development, and
  • 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 Division

• The role of the Bank’s Non-Sovereign Operations and Private Sector Support Department of the Bank (PINS) is to promote private sector in Regional Member Countries, ensuring that it plays a central role in laying the foundations in the development role of the Bank, in line with the Bank’s 10 Year Strategy and HI 5 initiatives.
• As part of the PINS Department, the Strategy and Transaction Support Division is responsible for preparing strategies, policies, guidelines, and analytical tools relevant to the sector; it also ensures global client management and undertakes specialized assignments for the Regions, providing ad hoc advice on transaction bankability, structuring, Project Modelling and designs and implements technical assistance for Private Sector operations.

The Position
The main responsibilities of  the position holder are:

• Assist origination teams in evaluating the best economic and financial options and selecting the most appropriate model to optimize use available financial instruments and legal structures in NS transactions
• Develop structured socioeconomic and financial models and related legal structures to serve as reference by IOs, in using Bank’s instruments, in response to the evolving market’s offer ;
• Play an interface role and facilitate the team work of the NSO ecosystem members during the initial phases of projects’ development.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Division Manager - Strategy and Transaction  support, the Principal Transaction Support Officer will perform the following:

• Draft advisory notes on the best economic and financial options and the Integrated Transaction Model, including on prerequisites to mitigate risks and enhance project’s implementation efficiency.
• Draft innovative socioeconomic and financial models for IOs guidance.
• Contribute to capacity building trainings for Investment Officers (IOs), and business partners and other stakeholders when requests are made to the Bank
• Identify, Disseminate and communicate best practices.
• Participate in due diligence on new products/programmes, conducted by concerned Bank’s departments.
• Participate in NSO Departments missions at their request

Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Hold at least a Master's degree (or its university equivalent) in Finance or  Economics or related field
• Professional certification in chartered finance.
• Have a minimum of six (06) years of relevant professional experience in the Bank or a similar institution and/or in strategic consultancy, in particular in business development and deal structuring.
• Having public and public sector exposure will be an added advantage
• First-hand knowledge of financial instruments and techniques
• Strong experience with Credit enhancement instruments.
• Sound knowledge of tailored products (such as guarantees) for sector based investments.
• Experience with aggregation and pooling structures for investors
• Ability to respond swiftly to new situations and to anticipate new issues;
• Proven ability to acquire new skills (particularly in legal, investment, risk capital, technology and innovative sectors)
• Capacity to adapt to the rapidly evolving needs of the Bank’s NSOs ecosystem.
• Solid negotiation skills, diplomacy and credibility to deal with internal and external clients at all levels.
• Operational effectiveness
• Innovation and creativity
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Team working and relationship
• Client Orientation
• Excellent spoken and written English or French languages, preferably with a working knowledge of the other;
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite applications; Knowledge of SAP is advantageous.

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Reference: ADB/17/495
Location: Côte d’Ivoire
Grade: PL3
Position N°: 50078338

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 inf, including cities and urban development, and (iii) place renewed emphasis on industrial and trade performance in support of structural transformation across Africa.
• The Complex leverages knowledge, co-financing, and partnerships to attract private capital and work with governments on delivering the Bank’s development agenda.

The Hiring Department/Division

• The role of the Bank’s Non-Sovereign Operations and Private Sector Support Department of the Bank (PINS) is to promote private sector in Regional Member Countries, ensuring that it plays a central role in laying the foundations in the development role of the Bank, in line with the Bank’s 10 Year Strategy and HI 5 initiatives.
• As part of the PINS Department, the Strategy and Transaction  Support  Division is responsible for preparing strategies, policies, guidelines, and analytical tools relevant to the sector; it also ensures global client management and undertakes specialized assignments for the Regions, providing ad hoc advice on transaction bankability, structuring, Project Modelling and designs and implements technical assistance for Private Sector operations.

The Position
The main responsibilities of  the position holder are:

• Implementing an adequate IT platform to manage, operate and archive all financial models;
• Building Bank’s internal Capacity in project financial and economic modelling.
• Coordinating of the work of the Modelling Team to assist project officers to perform an integrated financial and socio-economic analysis of their projects

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Division Manager - Strategy and Transaction  support, the Chief Modelling Infrastructure Officer will perform the following:

IT Platform for Modelling:

• Design, Implement and maintain IT platform (software and database) to collect and manage all project financial models, to ensure that AfDB analysis is at the highest level and is in line with the latest techniques for financial and economic analysis;
• Develop Database with a Workflow capability to manage the process from inception of requests for modelling including information to support development of financial models, evaluation of financial models, financial analysis, and economic analysis;
• Lead the Conceptualization and implementation of Reporting and dashboard Tools to analyze data on financial, economic modelling;
• Ensure the Integration of the IT platform for modelling within the Bank’s Corporate IT Infrastructure in coordination with IT department.

Building Bank’s internal Capacity in Modelling:

•  Assess periodically training needs and capacity building requirements for Bank staff in financial and economic modelling;
• Coordinate and lead the work to design and deriver appropriate programs to develop Bank’s staff capacity in building project financial and economic models;
• Lead the organization of trainings on modelling in coordination with the HR department.

