Latest Vacancies at the African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

Position Number: 50064903
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Position Grade: PL2

The Complex

• The Chief Economist/Vice-President for Economic Governance and Knowledge Management is the Bank’s spokesperson on economic matters and the Vice-President for the ‘Economics Governance and Knowledge Management Complex’.

The Complex is Responsible for:

• Providing leadership and visibility for the Bank on economic, finance, financial governance and socio economic development issues; and coordinate the generation of analytical works to inform operational policy
• Systematically emphasize the critical role of knowledge, experience, lessons learnt and their tangible impact on sustainable, inclusive transformation of African economies. 

The Position

• Under the guidance of the Chief Economist, the Lead Economist drives the Bank’s leadership in building sustainable competitive economies in the Regional Member Countries.
• He / she contributes to policy dialogue and coordinates the Bank’s economic analytical work, with the view to spur a culture of Excellency and stewardship for the Bank’s clients and partners.
• The Lead Economist enhances the Bank’s branding in providing high standard economic advice to the clients in alignment with the donor community in the Regional Member Countries.

Key Functions
Under the supervision and guidance of the Director, Country Economics Department, the Lead Economist for Southern Africa Region will:

• Ensure the Bank is at the forefront of economic development knowledge and practice in support to the Regional Member Countries’ effective management of macroeconomic policy.
• Leading the preparation of knowledge products to inform the design of country strategy papers, in collaboration with the regional directorates general and other stakeholders inside and outside the Bank; and contribute to the preparation of these country strategy papers.
• Developing partnerships with the other knowledge departments within the Complex and in and outside the Bank, and ensure that the highest level of knowledge is incorporated in the design of Bank strategies and operations.
• Leading production of flagship reports on country economic issues
• Leading the prioritization of the High 5s and knowledge-based solutions in country strategy papers in collaboration with the regional directorates general and other stakeholders.
• Leading the application of economic research generated inside and outside of the Bank, to the development and review of economic policy solutions tailored to the specific circumstances of each Regional Member Countries.
• Coordinating the work of country economists in the Bank towards improved harmonization of approaches and standards of quality.
• Leading the production of country-relevant, timely, analytically sound, and reliable policy advice for Regional Member Countries.
• Monitoring economic conditions and policies in Regional Member Countries and providing policymakers with well researched insights about developments in their economies.
• Provide advice and guidance on core Bank policies, strategies and processes for greater Bank effectiveness.
• Foster the Bank’s position on high level strategic issues in relation to economic governance.
• Enhance the Bank’s comparative advantage and quality assurance in delivering its development goals to the Regional Member Countries.
• Design, lead and oversee the implementation of the Bank’s knowledge strategy.
• Manage and monitor the complex’ economic research agenda.
• Support the economic work transformation venture across the Bank, in coordination with other relevant Bank Units.
• Coordinate partnership with sister institutions on high level economic development initiatives in support to the Regional Member Countries.
• Contribute to knowledge generation and outreach 

Competencies (Skills, Experience and Knowledge)

• A minimum of Master’s degree in Macroeconomics, Econometrics or Applied Economics; a PhD will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant and progressive professional experience in macroeconomic management, applied economics, research, gained within major international organizations.
• Standing record of support in macroeconomic modelling and forecasting, including debt management issues in the Regional Member Countries is a must.
• Evidence of recently international published works in economics in international journals or books published by reputable publishers would be an advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of the international development institutions’ policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Proven experience in leading policy dialog with the highest level of Government bodies in the Regional Member Countries.
• Demonstrated operational experience in a multilateral setting.
• A very good background in corporate services activities in particular in procurement management, fixed assets management for public development organizations.
• Solid experience in knowledge, partnership leverage and relationship management at senior level.
• Competence in the use of at least one standard econometric software for empirical analysis.
• 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 Suite applications.

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Position Number: 50065676
Location: Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Position Grade: PL3

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

The Hiring Department

• The office of Integrity and Anti-Corruption plays an integral role in achieving this mandate by protecting the Bank’s corporate image and reputation, and improving the continent's investment climate through the deterrence, prevention and reduction of fraud, corruption, staff misconduct and other harmful practices within the Bank Group.
• The Investigations Division, has the overriding mandate to undertake unhindered investigations into allegations of corruption, fraud and other malpractices in Bank Group Financed Operations and conduct investigations into allegations of misconduct involving staff members of the Bank.

The Position

• The Chief Investigation Officer will be responsible for ensuring that unhindered investigations are conducted into allegations related to fraud, corruption, and misconduct involving Bank Group Staff, with regard to Bank financed operations, administrative budgets and misuse of Bank resources.
• The outcomes of these investigations are transmitted either to the Sanctions Commissioner under the Bank’s Sanctions Procedures or to the President and administered under the Bank's disciplinary framework.

