Jobs at African Development Bank - AfDB

Position Number: 50078453
Position Grade: PL4

The Complex

• The President, plans, supervises and manages the business of the Bank Group. Under the direction of the Boards of Directors, the President conducts the business of the Bank and the African Development Fund and manages operations and activities in accordance with the Agreements establishing the ADB and the ADF.
• The President supervises several Departments and Units including Office of the President (PRST0); Independent Development Evaluation Department (BDEV); Integrity and Anti-Corruption Department (PIAC); Compliance Review and Mediation Unit (BCRM); Secretariat to the Sanctions Appeals Board (BSAB); Administrative Tribunal (BATR); Office of the Auditor General (PAGL); Group Risk Management Directorate (PGRM);  General Counsel and Legal Services Department (PGCL); Communication and External Relations Department (PCER); Staff Integrity and Ethics Office (PETH) and Office of the Secretary General & General Secretariat (PSEG).

The Hiring Department

• The Office of the Auditor General (PAGL) provides independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the Bank’s operations. It also assists the Bank to accomplish its strategic objectives by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.
• PAGL is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling a broad, comprehensive program of auditing and consulting/advisory services both internally and externally including, without limitation, all projects, and programs of the Bank group.
• In addition, the Office of the Auditor General maintains a Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) to assess its compliance with the standards issued by the Global Institute of Internal Audit, to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of its activities, and to identify opportunities for improvement.

The Positions

• The overall objective of this position is to provide independent and objective assurance and consulting services in accordance with established professional standards for internal auditing.
• As the Auditor in Charge or as a member of a team, the Principal Internal Auditor will perform the following functions:
  • Provide strategic internal audit and advisory/consulting services covering the activities and operations of the Bank Group.
  • Contribute to QAIP services to provide reasonable assurance that PAGL has achieved and continues to maintain the highest level of internal audit performance against PAGL's Own Standards and the Standards and Code of Ethics of the Global Institute of Internal Auditors.

Key Functions
Under the supervision and guidance of the Auditor General, the Principal Internal Auditor will:

• Participate in the preparation of PAGL's statutory reports such as the Annual Work Program, Quarterly Activity Report, Annual Activity Report, and other ad hoc reports as required;
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure that identified weaknesses are corrected and do not recur;
• Contribute to the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) by conducting scheduled and ad hoc reviews of PAGL's work program to ensure that the highest standards are met;
• Be a champion of the PAGL's QAIP and share best practices and lessons learned with colleagues;
• Contribute to the improvement of PAGL audit policies and guidelines, including the QAIP methodology and tools;
• Contribute, as required, to the facilitation of mandatory periodic Internal and External Quality Assessments; These are typically conducted by independent parties or the Global IIA;

Audit, Advisory and Consulting Responsibilities:

• Lead Audit Teams, plan and conduct audits of a wide variety of Bank-wide activities or operations related to the financial, administrative and operational functions of the Bank. This includes travel to Member Countries for Audit Missions (Ministries/Government Agencies, Project Implementation Units, and Project Site Inspections). Advice on compliance with Bank Rules, Regulations, Policies and Procedures to improve project implementation;
• Plan audits and determine the audit objectives, scope, criteria, methodology to be used as well as staff and budget resources required to ensure that the audit adequately covers the selected area of the Bank's operations, activities, systems, and controls;
• Prepare the planning documents, including the Audit Program (or modify existing ones as necessary), the Risk and Control Matrix, and the Audit Planning Memorandum for approval by the Manager and the Auditor General to ensure a systematic approach to the audit and to ensure that the scope of the audit is adequately covered;
• Conduct the fieldwork by collecting data, documents, and information, testing, and analyzing such information, identifying weaknesses, causes and effects of variances, errors, non-compliance with rules, regulations, policies, procedures, etc., with a strong focus on using data analytics and analytical tools;
• Supervise and review the work performed by other Auditors and Consultants to ensure that objectives are achieved; working papers adequately support the findings, conclusions, and recommendations, and the report is accurate, objective, clear, concise, constructive, and timely while ensuring efficiency and effective use of the auditing software;
• Select, present, and discuss audit findings with significant impact or recommendations for substantial changes in procedures, workflow, or organization, with concerned Managers and Directors to obtain their agreement;
• Prepare the Preliminary Audit Report containing observations, conclusions, and recommendations to tighten controls, safeguard the assets or image of the Bank, improve working procedures, and ensure that resources are efficiently utilized, under the supervision of the Manager for transmission to the Auditor General;
• Prepare the Final Internal Audit Report after incorporating the comments of the auditee Departments under the supervision of the Manager for transmission to the Auditor General;
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure that the weaknesses observed are corrected and do not recur;
• Give advice to other departments and Committees on matters relating to internal control, audit of Bank projects, procedures, financial management, operational issues to facilitate their decision-making process;
• Train, direct and counsel less experienced Internal Auditors in the performance of audit assignments to ensure compliance with audit procedures, proficiency, and time schedules;
• Participate / conduct knowledge management activities within and outside the department like facilitating at training events, retreats, staff orientation programs and other client liaison activities;
• Provide technical updates to the audit team on new developments in the profession;
• Undertake any assignment as may be allocated by the Manager or Auditor General;