Coordination of Modelling Team:

• Coordinate the work of the Modelling Team to provide assistance to project officers in analyzing, understanding and acquainting with financial and economic models;
• Assist Sector departments by proving/advising the adequate Modelling experts to support their Team in project preparation and evaluation;
• Lead the work to ensure that lessons learned from financial and economic Modelling are shared.
• Handel periodic reports to the Management on Project modelling activities.
• Ensure continuity of a centralized coordination of Modelling function.

Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Hold at least a Master’s degree (or its university equivalent) in Finance or related field and/or Computer science for Business.
• Diploma and/or Certificate in Corporate and project Finance Management 
• Have a minimum of seven (07) years of relevant professional experience in the Bank or a similar institution with extensive experience in IT systems and also in coordination of private sector transactions.
• Strong experience with IT database, Software technology and innovative systems;
• Comprehensive state-of-the-art understanding of corporate and project finance modelling;
• Sound knowledge of private sector transaction processing and Bank’s NSOs ecosystem;
• Deep understanding and familiarity with the Bank’s procedures.
• Operational effectiveness
• Innovation and creativity
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Team working and relationship
• Client Orientation
• Excellent spoken and written English or French languages, preferably with a working knowledge of the other;
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite applications; Knowledge of SAP is advantageous.

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Reference: ADB/17/060/2
Location: Côte d’Ivoire
Grade: PL2
Position N°: 50092413

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:
  • To develop, policy and strategy;
  • Provide deep sector expertise to the Regions by gathering pool of experienced individuals who can be consulted to provide sector expertise on complex transactions;
  • Develop new financing instruments;
  • The Vice President will act as the spoke person 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 role of the Gender, Women and Civil Society Department is under the Agriculture, Human and Social Development 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”. Furthermore, “Improve Quality of Life for the People of Africa” will be operationalized with focus on Gender, Women and Civil Society.

The Gender, Women and Civil Society Department is designed to improve coherence and coordination across complexes on gender and Civil Society Organization issues. The department will ensure strategic priorities are reflected in resources allocation, enhance monitoring and management of performance, and strengthen the focus on results.

As part of the Gender, Women and Civil Society Directorate, the manager, Civil Society and Women Empowerment Division will provide leadership on mainstreaming civil society in operations.

The Position

• The objective of Division Manager - Gender and Women Empowerment, the Position is to provide strategic guidance to the Bank’s work in gender and women empowerment.
• The incumbent will build and maintain excellent external relations with development partners and alliances at the global level to advance the gender work.
• He /She will support the Department Director in regional and global advocacy efforts on promoting the gender and women empowerment agenda.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Director - Gender, Women and Civil Society, the Division Manager - Gender and Women Empowerment shall:

Manage and Supervise the Division:

• Plan, organize and coordinate the activities of the Division;
• Set the overall objectives, develop work programs and oversee their execution and ensure that deadlines are met and that the Division’s outputs reach the highest technical standard quality
• Establish a feedback mechanism and workflow management and assignments system in compliance with the Bank’s policies, guidelines and monitoring procedures.

Lead policy developments and monitoring:

• Lead policy/strategy developments/revisions to enhance mainstreaming, gender, civil society participation and Sustainable Development Goals;
• Regularly inform bank staff on status of African countries in achieving Gender Sustainable Development Goal and coordinate annual reporting on gender disaggregated results.
• Develop innovative approaches to the implementation of the High5s.
• Provide support to the Bank’s knowledge management work on gender and target high return Economic and Sector Work on gender to strengthen the quality of the bank’s policy dialogues, advisory services and involvement in the gender, women and civil society development debate.
• Advise the Department on emerging matters of strategic, policy and institutional significance, including the formulation/update of the Bank Group’s Gender Policies, Strategies, and Guidelines.

Enhance Gender Mainstreaming into Bank operations:

• Lead internal gender mainstreaming efforts that strengthen the readiness review process to ensure quality at entry of projects (collection of gender data, statistics analysis, impact evaluation, and capacity building for Monitoring and Evaluation);
• In collaboration with relevant Bank Departments, help to design a monitoring and evaluation system for gender mainstreaming in the Bank at the operational, policy and corporate level.
• Enhance gender responsiveness of the Bank’s quality assurance and results frameworks within the operations manual and guidelines
• Lead the development and application of mainstreaming tools for Country Strategic Papers, project design & supervision;
• Active involvement in the Bank’s review process country and regional team meetings;
• Operational support for project design, monitoring and evaluation;
• Strengthen Bank institutional capacity through training and other means;

Strengthen External Engagement and Partnerships:

• Strengthen partnerships with key multi and bi-lateral organizations, United Nations agencies, the Private Sector,  Civil Society Organizations and others and enhance collaboration and networking; and
• In collaboration with gender experts in operations, represent the bank in key regional and international events relevant to the work of the division;
• Lead the organization of events (major conferences and seminars) in key sector-related thematic areas to inform operations, and share knowledge and good practices;
• Assist the Director in providing support to the Bank-wide Gender Oversight Committee with membership across sectors and regions to ensure full integration of gender across all projects.
• Coordinate the Department’s relationship with other Multilateral Development Banks, International Organizations, bilateral agencies, research organizations etc., to monitor and analyze developments, and share and learn best practices on gender in Africa and the world.

Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Hold at least a Master's degree in Gender Studies, Sociology, and Anthropology, Economics or closely related disciplines.
• Have a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant professional experience; of which three (3) years should be at the managerial level in the formulation and implementation of policies, strategies, programs and projects.
• Demonstrated skills to combine strategic thinking with a good understanding on how to translate ideas into products in a participatory manner, navigating the shortest institutional way possible;
• Proven leadership and team building skills in a diverse regional workforce; results oriented and ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Good listener with demonstrated ability to make ideas work and make effective and timely decisions
• Experience of coordinating or leading corporate assignments across institutional boundaries.
• Ability to network and build partnerships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of regional social issues
• Knowledge of operational policies, rules, procedures and practices of the Bank or comparable institution: major bilateral and multilateral partner development agencies in African countries or other developing countries
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, 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.

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Department: Nigeria Country Department (RDNG)
Supervisor: Senior Director, RDNG
Grade: GS5

RDNG - Objective

• The Nigeria Country Department (RDNG) of the African Development Bank has been established to strengthen policy dialogue between the Bank and the Government and other stakeholders; improve performance of the project portfolio and aid coordination with other development partners.
• RDNG invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill in the vacant position of Administrative Assistant.
• This position is based in Abuja, Nigeria and does not attract international terms and conditions.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall administrative authority of the Senior Director for the Nigeria Country Department (RDNG) and the day to day direct supervision of the Finance and Administration Officer the main responsibilities of the Administrative Assistant will be:

• Monitoring the recruitment process, registration and payments of all RDNG consultants in consultations with the respective task managers and the Finance & Administrative Officer;
• Monitoring and ensuring missions’ perdiems and claims are processed in SAP in a timely manner;
• Managing the day to day operations of the building in liaison with the building manager including cleaning, lifts maintenance, generator fuelling, plumbing and general repairs;
• Process the procurement and requisitions of office supplies and thereafter prepare payment vouchers and relevant documents, and capture records in the books of accounts; Participate in processing of financial transactions and payments in line with the Bank’s policies;
• Petty cash management;
• Editing, proofreading, formatting and finalizing procurement's documents in line with the bank’s procurement manual;
• Proper management and control of office stores and keeping proper records of the stocks;
• Management and monitoring of the service providers’ contracts;
• Assist the Finance and Administrative-Assistant in suppliers’ accounts reconciliations;
• Logistical planning for office events/functions - Assisting with administrative and financial reconciliations and verification
• Assist in carrying out the Work program and contribute to Budget preparation in liaison with the Administrative and Finance Officer;
• Assist the office in establishing procedures and controls to improve efficiency of services delivery and identify cost savings and promote efficiency use of Bank Resources;
• Undertaking any other ad hoc functions of Finance and administrative or similar nature, as may be assigned.

Selection Criteria

• At least a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accountancy, Finance combined with professional qualification of at least ICAN Foundation level.
• A minimum of three (3) years in Administrative and Financial Accounting, as well as the full range of office support work, with a high level of sustained performance. Work experience in a similar post in a multilateral organization will be considered an advantage.
• Proficiency in using advanced computer applications - Microsoft Office (ERP, SAP, Excel, Word, Powerpoint); ability to learn and use new software/technology - SAP S/R
• High degree of motivation, initiative, flexibility, and reliability with a willingness to do what is required to deliver, including providing back-up administrative support
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, multi-cultural environment, and function as an effective team member in various groups
• Outstanding Interpersonal skills to Interact effectively with - a range of contacts internally and externally and deal effectively with diverse situations that require judgment and diplomacy
• Effective time management and organizational skills with ability to provide quality work products on a timely basis even under severe time pressure
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing, in English. Knowledge of French will be considered an advantage.

Term of Employment
6 months contract renewal based on performance and budget availability.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Application Letter, a concise Curriculum Vitae (CV) and any supporting documents electronically to: Recruit_RDNG@AFDB.org

Note

• Applications received in hard copy will not be assessed.
• Only applicants who already have the right to live and work in Nigeria will be considered for this position. The bank does not support applications for work permits and relocation.
• Applicants who fully meet the Bank’s requirements and are considered for further assessment will be contacted.
• The President of the African Development Bank reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level.
• The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• The African Development Bank Group does not ask for payments of any kind from applicants throughout the recruitment process.

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Reference: ADB/17/054/4
Location: Côte d’Ivoire
Grade: PL3
Position N°: 50054200

The Complex

• The Vice-Presidency, Human Resources and Corporate Services ensures the delivery of efficient, people-centered, client-oriented, corporate services to ensure overall institutional effectiveness in all aspects of the Bank’s corporate services.
• The complex leads efforts to ensure the competitiveness of the Bank as the employer of choice and is responsible for providing leadership in the formulation and implementation of Bank’s strategies on people, IT, general services and institutional procurements, language services, business continuity and, health and safety strategies.

