Latest Vacancies at the African Development Bank

Location: Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

Position Grade: PL2

Position Number: 50092354

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; Independent Development Evaluation Department; Integrity and Anti-Corruption Department; Compliance Review and Mediation Unit; Secretariat to the Sanctions Appeals Board; Administrative Tribunal; Office of the Auditor General; Group Risk Management Directorate; General Counsel and Legal Services Department; Communication and External Relations Department; Staff Integrity and Ethics Office and Office of the Secretary General & General Secretariat.

THE HIRING DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:

The role of the General Counsel and Legal Services Department is to deliver legal advice and services to the statutory organs of the Bank Group (the Boards of Governors and the Boards of Directors), Senior Management, Regional Directorate Hubs, Country Offices and the entire Bank.  The General Counsel and Legal Services Department’s job is to also protect the interest of the Bank from legal liability and, to ensure that the Bank Group is properly and efficiently defended in litigation involving the Bank.

The principal objective of the Public Sector Operations, Policy and Governance Division is to provide legal support, advice, and services in connection with public sector transactions and project implementation for loans and grants for the African Development Bank, the African Development Fund, and other special vehicles such as trust funds, projects and programs. In addition, the Division provides legal assistance on operations policies and governance, environmental and procurement related matters as well as all aspects of the business of the Bank Group.

THE POSITION:

The Division Manager - Public Sector Operations, Policy and Governance Division ensures compliance with the various policies and regulations of the Bank related to public sector operations.

KEY FUNCTIONS:

Under the direction and supervision of the General Counsel, the Division Manager supervises, manages the work of the Counsels in the Division. He/she ensures the mentoring of staff under his/her supervision, the correct interpretation of, and compliance with the various Policies, Personnel, Procurement and Administrative Rules and Regulations of the Bank, as well as carries out the day-to-day administrative management of the Division. In this regard, he/she:

• Provides the technical leadership to Counsels delivering legal support to the public sector operations of the Bank Group.
• Assigns work in the Division among Counsels.
• Coordinates the work products of each Counsel with that of the operational complexes and/or other complexes of the Bank.
• Reviews, supervises and comments on the project concept note as well as contributes to any legal section contained therein, and assist in the structuring of the project.
• Supervises and provides input on the project appraisal report, drafts Board resolutions, clears resolutions for onward transmission to the Board and participates in meetings of the Board of Directors including any pre-Board consideration before the Operations Committee (OpsCom).
• Conceives, or reviews and oversees, the legal documentation, as well as other documentation depending on the nature of the project or programme and the type of financing.
• Oversees the active participation of Counsels in the Division in the negotiation of all matters pertaining to the legal documentation and other issues that may have legal implications or repercussions on sovereign operations.
• Takes the lead in reviewing the documentary evidence submitted towards fulfillment of the conditions precedent after the financing agreement has been agreed and signed, as well as supervises Counsels in regard to this task. 
• Supervises the review of any demand for waivers or amendments (including ensuring that the internal procedures for approval of waivers and amendments are met) and the resolution of any issues that arise during implementation of sovereign operations.
• Interprets texts of the Bank concerning sovereign and other operations of the Bank.
• Ensures quality control as well as compliance with the Bank’s policies and procedures with respect to the provision of legal services in all aspects of the sovereign operations of the Bank.
• In consultation with the General Counsel, conceives and prepares the budget of the Division and controls the general administrative, strategic policy directions and orientations of the department.
• Provides legal advice and briefs to the General Counsel on matters to be addressed at the Senior Management Coordination Committee Meetings as well as Board Meetings.
• Handles certain legal issues of a complex and confidential nature in accordance with the instructions from the General Counsel and other Senior Management Staff of the Bank.
• Assures the quality control of the work of the Division from the technical, administrative and resources point of view, as well as establishes the priorities of the Division and resolves any conflicts that may arise among subordinates.    
• Carries out such other duties as may be assigned by the General Counsel.

SELECTION CRITERIA: (including desirable skills, knowledge and experience)

• A minimum of Master’s degree in Law, and admission to the Bar of one of the African Development Bank member countries; or a Juris Doctor (JD) and admission to the Bar of one of the African Development Bank member countries.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience in similar jobs, preferably in a Multilateral Development Bank.
• Combined specialization and expertise in the knowledge of the administrative setup, organization and texts of the Bank.
• Seasoned knowledge in the current trend of developments and familiarity with international law, and related matters within the Bank and other international organizations.
• Strong skills in preparation of complex legal documents including briefs and confidential legal opinions, leading the negotiation of complex projects and programmes and other transactions of a similar nature. 
• Capacity to conceive and supervise the negotiation of complex legal documents of all manners and form that balances the standards and norms of outside parties with the unique requirements of the Bank.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, team building, interpersonal, writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous and shifting demands, priorities and tight deadlines.
• High-level skills in communication and negotiation as well as the ability to build partnerships with a broad range of clients and deliver results that meet the needs of the General Counsel and Legal Services Department’s work programme.
• Competence in the use of technological systems (preferably SAP) and standard MS office applications (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communications in English or French, with a good working knowledge of the other language.

