Latest Vacancies at the African Development Bank (AfDB)

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); Integrity and Anti-Corruption Department (PIAC); Office of the Auditor General (PAGL); Group Risk Management Directorate (PGRF); General Counsel and Legal Services Department (PGCL); Communication and External Relations Department (PCER); Staff Integrity and Ethics Office (PETH) and Office of the Secretary General & General Secretariat (PSEG).

THE HIRING DEPARTMENT:

The Ethics Office is responsible for providing leadership and management and the provision of ethical advice and guidance to Management and Staff on ethical issues and assistance in preventing, mitigating and resolving ethical matters in a manner that contributes to the good governance of the Bank and helps to maintain its name, image and reputation for probity, integrity and impartiality.

The Ethics Office acts independently of any official, department, office or other organizational unit of the Bank, but, for administrative purposes, is placed within the Presidency and reports to the President. The scope of the Ethics Office is limited to staff members and not extend to elected officers who are covered by a separate framework.

THE POSITION:

The Head of Unit, Ethics Office is accountable for providing leadership and communicating the vision on all matters relating to the ethical conduct and related matters for Bank Staff. The Head of Unit advises and assists the various organs of the Bank in the development of relevant rules and regulations as well as guidelines on ethical business practices and conduct. The incumbent is also responsible for instilling and maintaining an ethical culture among Staff and Management as well as ensuring the prevention of unethical conduct, continuous improvement, outreach and monitoring of the system.

KEY FUNCTIONS:

Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Bank’s President and functional supervision of the Director General - Cabinet of the President, the Head of Unit - Ethics Office (PETH), has the following responsibilities:

Specific accountabilities of the function:

• Provide overall leadership, vision and strategy for the Ethics and Compliance Programs.
• Lead key components of the Bank’s Ethics and Compliance Program including risk assessment, policy development, training, communication, monitoring, and program evaluation and improvement.
• Use data to evaluate trends and monitor applicable practices to recommend appropriate strategy and program enhancements.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on ethics and compliance advice on how to meet the standards of conduct set out in the Staff Code of Conduct, assist Staff in understanding their ethical obligations, identify areas of conflict or possible conflict, and make recommendations, thereby preventing ethics violations before they occur.
• Ensure compliance with the Staff Code of Conduct to ensure that ethical procedures are consistently adhered to throughout the Bank.
• Create and maintain an ethical culture consistent with the highest standards of corporate governance.
• Oversee the implementation, review and communications strategy for complying with the Bank’s disclosure process. This includes helping Managers and Staff create and nurture a culture where raising ethical issues is safe and institutionally acceptable.
• Advise Staff and Management on queries pertaining to conflicts of interest involving the Bank, whether personal or business/organization in nature and making recommendations to top Management on related polices and guidelines as appropriate.
• Develop key knowledge and contact points as well as provide training and sensitization on issues relating to Bank wide corporate governance conduct principles and ethics.
• Advise Senior Management, Director, Human Resources Management Department (CHHR), and others on the application of ethics rules; and conduct information sessions as well as training programs aimed at increasing awareness on ethics issues.
• Advise Staff and Management on actions that could constitute misconduct.

Detailed activities in relation with the accountabilities of the function:

• Establish an impartial point of contact to provide confidential advice and guidance on matters of ethics and conduct for employees to use without fear of retaliation.
• Maintain working knowledge of relevant regulatory and ethical issues; of professional ethics codes, and of international laws and regulations, or professional or industry ethics codes, and of ethics conflicts resolution techniques.
• Develop the ethical compliance programs as well as Standards of Ethical Conduct and behaviour for approval of Senior Management and implement/maintain.
• Develop/conduct training, sensitization and awareness-raising sessions for Staff, Management and different Stakeholders.
• Coordinate outreach and education to promote, inter alia, and increase awareness of Bank values, standards of conduct and procedures through orientation and induction programs, as well as other means of communication to continuously reinforce the Bank’s ethical work culture.
• Assist Management in establishing policy recommendations and guidelines to deal with new and evolving areas related to ethical aspects of corporate behaviour, and the development and dissemination of best practices.
• Take responsibility for the Staff, strategy, budget and work program of the Ethics Office.
• Manage the Ethics Help/Hotline to provide guidance on ethical values, ensure the development of internal and external communications, Code of Conduct and other material and tools for ethics issues management.
• Lead the development and implementation of the HR strategy and plans of the Unit.

