Jobs at African Development Bank - AfDB

Position Number: 50078449
Position Grade: PL4

The Complex

• The President plans, supervises and manages the business of the Bank Group. Under the direction of the Boards of Directors, the President conducts the business of the Bank and the African Development Fund and manages operations and activities in accordance with the Agreements establishing the African Development Bank and the African Development Fund.
• The President supervises several Departments and Divisions including Office of the President; Independent Development Evaluation Department; Office of Integrity and Anti-Corruption; 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 / Division

• 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 Principal Investigation Officer will be responsible for ensuring that unhindered investigations are conducted into allegations related to fraud, corruption and other malpractices in procurement in Bank Group financed activities or institutional procurement financed from the Bank Group’s administrative and capital expenditure budgets.

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

• Undertake and/or lead investigations into allegations of fraud and corruption in Bank Group financed operations and internal corporate procurement (together “Bank Group Financed Operations”).
• Plan investigations and determine investigation objectives, scope, criteria, methodology to be used as well as staff and budget resources required to accomplish the assignment.
• Receive, screen and investigate allegations or whistleblowing on Fraud, Corruption and malpractices or suspicions thereof, in the Bank and in activities financed by the Bank, assigned by the Division Manager Investigation.
• Conduct field work, controlling evidence and data collection, and reviewing documents and information gathered in the course of an investigation to ensure that investigation objectives are achieved; that evidence is protected and adequately support the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the investigation.
• Contribute to the processing of allegations of fraud and corruption and providing regular tracking to the Division Manager Investigation.
• Prepare and review required written outputs of the highest quality with logical and clear presentations of investigative findings.
• Review the results of preliminary inquiry to determine availability of sufficient evidence of wrongful conduct or irregularity to warrant comprehensive investigation.
• Conduct specially sensitive and complex interviews and investigations.
• Monitor the implementation of investigation recommendations to prevent reoccurrence of such irregularities and safeguard the assets and image of the Bank.
• Operate procedures and mechanisms for ensuring confidentiality of the hotline facility, protection of the whistle-blowers and anonymous reporting of corruption and Fraud within the Bank and in activities financed by the Bank in Regional Member Countries.
• Employ surveillance measures deemed necessary and reasonable for the furtherance of investigations
• Report regularly to the Division Manager Investigation on the allegations received, screened and their investigation status.
• Monitor the implementation of investigation recommendations and report the status to the Division Manager Investigation.
• Recommend debarment and imposition of sanctions against individuals, firms and companies found to have engaged in corrupt practices.
• Contribute to special initiatives/projects and undertake other ad hoc assignments upon demand.

Competencies (Skills, Experience and Knowledge)

• Hold a minimum of Master's Degree in Law, Criminology, Accountancy, Finance, Forensic Auditing, or related field.
• Have a minimum of six (6) years of extensive and progressive experience in anti-corruption, fraud or workplace investigation including in a multi-lateral development financial institution or government or private sector setting.
• Knowledge and experience in institutional, national, and international procurement is desirable.
• Integrity, good judgment, fairness, and discretion in dealing with staff and external parties.
• Substantial experience in investigative work, preferably investigations relating to fraud and corruption in public or private sector, such experience may include misconduct investigations related to internal and public procurement in a corporate or government setting.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both oral and written; proven ability to prepare clearly and concisely, present, discuss and defend issues, findings and recommendations at senior levels and to produce complex and compelling briefs, reports, papers, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively in a team/task force as participant or team leader and with senior officials internally and externally.
• Strong interviewing skills, including ability to create a focus during discussions and to elicit critical information from uncooperative witnesses.
• Strong organizational and analytical ability with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage challenges.
• 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: 50109864
Position Grade: GS7

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 Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) is a multilateral mechanism to assist in the implementation of pledges made by the leaders of the G8, in Pittsburgh in 2009. Following the G8 meeting in 2009, the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) Trust Fund was established in April 2010 with focus on improving the income and food security in developing countries through country-led public and private sector investments. Since its establishment, the program has contributed to raising agricultural productivity, linking farmers to markets, reducing risk and vulnerability, and improving non-farm rural livelihoods, through technical assistance, institution-building, and capacity development.  GAFSP also focus on cross-cutting themes such as Gender, Climate change, and access to finance.
• Since 2010, GAFSP has pooled more than US$2.1 billion in donor funds and provided financial and technical resources—grants, technical assistance, concessional loans, blended finance, and advisory services—to demand-driven projects along the agriculture supply chain, from ‘farm to table’. GAFSP funds are delivered through partnerships with 8 Supervising Entities (multilateral development agencies) one of which is the African Development Bank (AfDB).

