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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 / Division

• 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 Senior 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.

Key Functions
Under the supervision of the Microeconomic, Institutional and Development Impact Division Manager, the Senior 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 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 includes also strengthening knowledge generation in the area of inclusive and green growth.
• 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.
• Lead or participate in Economic Sector Work.
• Participate in the peer review process of projects, programs, and policy documents, including documents submitted to the Operations Committee.
• Contribute knowledge in the Bank’s “Working Papers Series " and the Bank’s "African Development Review":
• Publish research papers and review submitted articles to the African Development Review and Working Paper Series.
• 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 a relevant field; A PhD would be an added advantage.
• Have a minimum of five (5) years of professional experience combining research and operational involvement in the design and evaluation of operations relevant to the High 5s areas including the following: infrastructure including energy, agriculture, private sector development, industrial organizations, and social sectors, project analysis and/or monitoring and evaluation.
• 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 (R Programming, Python, and STATA) for 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 (Bank 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 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.
• Have good communication skills and a proven ability to work in teams and on multiple projects in parallel.
• Competence in the use of leading econometrics software packages and Microsoft Suites (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access).

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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 / Division

• 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 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 Chief Research Economist is part of the ECMR.2 team and is expected to perform ADOA assessments of the Bank’s lending operations and research activities related to the Bank’s High5 agenda.
• This is a high impact role with opportunities to lead the design of economic models to assess the incremental development impact of the Bank’s private sector operations in regional member countries.

Key Functions
Under the supervision of the Microeconomic, Institutional and Development Impact Division Manager, the Chief Research Economist will:
Perform Ex-ante Additionality and Development Outcome Assessments of Bank’s lending operations:

• Lead and provide inputs for the delivery of ex-ante Additionality and Development Outcome Assessments of the African Development Bank Non-sovereign and Regional lending 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 lessons learnt from implementation experience and other Development Finance institutions as well as Industry best standards.

Lead and participate in 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 the quality of life for Africans (Sustainable socio-economic development). This includes strengthening knowledge generation in the area of inclusive and green growth.
• Initiate and/or lead research projects related to microeconomics and development impact evaluation using established and proven methods for publication in leading economic journals or as high-level policy reports.
• Provide senior management and regional member countries with comparative research analyses, socioeconomic data and economic projections.

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

• Lead and contribute to the preparation of flagship reports or assigned chapters, write assigned
• sections and ensure follow up (peer reviews) until their 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.
• Lead or participate in Economic Sector Work.
• Participate in the peer review process of project, program and policy documents, including documents submitted to the Operations Committee and the Board.

Contribute to the Bank’s “Working Papers Series " and the Bank’s "African Development Review":

• Publish research papers and review submitted articles to the African Development Review and
• Working Paper Series.
• Provide inputs to 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.
• Assist in the management of the division’s HR and financial affairs and mentor more junior staff.

Competencies (Skills, Experience and Knowledge)

• Have at least a Master's Degree in Economics, Finance or a relevant field; A PhD is strongly preferred.
• Have a minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience combining research and strong operational involvement in the design and evaluation of operations relevant to the High 5s areas including the following: infrastructure, energy, agriculture, private sector development, industrial organizations and social sectors, project analysis and/or monitoring and evaluation.
• Sustained record of high-quality publications in leading economic journals, book chapters, and reports.
• Good knowledge and background in the use of modern econometric methods and related programming software packages (R Programming, Python, and STATA) for research.
• Proven ability in leading and producing development policy research and analysis of economic conditions that are of relevance for the High 5s (Bank priority areas)
• Proven record of developing, and attracting funds (e.g. grants and trust funds) and managing multi-year research projects related to development impact evaluation.
• Ability to understand and identify development outcomes expected from real sector projects.
• Demonstrated skills in writing and preparing policy documents and briefs and speeches for decision-making.
• Communicate and write effectively in English or French, with a good working knowledge of the other language.
• Good communication skills and a proven ability to work in teams and on multiple projects in parallel until tight deadlines.
• Competences in the use of leading econometrics software packages and in Microsoft Suites (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access).