Requirements

• A minimum of a Master's Degree in Audit, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, preferably combined with an internationally recognized Professional Accountancy or Auditing qualification (“Expert Comptable” Chartered/Certified Public Accountant designation). Additional professional certifications could be advantageous;
• A minimum of six (6) years of auditing experience in an internationally recognized professional accounting firm or an international financial institution. Practical data analytics experience would be a plus;
• Demonstrated experience with Internal Audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Programs;
• Sound knowledge and auditing experience of private and public sector operations, financial instruments, and information systems such as SAP Hana system, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Integrated Audit Approach;
• Good interpersonal, supervisory, project management, communication, and analytical skills. Demonstrated   capacity to influence and inspire team members;
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues in a multi-cultural environment and to build effective working relations with colleagues;
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines while ensuring quality and exceeding client expectations;
• Ability to apply international audit standards to deliver quality audit reports in line with the Bank’s strategy needs/situation;
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other language;
• Proven data analytics skills. Demonstrated experience with computerized audit tools (ACL, etc.) and audit management software systems (Pentana, TeamMate, Audit Board, etc.);

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Position Number: 50078335
Position Grade: PL4

The Position

• The core responsibilities of this position is to identify business opportunities and structure transactions related to private investments in transport and urban development infrastructures and services and originate projects for Bank financing.

Key Functions
Under the overall supervision and guidance of the relevant Division Manager the investment officer will:
Project Development and Processing:

• Liaise and coordinate with other Investment Officers and Bank staff in business development and the origination of a good quality investment pipeline.
• Proactively identify potential investment partners and opportunities based on industry experience, reputation, market potential, financial capability, and strategic fit.
• Assess the attractiveness of specific investment opportunities with a strong focus on credit quality and development impact and make recommendations management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with other departments, clients, banking and multilateral partners and government officials to develop specific investment opportunities.
• Prepare project concept notes and appraisal reports for presentation to the department, review committees, senior management and finally the Board of Directors.
• Execute loans, guarantees or equity financing including processing mandates, conducting due diligence, structuring deals, negotiating terms and documentation, arranging syndications, and processing internal approvals.
• Coordinate with sector colleagues, the internal approvals to proactively find pragmatic solutions to emerging/specific sector challenges.
• Develop investment promotion strategies in Africa, including targeting potential investors and promoting AfDB's products and services proactively.
• Work with the legal department to ensure that all deals have appropriate legal documentation and that financial close is achieved, and hand over projects to portfolio management staff.

Design specific innovative transactions, projects, and initiatives:

• Undertakes the work on aspects of investments and infrastructure development and aligns them with institutional objectives.
• Evaluate, structure, negotiate, and close new transactions, with a strong focus on credit and asset quality (include processing mandates, due diligence, negotiating term sheets and other documentation, syndications and board approval);
• Provide support to others and portfolio teams in processing and supervising projects.

External Liaison and Knowledge Sharing:

• Contribute to the documentation of lessons learned from investment operations and emerging best practices in areas of expertise.
• Participate in and contribute to information and experience sharing sessions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in and contribute to activities for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building relating to AfDB’s investments/operations, products and initiatives.
• Provide peer review to other colleagues to share industry knowledge and information on respective sector.
• Provide technical leadership and support to knowledge and lesson sharing approaches and events with internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, banking and multilateral partners and government officials to develop specific investment opportunities.

Competencies (Skills, Experience and Knowledge)

• At least a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Infrastructure Finance, Finance, Banking and related  areas, plus preferably a bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar technical fields.
• Have at least six (6) years of professional experience, in project infrastructure finance, consultancy, with specific experience in  emerging markets.
• Proven ability to identify, process, and negotiate transactions in the infrastructure sector from a private sector standpoint and in particular related to transportation assets and services or similar sector such as Energy sector.
• Good understanding of the Transport infrastructure and related services, in particular, Ports, Airports, Highways and Mass Transit Systems, and Infrastructure markets.
• Strong analytical and financial structuring skills (including financial modeling experience) and sound   business judgment.
• Working experience in multinational organization in Africa and/or specialized experience in similar organization/s would be considered an advantage.
• Knowledge of economic developments and market trends in Africa.
• Ability to contribute to sound decisions and contribute to the execution of the decisions.
• Ability to initiate, effectively and independently interact with the senior government officials, senior management of potential clients.
• Strong commitment to search for and produce innovative and creative approaches to activities in order to enhance performance and create added benefits to the Bank and its clients.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities applies business knowledge to the resolution of problems and identifies solutions to the benefit of the client (internal and external) and the organization.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and time management skills.
• Proven ability to work with limited supervision and efficiently to deliver under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel extensively and geographic flexibility (some of the positions may be relocated to regional hubs in the future).
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing 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).

