Job Vacancies at African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

Reference: ADB/20/127
Location: Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
Grade: PL2
Position N°: 50092441

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 / Division:

• The role of the Infrastructure and Urban Development Directorate is to foster advancement of infrastructure and urban development in Africa.
• The Department provides assistance to the Bank Regional Member Countries (RMCs) in the form of sovereign and non-sovereign loans and grants to finance transport infrastructure and urban development projects and programs.
• The Department also undertakes analytical and advisory activities to underpin lending programs and support policy dialogue with RMCs to formulate and implement infrastructure and urban development sector reforms ensuring that best practices are mainstreamed in policy, planning, programming, institutional governance, and maintenance and operation.

The Position

• Under the supervision of the Director, the Manager, Transport and Logistics Division will coordinate / lead the operationalization and implementation of the Bank business plan in developing sustainable transportation and logistics systems in Africa.
• S / he will lead task teams to deliver major investment and Analytical and Advisory Activities (AAA), provide critical inputs to the development policy lending operations, and develop new business opportunities in the sector.

Duties and Responsibilities
Transport & Logistics Strategy / Business Plan:

• Devise, maintain and revise the Transport & Logistics Business Plan of the Bank in consultation with internal stakeholders and taking account of long-term trends in Transport & Logistics and the development of the continent;
• Ensure the appropriate implementation of the Business Plan through communication and advise to all relevant stakeholders in the Bank, particularly operations functions, and define a monitoring framework;
• Identify and develop any necessary policies to underpin the Business Plan;
• Consult as necessary with external partners and Regional and non-Regional Member Countries on the form and efficacy of the Business Plan.

Transport & Logistics Knowledge:

• Manage a team to develop and maintain the Bank's expertise on Transport & Logistics to support the development goals of the Bank and the continent;
• Devise the Bank's contribution to key Transport & Logistics development themes such as regional connectivity, rural accessibility, sustainable and affordable transport, road safety, infrastructure finance, third party logistics and freight transport, transport decarbonization and climate change, etc.
• Coordinate and work alongside key partners, such as other Multilateral Development Banks(MDBs) and the World Economic Forum to design Transport & Logistics -based programs and solutions for the economic and social infrastructure development of Africa;
• Coordinate the publication of major studies and reports on Transport & Logistics for development, taking into account the comparative advantage that the Bank can bring to bear to any specific subject or theme.  Convene associated workshops and media events to solidify the learning across Africa;|
• Develop and maintain, in collaboration with partners, a detailed database of statistics and economic models relating to Transport & Logistics, both African and global in nature, to support proper analysis of the impact of the sector for development and the relative state of Transport & Logistics in Africa;
• Represent the Bank at global, regional and national conferences and workshops on Transport & Logistics;

Transport & Logistics Projects and Programs:

• Act as a focal point for advice to Regional Member Countries on Transport & Logistics issues;
• Provide cutting edge advice on Transport & Logistics infrastructure investments to foster public and private partnerships and the use of all the Bank's financing instruments;
• Coordinate the development of Technical Assistance programs to provide cutting edge advice on Transport and Logistics development, private sector participation, and infrastructure concessions;
• Coordinate the origination and financial structuring of complex Transport and Logistics projects in Ports, Railways, Aviation and Highways in regional member countries in collaboration and with the support of operations staff based in the regions and ensuring the optimum use of all the Bank's resources and financing instruments;
• Provide direct support to Transport & Logistics operations staff in the field, particularly in order to improve the impact and the financial and economic analysis of projects;

Management:

• Manage a small, specialist team of Transport & Logistics experts to meet demanding Key Performance Indicators(KPIs);
• Develop and safeguard the Bank's brand as a source of Transport & Logistics knowledge for Africa by detailing the quality of output expected from the division and ensuring that it is attained;
• Manage the administrative budget for the division;
• Mobilize resources from donors to support the work of the division.
• Advise operational staff on Transport & Logistics trends and the consequences they have for future project development and design;
• Identify appropriate Transport & Logistics training for internal and external stakeholders.

Selection Criteria

• At least a Master's degree or equivalent in, Civil Engineering, Transport Engineering, Transport Planning, Transport Logistics or related discipline and a sound knowledge of development issues in Africa;
• At least  eight (8) years of experience  at increasingly senior levels in transport sector with proven ability to work on highways, railways, aviation, maritime and logistics subsectors, and  in Multilateral Financing Institutions;
• Demonstrated and strong track record in identification, preparation, appraisal, and supervision of public sector Transport & Logistics projects in development finance institutions;
• Thorough Knowledge and Experience in Development and understanding of policymaking process; project and program design, execution, monitoring and evaluation;
• Ability to identify and assess critical policy issues and actively dialogue with governments and/or other stakeholders to develop solutions;
• Strong ability to lead analytical and advisory activities including economic and sector work, technical assistance and training and dissemination of best practice with client countries;
• Effective consultation and advisory skills;
• Ability to lead a team of specialists and to take forward projects, often in collaboration with other partners;
• Attention to detail to create high quality output and to set standards for the team;
• Strong ability to plan and manage budgets, mentor staff to develop skills and improve the quality of output and outcomes;
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other;
• Competence in the use of standard MS office applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) and preferably SAP.