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The Complex

• The Vice Presidency for ‘Private Sector Infrastructure and Industrialization’ is a Sector Complex focusing on the Bank’s TYS H5s priority of “Industrialize Africa”.
• The objectives of the Complex are to: (i) develop and implement the ‘Industrialise Africa Strategy’; (ii) provide deep sector expertise to the Regions by leveraging on experienced individuals who can be consulted on complex transactions; (iii) develop new financing instruments; (iv) act as the Bank’s Spokesperson on “Industrialize Africa”.

The Hiring Department / Division

• The Front Office of the Vice-Presidency, Private Sector, Infrastructure, and Industrialization provides strategic guidance to the overall functioning of the Complex through its support to the Vice President.
• The Front Office is responsible for the coordination of the overall work programme, including transaction and project financing, policy, and Economic Sector Works, partnership, client relationship management and work with Directors and Managers within and outside the complex, to ensure effective delivery of the mandate of the Complex.
• The Front Office under the oversight of the VP coordinates all NSO work across all sector complexes of the Bank.

The Position

• The Senior Operations Analyst will work closely with Task Managers and Investment Officers on the processing of PIVP operations.
• The incumbent will work with the Front Office to coordinate the work programme and the related analytical works of the complex to ensure seamless delivery across the various departments.
• The incumbent will coordinate the VP’s mission by ensuring timely and adequate preparation as well as follow-up with concerned departments and clients.
• The coordination with departments on operational data, complex budget and procurement will also be at the core of the work for the incumbent.

Key Functions
Under the general guidance and supervision of the Vice-President, Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization, the Senior Operations Analyst will perform the following duties and responsibilities:
Work Programme and Budget Coordination:

• Support the coordination of the three-yearly rolling budget exercise for PIVP to ensure timely input in the annual strategic program planning and budgeting.
• Monitoring the application of budget rules and procedures and the Financial Regulations of the Bank in all activities of the complex.
• Conducting analytical work on the Department budget (allocation, execution, transfers etc.).
• Review, draft policy and operations documents.
• Support work programme and budget implementation in collaboration with all PIVP departments.
• Support the preparation of briefs for Board, SMCC and OPSCOM.

Business and Client Engagement:

• Coordinate VP, Director and Managers quarterly mission plan.
• Support the coordination of VP’s mission programme and relevant preparatory materials.
• Support strategic NSO and DFI partnerships, including their development (e.g. preparing client briefs) and M&E and updating the VP dashboard.
• Supporting strategic client engagement, including through periodic travel with the VP and/or Directors.
• Follow-up on VP’s mission and develop Dashboard for monitoring business leads or project opportunities.

Operations Monitoring:

• Track and monitor the implementation of audit recommendations relating to the Complex, including managing inputs in the Bank’s audit management tracking system.
• Coordinate the preparation of monthly operations and activities report.
• Review and prepare relevant updates for MOS meetings.

System Management:

• Provide support on overall PIVP Coordination of ATRS, BPPS, SAP, SRAS and optimizing usage in the complex.
• Addressing issues pertaining to the SAP system and other IT systems used by the Complex in implementing its work program.

Procurement:

• Lead the review of all consultancy procurement documents submitted to the Front Office.
• Lead recruitment of consultants for the Front Office or other teams as may be required.
• Providing guidelines and advice to PIVP’s Administrative/Team assistants, Task Managers and other departments on the use of budgeted resources in line with procurement rules for administration of contracts and financial commitments.
• Coordinating the procurement processes for recruitment of consultants within the Complex and preparing the annual procurement plan.
• Engage with relevant teams to organize regular procurement training for PIVP staff members.

Competencies (Skills, Experience and Knowledge)

• A Degree in Business Administration, Public Policy and Public Administration, International Development or other relevant discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years of extensive and in-depth experience in operations and policy document reviews and preparation in a multilateral working environment.
• Demonstrated good knowledge of the operational policies, procedures and practices of major bilateral and multilateral development agencies.
• Good operation experience with the African Development Bank or other MDBs, with broad skills in pipeline development and lending programme monitoring, analysis and reporting.
• Excellent analytical skills and strong experience in development economics in Africa.
• Robust understanding and knowledge of the Bank’s structure, financing windows and instruments.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; be creative and innovative; display high level of integrity.
• Good listener with demonstrated ability and willingness to support ideas as well as make effective and   timely decisions.
• Substantial people management, strong communications, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications in English and/or French with a working knowledge of the other language.
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).