 Confidentiality

• The Head of Unit is to maintain strict confidentiality with respect to information disclosed to him or her in the exercise of the duties of the Office.
• The Ethics Office shall maintain confidential records of advice given and reports received.

 Reporting:

• The Head of Unit shall provide an Annual Report to Management that shall be made available to Staff members, which includes an overview of the activities of the Office specifying the number and general nature of matters brought to its attention and the outcome over the prior twelve-month period;
• Prepare and present periodic reports and presentations to stakeholders and employees regarding various ethics and compliance-related topics.

COMPETENCIES (skills, experience and knowledge)

• Holds at least a Master's degree in Ethics, Human Resources Management, Organisational Development, Work Psychology, Law, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Sector Management, Behavioral Science or related discipline.
• A minimum of nine (9) years’ experience of relevant experience that demonstrates a track record of maintaining high ethical standards and personal integrity.
• Solid experience working with ethics in international or in large multilateral organization is an added advantage.
• A track record of successfully creating, leading and motivating teams to deliver on strategic and operational priorities.
• Experience in developing strategy, policies, programs and guidelines in large institutions.
• Proven capability in implementing projects and new initiatives across functions and various locations.  
• An outstanding track record of integrity, honesty, professionalism, fairness and personal ethics
• A track record of building partnerships and/ or networks across functional boundaries including good skills in conflict management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; with the ability to enable team work and collaboration.
• Demonstrated record in innovative and creative approaches to influence organizational behaviour or culture to achieve benefits to the Bank and its clients.
• In-depth knowledge of ethics and compliance requirements in public and private operations.
• A track record of working well across cultures with a wide variety of people in a professional and diplomatic manner.
• Demonstrable ability to self-start and work independently while exercising practical and creative problem analysis and resolution skills; comfortable engaging in all levels of work. 
• Knowledge of the operational policies, procedures and practices of major bilateral and multilateral development agencies.
• Competence in the use of Microsoft standard software (Word, Excel, Access and Power Point, SAP and/or other integrated document management system).
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other.

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THE COMPLEX:

The Vice Presidency for ‘Agriculture, Human, and Social Development’ is a Sector Complex focusing on two of the Bank’s Ten Year Strategy High 5s priority 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; (iii) develop new financing instruments; (iv) 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 of Africa”.

THE HIRING DEPARTMENT / DIVISION:

The Agriculture and Agro-Industry Department provides support for the delivery of Feed Africa: Strategy for Agricultural Transformation in Africa, 2016-2025. The strategy aims to end hunger and rural poverty in the next decade through self-sufficiency in eighteen (18) priority commodity value chains specific to the continent’s agro-ecological zones. Realizing the objectives set forth in the strategy requires increased productivity; value addition; investment in infrastructure; an enabling agribusiness environment; capital flows; and inclusivity, sustainability and effective nutrition. The Department leads the effort to transform African agricultural systems for greater competitiveness, inclusivity and sustainability, and for enhanced job creation and poverty reduction in Regional Member Countries.

THE POSITION:

The main purpose of the Position of Chief Agricultural Technologies Officer will be to coordinate Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation and assist in the implementation of Feed Africa: Strategy for Agricultural Transformation in Africa 2016-2025. Feed Africa contributes to the fulfilment of the African Development Bank’s vision as defined in its Ten Year Strategy and amplified in the High Five Initiatives of being the leading development financial institution in Africa, dedicated to providing quality assistance to Regional Member Countries in their poverty alleviation efforts. The Strategy seeks to transform African agriculture through eighteen (18) priority value chains and five agro- ecological zones. The transformation will require a set of seven enablers:

• Increase productivity by catalyzing the development of effective input distribution systems and reduction in post-harvest waste and loss;
• Realize the value of increased production by facilitating increased investment into output markets and supporting market incentives for value addition;
• Increase investment into enabling infrastructure, both hard and soft infrastructure;
• Create an enabling agribusiness environment with appropriate policies and regulation;
• Catalyze capital flows (especially commercial lending and private investment) to scale agribusinesses;
• Ensure inclusivity, sustainability and effective nutrition beyond what the market may deliver otherwise;
• Coordinate activities to kick start transformation, align activities and investments of different actors, and guide initial activities to the point where private sector actors can be crowded in.