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Position Number: 50000923
Position Grade: PL3

The Complex

• The Vice Presidency for Finance oversees the financial management of the Bank Group. This encompasses the Bank Group’s treasury activities including borrowings from the capital markets and investment activities; controllership functions including financial reporting and loan administration; strategic resource mobilization and the strengthening of the non-statutory financial resources and instruments; the overall asset/liability management for the Bank Group.   

The Hiring Department

• The Treasury Department is responsible for raising funds from capital markets, managing and investing the Bank Group’s liquidity and shareholders’ funds, processing and settling all financial transactions and managing the institution’s banking relationships.

The Position

• The Chief Investment Officer will be responsible for managing multiple fixed income investment portfolios for several entities of the African Development Bank Group.

Key Functions
Under the supervision and guidance of the Division Manager, Investments, the Chief Investment Officer will perform the following:
Portfolio management:

• Leads the management the Bank Group's assets in its liquid currencies with the objective of capital preservation, profitability, and liquidity maintenance according to the investment guidelines of each specific entity by executing transactions in securities and derivatives such as swaps and futures; identify and execute investment and trading opportunities within risk parameters. The Chief Investment Officer is tasked with managing the largest and most complex portfolios.
• Manages the cash collateral portfolios by ensuring the investment of cash received as credit support in short-dated instruments with the objective of covering the financial costs.
• Leads the development of the Investment Process and the implementation of the Strategic Asset Allocation.
• Leads the Bank’s short-term funding strategy and its execution by issuing Commercial Paper (CPs) to cover short-term liquidity gaps, posting regular levels for CPs to increase the visibility of the Bank and assessing other alternative short-term funding options such as repo transactions.
• Leads the credit analysis process by ensuring that specific issuers/counterparties are assessed to ensure their creditworthiness.
• Leads the selection process for external portfolio managers; reviews external portfolio managers’ activities to ensure adequate management of the Bank’s assets by conducting regular meetings and reviewing performance reports.
• Leads key projects on innovation in investment products and strategies by submitting proposals to the Division Manager or evaluating proposals from other investment officers. The Chief Investment Officer is expected to lead multiple projects throughout their lifecycle: from their inception to Board approval and then follow up with their implementation.

Financial Policies:

• Contributes to the formulation and reviews the African Development Bank Group’s financial policies by making appropriate policy recommendation to Senior Management, the Board and Asset and Liability Committee; participates in the review of other financial policies including borrowing and currency management policies by providing feedback to proposals from other Divisions.
• Ensures that Process manuals of the Division are up-to-date by contributing to their periodic review.

Market Intelligence & Reporting:

• Monitors political, economic and market developments and assess their implication for the Bank's assets and investment strategy. Monitors Central Banks activities to assess developments in their monetary policies and their implication for interest rate trends and the formulation the investment strategy for the Bank's Investment Portfolio.
• Keeps Division Manager and Treasurer up-to-date on the investment strategy and developments in the financial markets by (i) providing regular updates at Strategy Meetings and through notes, (ii) responding to information requests from the Treasurer, Asset and Liability Committee, the Board, and the rest of the Bank, (iii) producing monthly and quarterly reports presenting performance results and market developments (iv) producing weekly economic and bond market reports prepared by the division.

Advisory & Capacity Building:

• Provides technical assistance to other divisions in areas of risk hedging, fixed income trading, and valuation of bonds and derivatives by reviewing reports produced by other divisions and responding to specific technical requests.  
• Provides advisory services and technical assistance to African Central Banks and other financial institutions on fixed income investment management, and risk hedging by responding to specific technical requests or reviewing proposals or policies.
• Designs courses and programs targeted at senior management, middle managers and officers of Central banks and other financial institutions.

External Relationship:

1. Maintains and manages professional relationships with the investment community, dealer counterparties, central banks and other professionals operating in financial markets, by providing responses to information requests, representing the Bank at conferences and contributing to the expansion of the list of existing Global Master Repurchase Agreement and International Swaps and Derivatives Association agreements. 

Analytics, Models and System Development:

• Leads the development of analytics tools in the team to improve the team’s capacity to capture and monitor risks; such improvements include the implementation of portfolio analytical tools, such as Profit & Loss (P&L) attribution analysis, cash flow projections analysis.
• Leads key system development projects designed to improve operational efficiency; Examples include the functional testing of the deployment of Straight-Through Processing and electronic trading platforms.