The Hiring Department/Division

• The role of the Human Resources Management Department is to develop and execute a People Strategy, Policies, processes and practices which will enable the Bank to achieve its strategic Agenda. Core to the HR Strategy will be the attraction, development, engagement, motivation and retention of a best-in-class workforce.
• In order to create a truly transformed HR work-way, the Human Resources Management Department is structured around a triangular Model: Business Partnerships for strategy, client contracting and HR delivery, Centers of Expertise/Subject Matter Experts for internal consulting, thought leadership, design, talent and staff development and training  and best practice benchmarking, HR Shared Services for transactional excellence and employees outreach.
• This new HR Model will deliver a world-class employee life-cycle experience.
• The Staff Development and Training Division embeds a strategic approach to human resource development and management that results in more effective talent and performance management including Strategic sourcing and Career development and mobility, Leadership Development, Compensation and rewards, and Policy and compliance.

The Position
The Chief Staff Training and Development main role is to develop, update, maintain and enhance effective strategies, policies and training, talent acquisition programmes that will ensure that the Bank’s workforce and its competencies are aligned to the current and future skill requirements of the organization. To this end the following competencies are essential for a successful delivery:

• Strategic thinking: generation of strategic plans and translating them into practical processes and systems to achieve required outcomes for the business function
• Planning: assessment of the workforce's current skill levels and compare them with the skills required to meet future business objectives. That will enable the discussion of trainings/resources needs including various methods of delivery and securing the appropriate support.
• Administration: administration, coordination and reporting: ensure return on investment of talents acquisition and development. These activities results shall be in line with the planning and budget allocation and issue report for management information and for recording.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Division Manager – Staff Development and Training, the Chief Training & development Officer will undertake three (3) core activities i) Leadership and Employee Development, ii) Talent Management and Mobility and iii) Talent Acquisition (Recruitment). He/ she is responsible for the following:

• Support the Division Manager in leading and overseeing relevant global strategies and processes associated to talent acquisition, workforce planning, job descriptions and evaluations, job classification, assessment centres, diversity programs, succession and planning, the Young Professionals and Internship Programs, and Leadership and Employee development for the Bank.
• Accordingly, lead/ supervise the Leadership & Employee Development, Recruitment and Talent Management & Mobility Officers; ensuring alignment of strategy, processes and outcomes associated to talent acquisition, talent management, mobility, workforce planning and employee/ leadership development.
• Develop relevant long, medium and short-term programs and strategies and maintain an annual Global Learning Plan for the Bank based on identified business and capacity needs in liaison with business functions and relevant HRBPs. Modify and improve programs as needed to ensure continuous improvement and relevance, where necessary.
• Analyse global capacity development needs of the Bank in partnership with management and conduct surveys to identify capacity development needs and requirements using effective mechanisms and processes for skills analyses and gap analysis. Assist organizational units design and establish appropriate development strategies towards improvement and development of required technical skills
• Design and maintain global leadership and personal development programs such as the Leadership and Management Development Program, Coaching programs, Mentorship, etc.
• Ensure that these programs address and improve global requirements associated to competency-based learning, organizational culture, work environment, staff productivity and leadership measures e.g. Employee Engagement Index, Managerial and Leadership Effective Index, etc.
• Lead the development of the Bank’s Staff Capacity Development Strategy to ensure that knowledge products support the Bank’s overall strategy that staff are informed and knowledgeable about learning offerings and post-training evaluations are done to determine ROI and relevance of the programs.
• Identify and procure appropriate capacity development providers and ensure that best value for money in area of responsibility.
• Identify and recommend alternative sources of financial, technical resources and cost effective partnerships with bilateral organizations for economic implementation of capacity development programs.
• Facilitate Succession and Career planning and development in liaison with relevant stakeholders, including business units, HRBPs, the Performance Management and Talent and Mobility team.
• Train instructors and supervisors in techniques and skills for training and dealing with employees.
• As such, evaluate instructor performance and the effectiveness of capacity development programs, providing recommendations for improvement.
• Design and oversee the induction and on boarding programs to ensure that new hires are properly inducted and aware of all internal rules, regulations and policies of the Bank.
• In liaison with relevant business functions, develop testing and evaluation procedures to ensure that skills and knowledge available in the Bank addresses the Bank’s Business strategy.
• Develop and disseminate manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other materials in the area of responsibility.
• Provide expertise and facilitate the transfer and management of knowledge to ensure the Bank’s sustainability.
• Develop and implement both virtual learning and other contents that will support the effective delivery of professional academies in the African development bank Academy; including identifying and implementing appropriate learning technologies for the Bank; and providing leadership on the development and implementation of e-learning products for the Bank.
• Generate annual appraisal reports relevant to the Leadership & Employee Development (training), Recruitment and Talent Management & Mobility and career development activities of the Bank and recommend relevant improvements.
• Adapt best-practices in Leadership & Employee Development (staff capacity development strategies), Recruitment and Talent Management & Mobility and career from Multilateral Development Banks, International Financial Institutions and other international organizations such as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank etc. to the needs of the Bank.
• In collaboration with Programing and Budget Department and supported by staff in charge of Leadership and Employee development, Talent Management and Mobility Officer and the Recruitment Officer, lead the development and appropriate implementation of the annual  work programs and associated budgets, as agreed with the Director.
• Provide support to HR initiatives that will enhance the Bank’s development agenda.
• Define own and his/her support staff mid and short term planning, quality procedures, and client service level agreements to ensure that they are in line with the work programmes and take appropriate action to achieve quality of the deliverables.
• Maintain effective communication and collaboration with the other units of the Bank to ensure continued relevance to business needs and support to Human Resources Management Department and other departments' missions and objectives. E.g. collaboration with Chief Economist (Chief Economist/Vice Presidency for Economic Governance and Knowledge Complex in the development of strategies, knowledge and capacity development packs that can be seamlessly deployed within the Bank and the Regional Member Countries.
• Ensure full compliance with the Bank's control and reporting procedures, inform his/her management frequently about his/her results, current and anticipated issues, and propose solutions to address them.Enforce the Bank's ethics, health, safety, security, environment and hygiene policies and procedures, and report shortcomings to his/her management, in order to ensure an optimal working environment to his/her support staff, external partners and visitors.

Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Hold at least a Master's or equivalent degree in Human Resources Management, Organisational Development, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Sector Management or related discipline.
• Have a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience in the area of designing and implementing employee and leadership Training & Development, Organisational Design & Development and competency frameworks.
• Having private sector experience will be an added advantage.
• Very good knowledge of learning and staff development principles.
• An in-depth knowledge of Learning platforms designs and management, e-learning content design, architectural design and implementation and management; Specialised Training and development qualifications; Professional certifications e.g. CIPD, SHRM; Workplace assessment/ psychometric qualifications, are considered as an advantage.
• Experience in talent acquisition, mobility, performance management, career development, talent management and succession processes is an added advantage.
• Proven project management experience is preferable.
• Strategic thinking.
• Client Orientation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to facilitate across all levels of business and collaborate with HR Business Partners and line leaders.
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues in a multi-cultural environment and to build effective working relations with colleagues.
• Strong analytical, management and decision-making skills to assess training needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Ability to execute high-impact learning strategies that enhance people and business performance.
• Specialist knowledge and experience in HR Strategy; and employee training and development.
• Experience in change management, succession planning, diversity and career planning processes and programs, preferred.
• Effective consulting and advisory skills that enable clients and help them build their confidence and skills to deal with HR issues.
• In-depth experience in applying HR Generalist knowledge to deliver full scope of strategic HR services in line with the Bank’s strategy needs/situation.
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues in a multi-cultural environment and to build effective working relations with colleagues.
• Ability to leverage stakeholders support to drive the Learning Agenda of the Bank that will enable it emerge as a Learning hub and Knowledge Broker for Africa.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in French or English, preferably with a good working knowledge of the other language.
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, SharePoint) and HR Management Systems, Learning Management Systems, development and deploym.

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Reference: ADB/17/085/2
Location: Côte d’Ivoire
Grade: PL 2
Position N°: 50092711

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:
  • To develop, policy and strategy;
  • Provide deep sector expertise to the Regions by gathering pools of experienced individuals who can be consulted to provide sector expertise on complex transactions;
  • Develop new financing instruments;
  • The Vice President 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 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 two divisions (i) Education, Human Capital and Skills Development Division which focuses on scaling-up of Bank’s support to education, human capital and employment/livelihoods; and (ii) Public Health, Security and Nutrition Division focusing on strengthening health systems and nutrition for human wellbeing. It also hosts various pertinent initiatives and trust funds.
• The Education, Human Capital and Employment Division focuses on human capital development, skills training, employment creation and empowerment, poverty reduction for improved and sustainable wellbeing and livelihoods. The Division:
  • Leads the development and promotion of Bank’s policy and strategy work so that operations which are identified, developed and executed by the regional hubs 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 complex transactions (Communities of Practice);
  • 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 department; and provides expertise to support Vice President’s role as the Bank’s spokesperson to external audiences, and;
  • Ensures coherence of the Bank’s action in human and social development across regions.

The Position
The Division Manager Education, Human Capital and Employment, reports to the Director Human Capital, Youth and Skills Development Department. The Division Manager is in charge of providing leadership and supervising staff members to implement the activities of the Division and support related activities.  The main work objectives are:

• Lead the Bank policy on Education in order to ensure that planned operations are implemented in conformity with Bank policies ;
• Provide strategic services and advice through Regional Centers to support Regional Members Countries in improving higher education pertinence and human capital production necessary for the transformation of Africa.
• Ensure development of Technical and Vocational Education employability and self-employment;
• Develop science, technology and innovation systems, in relation with the labor market needs;
• Develop access to basic and inclusive non formal education ;
• Promote education for peace, civics, and other democratic values;
• Development of Information and Communications Technology revolution strategy in Africa through Information and Communications Technology flagship models;
• Provide necessary technical support and expertise to all units of the Bank in terms of Education.

