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Position Number: 50092362
Position Grade: PL2

The Complex

• The President plans, supervises and manages the business of the Bank Group.
• Under the direction of the Boards of Directors, the President conducts the business of the Bank and the African Development Fund and manages operations and activities in accordance with the Agreements establishing the African Development Bank and the African Development Fund.
• The President supervises several Departments and Units including Office of the President (PRST); Independent Development Evaluation Department (IDEV); Office of Integrity and Anti-Corruption (PIAC); Independent Recourse Mechanism Department (BIRM); Secretariat to the Sanctions Appeals Board (BSAB); Administrative Tribunal (BATR); Office of the Auditor General (PAGL); Group Risk Management Function (PGRF); Office of the General Counsel and Legal Services (PGCL); Communication and External Relations Department (PCER); Security Unit (PSEC); Ethics Office (PETH) and Office of the Secretary General and General Secretariat (PSEG).

The Hiring Department

• The Department of Communication and External Relations (PCER) develops and implements all aspects of the African Development Bank’s internal and external communication strategy.
• It promotes, projects and protects the Bank’s institutional reputation as Africa’s leading development finance institution and a global thought leader by showcasing institutional accomplishments, projects, beneficiary impact, and the Bank’s critical role in Africa’s economic and social development.
• The team creatively develops relevant information, editorial and creative content for the Bank’s website and intranet, digital media, social media, multimedia, branding, media releases, publications, and events; provides senior management with advisories on reputational issues; and strategically provides all internal and external stakeholders with an understanding of how the Bank is Making a Difference.

The Division

• The Editorial and Media Relations Division supports and implements the department’s internal and external communication goals and objectives by overseeing, developing, planning, preparing, and supporting institutional communication and information.
• This includes editorial content for digital and print publications, media advisories and releases, the Bank’s website and Intranet, social media, and stakeholder engagement teams.
• The Editorial and Medial Relations Division strategically provides internal and external stakeholders with timely and relevant information and content, and an understanding of the Bank’s role, activities, and impact.
• The overall goal of the Division is to strategically and creatively enhance the Bank’s visibility.

The Position

• Under the general guidance and supervision of the Director of Communication and External Relations (PCER) and in close collaboration with other senior members of the department, the Manager for the Editorial and Media Relations Division guides the development, planning and distribution of relevant editorial content across multimedia and communication platforms, providing social media guidance, and contributions to branding and stakeholder engagement activities.

Key Functions
Manage Editorial Content and Media Relations:

• Oversee the day-to-day development and production of timely, relevant and engaging editorial content and information related to the Bank’s activities, projects, development impact, and the Bank’s knowledge and business events.
• Support the development and publication of editorial content for internal and external communication platforms including the Bank’s external website, Intranet, digital screens, social media, digital and print publications.
• The incumbent serves as the resident senior editor responsible for ensuring the accuracy and quality of all departmental editorial content.
• Develop strategic relationships with domestic, regional and global media organisations and social media influencers.
• Monitor and analyze media/social media coverage of the Bank’s activities and initiatives and provide timely advise on emerging media issues or potential risks and provide appropriate responses.
• Organize relevant media-engagement and management training sessions for senior management.
• Ensure the strategic planning and development of communication plans for the Bank’s key and flagship events.

Manage Editorial, Social Media and Media Relations team:

• Manage and motivate staff and teams to provide efficient and high-quality services
• Set realistic staff and individual performance goals with clear delivery timelines.
• Provide project updates, logistical recommendations, and manage client relationships.
• Work closely and collaboratively on a day-to-day basis with other Divisional Managers and staff to promote teamwork and achieve departmental goals and objectives.
• Promote and facilitate relationships with complexes, departments, country and regional offices.
• Maintain high standards of professional integrity and respect in a multi-cultural environment.
• Provide Director of Communication with executive level weekly and monthly reports.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
• Ensure continuous development of staff and consultants in the team.