The Position

• Under the general supervision of the Lead, Partnership and Coordination, the Team Assistant will play a supportive role in the coordination and delivery of the GAFSP’s programme.
• He/she will lead on the establishment and maintenance of all information management systems and databases (e.g., SAP) to enable the effective result-based management.  
• He/she will generate information and reports to inform on the progress, achievements, and outcomes of the GAFSP funded projects and the GAFSP.
• He/she will participate in the management the GAFSP website and prepare communication materials for internal Bank and external audiences.
• These responsibilities will be undertaken within the context of the GAFSP strategies and work plans, operational procedures and the Bank’s policies and procedures.

Key Functions
Strategic Planning and Monitoring:

• Support the Lead, Partnership and Coordination and the Bank’s GAFSP team in the preparation of planning and reporting documents, with particular emphasis on drawing on information maintained on databases.
• Provide electronic information management services to GAFSP by ensuring that the SAP is established and maintained to enable timely and accurate reporting on GAFSP funded project progress, outcomes and impact against its targets and indicators.
• Assist in preparing Missions for the GAFSP team / or consultants, participate in missions, where appropriate, and provide logistical support for the program of conferences and workshops held within or outside Bank headquarters.
• Write notes, summaries and / or briefing notes on GAFSP experiences, progress and lessons learned drawing from project reports, workshops and information contained in the GAFSP database.
• Consolidate, categorize, and store information and reference files on relevant issues to assess GAFSP outcomes and impact (i.e., M&E system), develop databases and information systems and update them.

Grant Management & Administration:

• Coordinate the maintenance of information management systems to enable effective management of all stages of Call for Proposals (concept notes, project proposals, reviews, correspondence) and GAFSP initiated projects.
• Update information management systems (e.g., SAP) for individual GAFSP funded projects and the GAFSP, in collaboration with the Bank’s GAFSP team.
• Liaise with the Fund Operations Officers and Task Managers, to ensure that information on GAFSP funded projects is regularly updated on the SAP.
• Communication and Networking.
• Prepare regular updates on GAFSP for use in Bank internal and external communication forums.
• Participate in the management, the regular updating of the GAFSP website in close liaison with the Fund’s communication team and the Bank’s webmaster and drawing on from contributions by the GAFSP partners.
• Any other duties relevant to the successful functioning of the GAFSP as may be required.

Competencies (Skills, Experience, and Knowledge)

• Hold at least a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economics and / or Statistics would be an asset.
• Have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant and practical experience in project management, work programme and budget preparation, and information management.
• Good understanding of the functions, organization, and procedures of the Bank; leadership; strong research capabilities and problem solving.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize in its own program of work, ability to perform the tasks in a timely and effective manner.
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multicultural environment.
• Commitment to continuing education, and proactive and responsible attitude vis-a-vis the self-development.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing 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, SAP and/or other integrated document management system).

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Position Number: 50078300
Position Grade: PL4

The Complex

• The People and Talent Management Complex (PTVP), has the overall responsibility for attracting, developing, motivating, and retaining a strong complement of professionals, support staff and contingent staff to deliver the business of the Bank into the future.
• The PTVP Complex is responsible for ensuring effective systems and controls for people and talent management from talent sourcing to retirement.
• The PTVP Complex is also responsible for the effective administration of the Bank’s benefit plans (medical and staff retirement) and ensuring the financial sustainability of these plans.