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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 overall objective of the Financial Management Department (FIFM) is to safeguard and improve the Bank Group’s risk bearing capacity while looking to optimize efficiency to benefit clients, shareholders and staff.
• The role of the Treasury Risk Management Division (FIFM2) is the management of treasury risk and the oversight of treasury activities that enable the Bank to make informed treasury investment and borrowing decisions with adequate and manageable hedging mechanisms.

The Division ’s objectives are:

• To identify, measure, monitor and mitigate market and credit risks in the Bank’s Treasury operations.
• To ensure the timely reporting of the Treasury Department activities.
• To build an efficient control framework to ensure the adherence to the Bank’s policies, Assets and Liabilities Management (ALM) guidelines, and to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS);
• To provide efficient information systems and analytical support tools to the Treasury Department to improve the decision-making process.

The Position

• The Bank invites suitably qualified persons to apply for the position of Team Assistant (STS). This position is based in Abidjan, Côte d‘Ivoire and does not attract international terms and conditions.

Key Functions
Under the Supervision of the Division Manager, the Team Assistant will perform the following:
Office Administration:

• Organize (including generation of virtual meeting links etc.) and attend multiple meetings, to ensure that responsible management are well prepared.
• Arrange travel, visa, and accommodation for department staff.
• Initiate and prepare various administrative documents and forms, such as staff list, staff travels, and staff absence (annual leave, home leave, excused absence, and maternity leave).
• Create contracts for hiring consultants in DACON and SAP

Workflow Management:

• Devise and maintain efficient office systems.
• Track and follow up on documents, and payments in BTS.

Resources Management:

• Manage contracts and follow up on outstanding issues with systems providers;
• create and process payment of invoices in SAP.
• Assist the management in issues concerning resources such as the administrative budget.
• Monitor and review expenses and bring issues to the attention of the manager.
• Provide support to the Budget focal point in the preparation and management of the Division’s annual budget

Analytical Work:

• Produce documents, and spreadsheets on the update of the department’s budget Dashboard
• Prepare official documents, format/finalize letters and memos.
• Assist where applicable in the drafting of consultancy contracts and other procurement-related works

Problem Solving:

• Respond to inquiries on matters of counterparties and information systems providers.
• Coordinate with other members of management and partners;
• Work with other operations assistants, secretaries, and groups in different locations.
• Perform any other duties reasonably requested by the manager

Competencies (Skills, Experience, and Knowledge)

• Hold at least a Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent in Business Management, Administration, or related discipline, preferably supplemented with courses in secretarial duties, administration/office, or a related field;
• Degree in IT, procurement and /or Project management can be an advantage.
• Have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant and practical experience. Preference will be given to applicants who have gained experience in international organizations.
• Proof of citizenship or evidence of permanent residency or work authorization in the proposed country of employment.
• Experience to coordinate a heavy complex diary and arranging international travels for managers and staff, including processing perdiem, and payment of invoices and claims.
• Experience in planning and monitoring budget activities
• Experience in planning and monitoring procurement activities
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills: Interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders and promptly respond to requests with accuracy and a courteous demeanor
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, ability to multitask, attention to detail, and ability to work with a diverse workforce, stakeholders
• Strong proactive “can-do” approach: applicant must demonstrate the ability to use available resources to resolve problems by taking necessary action and utilizes analytical skills and a broad understanding of the business to effectively interpret needs
• Strong and professional communication skills: applicant must speak with confidence using clear concise language that is easily understood and uses high quality, professional oral and written skills to project a positive image of the office;
• Excellent sense of initiative, confidentiality, enthusiasm, and team spirit
• Good written and oral skills in French or English with a good working knowledge of the other language
• Competence in project management and procurement-related works can be an advantage.
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Access). Knowledge of SAP and other IT Systems is an added advantage.