Support and implement internal and external communication strategies

• Work closely and collaboratively on a day-to-day basis with the Director of Communication, other Division Managers and staff to achieve communication effectiveness, a collaborative team spirit and positive bank-wide client relationships.
• Actively develop editorial content for website, intranet, social media and mobile apps.
• Actively support website, Intranet and social media content providers to ensure editorial accuracy and high standards of communication excellence.
• Oversee the production and development of relevant digital and print publications, with support from other PCER Divisional Managers.
• Work closely with complexes and departments including regional and country offices to ensure editorial accuracy and high standards of communication.
• Support and implement relevant Bank-wide internal and external communication strategies that meet and align with organizational objectives and needs. Measure the effectiveness of internal and external communication messages and channels and provide recommendations to review and amend strategies as appropriate.  Provide guidance to internal clients and help translate ideas into effective messages.
• Liaise with the Bank’s other departments to ensure there is consistency and sharing of best practice and avoid duplication of effort.
• Oversee internal communication responses to crisis situations, advising and working with relevant stakeholders to ensure the situation is effectively managed.

Promote a dynamic, informed and responsible press and media in Africa:

• Support the development of a robust, dynamic, responsible and informed press and media in Africa.
• Organise forums, workshops, policy dialogues and capacity building sessions to promote regional economic and social development, public interest in and an understanding of the Bank’s policies, programmes, projects and impact. 
• Facilitate media access to public information. Promote regional and global media participation in key bank events.

Competencies (Skills, Experience, and Knowledge)

• Hold at least a Master’s degree in Communication, Broadcasting/print/digital Journalism, Public Relations, Development Studies, Business/Economics, or a related field.
• Have a minimum of eight (8) years of proven and relevant media or communication, public relations, or stakeholder engagement experience of which three (3) years should be at managerial or supervisory level with a corporate, non-profit or multilateral development organization, with demonstrated performance excellence, creativity, and stability; as well as a sustained commitment in previous position(s).
• Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills; ability to provide clear/concise presentations in English and French.
• A portfolio showcasing professional writing competence with excellent digital production and social media skills.
• Strong management skills with the ability to inspire and drive change.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a track record of results delivery, innovation and excellence.
• Excellent client-orientation that anticipates needs and ensures best possible service and practice.
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong editorial judgement and decision making based upon a clear understanding of the Bank’s strategy and communication objectives.
• Effective planning and organisation skills to multitask and deliver to tight deadlines.
• Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality, professional integrity, and respect in a multicultural environment.
• Competence in the use of media monitoring software and standard Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

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Position Number: 50001459
Position Grade: PL6

The Complex

• The Vice-Presidency, Technology and Corporate Services (TCVP) is responsible for the design, development and delivery of efficient, client-oriented, corporate services and information-technology solutions to ensure overall institutional effectiveness in all aspects of the Bank’s corporate services.
• The Complex provides leadership in the formulation and implementation of the Bank’s strategies, policies, controls and approaches on organizational information technology systems, software applications, cyber security, IT support and infrastructure systems.
• The Complex is also responsible for management of the Bank’s real estate assets, institutional procurement, language services and business continuity.

The Hiring Department / Division

• The Language Services Department is responsible for ensuring quality translation of major Bank documents primarily into English and French, but also into Arabic and Portuguese, as well as other languages as required; providing high standard interpretation in English and French or Arabic and Portuguese, editing documents meant for publication and ensuring quality; analyzing and evaluating strategic choices and making relevant recommendations on the use of English and French within the Bank Group; reviewing, updating and implementing practical guidelines and procedures for the efficient delivery of language services; and assisting partner organizations eliciting the Bank’s assistance in establishing, restructuring or improving their language services; promote bilingualism so as to enhance communication among staff and with the Bank’s clients and partners.

The Position

• The primary role of the Language Tools Officer is to oversee the installation, configuration, management, update and maintenance of the language processing tools and resources of the Technology and Corporate Language Services Department of the African Development Bank, in coordination with the IT Department.
• Essentially, the Language Tools Officer works in coordination with the IT Department of the Bank to ensure that the translators, editors, interpreters and other professionals serving the AfDB have access to the most recent technology and attendant software and resources needed to perform their tasks.
• The Language Tools Officer enjoys reasonable autonomy.
• However, on complex, urgent and highly technical assignments, he/she may receive guidance from Senior colleagues (especially the Lead Reviser and the Division Manager).