The Hiring Department / Division

• The PTVP Complex comprises three (3) Departments, including a department in charge of Staff Welfare Services, Compensation and Employment Policy (PTCW), which itself comprises two (2) Divisions:
  • The Compensation and Employment Policy Division
  • and the Medical Services and Staff Welfare Division
• PTCW Department key function is to ensure a comprehensive and supportive framework for the employment conditions of Bank staff, whether in terms of occupational health conditions, medical assistance, welfare initiatives, policies developed by the institution in terms of human resources management, or the definition of remuneration parameters. Within this framework, the PTCW Department also ensures that mechanisms are in place to ensure a full understanding of Staff members' rights and obligations, as part of the social pact governing work at the Bank.
• Within this Department, the The Compensation and Employment Policy Division (PTCW1) is responsible for the design of rules governing human resources management as well as compensation and benefits framework. The PTCW1 Division is also responsible for ensuring compliance with the regulatory framework, through a section in charge of managing contentious cases (from the management of disciplinary procedures to the accompaniment of grievances submitted by Staff members). The role of the PTCW1 Division is to ensure close coordination with the General Counsel's services on all matters relating to staff administration and litigation management.

The Position

• The Case Management Officer has a cross-functional role that touches on issues related to case management (disciplinary proceedings, cases lodged to the Administrative Tribunal) and to grievance management (analysis of the requested introduced by staff members in the framework of the grievance mechanism introduced by the Bank’s revised staff rules).

His/her expected deliverables are the following:

• Development of standard processes to improve and boost current practices regarding case management in the Bank.
• Effective contribution to the implementation of the Bank's Recourse Mechanisms.
• Support to the Division’s efforts in building a conflict competent work environment.
• Support to the Division Manager on issues related to case management and grievance processes or on any other HR issue as may be requested.
• Effective contribution to the articulation with other components of the People and talent Management Complex on issues related to case management and grievance processes or on any other HR issue at the request of the Division Manager.

Key Functions
Under the overall supervision of the Compensation and Employment Policy Division Manager, the incumbent will undertake the following:
Case Management:

• Thoroughly analyze case files and provide preliminary legal advice to the PTCW Division Manager as may be required from time to time.
• Prepare periodic case management reports, trend analysis and provide needed data on case management to inform decision making.
• Contribute to a case management registration system.
• Establish and maintain a case management/tracking system to help track cases.
• Standardize case management workflows and develop standard operating processes.
• Draft various documents and letters to Bank staff: requests for explanation, warnings, suspension, termination, circulars relating to employee relations and contracts.
• Contribute to the organization of Disciplinary Committee meetings; facilitate the secretariat of the said committee and coordinate HR representation as needed.
• Coordinate disciplinary files for Disciplinary Committee sittings.
• Be a driving force behind innovations in case management procedures, based on external benchmarks and internal feedback.

Grievance Management:

• Assess and analyze staff complaints and grievances and advise on action steps.
• Contribute to a new grievance management registration system.
• Standardize grievance management workflows and develop standard operating processes.
• Foster understanding of the Rules, Policies, and the operations of the Bank's Recourse Mechanism among staff and Managers.
• Ensure follow up with legal and timely transmission of Bank's submissions in all grievance cases by providing necessary documentation required from HR services.
• Be a driving force behind innovations in grievance management procedures, based on external benchmarks and internal feedback.

Legal analyses related to the Human Resources framework:

• Contribute to the development of the consequence management framework.
• Support the HR Departments efforts in building a conflict competent work environment through workshops, outreaches and communications.
• Develop policies and provide inputs for all HR documents from a legal perspective.
• Contribute to the coordination of legal consultations on the HR regulatory texts.
• Establish and coordinate routines of engagements and meetings with the various stakeholders of the Division: Ethics Office, Ombudsman's office, Office of Investigation and Anti-corruption (PIAC), Stagrico Secretariat, Administrative Tribunal, Disciplinary Committee etc.
• Liaise with the VP's Front Office to clear up some outstanding legal issues and perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Division Manager from time to time.

Competencies (Skills, Experience, And Knowledge):

• A Master's Degree in Law or related disciplines.
• At least six (6) years of experience in the management of cases and grievances and/or international labor law within organizations similar to the African Development Bank
• Experience relating to staff procedures and regulations, if possible, with a combination of management and consulting experience.
• A thorough knowledge of statutory/labor law and procedures applicable to International Financial Institutions
• Previous experience as staff, expert, or consultant for an International Financial Institution or in a compliance Department would be a plus.
• Ability to communicate and write effectively in French or English, with a good working knowledge of the other language
• Proven skills in legal formalization on professional subjects
• Public communication skills and ability to make technical presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Competence in the use of Microsoft Suite of applications such as Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.