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Location: Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

Position Grade: PL4

Position Number: 50105397

THE COMPLEX:

The Vice Presidency for Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization is central to the Bank’s mission of developing the private sector, improving infrastructure and accelerating industrialization. The complex main functions are to (i) strengthen the enabling environment for private sector [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.

THE HIRING DEPARTMENT:

For effective, coherent, and harmonized Private Sector Operations performed by the 5 sectoral departments of the Bank (Energy, Infrastructure, Industry and Trade, Agriculture and Social Services, Financial services) a Central  Support Department for NSOs-related activities (PINS) was recently put in place. The primary role of PINS is to: (i) assist Sector Departments to efficiently design and monitor NSOs, in a coherent manner, in line with the best market practices and in consistency with the Bank’s related Strategies, Policies and Guidelines, including the Bank’s Private Sector Development Strategy and Policy, (ii) manage the corporate portfolio which comprises equity, debt and guarantee instruments.

THE POSITION:

The Principal Portfolio Management Officer is responsible for the Portfolio Management of assigned Private Sector or Non-Sovereign Operations (NSO) projects. S/he will be responsible for the day-to-day management of all projects assigned to her / him from the time a project is transferred to portfolio management until full loan repayment. The Principal Portfolio Management Officer will support management by keeping them informed of all material changes in the economy that may have an impact on the quality of the portfolio.

KEY FUNCTIONS:

Under the supervision of the Division Manager, the Principal Portfolio Management Officer will perform the following duties:

• Monitor assigned NSO Projects’ progress through field visits (once a year, minimum) / desk reviews and preparing relevant reports (including, inter-alia, the quarterly Portfolio Status Report (PSR), the Annual Supervision Report (ASR) and Project Completion Reports (XSR / PCR) for submission to Senior Management, as periodic updates on implementation progress;
• Review periodic Reports including but not limited to quarterly, half-yearly, and annual operational, technical, environmental and financial reports of assigned projects to ensure compliance with facility terms and conditions and project implementation timelines, highlighting any implementation issues and challenges;
• Lead the review of facility disbursement / utilization, performance, restructuring and waiver and consent requests from clients, and coordinate the preparation, submission of requests from the clients to internal approving Authorities (to seek and obtain necessary credit and other approvals);
• As a member of the Project Appraisal Team on new transactions, share lessons learnt from current portfolio under her / his purview with a view to improving the design, preparation and implementation of projects to strengthen the quality of the portfolio at entry;
• Monitor the impact of the operating environment on assigned projects under implementation and alert Management on any material potential risks that may arise and impact the portfolio;
• Monitor the adequacy of the level of provisions for the assigned portfolio, and recommending its adequacy or adjustment as necessary;
• Lead analytical work on portfolio trends, drivers of investment returns, and draw and share lessons from the portfolio analysis;
• Monitor performance of the assigned portfolio with particular focus on compliance with covenants, arrears monitoring, updating of Collateral Register, rating of projects and Non-Performing loans, and prepare recommendations for Senior Management’s consideration.
• Assist in the implementation of internal and external audit recommendations related to portfolio management;
• Contribute to the development of medium and long-term strategies and action plans to improve the quality of the Bank’s NSO Portfolio and
• Perform any other ad hoc assignments relating to NSO Portfolio Management, as required by the Division Manager or any other immediate supervisor.

COMPETENCIES

• Hold at least a master’s degree in Finance, Accounting Business, Engineering, or Economics or related fields.
• Have a minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience in corporate portfolio management, in Africa / emerging markets, with proven record of accomplishment.
• Experience and comprehensive knowledge of private sector investment and portfolio management techniques.
• Good knowledge of corporate and project finance prerequisites and familiarity with finance and project documents will be an advantage.
• On-hand exposure to financial analysis, with strong command of related modelling tools.
• Good knowledge of relevant strategies, policies, procedures and practices of development finance institutions will be an added advantage.
• Ability to effectively plan, direct, organize and administer diverse activities, to ensure effective delivery of work program.
• Proven interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment, with sensitivity and respect for diversity and the ability to build trust and provide leadership to different team members.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, with a good working knowledge of the other.
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software (SAP, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

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Location: Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

Position Grade: PL5

Position Number: 50000342

THE COMPLEX:

The Vice-Presidency, Corporate Services and Human Resources (CHVP) Complex ensures the delivery of efficient, people-centered, client-oriented, corporate services to ensure overall institutional effectiveness in all aspects of the Bank’s corporate services. The Complex leads efforts to ensure the competitiveness of the Bank as the employer of choice and is responsible for providing leadership in the formulation and implementation of Bank’s strategies on people, IT, general services and institutional procurements, language services, business continuity, and health and safety strategies.