Key Functions
Under the supervision of the Manager, French and English Translation Division (TCLS.1), the Language Tools Officer is expected to perform the following duties and responsibilities:
Language Tools Management:

• Oversee the operation of the computer-aided translation (CAT) tools and workflow of TCLS.1.
• Develop and/or oversee the development of translation memories and terminology databases for the computer-aided translation tools of the Bank.
• Monitor language technology trends and tools to evaluate and advise on their potential benefits to the AfDB.
• Manage all the software licenses used within the Corporate Language Services Department.

Relations with Staff:

• Organize and/or facilitate training and support for staff members on the effective use of language tools and resources.
• Coordinate the staff responsible for document selection and alignment to develop translation memories or with term extraction to develop terminology databases.
• Monitor the operation of the Bank’s language tools, on a daily basis to resolve any technical issues encountered by the staff.
• Provide customized technical support to interns, new recruits and external consultants (freelance translators and editors) who use the Bank’s language tools.

Relations with Management:

• Assess the language tool needs of translators, revisers, editors and other stakeholders and advise management on the appropriate tools and solutions.
• Work in conjunction with the IT department to advise Management on the procurement of language tools (CAT and editing tools, e-dictionaries, etc.).
• Represent Management, in conjunction with the IT department, to negotiate the procurement and maintenance of CAT and other language tools
• Submit a monthly report to Management on the status of the language tools used within the TCLS.
• Perform all other duties as requested by Management and as dictated by the circumstances of the job.

Competencies (Skills, Experience, and Knowledge)

• A Master’s Degree in Translation, Translation Studies, Linguistics, Computational Linguistics or related disciplines; qualifications in any other discipline relevant to the business of the African Development Bank Group would be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in translation or localization tools (SDL Trados, MemoQ) or project management; certification in this area would be an added advantage.
• At least 4 (four) years of practical experience in translation memory systems, computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools, terminology management software and machine translation systems.
• Basic understanding of programming or scripting languages (Python, XML, etc.) for customization or integration tasks.
• Knowledge of database systems for managing linguistic resources and tools.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Broad general knowledge and ability to quickly adjust to a complex multicultural environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with team members, clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to integrate a multilingual team and maintain smooth working relationships.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

Language Proficiency:

• Excellent English and French. Knowledge of other international languages, especially Portuguese, Arabic and Spanish, will be an advantage.

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Position Number: 50067064
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

• Office of the Auditor General 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.
• The Office of the Auditor General 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.

The Position

• The overall objective of this position is to provide independent and objective assurance and consulting and advisory services in compliance with established professional internal auditing standards.
• The Principal Internal Auditor will perform or lead a team of auditors and audit assistants in performing strategic internal audits and advisory/consulting services with strong focus on private sector operations and data analytics.

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

• Lead Audit Teams / Plan to conduct audits of highly diversified Bank-wide activities or operations relating to the financial, administrative, and operational functions of the Bank.
• 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.
• Decide on the applicable audit approach and techniques to facilitate the conduct of the audit and prepare the planning memorandum for Manager’s and Auditor General’s approval.
• Prepare Audit Programme or modify existing ones (if any), to ensure a systematic approach to the audit and ensure that the scope of the audit is covered adequately. In addition, lead the automation of risk assessment for the audit programme.
• Conduct the fieldwork by collecting data, documents, and information, testing, and analysing 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.
• Lead or participate in Audit Missions to Member Countries' organizations, Project Executing Agencies, and Sites.  Advice on compliance with Bank Rules, Regulations, Policies, and Procedures to improve project implementation.
• 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 / carry out 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.

Competencies (Skills, Experience, and Knowledge)

• A minimum of Master’s Degree in Audit, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, preferably combined with an internationally recognized Professional Accountancy or Auditing qualification qualification (“Expert Comptable” Chartered/Certified Public Accountant designation). Additional professional certifications could be advantageous.
• A minimum of seven (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. 
• 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.
• Proficiency in use of computer aided audit tools like ACL, Pentana, TeamMate, etc; and Audit Management Software Systems. Experience in the use of data analytical tools is a plus.