Jobs at African Development Bank - AfDB

Position Number: 50050494 / 50068934
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 (PCSC); Independent Development Evaluation Department (IEV); 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 (PHGRF);  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 General Counsel and Legal Services Department (PGCL) delivers legal advice and services to the statutory organs of the Bank group: Boards of the Bank Group (the Bank), to Senior Management, to Directorate General Regional Hubs and more generally to the whole Bank. 
• PGCL also protects the interest of the Bank from legal liability and as necessary ensures an appropriate legal defense in cases filed against or brought by the Bank.
• The role of PGCL.4 is to provide legal advice and assistance in connection with (i) litigation of any nature brought by or against the Bank (including legal action against the Bank through its own internal recourse mechanisms), (ii) all legal aspects pertaining to the Bank’s rules, regulations, procedures and processes in respect of human resources management including employment contracts, staff performance management, benefits, discipline and separation, (iii) institutional procurement, (iv) corporate legal issues arising from the interpretation and application of various Bank instruments, and (v) insurance and pension matters, (vi) cooperation with public sector or private sector entities, including NGOs.

The Position

• The Principal Legal Counsel will ensure the correct interpretation of, and compliance with, the various Bank’s policies, rules, regulations and procedures applicable to staff (including Staff Regulations and Staff Rules, applicable Presidential Directives and Administrative Instructions), corporate procurement, and delegation of authority.

Responsibilities
Under the supervision and guidance of the Division Manager, PGCL.4, the Principal Legal Counsel will:

• Advise on constitutional and corporate legal issues arising from the interpretation and application of the Agreement Establishing the African Development Bank (the Bank) and the African Development Fund (the Fund);
• Advise on, draft, vet and revise legal documentation relating to the organization, structure, and administration of the Bank, the Fund and the Nigeria Trust Fund (together “the Bank Group”) and the relations of the Bank Group with international organizations and with member and non-member states, including matters pertaining to the privileges, immunities and exemptions of the Bank and the Fund and those of officers, employees, experts and consultants of the Bank;
• Prepare submissions and represent the Bank in litigation, arbitration, other administrative or legal proceedings including internal administrative review and appeal and tribunal proceedings and other matters in which the Bank is a party or may have an interest;
• Advise on, negotiate, and prepare contracts for the acquisition of goods and services for the Bank including consulting and professional services, intellectual property, technology and other products, in accordance with the Bank’s procurement rules and financial regulations, and provide legal support and advice regarding existing contracts or new contracts to be entered into the Bank; and advise on the legal aspects of matters arising in the course of contractual relations with external parties;
• Advise on administrative and human resources management matters of the Bank, including the drafting, reviewing and amending of contracts and legal documents and advising on legal questions relating to personnel matters;
• Advise on insurance matters and on administrative and policy matters concerning Staff Retirement Plan and Medical Benefits Plan, and provide legal support that may be required in respect of the Staff Retirement Plan and the Medical Benefits Plan;
• Advise on and provide legal support in the negotiation and finalization of legal instruments of co-operation between the Bank and the Fund and bilateral, multilateral and other partners; draft, negotiate and finalize host agreements and other instruments required to ensure the Bank’s presence in its member countries;
• Maintain contact with legal services of other multilateral institutions and of member states and with the legal profession in general in member states of the Bank on matters relating to the functions and activities of the Bank and the Fund;
• Undertake such other assignments as required.

Competencies (skills, experience and knowledge)

• At least a Master’s degree in Law, or a Juris Doctor (JD) and admission to the Bar of one of the member countries of the African Development Bank;
• A minimum of Six (6) years of relevant experience preferably with an established law firm or an international financial institution, with proven administrative experience;
• Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous and shifting demands, priorities and tight deadlines.
• Good communication and inter-personal skills with the ability to build partnerships with a broad range of clients and deliver results that meet the needs of the Legal Service Departments and the Regional Directorate Hub’s work programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the current trend of developments and familiarity with international law, and related matters
• Skills in drafting of legal documents including briefs and confidential legal opinions, resolutions for Boards of Directors, preparing certificates, leading the negotiation of host countries agreements or technology contracts and partnership agreements;
• Strong negotiation skills in relation to a varied range of legal documents.
• Ability to work and deal with sensitive issues in a multi-cultural environment and to build and maintain effective working relations with colleagues.
• Ability to apply his / her legal knowledge and experience to deliver the full scope of strategic legal services
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French preferably with a good working knowledge of the other language. 
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite applications; knowledge of SAP is an added advantage.