KEY FUNCTIONS:

Under the oversight of the Manager, Agricultural Production, Research and Sustainability Division (AHAI.2) of the Agriculture and Agro-Industry Department (AHAI), and working in close collaboration with the Division Managers and Task Managers, the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation Coordinator will coordinate the development and implementation of Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation across the Bank’s Regional Member Countries. His/her duties include the following:

• Lead the implementation of the Agricultural Transformation Agenda with regards to the flagship Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation program;
• Lead the development of a coherent and pro-active Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation program framework that promotes investment into agriculture research and technology dissemination;
• Liaise and work with Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research, non- Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research key Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation partners, and National Agricultural Research Systems on Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation issues;
• Liaise with the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation clearinghouse, and Project Steering Committee to ensure a smooth implementation of Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation;
• Enhance quality, timeliness and integrity of Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation implementation through developing and applying controls that minimize slippages;
• Develop and implement performance monitoring and evaluation systems and reporting activities (including Key Performance Indicators) to enable transparent assessment of Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation outcomes and impacts, both for internal and external circulation;
• Advise Regional Member Countries on increasing investment into agriculture research and technology dissemination; 
• Facilitate the expansion of the official partners of the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation Program and promote information exchanges on Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation;
• Drive new business development and resource mobilization for Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation with sovereign, multilateral, bilateral and private sector partners;
• Establish synergies between Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation and the Bank’s other flagship programmes for Agricultural Transformation in Africa: ENABLE Youth, Agropoles and Agro-processing Zones, and Agricultural Risk Sharing Facilities;
• Maintain regular communication channels with program stakeholders on progress and achievement of Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation as well as emerging constraints and opportunities;
• Establish and maintain strategic collaboration with relevant partners in the area of Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation;
• Organize Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation development seminars, make presentations, and represent the Bank in industry events; and
• Undertake any other assignments as may be assigned by the supervisor.

COMPETENCIES (skills, experience and knowledge):

• Hold at least a Master’s degree in Agronomy, Agriculture Sciences, Agriculture Engineering, Food Science and Technology, Rural Development or related field.
• Have a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience (five (5) years of which should be in a multilateral development institution) in agriculture research and development.
• Experience working with Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research is a plus.
• Publications in agriculture is a plus.
• Experience working in Africa is a must.
• Proven ability to take initiative, innovate, adapt and make smart decisions; to create, apply, and share knowledge; to share expertise and learning; to develop self and others; to expand networks; to collaborate within teams and across boundaries; to be inclusive and exhibit good corporate citizenship.
• Ability to build partnerships with a broad range of clients and deliver results that meet the needs and long-term interests of clients within and outside the Bank.
• Highly developed conceptual, analytical, and innovative problem-solving ability.
• Demonstrated leadership effectiveness and supervisory ability to achieve defined objectives in international multicultural contexts.
• Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous and shifting demands/ priorities under tight deadlines and coordinate the work of others.
• Ability to use analytical software (GENSTAT, SAS, R, SPSS).
• Communicate and write effectively in French or English, with a good working knowledge of the other language.
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint); knowledge of SAP is desirable.

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Position Number: 50069330
Location: Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
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 main functions are to:
  • Strengthen the enabling environment for private sector [and financial sector] development conducive to inclusive growth and sustainable development,
  • Support the development of reliable and sustainable infrastructure, including cities and urban development, and
  • 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 / Division

• The role of the Infrastructure and Urban Development Directorate is to foster advancement of infrastructure and cities in Africa by detailed development of appropriate interventions which the Bank might finance on a regional, national or a continent-wide basis.
• The Specialist is responsible for the Bank's vision for Road Safety.