Competencies (Skills, Experience, and Knowledge)

• Hold at least a Master’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or another relevant quantitative discipline. Relevant professional certifications such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Financial Risk Manager (FRM) are highly desirable.
• Have a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant and practical experience in International Capital Markets with a strong emphasis on active management of complex fixed income portfolios, denominated in one of the following currencies: USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, RMB.  
• Demonstrated ability to set strategic direction for fixed income portfolio management, with a proven track record of developing and implementing innovative investment strategies. Experience in hedging financial risks and trading interest rate and currency derivatives, is essential.
• Strong knowledge across a wide range of asset management areas, including strategic asset allocation, Treasury instruments, structured products, Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) investing and local currency investing. Proven credit analysis and financial modelling skills; strong quantitative skills.
• Experience in exercising a related/similar function in another Multilateral Development Bank, Central Bank, investment bank or top tier asset management firm.
• Takes ownership for projects, establishing key deliverables and timelines, consistently following up with others to ensure target dates are met.
• Provides guidance to others in developing themselves within their area of expertise.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other language.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic.
• Good knowledge of the use of standard software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and web tools); Excel VBA and Python programming skills are a plus.
• Practical experience with Bloomberg is required; Hands-on experience with Treasury systems such as Summit and MSCI BARRA is advantageous.

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Position Number: 50071195
Location: Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
Position Grade: PL5

The Complex

• The Vice Presidency for ‘Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth’ is a Sector Complex focusing on the Bank’s Ten-Year Strategy and first High 5s priority of “Light up and Power Africa”
• The complex’s objectives are to develop policy and strategy; to provide deep sector technical expertise to the Regions by gathering pool of experienced individuals who can be consulted for their expertise on complicated transactions; to develop new financing instruments; to act as spokesperson to represent the Bank with external stakeholders on all aspects of “Light Up and Power Africa”.
• The Complex will focus on areas of Power systems, policy and regulation, renewable energy; and, Climate and Green Growth.

The Department

• The Energy Financial Solutions, Policy and Regulations department is responsible for advising Regional Member Countries in the establishment of relevant policies and regulations as well as to structure energy investments, provide financing and mobilize resources including through blended finance instruments.
• The department is also responsible for coordinating relevant flagship programs, including through Technical Assistance support to relevant stakeholders in the Bank’s member countries.
• Under the department there are two divisions, namely: (1) Energy Policy, Regulations and Statistics Division and (2) Financial Solutions Division.

The Hiring Division

• The Energy Policy, Regulations, and Statistics Division provides leadership in the establishment of relevant energy policies and clear, predictable and transparent regulation framework to ensure financial stability of the sector and mobilization of private investments.

The Position

• The role of the Energy Specialist (Sector Planning, Regulation and Utility Reform) involves providing expert advice and support to governments, regulatory bodies, and utilities to enhance energy sector performance, implement necessary reforms, and achieve national and regional energy goals.
• The Energy Specialist will be instrumental in shaping policies, designing projects, and fostering partnerships that contribute to the broader objectives of universal energy access and energy security.
• The role requires expertise in energy sector dynamics, including energy systems and planning, regulatory frameworks, utility operations, alongside the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders.

Key Functions
Under the general guidance and overall supervision of the Division Manager, Energy Policy, Regulation, and Statistics, the Energy Specialist (Sector Planning, Regulation and Utility Reform) will perform the following:

• Carry out power sector assessments and evaluate institutional and regulatory environments in the energy sector to identify opportunities for strategic support and intervention, ensuring alignment with the Bank's goals and the specific needs of Regional Member Countries (RMC).
• Lead the formulation of comprehensive energy sector plans aligned with national development goals and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to ensure delivery of the New Deal on Energy for Africa objectives.
• Provide policy advice to governments on energy sector reforms, including strategies for the design of energy markets, reform of utilities, tariff setting, energy transition, energy security and financial viability of energy initiatives.
• Support energy sector planning initiatives and utilize innovative approaches to support demand forecasting and resource assessment in RMCs. Collaborate with stakeholders to plan the expansion, modernization, and diversification of electricity generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure.
• Monitor and support the evolution, design, and harmonization of energy regulatory frameworks in RMCs and Regional Economic Communities (REC), promoting competition, efficiency, and sustainability in the sector.
• Build capacity within regulatory bodies through training and technical assistance on best practices in energy regulation, enforcement and utility management.
• Develop strategies to enhance operational efficiency and financial sustainability of energy utilities, including supporting utility transformation efforts, design of new business models, strengthening corporate governance structures, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Support the development and promotion of public-private partnerships (PPPs) to strengthen power sector regulatory frameworks, enhance utility operations and service delivery, and mobilize private sector investments in RMCs.
• Coordinate energy initiatives and programs with regional bodies such as the African Union, RECs, Development Financial Institutions and other partners.
• Support the design of energy sector projects, ensuring alignment with broader energy strategies, national development goals and financial and technical feasibility.
• Contribute to the generation and dissemination of knowledge on best practices in energy sector planning, regulation, energy innovation, utility reform and innovative financing mechanisms.

