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Position Number: 50001464
Position Grade: PL3

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

• 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.
• Within the Language Services Department, the mandate of the French and English Translation Division is to provide high-level translation services by ensuring quality translation of all Bank documents primarily into and from the Bank’s working languages (English from French), and occasionally Arabic and Portuguese, as well as editing key documents such as the Bank Group's Annual Report in English and French.

The Position

• Under the general supervision of the French and English Translation Division Manager, the Chief Translator/Reviser (French) will translate from English to French complex and confidential documents of the organization; revise documents translated internally or externally by independent translators; and contribute to the design and implementation of quality control mechanisms for translations produced by the Division.

Key Functions

• Translate, from English to French, highly sensitive and technical documents from various sources, including Management and the Boards, using translation memory, terminology databases, and a whole range of CAT tools.
• Revise translations of complex and sensitive documents covering the full range of the Bank’s work, namely: reports of an economic and financial nature, statements from Senior Management, audit reports, planning and programming documents, project appraisal reports, legal documents, etc.
• Aim for and ensure a high standard of accuracy, faithfulness to the spirit, style and nuances of the original document.
• Work with client departments to develop terminology for new concepts in the Bank's work, as well as ensure compliance with established terminology and consistency among translators.
• Contribute to the development and sharing of terminology within the Division (terminology consultation meetings with all members of the Division).
• Contribute to the performance evaluation of external translators.
• Initiate training programmes on the use of computer-assisted translation tools.
• Supervise and coach less experienced translators, including consultants.
• Lead in-house and freelance translators to build capacity and ensure compliance with professional standards.
• Coordinate translation activities, by serving as focal point for complexes with a view to advising them and monitoring their requests.

Competencies (Skills, Experience, and Knowledge)

• At least a Master’s Degree in translation or related fields.
• At least 7 (seven) years of relevant professional experience in a similar organization, with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Ability to provide high quality translation and revision for Bank Management and decision-making bodies.
• Ability to contribute to strategic thinking with a view to improving translation and other business processes of the Language Services Department.
• Ability to work under pressure, with calm and serenity, setting priorities and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Capacity to analyze complex translation requests and scenarios and find appropriate solutions.
• Capacity to lead, supervise and motivate teams of translators in a complex multicultural environment.
• Ability to communicate efficiently (written and oral) in English and French.
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite applications and demonstrate knowledge of other software packages applicable to translation (workflow, scheduling, translation memory, etc.).

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Position Number: 50000896
Position Grade: GS8

The Complex

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

The Hiring Department

• The Treasury department is responsible for raising funds from capital markets, managing and investing the Bank Group’s liquidity and shareholders’ funds, processing and settling all financial transactions and managing the institution’s banking relationships.
• Under the supervision of the Director, Treasury Department, the Capital Markets and Subscriptions Division is responsible for the implementation and execution of the African Development Bank’s annual borrowing program, providing guidance and supervising the management of subscriptions to the capital of the Bank, the African Development Fund and the Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative (MDRI). 
• The function also requires advising and contributing to technical discussions related to the Bank’s capital increases, replenishments of ADF, rating review and financial policies.

The Position
Reporting to the Division Manager - Capital Markets and Subscriptions Division, the Treasury Analyst responsibility is to:

• Assist in the Management of Subscriptions to the Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative (MDRI):
• Assist in the Management of Subscriptions to the African Development Fund (ADF) /African
• Development Bank (ADB)
• Assist in borrowing related activities
• Prepare reports and data

Key Functions
The Treasury Assistant will carry out the following functions:

• Monitor, process and record Instrument of commitments. payments and encashments
• Prepare and update payment and encashment schedules
• Compute NPV based accelerated encashment credits or discounts
• Update reports on the status of subscriptions, payments and encashments
• Work on the design of the MDRI subscription system
• Maintain the MDRI data base, ensuring integrity of data
• Update the process manual
• Operate and update subscription system to ensure the completeness and integrity of data.
• Work on the implementation of the ADF Subscription system
• Maintain the ADF database
• Monitor, process and record instrument of subscriptions, payments and encashment
• Prepare and update payment and encashment schedules
• Compute Net Present Value based accelerated encashment credits or discounts
• Maintain the subscriptions database
• Update the process manual
• Prepare the voting powers statements
• Ensure that Pricing Supplements are reviewed and signed on a timely basis
• Ensure that the borrowing process, as spelled out in the borrowing procedure manual, is adequately followed.
• Monitor calls on borrowing.
• Ensure the trade ticket is signed by all the relevant parties.
• Follow up with the dealer and trader for the receipt of the pricing supplement related to the transaction.
• Send pricing supplement to divisions for review and then to the IPA and rating agencies
• Participate in the preparation of the Bank's financial Presentation booklet for the Annual Meetings.
• Participate in the preparation of the Bank's annual borrowing program for Board approval.
• Monitor the Bank's key financial ratios.
• Prepare periodic reports and data as required by the Division Manager and/or Director of Treasury
• and perform any other activities assigned from time to time as related to this function including
• the downloading and publishing of the Bank's exchange rates and the preparation of Power Point presentations.

Competencies (Skills, Experience, and Knowledge)

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in Finance or other related disciplines.
• Have a minimum of six (6) years of relevant practical working experience in the finance sector.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Strong customer service skills, ability to multitask and attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of the subscription management processes.
• Knowledge of basic finance (bonds, swaps, time value of money)
• Excellent customer service.
• High level skills in communication and organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and/or French, with a working knowledge of the other language.
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software (word, excel, VBA, Access and powerPoint).

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Position Number: 50067458
Position Grade: PL4

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’s main functions are to (i) strengthen the enabling environment for private sector and 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 and trade performance in support of structural transformation across Africa.
• The Complex leverages knowledge, co-financing, and partnerships to attract private capital and work with governments on delivering the Bank’s development agenda, as well as provides financing of specific operations, be they loans or equity investments

The Hiring Department

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

The Hiring Division

• The Infrastructure Partnerships Division (PICU3) is one of the Divisions within the Infrastructure and Urban Development Department (PICU) in the Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization vice presidency (PIVP) of the Bank.
• The Division is responsible for supporting the development of regional infrastructure in the transport, energy, ICT and Water sectors, to promote regional integration in Africa. In addition, the Division hosts the secretariat of the Infrastructure Consortium for Africa (ICA), manages the NEPAD Infrastructure Project Preparation Facility (NEPAD-IPPF), and is leading development of the Bank’s Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) strategic framework and Transaction Advisory Services Support to Regional Member Countries (RMCs).
• The NEPAD Infrastructure Project Preparation Facility (NEPAD-IPPF) is a multi-donor Special Fund established by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and donor partners following the 2002 G8 Summit to support the preparation of regional infrastructure projects across Africa. Initially a bilateral fund, it transformed into a multi-donor Trust Fund in 2005 with contributions from Germany, Denmark, Norway, the United Kingdom, and Spain. Hosted and managed by the AfDB (which is also a Donor to the Facility), the NEPAD-IPPF is governed by an Oversight Committee (OC) that provides policy direction and ensures the Fund's activities align with its mandate.
• The Fund aims to enhance regional economic development and integration by pooling donor resources to prepare high-quality, viable infrastructure projects in sectors like energy, transport, water resources management, and ICT. It also strengthens the capacity of African countries, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and Specialized Institutions (SIs) to attract investments for infrastructure projects, positioning itself as a leading project preparation facility in Africa.

The Position

• The NEPAD-IPPF Coordinator, reporting to the PICU3 Division Manager, holds the primary responsibility for ensuring the successful delivery of NEPAD-IPPF goals.
• He/She will drive the strategy, operations, and governance of the NEPAD-IPPF.
• This position requires the coordinator to acquire and maintain the technical expertise necessary to perform effectively, as well as a deep understanding of NEPAD-IPPF, the AfDB, its operations, and the broader environment in which it functions.