The Position
The purpose of the position is as follows:

• To act as the Bank's principal expert on Road Safety.
• To strengthen and maintain the Bank's understanding of Road Safety and its role in the development of the continent.
• To advise on future investments on Road Safety by the Bank and its regional member countries (RMCs)

Key Functions
Under the supervision of the Division Manager, the Principal will perform the following duties:
Road Safety Strategy:

• Lead, devise, maintain and revise the Road Safety Strategy of the Bank in
  consultation with internal stakeholders and taking into account the long-term road safety trends in the continent’s Transport & Logistics development;
• Ensure the appropriate implementation of the strategy through communication and advise to all relevant stakeholders in the Bank, particularly operations functions, and define a monitoring framework;
• Identify and develop any necessary policies to underpin the strategy;
• Consult as necessary with external partners, Regional, and non-Regional Member Countries on the form and efficacy of the strategy.
• Work with other specialists in the Transport & Logistic Division.

Urban Planning Knowledge:

• Manage a team of consultants to develop and maintain the Bank's expertise on Road Safety to support the development goals of the Bank and the continent;
• Devise the Bank's contribution to key Road Safety themes and represent the Bank at global, regional and national conferences and workshops on Road Safety;
• Coordinate and work alongside key partners, such as other Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), the United Nations organizations, African Union Commission (AUC) and Africa Transport Policy Program (SSATP) to design Road Safety programs and solutions in line with SDGs and other initiatives;
• Publish major studies and reports on Road Safety, taking into account the comparative advantage that the Bank can bring to bear to any specific subject or theme.  Convene associated workshops and media events to solidify the learning across Africa;|
• Develop and maintain, in collaboration with partners, publications and road safety information, both African and global, to support proper analysis of the impact of the road safety development in Africa;

Road Safety Expertise Advice:

• Act as a focal point for providing technical advice to Regional Member Countries on Road Safety and lead dialogue with governments in advancing institutional reforms, building human and financing capacities for sustainable road safety in Africa;
• Lead the development of Technical Assistance programs to provide cutting edge advice on Road Safety policy, strategy and the choice of focus areas and interventions towards creating sustainable systems;
• Provide expertise support to operations staff based in the regions on the development and implementation of road safety interventions and ensure that appropriate coordination of actions in supporting clients during the project procurement, execution and monitoring phase;
• Provide direct support to operations staff in the field, particularly, on safety consideration of Bank financed road projects, giving adequate insights on the impacts of road safety audit and the benefits for incorporating it in the upstream during project development stages;
• Identify appropriate Road Safety training for internal and external stakeholders. Manage and achieve demanding KPIs on Road Safety;
• Develop and safeguard the Bank's brand as a source of Road safety knowledge for Africa by detailing the quality of output expected from the Division and ensuring that it is attained;

Competencies (Skills, Experience and Knowledge)

• At least a Master's degree in Transport/Traffic Engineering, Highway Engineering, Civil Engineering, Transport Planning or related discipline with specialized Road Safety trainings;
• At least six (6) years of experience in Road Safety with proven ability to work in the Transport Sector at Multi-lateral Financial Institutions with sound experience in developing countries;
• Planning and Organizing: Establishes a systematic course of action for self and others in order to accomplish objectives; determines priorities and allocates resources effectively;
• Strategic Thinking: Technical and strategic thinker to evaluate critical matters in broad spectrum and provide policy and strategic advice on effective interventions;
• Analytical: Knowledge and skills on Road Safety to identify and analysis complex information to provide recommendations towards operationally relevant solutions;
• 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;
• 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;
• Highly developed technical and strategic knowledge and skills on Road safety to analyse historical data and asses road safety management system and practices to provide cutting edge policy and strategic advice identify and design road safety interventions;
• An ability to make sense of complexity and to express this simply both in writing and orally;
• Effective consultation and advisory skills coupled with a client orientation to ensure relevancy;
• Range of inter-personal skills and an ability to vary the use of them according to the audience;
• Ability to lead a team of specialists and to take forward projects, often in collaboration with other partners;
• Attention to detail to create quality output and to set standards for the team;
• Mentoring to develop skills within the team and to improve the quality of output and outcomes;
• Ability to manage and mobilize resources and allocate Budget and resources to achieve results;
• Ability to articulate clear objectives, set ambitious but achievable targets and monitor execution and results;
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other; and
• Competence in the use of standard MS office applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) and preferably SAP.