Competencies (Skills, Experience, and Knowledge)

• Hold at least a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Energy Planning or Energy Economics, Policy Studies/Analysis or related field.
• Have a minimum of five (5) years relevant professional experience in utility operations, power systems planning, regulation and policy analysis.
• Knowledge of electricity market design/operations, electricity/energy services tariff regulation and design, and restructuring of electricity utilities.
• Experience in power system planning, including use of advanced modelling techniques.
• Experience in conducting comprehensive assessments of power system demand analysis and energy policies to enhance operational efficiency and least cost electrification
• Strong communicator with ability to articulate ideas to achieve support and consensus among stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse complex issues and proffer effective solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to understand the needs of clients and customise solutions to meet their objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within diverse teams and foster collaboration.
• Capable of making effective and timely decisions to ensure project success.
• Comprehensive understanding of the principles of project life cycles and project implementation to ensure successful outcomes.
• Competent in interacting with government and donor agency representatives, as well as with the private sector.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage the strengths and expertise of team members to achieve project goals.
• Capacity to initiate and manage innovative practices and drive organisational change.
• Proficient communicator in French or English, with a good working knowledge of the other language.
• Competent in standard Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint); knowledge of SAP is desirable.

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Position Number: 50068481
Position Grade: PL4

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 the:
  • 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 / Division

• The role of the Bank's Office of the Secretary General and the General Secretariat is to facilitate the delivery of the objectives of the Bank’s Ten-Year Strategy, High 5s, and Development and Business Delivery Model by enhancing the decision-making process of the governance organs and forging better working relationships with the shareholders and host countries of the Bank.
• The Secretary General and the General Secretariat is comprised of: (i) the Immediate Office of the Secretary General which has the additional responsibility of managing the Records Management and Archives Section and the Corporate Governance Policy and Shareholder Relations Section; (ii) a Board Affairs and Proceedings Division; (iii) a Protocol, Privileges, and Immunities Division; and (iv) a Conferences and Meetings Division.
• The main functions of the Board Affairs and Proceedings (PSEG1), which would be overseen by the Director of Board Affairs are to:
  • Prepare the work programmes, agenda and schedules of meetings of the Boards and the Committees
  • Organize meetings of the Boards and their committees, as well as provide them with secretarial services
  • Provide secretariat services for the Boards of Governors and their subsidiary organs, and manage the relations between these Boards and Senior Management
  • Monitor the implementation of decisions of the Boards by the organizational units concerned
  • Provide administrative, and support services to Elected Officers, and provide recruitment support for their offices; and Preserve and safeguard the Bank’s institutional memory.

The Position

• This position’s overall objective is to provide secretariat services to the Boards of Governors, the Boards of Directors and the Committee on Operations and Development Effectiveness (CODE), including drafting revising and translating meeting reports while ensuring the proper conduct of meetings of the Boards of Directors, the Boards of Governors, and their subsidiary organs.

Key Functions
Under the supervision and guidance of the Division Manager, the Principal Board Affairs Officer and Committee Secretary assures the following duties:

• Contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the Boards of Directors and Boards of Governors and the Committee on Operations and Development Effectiveness (CODE) by enhancing the decision-making process;
• Assist the Chairperson of the Committee on Operations and Development Effectiveness (CODE) to prepare and conduct Committee meetings and advise on any relevant matters;
• Prepare background papers, analyses, and recommendations to be used by the Committee Chairperson and members;
• Coordinate the activities of the Committee on Operations and Development Effectiveness (CODE) and manage the relationship between Senior Management and members;
• Cover Committee meetings, analyses and determine the thrust of discussions/deliberations and then synthesize, and prepare a succinct summary of the main decisions and conclusions reached;
• Contribute to strengthening the effectiveness of the Committee on Operations and Development Effectiveness (CODE) through research and submission of documents on issues under consideration;
• Populate the Board Dashboard and follow up on Committee recommendations;
• Ensure the coverage of relevant Boards of Governors meetings; analyse and determine the thrust of discussions/deliberations and then synthesize and draft the main decisions and conclusions reached;
• Translate the syntheses and reports drafted in the department; and
• Carry out any other assignment required by service exigency.

Competencies (Skills, Experience, and Knowledge)

• Hold at least a Master’s Degree or its equivalent in Communication, Economics, International Relations, Development Studies, Development Finance, Social Science, and other related disciplines;
• Have a minimum of six years (6) years of relevant professional experience in similar organizations;
• Be proficient in English and French both written and oral; and have strong and proven translation Skills.
• Have sound institutional, policies and operations knowledge.
• Have excellent analytical and drafting skills and be good at summarizing and synthesizing.
• Be able to identify and meet clients' needs within the framework of established rules while processing reports and identify appropriate solutions and alternatives, when necessary.
• Be able to work efficiently under pressure and be willing to work long hours to meet tight deadlines.
• Be able to multitask and demonstrate effective problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to work in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Show proof of discretion, tactfulness, and flexibility in dealing with clients such as the Boards of Governors, Boards of Directors, Ambassadors and Senior Management.
• Proficient in the use of standard MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), practical knowledge of SAP systems will be an advantage.