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Position Number: 50062928 / 50112852
Position Grade: GS8

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 (including 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, trade and investment climate 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 Industrial and Trade Development Department is to promote the implementation of the Bank’s 10 Year Strategy and HI 5’s initiatives with special emphasis on the Industrialize Africa strategy. 
• The Department leads the Bank’s activities in the area of industrial policies, ICT, trade and investment climate, and private sector investments in industry and services.

In line with the Bank Ten-Year Strategy, and consistent with the Bank’s Industrialization Strategy for Africa, the hiring Division:

• Industrial Development, Trade and Investment Climate drives the Bank’s interventions through the implementation of priority programs to scale-up and accelerate industrial transformation in Africa. 
• Through strategic partnerships with other co-financiers, the Private Sector, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO),the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), the African Union Commission (AUC) and Regional Economic Communities (RECs), the Division actively seeks to support governments in adjusting their national industrial policies, trade policies, identifying potential sectors for industrial development and investment, and providing support for value chain development, advisory and technical assistance as well as operational support through sectoral expertise to operational teams in Regional Hubs. 
• This will cover operations, advisory and technical assistance pertaining to industry clusters, investments in Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and linkage projects, technical assistance for Public-Private Partnership-targeted projects and special initiatives and activities dedicated to promoting strategic partnerships. 
• In addition, the Division strives to facilitate government and private sector dialogue to foster coordination between all the industrialization stakeholders as well as supporting meaningful complementarities between industrialization initiatives and trade
• ICT Operations is responsible for the Bank Group's public sector-based activity in the ICT sector.  In particular, the Division is responsible for the identification, appraisal and subsequent supervision of the Bank's lending and grants programme to Regional Member Countries for ICT projects.  In addition, the division supports other operations of the Bank requiring sectoral advice.  
• The main objective of the ICT Operations Division is to build on the Bank's sector skills to become a leader in the development, financing and implementation of ICT projects and programmes across the African continent.

The Position

• Under the supervision of the Division Manager, the Operations Assistant will primarily assist the Team in implementing and monitoring their work programme, including technical administrative support in specific areas such as mission preparation, procurement, and disbursement as well as oversight on the portfolio quality.

Responsibilities
The Operations Assistant will carry out the following duties and responsibilities:

• Provide operational support to the Team, covering both lending and non-lending operations.
• Manage the electronic data archiving system of the Team.
• Manage the division's database and perform any task related to data entry and analysis as required.
• Coordinate the preparation and monitoring of the annual Work Programme.
• Coordinate the preparation and monitoring of the quarterly mission programme.
• Compile the portfolio database of the division / Sovereign Operations, trust funds, special initiatives, co-financing).
• Compiles and present data on projects (managed by the regional hubs) and trust funds related to the sectors under the division.
• Report on accuracy and completeness of TFMS (Trust Fund Management System), SAP (System Applications and Products), BPPS (Bank-Wide Program Processing Schedule) & SRAS (Strategic Resources Assessment Software) data.
• Prepare and monitor the implementation of the administrative budget and determine/recommend allocation of funds when necessary.
• Assist with recruitment of consultants, initiate SAP processing of their contracts, prepare service orders, process their payments and follow them up with the Accounting and Treasury units concerned.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports on the management and performance of the division activities.
• Facilitate task manager training on the use of the BPPS, SAP, TFMS and other systems.
• Assist in preparing documents, briefing notes, spreadsheets and correspondence necessary to manage work programme and projects / programmes.
• Assist in the preparation and organization of activities such as seminars, workshops etc.

Other Duties:

• Coordinate matters with the Corporate IT Services Department (CHIS), if necessary, for all issues relating to the SAP / BPPS / ATRS / SRAS/ TFMS system and other information technologies; play the role of SAP resource person in the division and the department; provide technical assistance to the staff in the use of SAP.
• Take notes during meetings, draft correspondence and prepare minutes as requested.
• Perform any other tasks requested by the Team.

Competencies (skills, experience and knowledge)

• Hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, in public Administration, Logistics, Management, Information Technology or related field.
• Have a minimum of 5 years of progressively relevant and practical experience (or at least 4 years of relevant experience in administrative and secretarial roles, in an office of international Organizations, Development Banks or similar institutions).
• Ability to work as part of a team and providing support to other team members where needed.
• Able to work under pressure in the dynamic setting of an international and multicultural setting by handling speedily and efficiently internal and external requests.
• Ability to manage simultaneous and shifting demands, priorities and tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of administration duties.
• Excellent written and verbal communications in English or French, with a working knowledge of the other language.
• Proficiency in the use of standard equipment (computer, fax, scanner, photocopies etc.).
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint). Knowledge of SAP will be an asset.