THE HIRING DEPARTMENT/DIVISON:

The primary roles of the General Services and Procurement Department (CHGS) are to manage the Bank’s assets, oversee all corporate procurement of goods, services, works and real estate, coordinate all staff travel and transport of Bank’s goods and staff, catering services and other logistics arrangements and the mail services and keep staff informed about services offered. To this end the CHGS department formulates and applies rules for procurement, storage, and maintenance of furniture, office equipment and supply; design, prepare and implement programmes for the construction or acquisition and maintenance of buildings and premises; formulate and ensure the proper and effective application of administration policies within the Bank in such areas as communications, transport, travels, security, protection and safety of the Bank’s staff and property; and perform related duties. The department is responsible for managing the Bank’s fixed assets (valued at over UA 100,000,000). The CHGS department comprises 3 divisions supervised by the Director General Services and Procurement. These divisions are: (i). Operations and Maintenance Division (CHGS.1); (ii). Corporate Procurement Division (CHGS.2); and (iii). Support Services Division (CHGS.3).

The Corporate Procurement Division is responsible for the formulation, application of the formulation, application and evaluation of procedures and practices covering purchasing and contracting for goods, works and services for the Bank.

THE POSITION:

The job holder is required to provide advice and guidance on all aspects of contracting functions, providing expert advice on contract administration, develop and monitor contract administration program to support the implementation of work related to contract issues.

KEY FUNCTIONS:

Under the supervision of the Principal Procurement Officer, the Senior Contracts Management Officer has the following responsibilities:

• Provide advice and guidance on all aspects of contracting functions including providing contracting expert advice, advising management and clients on wide ranging and highly complex technical and other issues relating to institutional procurement.
• Develop, execute, and administer highly complex contracts for diverse services/commodities (e.g. information technology, telecommunication, software licensing of significant complexity).
• Develop and implement procedures for contract management, contract performance and contract administration.
• Ensure timely follow-up and review of supplier performance evaluation.
• Ensure suppliers meet the Bank’s mandatory contractual requirements for the duration of the contract
• Develop tools to address unsatisfactory performance.
• Provide guidance on contract matters to procurement managers or other operational staff, including training to new procurement staff in contract management practices and procedures.
• Ensure signed contracts are communicated to stakeholders to provide visibility and awareness, interpretation to support implementation.
• Oversee service level agreement compliance.
• In close connection with end users, ensure contract close-out, extension or renewal of contracts.
• Plan and monitor quality of contract team’s output, reviewing all contracts prior to execution for appropriateness, completeness and accuracy.
• Lead work with other colleagues to maximize use of staff resources and streamline efforts, taking into account aggregate forecast of client requirements, as well as procurement trends, to ensure efficient planning overall.
• Develop and monitor contract administration program pre and post award, providing guidance and direction to support the implementation of work relative to contract issues.
• Develop and manage contract renewal schedules for all ongoing requirement contracts.
• Plan, develop and implement outreach programs providing guidance on contracts administration, as well as oversight (e.g. ex. post and ex ante audits). Supports clients’ efforts in creating annual works program estimates and plans.
• Work independently under general direction of section chief and guide and mentor junior staff.
• Prepare special reports, statistics and forecasts and carry on other assignments as required by supervisor.

COMPETENCIES (skills, experience and knowledge)

• Hold at least a Master’s degree in Administration, Business, Economics, Law, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Engineering  or any other related disciplines.
• A minimum of  five (5) years’ relevant experience in contract management including procurement and supply chain management.
• Innovation and Creativity: The commitment to search for and produce innovative and creative approaches to activities in order to enhance performance and create added benefits to the Bank and its clients.
• Communication: Provides clear and concise oral and written communication; presents oral information with clarity and appropriate style and adapts language and style to suit the requirements of a particular audience.
• Problem Solving: Applies business knowledge to the resolution of problems and identifies solutions to the benefit of the client (internal and external) and the organization.
• Client Orientation: Ensures that the client is considered to be of primary importance in all transactions and interactions. Strives to understand, and when appropriate, anticipate client needs, and ensures that the client receives the best possible service from the Bank.
• Team Working and Relationships: Works with others to maximize the effectiveness of the team as a whole, sharing the knowledge and workload. Develops strong working relationships with colleagues and contributes to creation of a positive team environment.
• Operational Effectiveness: The Commitment to ensure that full use is made of the systems, procedures and culture within the organization in order to deliver the required results.
• Employ awareness of business trends to make effective decisions.
• Demonstrate professional knowledge and skills, anticipate and manage risks, apply the fundamentals to ensure reduced risk to business deliverables of the Bank.
• Demonstrate the required technical knowledge for the job.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to understand, conceptualize and resolve complex contractual problems.
• Strong analytical skills to strategic vision, as well as ability to pay attention to details and work under pressure.
• Break down complex information into component parts.
• Understand, interpret and apply the Bank’s rules and procedures and public procurement principles.
• Analyse information to develop a conceptual understanding of the meaning of a range of information.
• Act with integrity and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Observe the highest standard of ethics, honesty and accountability.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other.
• Competence with MS Packages (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), SAP, Outlook, SRM.