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Job Code: 50088571
Location: Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
Position Grade: PL2

The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF)

• The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) is an international organisation established by a Treaty in 2008.
• The Facility is housed by the African Development Bank. Its membership is open to (a) All AfDB Member States (b) other states (c) AfDB and (d) other international organisations or institutions. ALSF’s main objectives include: (i) assisting AfDB’s Regional Member Countries (RMCs) address litigation brought against them by vulture funds (and other such entities); (ii) creating an avenue for AfDB's RMCs to access technical advice when negotiating complex commercial transactions (especially in the area of infrastructure and natural resources); and (iii) investing in and organizing the training of legal counsel from participating RMCs to equip them with legal expertise necessary to better represent their countries.
• The Governing Council is made up of representatives of the Facility’s member states, the Bank, and other international organizations.
• Its functions include determining and approving policy, appointing the Management Board, authorizing replenishments of resources, and appointing external auditors.
• The Management Board comprises five (5) persons appointed by the Governing Council and is responsible inter alia for approving the annual budgets and annual work programs, issuing By-laws, rules and regulations, and making decisions necessary to ensure the efficient and effective operations of the Facility, and overseeing the management of the Facility’s Endowment Fund and exercising of such powers as shall be delegated to it by the Governing Council.
• The ALSF exercises both advisory and operational functions and responsibilities and renders legal support, advice and services in connection with all aspects of its business including drafting all legal instruments required for the operational activities of the institution and provision of legal opinions for its organs (Management Board and Governing Council).

The Corporate affairs division:

• The Corporate affairs division manages and coordinates relationships with the Governing Council, the Management Board, Members of the Facility and the donors. It is also in charge of Human resources management that includes recruitments.
• It is responsible for all legal document of the Facility including drafting key donor agreements. 
• The corporate affairs division also provides linkage with the key departments of the AfDB with respect to implementation of the Hosting Agreement as well as Institutional consultants such as the current one.
• The Corporate Secretary heads the Corporate Affairs Division and shall provide members of the Governing Council, and Management Board and Director with key information, documentation and legal advice on a timely basis to enable them to make informed decisions.

 The Position

• The Corporate Affairs Division Manager supervises the work of the Counsels in the Division and is responsible for their coaching and performance management.
• Under the supervision of the Director of the Facility, the Corporate Affairs Division Manager shall perform highly specialized legal functions requiring minimum supervision and is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating the day-to-day functioning of the General Secretariat of the Facility related to the services provided by the ALSF to RMCs. In addition, the Manager shall perform other duties which include but are not limited to the following:
• Providing advisory services to the Director of the Facility and senior management on the one hand and ensures consensus building - formal and informal – with respect to Management Board matters;
• Providing administrative support and secretarial services to the Management Board and Governing Council;
• Supervising activities relating to reproducing, publishing, storing and distributing of Facility’s internal documents;
• Ensuring management and safe-keeping of vital records; and planning and supervising the translation of all official documents and interpretation services for meetings of the Management Board and Governing Council;
• Interpreting texts of the Facility concerning operations of the Facility;
• Coordinate, give guidance and quality control in all project done by Division Counsel or Consultants;
• Provide supervision in the negotiation and implementation of bilateral and multilateral cooperation arrangements;
• Ensure quality control as well as compliance with the Facility’s policies and procedures as well as make proposals to the 
Director for the resolution of any issues encountered;
• In consultation with the Director, conceive and prepare the budget of the Division and controls the general administrative, strategic policy directions and orientations of the Division;
• Oversee the conception and review by counsel of legal documentation, including term sheets, loan agreements, common terms agreements, inter-creditor agreements, security documentation, assignment agreements, shareholder agreements, subscription agreements, information memoranda, as well as other documentation depending on the nature of the project and the type of financing;
• Assure the quality control of the work of the Division from the technical, administrative and resources point of view, as well as establishes the priorities of the Division and resolves any conflicts that may arise among subordinates;
• Supervise counsel’s work on the drafting of Board’s resolutions and documents, including the financial terms of the operations and other salient terms, and participates in meetings of the Management Board;
• Supervise the development and negotiation of financing agreements and prepare other legal documents required as part of the legal due diligence;
• Assist in the procedure for recruitment of Law firm to assist a beneficiary Country; Liaise with recruited Law Firm, negotiate fees arrangements and ensure external counsel’s assistance monitoring;
• Assign work in the Division among counsel;
• Evaluate staff performance and provides the Director with necessary information on staff confirmation following probationary period and contracts renewals;
• Coordinates the work products of each counsel with that of the operational division of the Facility; and
• Undertake other major legal assignments as required by the Director.