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Position Number: 50093576
Position Grade: PL6

The Complex

• The core mandate of the Vice Presidency (ECVP) is to lead the Bank Group on prioritizing the generation, analysis, dissemination, brokering and implementation of relevant knowledge solutions in all High-5 operational priorities and the cross-cutting themes of its Ten-Year Strategy. Such solutions must be a clear response to priority development challenges facing regional member countries (RMCs), individually or collectively and need to involve RMCs in both the planning and implementation of the solutions. 
• The solutions include: (i) research on major development issues facing Africa and their relation to global economic governance and other major global public goods; (ii) country diagnostics and future perspectives; (iii) policy dialogue and advisory services; (iv) economic, sector, and thematic knowledge work; (v) improving national and sub-regional statistical systems; (vi) preparation, design and support to
  implementation of public financial management and Governance operations; (vii) capacity development for policy formulation and implementation; (viii) technical assistance and advice related to RMCs’ management of natural resources; and (vii) knowledge dissemination and development of national, regional, and inter regional knowledge networks.

The Hiring Department

• The Macroeconomics Policy, Forecasting and Research Department (ECMR) is dedicated to research on major development issues facing Africa and their relation to global economic governance and other major global public goods. 
• It provides economic research intelligence to support the Bank’s operational effectiveness in the regional member countries through rigorous micro-and macro-economic policy analyses, policy dialogue and technical assistance implemented in collaboration with other Departments in the Economic Governance and Knowledge Management Vice Presidency (ECVP) Complex, and other Sector Complexes of the Bank Group to enhance the operational effectiveness of the Bank in achieving the High 5s. 
• The activities of the Department are structured around the Macroeconomic Policy, Debt Sustainability and Forecasting on one side, and the Microeconomics, Institutional and Development Impact, on the other.
• The Microeconomic, Institutional and Development Impact Division (ECMR.2) focuses on microeconomic research designed to improve the effectiveness of the Bank’s Operations. The Division leads the Bank’s assessments of development additionalities of projects and provision of knowledge solutions to improve the development effectiveness of infrastructure development, private sector development, industrial organizations, governance, competitiveness & investment climate, agriculture, institutions, and regional integration to across all the Bank’s High 5s priorities. ECMR.2 is the institutional anchor for the ex-ante Additionality and Development Outcomes Assessment (ADOA) and Impact Evaluation (IE) of the Bank’s operations. 
• Thus, it is a key element of the Bank Results Framework and the primary tool for mainstreaming Development Outcomes in the Bank’s operations. The Division works in close collaboration with the Sector Complexes of the Bank Group including Agriculture and Human Development (AHVP); Power, Energy, Climate Change, and Green Growth (PEVP); Industrialization and Private Sector Development (PIVP); Regional Integration and Trade (RDVP) and the Natural Resources and Investment Centre (ECNR), among others.

The Position

• The Research Economist will be part of the ECMR.2 team and expected to perform both ADOA assessments of the Bank’s lending operations as well as research activities related to the Bank’s High5 agenda. 
• The position will also support the front office of the Director of ECMR in coordinating inputs on the department’s key performance indicators and conducting quality assurance of economic intelligence briefs, technical and strategy documents and undertaking relevant research while also serving as a liaison between ECMR and the broader ECVP complex and other departments of the Bank.

Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Manager for the Microeconomic, Institutional and Development Impact Division, the Research Economist will:
Participate in Ex-ante Additionality and Development Outcome Assessment of Bank’s lending operations:

• Provide inputs and assist the team in the delivery of ex-ante Additionality and Development Outcome Assessment of the African Development Bank lending to Non-sovereign and Regional Operations and any other type of operation as required by the management.
• Contribute to any revisions to the Additionality and Development Outcome Assessment framework on the basis of implementation experience and lessons from other Development Finance institutions.

Participate in and undertake research activities in the areas supporting the Bank’s High 5s:

• (High   priority areas: Light Up and Power Africa (Energy), Feed Africa (Agriculture and Nutrition), Industrialize Africa (Industrialization), Integrate Africa (Regional Integration) and Improve quality of live for Africans (Sustainable socio-economic development)). 
• This also includes strengthening knowledge generation in the area of inclusive and green growth. 
• The findings of such research should be published in the Bank’s Working Paper Series or as a peer reviewed article in the African Development Review and/or other internationally reputable publication outlets.

Provide inputs into the production of the Bank’s flagship publications:

• Contribute to the preparation of flagship reports or assigned chapters, write assigned sections and follow it (peer reviews) until publication.
• Assist and lead on the dissemination of the findings of reports.