Key Functions
Under the direct supervision of the Division Manager PICU3 and general guidance of the Director of PICU, the NEPAD-IPPF Coordinator will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Coordinate the operational, administrative and institutional activities of the NEPAD-IPPF
• Lead the development, implementation, and periodic updates of NEPAD-IPPF's five-year strategic business plans, ensuring alignment with the Fund's long-term goals and the guidance of the Oversight Committee.
• Ensure the NEPAD-IPPF operates within the governance framework set by the Oversight Committee (OC), ensuring transparency, accountability, and compliance with AfDB and donor requirements.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the NEPAD-IPPF, including the management of resources, project pipeline development, and grant disbursement.
• Manage the Fund’s project preparation activities, ensuring the delivery of high-quality projects that are ready to attract public and private investment.
• Coordinate with African countries, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and Specialized Institutions (SIs) to build their capacity in infrastructure project preparation.
• Ensure an efficient liaison and communication on NEPAD-IPPF activities with other relevant Bank departments, Donors, Partners, RECs, RMCs, and the Private Sector.
• Prepare and submit to the Fund’s Oversight Committee, for clearance, and to the Board of Directors, for information/approval all necessary reports of activities financed by the NEPAD-IPPF, including the annual report, mid-year report, work programs, etc.
• Organize and coordinate the statutory Oversight Committee meetings and any other meetings of the Fund
• Coordinate NEPAD-IPPF Bank's engagement with key regional and global institutions (African Union Commission - AUC; African Union Development Agency – AUDA-NEPAD; etc.), donor partners, Regional Economic Communities, and other key stakeholders.
• Liaise with continental pan African institutions and Regional Economic Communities (RECs) on their priority programmes and projects for which assistance is sought from the NEPAD-IPPF and makes recommendations to management on possible support and interventions. Undertake consultation and advisory missions to regional and continental institutions and regional member countries for dialogue as necessary.
• Represent NEPAD-IPPF in high-level meetings, forums, and conferences, promoting the Facility’s role in Africa’s infrastructure development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with current and potential donors, ensuring continued support and funding for the NEPAD-IPPF.
• Lead efforts to mobilize additional resources to enhance the capacity of NEPAD-IPPF in project preparation.
• Mobilize new donors interest and contribution into NEPAD-IPPF and ensure the Fund’s sustainability
• Ensure and assist project promoters in reaching financial closure for viable projects funded by NEPAD-IPPF.
• Identify opportunities and develop strategies to attract institutional investors and private sector participation in NEPAD-IPPF activities and projects.
• Leverage partnerships among Project Preparatory Facilities (PPFs) to accelerate infrastructure development in Africa including participation in the Project Preparation Facilities Network (PPFN).
• Provide technical guidance and support to project promoters to ensure that infrastructure projects are of the highest quality and viability.
• Help to develop and manage recipients’ projects/studies from the idea to the projects/Studies to completion report.
• Conceive, develop and promote innovations in Bank infrastructure development policies, project design, preparation and structuring to improve Bank project and sector work.
• Maintain and continuously develop technical knowledge in infrastructure project preparation, financing, and sector-specific developments.
• Stay abreast of current trends and best practices in infrastructure project preparation and ensure effective knowledge sharing within the Bank.
• Regularly prepare and deliver various high-level reports, including strategic briefs, talking points, mission reports, back-to-office reports, and briefing notes to inform management and guide Bank interventions on strategic infrastructure initiatives.
• Ensure the visibility of the Fund is kept very high, up to date and well recognized
• Assist in other projects or strategy related activities of the Department/Division as the need may arise.

Competencies (Skills, Experience, and Knowledge)

• Hold at least a Master’s Degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Politics & International Relations, Law, Public Policy, Development Finance or a related discipline.
• Have a minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience in Fund’s management (similar funds would be an advantage), regional infrastructure project preparation and implementation, infrastructure development and finance, project finance, regional infrastructure strategy development,
• Strong infrastructure project management experience in a DFIs/MDBs context with tangible results
• Strong and demonstrable experience in building partnerships, working directly with donors and managing investors relations.
• Successful experience in mobilizing funding from donors to support development activities
• Verifiable experience working in a Development Finance Institution, consulting, investment bank or international development agency will be an added advantage.
• Strong project management skills and competence and good understanding of project development cycle
• Robust analytical skills and the ability to write high quality technical reports to management and donors.
• Experience in dealing with Committees, Oversight Committees of Funds
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues in the workplace in a multi-cultural environment and to build effective working relations with colleagues.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to mentor, coach and work effectively as a team leader.
• Take initiative to improve policies/programmes and products to maximise efficiency.
• Engage, support and motivate others to implement efficient ways of doing things.
• Delivers quality initiatives to enhance team performance.
• Excellent spoken and written English or French, with a working knowledge of the other language.
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint). Knowledge of SAP is desirable.