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The Complex

• The Senior Vice-President (SVP) is responsible for supporting the President in the day-to-day management of the Bank Group to achieve it strategic objective and drive performance culture that will align all processes and systems to deliver high impact results.
• The SVP is responsible for strengthening of the Bank’s internal procedures, ensuring the efficient and effective coordination of business processes, monitoring and maintaining vigilant and dynamic fiduciary, quality assurance, operational safeguards and providing clear guidance on measurable internal service standards across the Bank Group.

The Hiring Department / Division

• The Senior Vice-President supervises the Fiduciary Services and Inspection  Department, which acts as the custodian of the procurement (including procurement for private and public partnership) and financial management profession, and has the following responsibilities for its functions: (i) developing and interpreting fiduciary policy, strategy and related implementing documents (Manuals and Tools), including serving as the anchor for the Procurement Review Committee (PRC); (ii) providing fiduciary support to operations complexes (Sector Departments, Directorate General) during the whole project cycle, including country strategy papers, to ensure that fiduciary arrangements comply with Bank Fiduciary (Procurement and FM) policies and procedures; (iii) developing and implementing fiduciary capacity building strategy for Bank  Staff and Regional Member Countries (RMCs); (iv) Inspecting and reporting on the performance of fiduciary activities undertaken by sector departments and the regions, including preparing annual post review reports on these activities for Board presentation that will contribute to building credibility and trust of the Bank in the countries and with other stakeholders; and (v) dialoguing with external and global partners with a view to building partnerships and fostering harmonization.

The Position
Under the general supervision of the Director, Fiduciary Services and Inspection Department, the incumbent will play a leading role in the following:

• Lead the development, interpretation and operationalization of procurement policies, guidance notes and manuals in relation to all Trust Funds related operations, Special Initiatives operations and overall coordination and supporting Sector Complexes at Headquarters.
• Play a leading role in (i) ensuring accelerated and focused support in implementation of Trust Funds and Special Initiatives operations (ii) Focused and timely support to sector complexes on operations managed from Headquarters; (iii) enhancing procurement capacity of Bank staff to ensure that the procurement activities of assigned projects and programs under Special Initiatives and Trust Funds are done within the framework of the Bank’s policies; and (iv) ensuring quality of procurement inputs in reports and documents in the Lending Program and portfolio management for Trust Funds and Special Initiatives.
• Contribute to the development, execution and evaluation of an annual work program to independently perform the procurement fiduciary function of Bank-financed projects under Trust Funds and Special Initiatives.
• Represent SNFI in all thematic working groups or in operations peer-review from other departments and complexes in relation to Trust Funds and Special Initiatives including overall coordination and supporting Sector Complexes at Headquarters in collaboration with Procurement Operations Divisions.
• Represent the procurement function in collaboration with the procurement policy team in global harmonization efforts by dialoguing with external partners and stakeholders and managing relationships with them in respect of procurement activities co-financed under Trust Funds and Special Initiatives.
• Contribute to capacity development of Bank Staff working under Trust Funds and Special Initiatives including mentoring them while undergoing Procurement Accreditation Program in tandem with supporting Regional Member Countries (RMCs) staff.
• Applies professional judgment and analysis from previous procurement experiences to make sound recommendations for improving and accelerating implementation of Bank’s operations funded from Trust Funds and Special Initiatives and to anticipate and address difficult procurement cases in a constructive and result-oriented manner, while ensuring that the Bank’s fiduciary obligations and standards are fulfilled.

Key Functions

• The Lead Procurement Officer - Trust Funds, Special Initiatives and Sector Complexes Support is responsible for the execution of the following activities with the associated deliverables.