Duties and Responsibilities
The Division Manager Education, Human Capital and Employment, under the oversight of the Director Human Capital, Youth and Skills Development Department, manages staff of the Division: plans, organizes, supervises and leads the activities so as to ensure effective service provision. The incumbent performs the following specific duties:

People/Staff Management:

• Lead, supervise and conduct strategic missions of the Division;
• Establish individual work programs of the Division staff members on the basis of strategic plan identification of the Bank operations, with key indicators to asses budgetary and human resources ;
• Set quarterly and annual objectives and priorities to be achieved in the Division
• Ensure mid-term review with each staff member of the Division ;
• Supervise, control and follow-up the professional performance of the staff members based on their work programs and on general procedures for performance assessment;
• Promote and encourage team work within the Division in order to meet the expected objectives;
• Participate in staff selection, support human resource management, and facilitate full achievement of technical work;
• Identify training needs and capacity building;

Provision of technical support:

• Prepare the Division's budget;
• Establish an agenda for activities implementation ;
• Organize periodical Division meetings;
• Participate in Departmental Meetings (DMT) and ensure follow-up of recommendations;
• Provide advice to the Director of the Department on questions relating to Education.

Other work units functions:

• Promote collaboration with the Public Health, Security and Nutrition Division and the Jobs for Youth in Africa Team;
• Participate high level strategic meetings ;
• Provide expertise and leadership in policy development and review of policies, procedures of the Bank Group relating to Education;
• Manage cooperation programs with technical agencies of the United Nations in order to ensure coordination of sector activities with other donors ;

Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Hold at least a Master's degree or equivalent in Social Science, Education, Economics and other related disciplines;
• A minimum of eight (8) years of extensive and progressive experience in an internationally recognized financial or development Institution, three (3) years of which should be at a managerial level; PhD in relevant discipline will be a plus.
• Good knowledge of policies and actors in action-oriented themes in the fields of Education, Human Capital and employment in development countries especially in Africa.
• Experience of preparing and managing development projects and ability to introduce work methods to increase effectiveness in a changing environment;
• Experience in planning, organising, managing and coordinating the activities of similar units and supervising Division’s staff, organising teams, and providing managerial support;
• Client oriented: direct and oversee team processes and outputs, provide guidance, feedback and insight to improve quality of the Bank’s actions relative to Education, Human capital and Employment sector.
• Capacity to communicate and develop in action plans the strategy relative to the division.
• Experience in delivering high quality operational products and services (economic analyses, research advice, sector studies and reviews).
• Proven leadership and team building skills; results oriented and ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Communicate and write effectively in French or English, with a good working knowledge of the other language.
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint); knowledge of SAP is desirable.

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Reference: ADB/17/439/2
Location: Côte d’Ivoire
Grade: PL2
Position N°: 50092363

The Complex

• The President, plans, supervises and manages the business of the Bank Group.
• Under the direction of the Boards of Directors, the President conducts the business of the Bank and the African Development Fund and manages operations and activities in accordance with the Agreements establishing the African Development Bank and the African Development Fund.
• The President supervises several Departments and Units including Office of the President; Independent Development Evaluation Department; Integrity and Anti-Corruption Department; Compliance Review and Mediation Unit; Secretariat to the Sanctions Appeals Board; Administrative Tribunal; Office of the Auditor General; Group Risk Management Directorate; General Counsel and Legal Services Department; Communication and External Relations Department; Staff Integrity and Ethics Office and Office of the Secretary General and General Secretariat.

The Hiring Department/Division

• The purpose of the 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 Position

• Under the general guidance and supervision of the Director Communication and External Relations, the incumbent of the External Relations Division oversees external affairs and partnerships, as well as coordinating the Bank’s external communications work in Headquarters and in the field.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Director, the Division Manager has the following responsibilities:

• Develop strategies for and supervise donor and partner relations; oversee internal coordination, and policy and institutional relations.
• Foster strong external media relations and build and manage key media contacts strategically - supervises relations with media, and especially the proactive relations of works with media to plan a strategic media presence, place media stories, manage database and handle media inquiries and requests
• Manage editorial content - follow and cover the Bank’s news agenda across all platforms (web, social media) for external audiences: manage weekly news flows; plan forward coverage to focus on countries, projects, themes; write, edit, translate and post such stories.
• Manage external branding - safeguard and promote the Bank’s visual and written identity with external stakeholders and the media across all communications channels and vehicles.
• Publications - conceive, write/edit and provide production support for a coherent Bank literature programme.
• Drive increased media coverage and positive perception of the Bank and related activities through proactive pitching and creative media approaches.
• Collaborate with the Division Manager Internal Communication to cultivate story ideas from the across the Bank. Ensure that press releases and articles are written, edited and disseminated in a timely and efficient manner.
• Conduct research and interviews for articles, develop and write editorial content for print and electronic media.