Key Functions
Under the supervision and guidance of the Division Manager, the Chief Investigation Officer will:

• Conduct and otherwise assist in sensitive preliminary inquiries into allegations of fraud, corruption or staff misconduct as the needs of the Division require
• Review and analyze allegations and whistleblowing information to determine relevancy and reliability, conduct sensitive interviews and other investigative research activities
• Analysis and prioritization of new allegations and whistle-blower information
• Assist in controlling, tracking, and analyzing allegations, investigations and findings
• Conduct data-mining and analysis of Bank Group’s database and systems that may lead to investigations
• Undertake and manage investigations and deliver highest quality related investigative work product
• Lead or participate in the conduct of sensitive and complex interviews and investigations
• Make decisions that are ethically based, transparent and take into account due process
• Establish appropriate deadlines and processes for ensuring work products of the highest standards
• Maintain case files electronically in the Case Management System (CMS) and in hard copy
• Ensure compliance with chain of custody procedures, maintaining case records, testimony and evidence
• Provide leadership to staff in a group investigation and assist in evaluating work-load as well as take responsibility for the outcomes of the team’s investigations
• Prepare Investigation Reports relating to investigative findings, discuss and defend the findings, conclusions and recommendations
• On request or in the absence of the Manager while acting as officer-in-charge, review and edit outputs of investigators and quality control the substance and presentation of investigative findings
• Prepare Management Implication Reports resulting from internal control weaknesses giving rise to the occurrence of an investigative event; Prepare Referral Reports and Communications to national governments
• Provide statistical analyses of both on-going and completed investigations
• Participate in the preparation and representation of the Office of integrity and anti-corruption at the Sanctions Board hearings
• Communicate the outcomes and lessons learned from staff misconduct investigations and investigations into Bank financed operations

Competencies (Skills, Experience and Knowledge)

• Hold at least a Master's Degree in Law, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Audit, Forensic Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of substantial professional experience in investigative work, preferably investigations relating to fraud and corruption in public or private sector, including criminal prosecution or defence work, insurance or procurement fraud or corruption; tracing stolen assets and professional misconduct in a corporate or governmental setting.
• Experience in financial integrity investigations and fraud investigation or law enforcement is an advantage.  A professional Qualification in Fraud Examination would be an added advantage.
• Understanding of the modus operandi of corrupt entities (i.e. large, medium and small companies, consultants, etc.) in a development or similar context and/or procurement, investment and development aid related to fraud, corruption, collusion, coercion and obstructive practices in the African Development Bank’s Group’s sphere of operations
• Understanding of unethical behaviours or professional misconduct, including extensive knowledge of Business Ethics and Compliance in a multinational company or organization
• Strong and proven ability to communicate, write, present and clearly defend findings and recommendations of investigations and strong organizational and analytical ability with attention to detail and ability to work independently and manage challenges
• Good understanding of employment regulations
• Strong organizational and analytical ability with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage challenges.
• Integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to provide team leadership and to develop trust and demonstrate fairness
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other language.
• Competence in the use of the Bank standard software applications (Word, Excel. Power point).

Key Functions
Under the supervision and guidance of the Division Manager, the Chief Investigation Officer will:

• Conduct and otherwise assist in sensitive preliminary inquiries into allegations of fraud, corruption or staff misconduct as the needs of the Division require
• Review and analyze allegations and whistleblowing information to determine relevancy and reliability, conduct sensitive interviews and other investigative research activities
• Analysis and prioritization of new allegations and whistle-blower information
• Assist in controlling, tracking, and analyzing allegations, investigations and findings
• Conduct data-mining and analysis of Bank Group’s database and systems that may lead to investigations
• Undertake and manage investigations and deliver highest quality related investigative work product
• Lead or participate in the conduct of sensitive and complex interviews and investigations
• Make decisions that are ethically based, transparent and take into account due process
• Establish appropriate deadlines and processes for ensuring work products of the highest standards
• Maintain case files electronically in the Case Management System (CMS) and in hard copy
• Ensure compliance with chain of custody procedures, maintaining case records, testimony and evidence
• Provide leadership to staff in a group investigation and assist in evaluating work-load as well as take responsibility for the outcomes of the team’s investigations
• Prepare Investigation Reports relating to investigative findings, discuss and defend the findings, conclusions and recommendations
• On request or in the absence of the Manager while acting as officer-in-charge, review and edit outputs of investigators and quality control the substance and presentation of investigative findings
• Prepare Management Implication Reports resulting from internal control weaknesses giving rise to the occurrence of an investigative event; Prepare Referral Reports and Communications to national governments
• Provide statistical analyses of both on-going and completed investigations
• Participate in the preparation and representation of the Office of integrity and anti-corruption at the Sanctions Board hearings
• Communicate the outcomes and lessons learned from staff misconduct investigations and investigations into Bank financed operations

Competencies (Skills, Experience and Knowledge)