Trust Funds Operations:

• The Bank Group manages several Trust Funds which include Multi Donor Trust Funds (MDTF), Single-Donor Trust Funds (SDTF) and other funds with an estimated average annual disbursement of approximately UA 70 million. To ensure smooth coordination and implementation of Trust Funds, the Lead Procurement Officer - Trust Funds and Special Initiatives will therefore focus on providing dedicated procurement support with the following responsibilities.
• Lead the formulation and interpretation of provisions in operations documents for activities funded from various trust funds in line with the Bank’s procurement policy.
• Advise and participate in Technical Committees on all procurement matters related to trust funds managed by the Bank.
• Lead the compilation, simplification and revision of standard bidding documents for use by Bank staff and recipient Regional Member Countries in line with the agreed provisions of the concerned Trust Fund implementation documents.
• In collaboration with Trust Fund Task Managers, contribute to the preparation and revision of rules and procedures governing the concerned Trust Fund with respect to procurement.
• Preparation of procurement guidelines, manuals, presidential instructions, guidance notes on various issues for use in carrying out procurement functions under Trust Funds.
• Development and revision of tailored training materials and carry out training for Bank staff .
• Ensuring good governance in project cycle activities including compliance in implementation of activities.

Special Initiatives:

• The Bank has embarked on several high-impact special initiatives such as Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa (AGIA), Special Agriculture Processing Zones (SAPZ), Climate Action Window (CAW), etc. and other Funds, which require accelerated and focused implementation. The Lead Procurement Officer - Trust Funds and Special Initiatives will therefore be focused on ensuring dedicated procurement support with the following responsibilities.
• Ensuring timely delivery and provision of procurement inputs in all operations documents related to various Special Initiatives.
• Contribute to discussions at various stages of the project cycle and designing Fit for Purpose procurement arrangements to ensure accelerated delivery of the lending program for the Special Initiatives.
• In collaboration with the procurement operations divisions, coordinate and advise the sector departments and complexes on portfolio management issues to ensure compliance and  accelerated implementation.
• Improvement and reinforcement of continuous dialogue, interaction and communications with Clients and Partners including co-ordination of the Bank’s procurement activities with other co-financing partners.
• Treatment of complex Procurement issues and Complaints as stipulated in relevant Presidential Instructions and serve as anchor for Special Initiatives.
• Undertake diagnostic studies and reviews on projects, prepare reports and draw lessons for ascertaining sufficiency of the procurement arrangements and where required propose modifications to procurement arrangements accordingly.

Sector Complexes Support:

• Act as Lead Advisor and anchor on all procurement related matters to PIVP, PEVP and AHVP complexes at Headquarters in close collaboration with Procurement Operations Division Managers.
• Lead discussions with Sector Complex Vice Presidents on all emerging complex procurement matters in close collaboration with Procurement Operations Division Managers.

Competencies (Skills, Experience and Knowledge)

• A minimum of Master's Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Procurement, Law, Public/Business Administration, Economics, or related fields.
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience in providing procurement support and advice in the preparation and implementation of programs and projects financed by the Bank under Trust Funds and Special Initiatives or any other similar international institutions in developing countries.
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience at managerial or supervisory level in providing procurement support and advice in the preparation and implementation of procurement activities for bank-funded operations or other similar International Financial Institutions.
• Sound knowledge of the African Development Bank’s Operational and Procurement Management Policies and Procedures or other similar development institutions.
• Experience in supporting private sector operations (banking, auditing, finance, microfinance institutions, agriculture, electricity, water) would be an added advantage.
• Proven ability to implement country or sector-level procurement management analytical and capacity building initiatives.
• An understanding of cross-cutting issues beyond procurement (e.g. financial management, governance, donors’ practices) at sector/country/regional/project level.
• Proven familiarity with and solid experience in the development and operationalization practice of procurement for goods and works and the acquisition of consultancy services under donor funding conditions with special focus on Trust Funds and Special Initiatives, and knowledge of Bank Procurement policy.
• Effective consulting and advisory skills that enable Sector Staff and RMCs to build their confidence and skills to deal with procurement issues.
• Operate primarily within the existing guidelines set forth in the Delegation of Authority Matrix as well as the Guidelines relating to Procurement and Project Administration in force with the freedom to review and interpret the guidelines in line with best practices and harmonization with other Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs).
• Demonstrate good leadership qualities to ensure quality and compliance of the policies and procedures relating to procurement.
• Good knowledge of key aid effectiveness issues especially harmonization of donors’ practices and alignment to borrowers’ systems.
• Flexible approach with the ability to use own initiative and respond to stakeholders needs.
• Demonstrable ability to quickly pick up new tasks and communicate complex and technical concepts effectively.
• Communicate and write effectively in English or French, with a good working knowledge of the other language.
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite applications and preferably experience in SAP Operations.