Selection Criteria
Including Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Hold at least a Master's Degree or equivalent in Communications or any related field.
• Have a minimum of 8 years of relevant and progressive experience (3 years of which has been in a managerial position) in senior mass communications fields (corporate, non-profit and/or foundation) including public relations, journalism, marketing or related areas, with demonstrated stability and sustained commitment in previous position(s).
• Well-rounded experience in the development world or multi-lateral institutions, is desirable.
• Exceptional writing, editing, verbal and interpersonal communications skills, with a portfolio demonstrating published works and high-level creative, thoughtful and polished printed communications collateral.
• Media relations experience, with the ability to detect and monitor emerging media interest and manage issues of media interest that affect the Bank and its diverse audiences.
• Extensive hands-on experience in multimedia, web design, branding, editorial content, broadcast content.
• Private sector experience is advantageous.
• Innovation and Creativity - The commitment to search for and produce innovative and creative approaches to activities in order to enhance performance and create added benefits to the Bank and its clients.
• Communication - to provide clear and concise oral and written communications; presents oral information with clarity and appropriate style and adapts language and style to suit the requirement of a particular audience.
• Problem Solving - Applies business knowledge to the resolution of problems and identifies solutions to the benefit of the client (internal and external) and the organization.
• Client Orientation - Ensures that the client is considered to be of primary importance in all transactions and interactions. Strives to understand, and when appropriate anticipate client needs, and ensures that the client receives the best possible service from the Bank.
• Team work and relationship - Works with others to maximize the effectiveness of the team as a whole, share knowledge and workload. Develops strong working relationships with colleagues and contributes to the creation of a positive team environment.
• Knowledge of the media and ability to work well with representatives from different sectors of the media.
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to implement and monitor mass communication programmes and campaigns.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, technical excellence and an established operational track record of excellence in achieving results.
• Strong management skills with the ability to drive change, inspire and grow team.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; display high level of integrity.
• Proven leadership and team building skills; results oriented and ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, with a working knowledge of the other. Proficiency in both languages is an asset.
• Understanding of and experience with various media software tools.
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).

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Reference: ADB/17/440/2
Location: Côte d’Ivoire
Grade: PL2
Position N°: 50092362

The Complex

• The President, plans, supervises and manages the business of the Bank Group. Under the direction of the Boards of Directors, the President conducts the business of the Bank and the African Development Fund and manages operations and activities in accordance with the Agreements establishing the African Development Bank and the African Development Fund.
• The President supervises several Departments and Units including Office of the President; Independent Development Evaluation Department; Integrity and Anti-Corruption Department; Compliance Review and Mediation Unit; Secretariat to the Sanctions Appeals Board; Administrative Tribunal; Office of the Auditor General; Group Risk Management Directorate; General Counsel and Legal Services Department; Communication and External Relations Department; Staff Integrity and Ethics Office and Office of the Secretary General and General Secretariat.

The Hiring Department

• The purpose of the 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 Position

• Under the general guidance and supervision of the Director Communication and External Relations, the incumbent guides the team in its day-to-day work in editorial and content, multi-media, design, branding and publications.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Director, the Division Manager has the following responsibilities:
Develop and Implement Internal Communications Strategy:

• Under the leadership of Director, develop and implement a Bank-wide internal communications strategy that meets organizational objectives and aligns with the Bank’s strategic objectives and needs.
• Measure the effectiveness of internal communications messages and channels on an ongoing basis and make recommendations to review and amend the strategy as appropriate.

Manage Internal Communications Channels:

• Manage and monitor the Bank’s internal communication programme so that internal stakeholders are informed of organizational news, and direction.
• Ensure organisational initiatives and projects are successfully communicated to employees and internal stakeholders.
• Plan, edit and write content for a variety of internal communications mediums, such as a staff intranet, monthly communique or regular email bulletin. Provide guidance on the layout of content.
• Provide guidance to internal clients to translate ideas to the right messages and forms for presentation.
• Ensure internal communications messages are consistent across all mediums and for different departments of the organization.
• Respond to feedback from staff and adjust communications content accordingly.
• Handle the internal communication response to crisis situations which affect organisational perception and reputation.
• Manage intranet editors to ensure communication content meets organisational objectives for internal communications, and ensure standards of communication.
• Oversee the process of writing, editing, designing and printing the Bank’s publications.
• Work with relevant departments (such as Corporate IT Services) to set and maintain standards for effective email communication across the Bank.
• Ensure messages from senior management and the Board are properly reflected in communications to internal stakeholders.
• Play a leading role in redeveloping and improving the intranet as a key internal communications tool.
• Manage multi-media work such as the in-house audio-visual studio; supervising all Bank’s audio or visual (A/V) products from films/documentaries to video clips; taking, managing and storing photographs; ensuring the good architecture and functionality of the website and other media platforms; data basing and archiving.
• Overseeing execution of graphic design for both print and electronic products, infography, etc.