Provide technical and analytical inputs into the work of Operations Complexes:

• Provide input into Country Strategy Papers.
• 4Lead or participate in sectoral and other knowledge work socio-economic issues.
• Participate in the peer review process of projects, programs, policy reports, including documents submitted to the Operations Committee.
• Provide inputs in collaborative research and knowledge management activities carried out jointly with regional and international organizations, research and capacity building institutions in Africa, development research centers and universities.
• Review operation documents and participate in review meetings.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor or Management.

Competencies (skills, experience and knowledge)

• Have at least a Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, or relevant discipline. A PhD is highly preferred.
• Have a minimum of four (4) years of professional experience combining research and operational involvement in the design and evaluation of operations relevant to the High 5s priority areas including the following: infrastructure,  energy, agriculture, private sector development, industrial organizations and social sectors, project analysis and/or monitoring and evaluation.
• Strong publication record in international peer reviewed journals, working papers, book chapters, reports, etc.
• Good knowledge and background in the use of statistical and econometric methods and packages applied in project evaluation, finance and development economics research.
• Proven ability in development policy research and analysis of economic conditions that are of relevance for the High 5s priority areas.
• Ability to design and conduct research projects/programs.
• Ability to understand and identify development outcomes expected from real sector projects.
• Proven skills in drafting and preparation of economic intelligence briefs, policy memoranda, speeches and notes for use in decision making processes.
• Communicate and write effectively in French or English, with a good working knowledge of the other language.
• Competence in the use of leading econometrics software packages (R, Stata, Python) and in Microsoft Suites (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access).
• Have good communication skills and a proven ability to work in teams and on multiple projects in parallel.

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Position Number: 50093564
Position Grade: GS8

The Complex

• The Vice Presidency for Finance (FIVP) oversees the financial Management of the Bank Group, encompassing the Bank Group’s treasury activities including borrowings from the capital markets and investment activities; financial control 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 and treasury risk management for the Bank Group.
• The Vice Presidency for Finance is also responsible for the development of and training on the financial products of the Bank Group.

The Hiring Department

• 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 loan administration and accounting and related fiduciary responsibilities, including dthe isbursement of funds to projects and programs financed by the Bank Group and the Trust or special Funds it manages. 
• Lastly, 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 Position
The Senior Accounts Assistant is responsible for:

• Ensuring timely and accurate accounting for and reporting of transactions in financial statements.
• Continuously focus on identifying opportunities for improving the timeliness, completeness and accuracy of the financial statements process using existing or new technologies.
• Ensuring effective internal control around the accounting activities by ensuring that financial transactions reported on the accounts are complete and accurately recorded in the appropriate accounting period.
• Providing decision useful financial reports to Management, Board of Directors, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities
Under the supervision and guidance of the Division Manager, the major responsibilities revolve around technical accounting. More specifically, the incumbent’s primary responsibilities will be as follows:

• Apply sound and generally accepted accounting principles and practices in the maintenance of records and financial transactions of the Bank Group and the Special and Trust Funds.
• Review and propose improvements to the Bank accounting and internal control.
• Perform completeness reviews and reconciliations of investment and borrowing transactions recorded in SUMMIT and Bank enterprise resource planning system ERP (SAP).
• Prepare, as appropriate, accounting entries relating to cash products, including bonds, swaps, futures, cash collateral, and other financial investments.
• Systematically examine all bank reconciliation reports to ensure that there is no investment or borrowing transactions that require adjustment.
• Work closely with the treasury back office to ensure the completeness and accuracy of investment and borrowing data / tables.
• Run and post income accruals and ensure the accuracy of monthly loan income, including the periodic analysis of loan income and explanation of variances.
• Reconcile loan data files received from the Loan accounting division with the accounting data.
• Prepare and control the monthly data for Expected Credit Loss entries postings.
• Maintain accounts of loan-related fees received by the Bank and perform periodic amortization of such fees.
• Ensure the periodic completion of the financial statement closing process in accordance with set deadlines.
• Support the financial reporting process.
• Prepare notes and disclosures for the financial statements.
• Work closely with external and internal auditors and implement any audit recommendations related to accounting area.
• Execute any functions as assigned by the Division Manager.

Competencies (skills, experience and knowledge)

• Hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Audit.
• Have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a similar position.
• Membership of a professional Accounting board of a member country would be an advantage.
• Hands-on experience in statutory and Management reporting for financial institutions.
• Familiarity with accounting, banking and capital market transactions.
• Ability to work in multi-cultural environments and build effective working relations with internal and external clients and colleagues
• Ability to communicate (write and speak) effectively in English and/or French, with a good working knowledge of the other language.
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software applications (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint). Good working knowledge of SAP FI module or similar software