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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 (i) to develop policy and strategy; (ii) provide deep sector expertise to the Regions by gathering pools of experienced individuals who can be consulted to provide sector expertise on complex transactions; and (iii) 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 countries in Southern Africa. This Regional Division focuses on Pipeline development, Lending delivery, and Portfolio management for all social sector (Education/Skills Development, Health, Social Protection, Nutrition, Youth Employment) in Southern Africa. It also develops Coordination, Client Relations and Partnerships in these countries.

The Position

• The objective of the Operations Officer will be to support a team of different operations professionals in human capital development, including the Sector Manager and Task Managers in the implementation of their operational work programs.
• The responsibilities of the Operations Officer will include the collection, analysis and provision of data and necessary for the execution of the work program.
• The Operations Officer, in the performance of his duties, facilitates the work and decision-making for the management and work teams of the division concerned.

Key Functions
Under the supervision of the Sector Manager, Public Health, Security and Nutrition Division (AHHD2), and working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the Operations Officer shall:

• Database administration: Contribute to the maintenance of a database for the division’s work program on lending (Sovereign & Non-sovereign), pipeline, portfolio and non-lending operations (also referred to as the division’s delivery dashboard) including special initiatives and Trust Fund funded activities.
• Lending and Portfolio Tracking: ensure continuous monitoring of the division’s lending and portfolio
• Contribute to the preparation of weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reports on the management and performance of the division's work program, including but not limited to loan/grant effectiveness, supervision tracking and rating, disbursement trends, status of project audits, loans/grants qualifying for cancellation, and status of Project Completion Reports.
• Provide direct and indirect operational support, to the Manager and Task Managers, that contributes to effective project management, and delivery of the division or the department’s work program.
• Coordinate the preparation and monitoring of the division’s quarterly mission program.
• Budget preparation and implementation: Coordinate the preparation of the three-yearly rolling budget exercise for the division based on inputs from the Division’s staff.
• Budget execution: Monitor the division’s budget utilization on weekly basis and provide advice to the Manager on the appropriate actions to optimize budget utilization and align resource allocation to business needs, including through transfers, reallocations of resources and identification of budget gaps where appropriate.
• Corporate procurement: Support with the recruitment of goods and services (individual and firms) using the Bank’s administrative budget, including the contract processing through SAP.
• Contribute to the organization of division’s events such as retreats, workshops, seminar, by providing adequate support on logistics related aspects including the recruitment of consultants, service providers and contract management.
• Participate in the identification, preparation, appraisal and supervision of the Division’s projects.
• Key resource person: serve as the division’s focal point on matters related to Budget, SRAS, ATRS, and key Bank’s operations related business tools such as SAP, TFMS, BPPS and BRAG, etc. As need arise, facilitate Task Manager Training on the use of these business tools.
• Report on the accuracy and completeness of SAP, BPPS, TFMS, SRAS, BRAG and ATRS data regarding the division’s operations, portfolio and budget.
• Perform any other related duties required by the Sector Manager.

Competencies (Skills, Experience and Knowledge)

• Hold at least a Master's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Information technology, or any related field.
• Have a minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in compiling management information, analyzing data, which could include a proven track record in various fields of operations, including portfolio management and reporting.
• Demonstrates active listening skills by paying full attention and asking questions in order to clarify client and stakeholder needs and to gather required information.
•  Excellent written, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to prepare documents and reports that are concise, well-organized, and appropriately focused on the most critical points that are relevant to the target audience.
• Utilize charts, graphs, and other presentation techniques to communicate complex data simply.
• Understands and is able to apply basic project management concepts, standard tools, methodologies, and processes to adequately support business delivery.
• Experience working in a team in a multicultural, multidisciplinary, and professional environment.
• Excellent written and/or verbal communication skills and English and/or French, with a working knowledge of the other language.
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint). Knowledge of SAP would be an advantage.