Manage the Internal Communication Team:

• Manage a team of professionals and support staff in providing efficient and high quality services that support the business. Set realistic performance goals and motivate team members to meet them, both for individual staff and for the team as whole.
• Manage team’s staffing and resources competently and responsibly to achieve the Division’s objectives.
• Promote collaboration and facilitate teamwork across teams and across organizational units.
• Maintain a high standard of professional integrity, treat individuals fairly and respectively and be sensitive to differences across culture, nationalities and gender.

Selection Criteria
Including Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Hold at least a Master’s degree or equivalent in Communications or related field.
• Have a minimum of eight (08) years of relevant and progressive experience (3 years of which has been in a managerial position) in senior mass communications fields (corporate, non-profit and/or foundation) including journalism, marketing or related areas, with demonstrated stability and sustained commitment in previous position(s).
• Well-rounded experience  in the development world or multi-lateral institutions, is desirable
• Exceptional writing, editing, verbal and interpersonal communications skills, with a portfolio demonstrating published works and high-level creative, thoughtful and polished printed communications collateral.
• Experience of developing and implementing internal communications strategies and measuring their effectiveness, and managing complex projects.
• Experience of advising senior managers on complex internal communications challenges, including crisis communications
• Experience of successfully influencing internal stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience of writing for a variety of audiences and managing intranet and a team of intranet of editors/writers.
• Extensive hands-on experience in multimedia, web design, branding, editorial content, broadcast content.
• Private sector experience is advantageous.
• Innovation and Creativity - The commitment to search for and produce innovative and creative approaches to activities in order to enhance performance and create added benefits to the Bank and its clients.
• Communication - to provide clear and concise oral and written communications; presents oral information with clarity and appropriate style and adapts language and style to suit the requirement of a particular audience.
• Problem Solving - Applies business knowledge to the resolution of problems and identifies solutions to the benefit of the client (internal and external) and the organization.
• Client Orientation - Ensures that the client is considered to be of primary importance in all transactions and interactions. Strives to understand, and when appropriate anticipate client needs, and ensures that the client receives the best possible service from the Bank.
• Team work and relationship - Works with others to maximize the effectiveness of the team as a whole, share knowledge and workload. Develops strong working relationships with colleagues and contributes to the creation of a positive team environment.
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to implement and monitor mass communication programmes and campaigns.
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated strong leadership qualities, technical excellence and an established operational track record of excellence in achieving results;
• Ability to drive change
• Ability to work independently and in a team; display high level of integrity
• Proven leadership and team building skills; results oriented and ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, with a working knowledge of the other. Proficiency in both languages is an asset.
• Understanding of and experience with various media software tools.
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint)
  

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Department: Nigeria Country Department (RDNG)
Supervisor: Senior Director, RDNG
Grade: GS5

RDNG - Objective

• The Nigeria Country Department (RDNG) of the African Development Bank has been established to strengthen policy dialogue between the Bank and the Government and other stakeholders; improve performance of the project portfolio and aid coordination with other development partners.
• RDNG invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill in the vacant position of Secretary.
• This position is based in Abuja, Nigeria and does not attract international terms and conditions.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall administrative authority of the Senior Director for the Nigeria Country Department (RDNG) and the day to day direct supervision of the Finance and Administration Officer the main responsibilities of the Secretary will be:

• Preparation of letters for dispatch. That is, scanning, photocopying, binding bulk documents and addressing;
• Filling: filling of letters, projects and documents in their respective files at the Director’s office;
• Flight Bookings and creating staff missions in SAP;
• Organizing Internal Meetings: organizing internal meetings in terms of room allocation, provision of tea, coffee, water and snack as well as welcoming/registration of participants. Informing the concerned parties like Security and Protocol about the coming of visitors for parking and protocols to be observed;
• External Meetings: organizing external meetings, workshops, training, conferences and seminars. This entails getting quotations from hotels, doing a summary and forwarding to the organizers for necessary approvals; getting contracts signed by both parties; preparing materials for the workshop such as badges, printing programmes/agenda, presentations; sending invitation, calling and following upon confirmations;
• Providing logistical support in the workshop, setting up banners, registration desk, signing of meal vouchers, payment of per diema and eventually reconciliation of the accounts and payments;
• Distribution of mails and documents within the office;
• Purchase of office requisitions and store keeping.
• Ensuring up to date records of all the items in stock;
• Management of the office stores, ensuring all requisitions are issued and updated promptly in the prescribed excel spreadsheet;
• Receive, scan and submit in Bill Tracking System (BTS) all financial documents for payment processing;
• Back up for the Senior Director’s Secretary in case of absence from office;
• Perform any other task as may be assigned

Requirements (including desirable skills, knowledge and experience)

• Certification in professional Secretarial or Business Management or Office Management or Public Relations qualifications;
• A minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional experience in Secretarial and office management preferably with a multinational organization
• Thorough knowledge and use of all relevant computer software and the ability to help organize data and information retrieval systems;
• Good filling and organizational skills;
• Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills;
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, multi-cultural environment and to function effectively as a member of various groups;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Knowledge of French language will be added advantage.
• Competence in the use of Microsoft standard software (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint). Knowledge of SAP is desirable.

Term of Employment
6 months contract renewal based on performance and budget availability.