Selection Criteria (Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience)

• Holds At least a Master’s Degree in Law, (with an emphasis on International Law), or a first degree plus a relevant combination of relevant academic qualification in law (ie: Juris Doctor (JD)) plus admission to the Bar in a Member country of the African Development Bank;
• A minimum of eight (8) years’ relevant experience, preferably with an international organization, law firm or working for the judiciary system of a Member country, with solid practical knowledge of international administrative and international financial transactions;
• Proven competence in International Corporate and Administrative Law, Development and Public International Law;
• Strong skills in preparation of complex legal documents including briefs and confidential legal opinions, preparing certificates, leading the negotiation of complex projects and programs and other transactions of a similar nature;
• Capacity to conceive and supervise the negotiation of complex legal documents of all manners and form that balances the standards and norms of outside parties with the unique requirements of the Facility;
• Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous and shifting demands, priorities and tight deadlines.
• High level skills in communication and negotiation as well as the ability to build partnerships with a broad range of clients and deliver results that meet the needs of the Director and the Facility.
• Possess a versatile multi-disciplinary skills-set, leadership skills, an ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and effective communication, team building, inter-personal, problem solving skills, writing and analytical skills;
• Excellent negotiation skills and demonstrated ability to work under pressure and deliver within tight deadlines;
• Ability to communicate and write effectively in English and/or French. A working knowledge of French will be an added advantage; and
• IT Competence in the use of standard software such as MSWord, Power Point, Excel and Internet Explorer
• Possess a high level of integrity, moral values, discretion and confidentiality
• Willingness to undertake periodic travel
• Citizenship of a signatory member of the African Legal Support Facility.

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Job Code: 50097196
Position Grade: GS6/7/8

The Complex

• The Vice Presidency for Finance oversees the financial management of the Bank Group. This encompasses the Bank Group’s treasury activities including borrowings from the capital markets and investment activities; controllership functions including financial reporting and loan administration; strategic resource mobilization and the strengthening of the non-statutory financial resources and instruments; the overall asset/liability management for the Bank Group.

The Hiring Department / Division:

• The Financial Control Department (FIFC) is responsible for accounting for the financial consequences of the Bank Group’s transactions and decisions, and for the preparation, fair presentation and overall integrity of the internal financial reports and published financial statements.
• The Department is also responsible for managing controls around the banks administrative payment’s function, loan administration and accounting and related fiduciary responsibilities, including disbursement of funds to projects and programs financed by the Bank Group.
• Finally, the Department provides decision support and expertise in the development and implementation of financial control policies, operational and financial strategies and related information systems.
• The Loan Accounting Division is responsible for the preparation of bills on all loans of the Bank Group, for the follow up of such bills and any related arrears, for the application of repayments to customer accounts, for the application of the sanctions policies of the Bank Group, the posting of all loan-related transactions to the accounts of customers and to the books of the Bank and finally the compilation of various loan-related statistics.  A primary goal of the Division is to ensure the accuracy, relevance, timeliness and transparency in the reporting of loan related transactions of the African Development Bank Group.

 The Position
The responsibility of the Loans Accounting Assistant will be to:

• Assist in all activities related to the administration of loans, grants and guarantees in compliance with various Bank Group regulations and guidelines;
• Assist in the timely and accurate preparation and delivery of loan accounting reports/information to the attention of borrowers and other external and internal clients.

Key Function
Under the supervision of the Loan Accounting Officer of the section, the incumbent is responsible for the processing of loan and grant accounting records for specific countries from loan approval to signature, disbursements, repayments, arrears and sanctions; major duties include:

Maintain and update Borrowers loans/grants portfolios:

• Ensure accurate and timely update of loan/grant portfolio of assigned countries by recording the amount and date of loan/grant approval; the amount and date of loan/grant signature; the amount and date of loan/grant cancellation; the amount and date of loan/grant reactivation; and the loan terms.
• Process debit and credit accounting entries and prepare electronic loan disbursement and loan repayment vouchers for transmission, externally to Borrowers and Executing Agencies, and internally to relevant departments, and draft replies to any queries thereon.
• Carry out preliminary checking of bills by ensuring that loans are billed according to their due date and loan terms, calculation of principal and charges, and correct reflection of excess funds and shortfalls; correct errors identified.
• Identify and register loan repayment ensuring correct application of funds.
• Verify the bi-monthly arrears position of Borrowers, the monthly list of Borrowers under sanctions and recommend lifting of sanctions for Borrowers on prompt identification and receipt of sufficient additional loan repayments.

Provide Customer Services:

• Carry out preliminary analysis of Borrowers’ queries and prepare preliminary justification for appropriate response; prepare for transmission Borrowers audit confirmation of their loan/grant status, summary ledgers and other related information.
• Apply incoming payments and draft, as appropriate, preliminary recommendations to Borrowers with respect to any excess funds or shortfall.
• Prepare, on a regular basis, draft correspondence to Borrowers providing their arrears and sanctions position indicating their negative implication both on the Borrowers and the Bank.