• Hold at least a Master's Degree in Law, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Audit, Forensic Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of substantial professional experience in investigative work, preferably investigations relating to fraud and corruption in public or private sector, including criminal prosecution or defence work, insurance or procurement fraud or corruption; tracing stolen assets and professional misconduct in a corporate or governmental setting.
• Experience in financial integrity investigations and fraud investigation or law enforcement is an advantage.  A professional Qualification in Fraud Examination would be an added advantage.
• Understanding of the modus operandi of corrupt entities (i.e. large, medium and small companies, consultants, etc.) in a development or similar context and/or procurement, investment and development aid related to fraud, corruption, collusion, coercion and obstructive practices in the African Development Bank’s Group’s sphere of operations
• Understanding of unethical behaviours or professional misconduct, including extensive knowledge of Business Ethics and Compliance in a multinational company or organization
• Strong and proven ability to communicate, write, present and clearly defend findings and recommendations of investigations and strong organizational and analytical ability with attention to detail and ability to work independently and manage challenges
• Good understanding of employment regulations
• Strong organizational and analytical ability with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage challenges.
• Integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to provide team leadership and to develop trust and demonstrate fairness
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other language.
• Competence in the use of the Bank standard software applications (Word, Excel. Power point).

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Position Number: 50104483
Location: Tunis, Tunisia (Countries covered: Libya and Mauritania)
Position Grade: PL4

The Complex

• The Chief Economist/Vice-President for Economic Governance and Knowledge Management is the Bank’s spokesperson on economic matters and the Vice-President for the ‘Economics Governance and Knowledge Management Complex’.

The Complex is Responsible for:

• Providing leadership and visibility for the Bank on economic, finance, financial governance and socio economic development issues; and coordinate the generation of analytical works to inform operational policy.
• Systematically emphasize the critical role of knowledge, experience, lessons learnt and their tangible impact on sustainable, inclusive transformation of African economies. 

The Position

• The Principal Country Economist for Libya and Mauritania will focus on macroeconomic work to deepen country knowledge and policy dialogue, preparation of Economic Sector Works and lead/participate in the preparation of Country Strategy Papers and related products.

Key Functions
Under the supervision and guidance of the Director, Country Economics Department, and the Lead Economist for North Africa, the Country Economist will:

• Analyse the economic and financial situations of assigned Regional Member Countries in North Africa, using internal and external information sources, and determine the implications for the programming and updating of Bank Group operations such as defined in the Country Strategy Papers.
• Examine the impact of Bank Group operations, in countries of North Africa, of regional economic integration programmes and make recommendations on the role of the Bank Group in assisting regional integration initiatives.
• Participate in the policy dialogue with Government authorities and development partners.
• Prepare economic and Sector Work and papers on relevant economic and financial issues in the development process and other country economic tasks such as the Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA), the Country Risk Rating (CRR) and the CRFA exercises.
• Contribute to the identification, preparation, evaluation and monitoring of the implementation of macroeconomic programmes.
• Prepare Country Diagnostic Notes and Regional Diagnostic Notes to inform the preparation of Country Strategy Papers and Regional Integration strategy Papers.
• Maintain effective communication with the sector departments and other relevant units in the Bank to ensure a coordinated approach in the preparation of knowledge products in the assigned countries.
• Participate in Country Portfolio Reviews.
• Participate in the preparation and monitor implementation of measures under budget support operations.
• Participate in aid coordination activities with bilateral and multilateral donors, with emphasis on promoting the co-financing of projects and programmes.
• Provide background research papers on a variety of economic topics for management discussions, decision meetings, corporate reporting, flagship publications, and client-facing interactions. 
• Participate in the preparation of the pipeline and lending programs
• Participate in the preparation of the department’s budget and in the recruitment of consultants; prepare annual and triennial lending programmes and briefs on economic reform and institutional support programmes.
• Develop and build client relations at levels and plays a promotional role in generating new business for the Bank.

Competencies (Skills, Experience and Knowledge)

• Hold a minimum of Master's Degree in Economics and other relevant fields and/or related disciplines.
• Have a minimum of six (6) years relevant experience in an International Organization, or in other reputable institutions working on African Development Issues, country strategy papers preparation and other related documents.
• Having private sector experience will be an added advantage.
• Good grasp of the developing countries issues, and solid experience in macroeconomic management issues and the economics of development - understands policymaking processes and able to synthetize operationally relevant recommendations/lessons.
• Solid technical and quantitative skills as an applied development macroeconomist and a proven record in delivering high quality and technically sophisticated analytical work.
• Good knowledge of portfolio management and demonstrated knowledge of economics and analytical skills
• Proven sense of initiative, results orientation, as well as effective teamwork skills, strong integrative skills and ability to work effectively across sectors.
• Strong experience in policy dialogue, as well as fragility assessment knowledge and skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills and ability to deliver results on time.
• Problem solving capabilities coupled to innovation skills and change management.
• Drive for results – able to take personal ownership and accountability to meet deadlines and achieve agreed-upon results.
• Participate in the preparation of the pipeline and lending programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French or English, with a good working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of Arabic will be an added advantage.
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite applications.