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Reference: ADB / 20 / 124
Location: Niamey, Niger
Grade: PL5
Position N°: 50051251

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 priorities 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; and
• 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.

The Hiring Department / Division:

• The Human Capital, Youth and Skills Development Department, within the Agriculture, Human and Social Development Complex, spearheads the achievement of the High 5s on “Improving the Quality of Life of People in Africa” and contributes to the other High 5s.
• The Department also leads on the implementation of the Bank-wide Jobs for Youth in Africa Strategy. The Department has two divisions (i) Education, Human Capital and Employment Division, which focuses on scaling-up of Bank’s support to higher education and skills development; and (ii) Public Health, Security and Nutrition Division, which focuses on strengthening health systems, social protection and nutrition for human wellbeing.
• In the regions, Human capital, Youth and Skills development Department has a Regional Division which covers West and Central countries. This Regional Division focuses on Pipeline development, Lending delivery, and Portfolio management for all social sector (Education, Health, Social Protection, Youth Employment) in West and Central countries. It also develops Coordination, Client Relations and Partnerships in these countries.

The Position

• The African Development Bank Country Office in Niger (CONE) has been established to strengthen dialogue between the Bank and the government, development partners, the private sector, and the civil society, in the design of its development policy and programs, as well as on implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the poverty reduction, skills development and youth employment strategies.
• CONE also seeks to assist the operational functions of the Bank Group in launching and follow up of projects and programs in Niger and other countries in West and Central African Region with a view to enhancing portfolio quality, identification, promotion of participatory approach, and regional integration.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Regional Manager - West and Central regions, and working in consultation with the Niger Country Office Country Manager and other Divisions and Task Managers at Headquarters, the incumbent’s duties and responsibilities include:

• Propose and plan, on an annual and tri-annual basis, human capital, youth and skills development lending and technical assistance programs in Niger and other Regional Member Countries (RMC) (including needs for co-financing with other institutions, countries and the private sector);
• Act as the link between the Bank and the Governments of RMCs for operational activities pertaining to the youth skills development, entrepreneurship and SME development;
• Conduct technical and sectoral studies and analysis in preparation of Bank Group lending for youth employment and employability;
• Provide technical assistance and policy advice to Regional Member Countries on skills and jobs for youth and,
• Identify, prepare, appraise and assist in the implementation of Bank operations on skills development and youth employment projects.
•  Collect background information and undertake analytical work in the social sectors, namely education, skills development and youth employment, gender, population and poverty-related aspects, with a view to determining the level of priority in the country’s development program, and advise the Country Managers and the Management of the Bank on policy issues in the sector;
• Contribute to the preparation of Country Strategy Papers (CSP) and Portfolio Review reports (PRRs), with particular emphasis on Human Capital, Youth and Skills Development;
• Participate in the identification, preparation, appraisal and portfolio management of Bank operations on Human Capital, Youth and Skills Development;
• Supervise the implementation of Human Capital, Youth and Skills Development operations financed by the Bank Group in the West and Central regions;
• Participate in various Social Sector Working Group activities and related donor-coordination meeting such as Poverty Reduction Budget Support (PRBS), key country processes and initiatives, including budget, public expenditure reviews, and poverty reduction strategy; workshops and seminars on social aspects, skills development and youth employment; all with a view to inform and advise the Country Managers and the Management of the Bank on appropriate measures to take;
• Assist in the Preparation of Project Completion Reports.

Selection Criteria

• A minimum of a Master's degree or its university equivalent in one of the following Social Science disciplines: Education, Skills Development, Youth Employment, Gender, Population, Social Protection; or Poverty Reduction; Economics or Planning; or Business Administration.
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in planning, administration or project management of social development initiatives.
• Strong research/analytical skills in one of the following areas: skills development and youth employment development policy
  formulation, project management, or donors’ coordination, with ability to strategically and rapidly analyse and integrate diverse information from varied sources into conclusions and recommendation.
• In-depth knowledge of social, political and development issues in Africa.
• Solid experience in project cycle management (identification, preparation, appraisal, supervision and completion);
• Ability to understand complex problems in education, skills development, youth employment, gender, population and poverty-related aspects, to identify key issues and recommend pragmatic solutions;
• Good knowledge of the education, skills development, youth employment, gender, population and poverty-related aspects and human development issues in the country;
• Strong understanding of multi-sector approaches and gaps in education, skills development, youth employment, gender, population and poverty-related aspects and social development
• Demonstrable knowledge of analysis and formulation of policies in sectors.
• Knowledge of the practices of major bilateral and multilateral agencies, development partners in the country will be an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and/or French; with a working knowledge of the other language.
• Competence in the use of standard MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project). Knowledge of SAP would be an advantage.