Other duties:

• Maintain orderly physical loan files with copies of critical documents justifying the entries in the loan accounts as well as correspondence with the borrowers and other departments within the Bank.
• Design and maintain an electronic filing system of correspondence prepared by the division.
• Act as back up of accounting clerk in other sections and carry out other duties as requested by the Directorate, the Division Manager and the supervising Loan Accounting officer.

Compentencies (skills, experience and knowledge)

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field
• Have a minimum of four (4) years of professional experience
• Knowledge of loan products;
• Knowledge of key concepts around the accounting treatment of lending instruments;
• Ability to use Bank’s IT systems such as SAP CML and To be in the Computer Proficiency section
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and/or French, with a working knowledge of the other language.
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software (word, excel, VBA, Access and PowerPoint).

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Position Number: 50088205
Location: Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
Position Grade: GS7

The Hiring Complex

• The Vice Presidency, People and Talent Management ensures the delivery of efficient, people-focused and client-oriented institutional services to guarantee overall institutional effectiveness in all aspects of the Bank's corporate services.
• The Complex steers efforts to promote the Bank's competitiveness as an employer of choice. It is responsible for providing operational leadership in the formulation and implementation of the Bank's people management, information technology, institutional services and procurement, language services, business continuity and health and safety strategies.

The Hiring Department / Division

• The overall goal of the Medical Services and Staff Welfare Division is to transform the Bank into an employer of choice by providing staff members with the most supportive and healthy work environment possible.
• Its mission is to lead the transformation of the medical and social services offered by the Bank and to improve health promotion, prevention strategies and comprehensive interventions to protect, preserve and promote the health and welfare of the entire workforce - healthy lifestyles for all.

The Person

• Under the general supervision and guidance of the Principal Medical Officer, the Nurse will: carry out all nursing tasks within a facility, assist the Medical Officer, carry out mass vaccinations, assist staff members and their dependants with the conduct of their specialist medical examinations during recruitment, and organize hospital admissions for staff.
• The Nurse will also support the doctor in administrative matters such as: managing clinical statistics registers, monitoring vaccinations, managing stocks of emergency and standard medicines, establishing an inventory of medicines and medical equipment, making appointments, managing administrative files, etc.

Key Functions
Under the supervision of the Principal Medical Officer, the nurse will have the following responsibilities:

Clinical duties:

• Perform clinical functions - first aid, administration of prescribed treatment, immunisation, medicine for minor ailments, health advice, etc.;
• Assist the doctor with medical procedures and provide patient care;
• Carry out mass vaccinations as required;
• Make recommendations for specialist examinations, organise/coordinate hospital admissions for staff members, and visit the hospital/home to attend to staff, temporary employees or consultants who are unwell;
• Provide medical services to staff members' families by arranging appointments for private consultations and hospital admissions;
• Inform new staff, short-term employees and consultants assigned to the Headquarters and field offices of the medical facilities at their disposal, mandatory vaccinations and prophylactic measures;
• Participate in staff sensitisation programmes;

Administrative functions:

• Maintain records of periodic clinical statistics (ailments, consultations, vaccinations, medical evacuations and maternity leave, number of consultations per day); enter data into the Vaccination Monitoring System and ensure follow-up;
• Manage the stock of emergency and standard medicines;
• Carry out regular inventories of the Medical Centre's medicines and medical equipment; submit requests for replenishment and replacement of medicines to the Division Manager;
• Regularly verify the expiry dates of medicines;
• Ensure that staff comply with regular medical examination procedures, make appointments with the doctor, inform staff of the necessary preparations, and maintain an effective follow-up system;
• Notify the doctor of cases requiring additional measures, e.g. medical travel, extension of sick leave, maternity leave, business class travel;
• Ensure that staff members are aware of the Bank's recommendations on medical matters, malaria, vaccinations, etc.;
• Conserve and protect the confidentiality of the medical files of all Bank staff;
• Liaise closely with approved hospitals and doctors that treat staff members and their families; and
• Carry out any other duties associated with the post as required.

Selection Creteria

• A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or a Diplome d’Etat d’Infirmier (for francophone countries);
• An additional qualification in public health will be an asset;
• At least five (5) years of relevant clinical experience within the intensive care unit of a hospital;
• Proof of nationality or permanent resident status with a work permit in the proposed country of employment;
• Status as a registered nurse/midwife entitled to work in the country of origin is highly desirable;
• Demonstrated ability to conduct and document a comprehensive discharge needs assessment will be considered an asset;
• Ability to interact effectively with people and collaborate with colleagues;
• Discretion;
• Attention to detail;
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Problem-solving skills;
• Flexibility;
• Empathy;
• Physical fitness;
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication in French or English with a good working knowledge of the other language;
• Mastery of standard Microsoft Office Suite applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access, etc.).