Job Vacancies at the African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

Reference: ADB/17/282
Location: Africa
Grade: PL 3
Position N°: 50067857

The Complex

• The Vice Presidency for ‘Agriculture, Human, and Social Development’ is a Sector Complex focusing on the Bank’s Ten Year Strategy High 5s priority of “Feed Africa” and “Improve Quality of Life for the People of Africa”.
• The complex objectives are (i) to develop, policy and strategy; (ii) provide deep sector expertise to the Regions by gathering pools of experienced individuals who can be consulted to provide sector expertise on complex transactions; (iii) develop new financing instruments; (iv) the 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 Agriculture and Agro-Industry Department provides support for the delivery of Feed Africa: Strategy for Agricultural Transformation in Africa, 2016-2025.
• The strategy aims to end hunger and rural poverty in the next decade through self-sufficiency in 15 priority commodity value chains specific to the continent’s agro-ecological zones. 
• Realizing the objectives set forth in the strategy requires increased productivity; value addition; investment in infrastructure; an enabling agribusiness environment; capital flows; and inclusivity, sustainability and effective nutrition.
• The Department leads the effort to transform African agricultural systems for greater competitiveness, inclusivity and sustainability, and for enhanced job creation and poverty reduction in Regional Member Countries.

The role of the Agriculture Research, Production and Sustainability Division is amongst others, to:

• Coordinate the implementation of the Flagship - Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation
• Support wide-scale deployment of innovative farmer extension models including effective private sector led approaches to the provision of farmer extension services;
• Provide specialist advice and support to internal and external clients on a range of fisheries, aquaculture, blue economy development issues including, knowledge generation and sharing, policy development advice, fish commodity value addition, complex operations formulation, training and marine and inland water bodies ecosystems resilience building;
• Support increasing investment into livestock research and technology dissemination on the continent and support the scaling up of proven technologies and  wide-scale deployment of innovative livestock producers extension models;
• Coordinate climate resilience actions to support climate adaptation and climate-smart agriculture practices including large-scale sustainable and climate-smart agriculture, agroforestry, ecotourism, and agri-tourism projects;
• Support Bank engagements in global and continental climate change events of interest to the Bank such as the Annual Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa and The Conference of Parties on Climate Change, the Global Alliance for Climate Smart Agriculture.

The Position
The main purpose of the position of Chief Fisheries Officer (Coordinator, Blue Economy) will be to:

• Provide specialist advice and support to internal and external clients on a range of fisheries, aquaculture, blue economy development issues including, knowledge generation and sharing, policy development advice, fish commodity value addition, complex operations formulation, training and marine and inland water-bodies ecosystem resilience building.
• Work in partnership with the client group to proactively seek to understand business priorities to identify and implement a range of creative solutions in fisheries and aquaculture that support the Feed Africa implementation.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the oversight of the Division Manager, Agriculture Research, Production and Sustainability, the main duties of the Chief Fisheries Officer will include the following:

• Serve as the Bank focal point to deliver clear and concise advice in fisheries, aquaculture and blue economy issues to regional member countries;
• Develop specialist knowledge, create new offerings/products and convene African and global leaders to generate support for and commitment to Feed Africa Strategy in the area of fisheries management, aquaculture value chain, blue economy initiative, fisheries governance and marine/inland water ecosystems resilience;
• Develop and work with the regional hubs to execute the Feed Africa strategy in the area of fisheries, aquaculture, blue economy, fisheries governance and marine/inland water-bodies ecosystem resilience; and coordinate peer-review sessions for process improvement and strategy
• Provide adequate expertise and advise to regional member countries, especially to vulnerable countries (Small Island Developing States and Costal countries) to promote their blue economy strategy, and fisheries governance (combatting Unreported and Unregulated fishing and marine pollution);
• Provide adequate expertise in agribusiness environment related to fish commodity value chain development;
• Represent the Bank with external stakeholders dealing with fisheries, aquaculture, blue economy, climate change, etc.;
• Assist the regional member countries to scale-up and replicate success stories in the fisheries, aquaculture and blue economy programs;
• Provide expertise to the Bank Directors General and the Ministries in charge in fisheries, aquaculture and blue economy in the Regional Member Countries to design policies and multisector programs to support the increased production of fish for all in Africa; to assess, research and advise on the sustainable exploitation of fisheries and aquaculture resources;
• Provide advice and technical support to Pan-African leadership initiatives in fisheries, aquaculture, fisheries governance and blue economy, etc.
• Provide advice and expertise to support Technologies for Africa's Agricultural Transformation flagship program through increase investment into wide-scale deployment of innovative aquaculture models;
• Support climate resilience funding by implementing the African Package for climate-resilient Ocean-economies in Africa ;
• Act as advocate and spokesperson for fish commodity promotion and ecosystem concerns to increase public awareness of the importance of fisheries sector and the value in Ocean services, during the Conference of Parties, African Development Forum, Food and Agriculture Organisation Committee on Fisheries, International Symposium on Fish Crime, Food and Agriculture Organisation technical consultations
• Network with other fisheries personnel, researchers, professionals, and advocacy groups to preserve and monitor fish habitats and stocks;
• Prepare reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders, policy-makers, commercial interests, and the public.
• Prepare effective communication strategies to build strong working relationships with regional hubs, key government departments and other partner agencies

Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Hold at least a Master’s degree or its equivalent in the areas of Fisheries/Aquaculture Management Operations and Advice, Agriculture or other relevant fields.
• Have a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience, five (5) of which should be in multilateral development institutions) with relevant work experience in Fisheries and aquaculture project management.
• Relevant work experience in fisheries and aquaculture development programs with multilateral development banks; Experience in support government administration in fisheries sector; Experience in participating at international scientific meetings is an added advantages.
• Having private sector experience will be an added advantage.
• Solid experience in applying experienced level of Fisheries and aquaculture knowledge to deliver full scope of strategic services in line with the Bank’s strategy needs/situation.
• Effective consulting and advisory skills that enable clients (internal and external) to deal with Fisheries, aquaculture and Blue economy issues.
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to meet multiple, important deadlines.
• Ability to provide technical advice to develop aquaculture and blue economy projects.
• Proven leadership and management skills.
• Ability to work with others to maximize the effectiveness of the team as a whole, sharing the knowledge and workload.
• Ability to develops strong working relationships with colleagues and contributes to creation of a positive team 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/17/283
Location: Côte d’Ivoire
Grade: GS 5
Position N°: 50093787

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 & General Secretariat.

The Hiring Department

• The Administrative Tribunal, established in the context of the reform of the governance structures of the African Development Bank is an independent body whose function is to render final judicial decisions on cases brought by staff members against the Bank concerning their terms and conditions of employment. The Tribunal’s decisions are binding on the Bank.
• The Administrative Tribunal is a statutory organ of the Bank established in 1998 by Resolution of Board of Directors dated 16 July 1997. It came into force on 1 January 1998.
• The mandate of the Tribunal is to hear and pass judgment upon any application by a member of staff of the Bank contesting an administrative decision for non-observance of the contracts of employment or the terms of appointment.
• The Board of Directors may also seek an advisory opinion of the Tribunal on any question of law concerning the general administration of the Bank.
• In addition, the Tribunal is an integral part of the Bank’s internal recourse mechanisms except that it is also the only organ among the mechanisms that renders final and binding decisions.
• From the foregoing, the two dominant objectives of the Administrative Tribunal are: Formal Conflict Resolution and Tribunal’s client management.

The Position

• The Archivist assists the Executive Secretary and the Unit’s team on a number of administrative tasks and provides support related to the improved functioning and delivery of the Unit’s work.
• Due to increasing work load pressures and the volume of coordination handled by the Unit, the need for this incumbent has become evident to clear a large backlog and to contribute to the smooth running of the Unit.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision and guidance of the Executive Secretary, the Archivist will:

• Monitor the Unit’s archive and library and ensure archiving and classification of Tribunal’s files.
• Maintain the system of archiving accessible.
• Ensure effective management of archive space.
• Manage the flow of mail, receiving and recording all correspondence in/out and verifying the attachments and the basic documents.
• Sort mail by priority and importance to the urgent attention of the Head of Unit.
• Ensure the distribution and monitoring of documents within the required deadlines.
• Ensure transmission of documents and submissions for translation, with a high degree of discretion and confidentiality that is an essential feature of Tribunal’s work.
• Undertake relevant printing, reproduction and scanning work and ensure proper distribution of the files.
• Participate in the coverage of sessions, meetings, seminars and conferences.
• Provide participants with documents.
• Share information between the Executive Secretary and staff.
• Receive external visitors, staff of the Bank and answer calls.
• Assist staff in performing administrative tasks;
• Assist with travel formalities (Visa & Accommodation).
• Provide general support to the Unit.
• Manage and control office supplies.
• Perform any other duties as may be requested by the Executive Secretary.

Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Hold at least a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in relevant discipline.
• Have a minimum of three (3) years of progressively relevant and practical experience, in an executive office preferably in an international organization.
• Having private sector experience will be an added advantage.
• High degree of personal integrity and great sense of discretion.
• Strong customer service skills, good organizational skills, ability to multitask, attention to detail and ability to work with a diverse workforce.
• Operational Effectiveness: Has the technical knowledge to do the job at a high level of accomplishment. Understands the team approach and ensures timely completion of tasks. Stays updated on changes to processes and procedures. Provides accurate information to enable others to do their jobs.
• Problem solving: Provides individuals with information so they can make accurate decisions. Is timely with information to contribute to problem identification and resolution. Checks with more senior staff before making small adjustments to processes. Offers ideas for process innovation within a specific function
• Team Working & Relationship Management: Works well with others and actively participates. Easily gains trust and support of peers.
• Proficient in the use of standard MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Practical knowledge of SAP systems will be an advantage.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French preferably with a good working knowledge of the other language.

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Reference: ADB/17/275
Location: Africa
Grade: PL2
Position N°: 50068654

The Complex

• The Vice Presidency for Private Sector Infrastructure and Industrialization is a Sector Complex focusing on the Bank’s Ten Year Strategy Hi 5s priority of “Industrialize Africa”.
• The objectives of the Complex are to: (i) develop the ‘Africa Industrial Strategy’; (ii) provide deep sector expertise to the Regions by leveraging on experienced individuals who can be consulted on complex transactions; (iii) develop new financing instruments; (iv) act as the Bank’s Spoke person on “Industrialize Africa”.

The Position

• The Advisor will provide required assistance to the Vice President in performing his daily duties in the areas of Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization and where relevant represent the Vice President. The assistance will cover advice on strategic matters, operational aspects as well as on corporate matters. Emphasis will be put on coordination and monitoring with the sector departments, corporate departments and outside stakeholders.
• The main objective of the job is to provide strategic, technical and administrative support to the Vice President in order to perform and deliver satisfactorily on the complex’s mandate.
• The job holder will analyze policy and strategy issues and documents along with corporate matters and advise the Vice President on the way forward or decisions to be taken. The Advisor will help in coordinating sector departments’ activities and organizing the Vice President’s external commitments. The Advisor will also lead on specific strategic initiatives, assignments and engagements with internal and external stakeholders as delegated by the Vice President.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Vice President the Advisor will perform the following duties:

• Work closely with directors to prepare the annual Work Program of the complex;
• Provide support to Vice President in monitoring the implementation of the work program;
• Accompany the Vice President to relevant internal and external meetings;
• Represent the Vice President in internal and external meetings and events as required;
• Prepare or coordinate preparation of reports requested by the Vice President and speeches, presentations for meetings related to resource mobilization,  partnership/relationship-building activities and other activities;
• Prepare briefs for Operation Committee Secretariat, Senior Management Coordination Committee and Board meetings;
• Review format, presentation, substance, compliance with the policies, rules and the Delegation of Authority Matrix, language of correspondences, memoranda and reports prepared by sector Departments and submitted for the Vice President's signature/clearance or onward transmission to the President’s Office;
• Review incoming correspondences with a view to directing them to the appropriate team(s);
• Prepare and attend Vice Presidency Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization management coordination meetings and follow up on the decisions taken;
• Provide thought leadership and manage select special initiatives and engagements with external partners.

Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Hold at least a Master's Degree or its equivalent in in Business Administration,  Finance, Economics, Public Policy, Management or other related discipline;
• Have a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant practical working experience with a solid credibility on development issues;
• Having private sector experience will be an added advantage;
• Working experience with governments, utilities, development institutions and private sector including at the senior management level;
• Familiarity with partnerships frameworks;
• Good knowledge sharing and communication approach is desirable;
• Experience working across multiple institutions and ensuring collaboration across public, private, and civil society sectors is advantageous;
• Ability to innovate and create approaches to activities in order to enhance performance of the complex;
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with senior management and mobilize key actors to delivery;
• Proven ability to build and direct a high performing team to achieve visionary and challenging goals;
• Highly developed negotiation skills proven to yield positive outcomes with counterparts,
• both internal and external;
• Team work and relationships;
• Discretion;
• Proactivity;
• Strong knowledge of corporate Bank policies; strategies; guidelines, procedures and review processes;
• Proven skills in communication as the coordination activities require regular contacts with high level partners inside and outside the Bank;
• Ability to draft speeches for both inside audiences and outside stakeholders/partners;
• Ability to summarize strategic documents and highlight main ideas for consideration by the decision-making bodies, including Vice President;
• Strong problem solving capacity;
• Strong coordination capacity including coordination of activities of management, notably the complex directors;
• Highly developed strategic thinking skills with the ability to identify opportunities for growing the Bank’s business and reputation;
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, with a working knowledge of the other;
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) and knowledge of SAP is desirable.

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Reference: ADB/17/289
Location: Côte d’Ivoire
Grade: PL2
Position N°: 50092436

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 role of the Bank’s Private Sector Development Department 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 Private Sector Development Department, the Strategy and Transaction Support Division is responsible for preparing strategies, policies, guidelines, and analytical tools relevant to the private sector development; it also ensures global client management and undertakes specialized assignments for the Regions and the Sectors. It also provides ad hoc advice on transaction bankability and structuring of transactions.

The Position

• The Division Manager is responsible for the Division’s activities management.
• The incumbent provides leadership and supervises the implementation of the private sector development mandate of the Bank Group.
• The job holder’s responsibilities cover matters related to business development, strategies and policies as well as specific transaction support assignments such as technical assistance and structuring guidance.
• The Division Manager advises Management and participates in technical discussions related to private sector development issues.

The purpose of the job is to:

• Lead the development of private sector activities of the Bank by exploring, innovating. implementing and bringing opportunities to engage private sector in the various Hi5’s of the Bank
• Coordinate the development and implementation of strategies, policies and guidelines for Bank's non-sovereign investment and technical assistance activities in all streams.
• Develop country/regional private sector profiles and business targets in key niches with growth opportunities for both the country and the Bank’s business portfolio.
• Develop and implement outreach strategies for private sector including a business intelligence platform.
• Coordinate the private sector development activities with private sector managers in the regions and sectors.
• Represent the Bank on private sector issues at technical, policy and strategic planning including meetings with engagement strategy for key clients existing or targeted and all business development initiatives and activities of the Department.
• Coordinate and oversee the work of Modeling Team and ensure smooth interaction with concerned staff from other Departments including Sectors

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Director, the Division Manager will perform the following duties:

• Lead robust, targeted, systematic and strategic business development efforts to sustainably grow the Bank’s business and impact in the Regional Member Countries.
• Lead Team Modeling work.
• Develop and maintain relationships with potential clients and identify business opportunities taking into account Bank’s strategy, priorities and products.
• Supervise the elaboration of country/region private sector profiles to inform the Bank intervention Programs and business development activities.
• Identify areas where the Bank can catalyze market development through innovation based on a thorough understanding of local markets and best practices.
• Provide advice to the Director on issues relating to private sector development, initiatives to be undertaken and enhancement deemed necessary.
• Supervise the implementation of the flagships programs 1, 5 and 6 of the Industrialize Africa Strategy.
• Foster strong relationships to identify opportunities for knowledge transfer among the Regional Hubs to the benefit of the clients.
• Facilitate synergies and collaboration between the Bank’s non-sovereign and sovereign operations.
• Represent and provide visibility for the Bank’s private sector development agenda in the target markets including through Organizing/participating in high profile events.

Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• Hold at least a Master's degree or its equivalent in Business, Development Economics, Finance or Economics.
• Have a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience, out of which 3 years should be at a managerial level of extensive and in-depth experience in strategic, private sector business development, macroeconomic and econometric analysis.
• Having private sector experience will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, strong team work and communications skills in a highly diverse environment.
• Excellent people management skills and openness to feedback, new ideas and ability to guide staff to solve problems.
• Proven ability to effectively plan, direct, organize and administer diverse activities to ensure effective delivery of work program.
• Proven track record in building and maintaining very strong and successful partnerships.
• Ability to plan and manage staff to achieve high quality results and encourage innovation in an open team-based environment, inspiring trust and influencing and resolving differences across organizational boundaries.
• Ability to continuously expand understanding of relevant business products, practices and systems/technology and share knowledge and expertise with others.
• Develop and direct the implementation of objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the Division. Ensure compliance with Bank policies and regulations.
• Lead, manage and develop an integrated and diverse team, ensuring that it is well-motivated, innovative, high-performing, and well-trained.
• Applies the principles of change management and proactively serves as a role model for transformation and capacity for acceptance of change.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, with a working knowledge of the other.
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).

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Reference: ADB/17/162
Location: Africa
Grade: PL3
Position N°: 50062950

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 Department

• The role of the Bank’s Private Sector Development Department 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 Private Sector Development Department, the Strategy and Transaction Support Division is responsible for preparing strategies, policies, guidelines, and analytical tools relevant to the private sector development; it also ensures global client management and undertakes specialized assignments for the Regions and the Sectors. It also provides ad hoc advice on transaction bankability and structuring of transactions.

The Position

• The Chief Global Client Management Expert is required to identify Global Clients, aggregate the management of Global Clients, supervise the management of Global Clients and provide necessary guidance on activities targeted at developing Global commercial Client relationships with existing and potential third-party investors.
• The purpose of the position is the formulation of a long-term Global client Management framework and execution of a Client Relationship Management process required for Private Sector Development within the Bank.
• These will recognize the Bank’s decentralization model for Private sector operations within the new Development Business Delivery Model.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Division Manager, the Expert will perform the following duties:
• Management, leveraging and retention of client relationships which ensures the flow of value between the Bank and clients.
• Creating new and retainexisting global clients in order to generate significant deal flows for the Bank;
• Soliciting/understanding client requirements/expectations and thereafter deliver solutions which meet those expectations.
• Conceptualizing the design of a system which will support the private sector business origination activities of the regional directorates and the Bank’s Business development Department.
• Development of business tools required to manage potential Client funding requests which is required to drive private sector pipeline development.
• Supporting the identification and design of private sector business development events by the Bank.
• Acting as a focal point for communication with other Development Financing Institutions on global client management practices.
• Build market intelligence and maintain a database of global clients required to support the decision making process of origination teams based in the regional centers.
• Develop tools and instruments required to manage global client funding and non-funding requests.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with a network of high net worth sponsors, financiers and developers.

Selection Criteria
Including Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Hold at least a Master's Degree or its equivalent in Finance, Management or Economics;
• Have a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience in strategic consultancy, business development and macroeconomic analysis;
• Having private sector experience will be an added advantage;
• Private sector experience will be an added value;
• Client and results oriented individual, with strong analytical and communication skills;
• Sense of initiative and innovation in proposing public/private solutions to client needs;
• Teamwork oriented with excellent interpersonal skills for dealing with internal and external contacts
• Ability to respond swiftly to new situations and to anticipate new issues;
• Exceptional interpersonal and marketing skills;
• Ability to produce clear and concise marketing reports;
• Diplomacy and credibility to deal with investors and development partners at all levels;
• Capacity to develop the role and to adapt to the rapidly evolving needs of the Bank;
• A strong client service orientation with excellent relationship building abilities;
• Strong financial analytical and business management skills and exceptional attention to detail;
• The ability to work effectively across organizational boundaries and to build networks;
• A demonstrated ability to communicate complex business messages into clear communication messages and material;
• Builds talent and capability inside the organization through coaching, mentoring, training, developmental assignments and knowledge sharing;
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other;
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).