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Position Number: 50071227 / 50069267
Position Grade: GS5 / GS7

The Complex

• Within the Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery Complex (RDVP), the Bank has five (5) Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery (RDIBD) Directorates, one in each region of Africa: North, South, East, West, and Central. Each Regional Directorate is headed by a Director General (DG) and is staffed with the relevant sectoral functions and administrative capabilities for rapid delivery of services to client countries.
• The Regional Directorates provide overall strategic direction to country offices within the regions and are responsible for the Bank’s operations, business development, project management and overall effective delivery of the Bank’s High 5s of ‘Light up and Power Africa,’ ‘Feed Africa,’ ‘Industrialize Africa,’ ‘Integrate Africa,’ ‘Improve the Quality of Life for the People of Africa.

The Hiring Department / Division

• The Transition States Coordination Office (RDTS) is responsible for leading and implementing the African Development Bank Group (the Bank) Strategy for Addressing Fragility and Building Resilience in its Regional Member Countries. It coordinates the Bank’s work on addressing fragility and building resilience, including activities of all fragility and resilience professionals stationed in the various Regional Hubs or Country Offices.
• Over the past decade, Africa has seen enormous growth and transformation that has expanded opportunities and improved living conditions for millions of people. More than two-thirds of African countries have strengthened their quality of governance, improved basic services, and expanded economic opportunities.
• Yet, there are significant risks that this momentum could be undermined by important pressures—continuing patterns of exclusion and poverty, unemployment, high migration, rapid urbanization, climate change, and poor management of natural resources—that threaten to overwhelm existing institutional capacities for managing political, economic, social, and environmental challenges.
• These pressures are making every single African country more vulnerable. RDTS aims to place the Bank at the center of Africa’s efforts to address fragility and pave the way for a more resilient and inclusive development trajectory.
• A major part of RDTS’ activities involves the identification of the main drivers of fragility, including economic, social, political, and environmental dimensions, and how the Bank’s programs and projects can contribute to equity and inclusive development. Central to RDTS engagement is the systematic application of a fragility lens to identify, respond to, and prevent fragility and to build resilience and focus the Bank’s engagement in the areas where it can have the biggest impact.

The Position
The Fragility and Resilience Assistant is required to work with a high degree of tact and sensitivity for confidential and strategic issues. The incumbent will be required to support the Department in its work related to fragility and resilience. Specific tasks would include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide a wide range of assistance to the Fragility and Resilience Team in implementing its work program.
• Act as the focal point for the Department and follow up on matters relating to the dissemination of the Bank’s work on Fragility and Resilience.
• Support the programming and monitoring of resources under the Transition Support Facility, particularly Pillar III.
• Maintain records of the Department’s activities.
• Perform any other duties reasonably requested by management.

Key Functions

• Support the analytical work undertaken by the Fragility and Resilience Team.
• Support the programming and portfolio monitoring of the Transition Support Facility.
• Support the experts in discussions and negotiations with potential partners to foster business relationships with the Bank.
• Provide support in the management of the Transition States Coordination Office webpage and share drive and contribute to the dissemination of reports related to the Bank’s activities in addressing fragility and building resilience.
• Participate in the preparation of multiple events involving RDTS and support in the organization and coordination of meetings with other departments and complexes and with external clients and partners.
• Assist with the procurement of services and supplies for events through requests for quotations and their assessment.
• Perform any other reasonably justified task requested by management.

Competencies (Skills, Experience, and Knowledge)

• Have at least a Bachelor's Degree in Administration, Project Management, or other related disciplines. 
• Have a minimum of four (4) to five (5) years of experience in a relevant area such as Administration, Logistics, Archiving, Procurement, and Communications.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions from management and provide support to Management and Task Managers.
• Good planning skills, with excellent levels of initiative, organization, and leadership.
• Good communication skills and a proven ability to have intercultural sensitivity,
• Proven ability to work in teams and on multiple tasks in parallel with tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to listen to clients - providing effective services and solutions to staff and effectively managing various clients' situations.
• Ability to pay attention to detail with proven organizational skills.
• Ability to handle tasks with tact and understanding.
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) and knowledge of SAP.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, with a working knowledge of the other language.