Fresh Jobs at the African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

Reference: ADB/17/199
Location: Côte d’Ivoire
Grade: PL3
Position N°: 50093631

The Complex

• The Vice Presidency for ‘Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth’ is a Sector Complex focusing on the Bank’s Ten Years Strategy, High 5s priority of “Light up and Power Africa”.
• The complex’s objectives are:
  • To develop policy and strategy;
  • To provide deep sector technical expertise to the Regions by gathering pool of experienced individuals who can be consulted for their expertise on complicated transactions;
  • To develop new financing instruments;
  • To act as spokesperson to represent the Bank with external stakeholders on all aspects of “Light Up and Power Africa”.
• The Complex will focus on areas of Power systems, policy and regulation, renewable energy; and, Climate and Green Growth.

The Hiring Department/Division

• The Energy Financial solution, policy and regulation department is responsible for advising Regional Member Countries in the establishment of relevant policies and regulations and to structure energy investments.
• The department is also responsible for coordinating relevant flagship programs: Early stage Project support and Financing Catalyst and country wide transformation.
• Under the department there are two divisions. They are Energy Policy, regulations, Procurement and statistics Division and Financial Solutions Division.
• The Energy Policy, Regulation, Procurement and Statistics Division provides leadership in the establishment of relevant energy policies and clear, predictable and transparent regulation framework to ensure financial stability of the sector and mobilization of private investments.

The Position

• The role of the Energy Statistician and Research Specialist will be to conduct power market analyses in collaboration with other directorates of the complex and teams in the regions and provide and maintain statistical databases on Regional Member Countries to support the Bank’s analytical work in the field of energy.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the general guidance and overall supervision of the Division Manager, Energy Policy, Regulation, Procurement and Statistics Division,  the Energy Statistician and Research Analyst will perform the following:
• Compile, verify and disseminate statistics in the field of power, energy, and related climate change and green growth aspects;
• Research information relating to the power sector market in Africa;
• Analyze supply and demand in African power markets;
• Analyze trends in costs and technology innovation (centralized and decentralized energy solutions);
• Contribute to statistical and energy research activities;
• Support Bank’s operations to generate measurable energy indicators;
• Provide statistical support as necessary to the Regional Member Countries;
• Liaise with African national statistical institutes, African power utilities, and international organizations that work in the energy statistics field;
• Support whenever needed the implementation of the New Deal’s flagship programmes;

Selection Criteria
Including Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Hold at least a Master's Degree in Statistics, Economics or a related field with a strong background in quantitative methods;
• Have a minimum of  seven (7) years of relevant working experience in a research or development institution;
• Competency in database management and in applying statistical methods including energy economic and econometric modeling, multivariate analysis, survey analysis.
• Strong fundamental understanding of the power markets.
• Innovative thinking
• Client orientation
• Communication: Ability to listen and communicate effectively with counterparts
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem Solving skills
• Team working
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other.
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Competence in the use of statistical software.
• Ability with the use of various tools available and applied by the Bank such as SAP.

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Reference: ADB/17/200
Location: Africa
Grade: PL5
Position N°: 50093662

The Complex

• The Vice Presidency for ‘Agriculture, Human, and Social Development’ is a Sector Complex focusing on 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:

• To develop, policy and strategy;
• Provide deep sector expertise to the Regions by gathering pools of experienced individuals who can be consulted to provide sector expertise on complex transactions;
• Develop new financing instruments;
• The VP 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 role of the Gender, Women and Civil Society Department is to operationalize the High 5 priority of “Improve Quality of Life for the People of Africa” with focus on Gender, Women and Civil Society.
• The Gender, Women and Civil Society Department is designed to improve coherence and coordination across Complexes on Gender and Civil Society Organization issues. The department will ensure strategic priorities which are reflected in resources allocation, enhanced monitoring and management of performance, and strengthening the focus on results.

The Position

• The Senior Civil Society Engagement Capacity Building Officer is responsible for monitoring & evaluation, knowledge management and reporting issues on Civil Society Engagement in the Bank.

Duties and Responsibilities
The Senior Civil Society Engagement Capacity Building Officer under the supervisory of the Division Manager, Civil Society and Community Engagement performs the following:

• Monitor progress achieved on adopting participatory approaches and the extent of participation by stakeholders in Bank financed projects;
• Provide knowledge sharing on Civil Society Organisations related issues;
• Coordinate provision of training for Bank staff in areas of participatory approaches and inclusive growth to development;
• Report to management on extent to which Civil Society Organisations and other stakeholders were consulted throughout the project cycle, and were involved in project implementation focusing on High 5s;
• Report on the extent to which Bank financed operations employ participatory approaches in country programming, projects and programs;
• Support Civil Society Organisations related issues in the Regional Offices;
• Contribute to staff training;
• Assist to organize the Civil Society Forum at the Annual Meetings;
• Communicate with Civil Society Organisations on a regular basis and manage Bank’s overall engagement with civil society;
• Forge strategic partnerships between Bank and Civil Society Organisations focusing on delivering High 5s;
• Develop projects which integrate participatory approaches/methodologies for financing, such as flagship projects under selected High 5s or poverty alleviation projects;
• Operate and update Civil Society Organisation database for knowledge sharing and collaboration; and
• Strengthen the Bank staff capacities on Civil Society Organisation engagement
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Selection Criteria
Including Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Hold at least a Master's degree or its equivalent in Social Development, Sociology, Geography, Anthropology, Economics or closely related disciplines.
• Have a minimum of Five (5) years of professional experience in participation and civil society engagement, advocacy and policy dialogue skills.
• Demonstrate understanding of regional social issues, analysis and policy formulation; knowledge of the practices of major bilateral and multilateral partner development agencies in African countries is an added advantage
• Experience and aptitude for multi-stakeholder training and facilitation, including the design, facilitation and delivery of participatory trainings and training-of-trainer workshops for adult learners;
• Familiarity with principles of organizational learning and development;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; well organized, and able to prioritize multiple tasks, while driving results;
• Good communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships in a diverse multicultural environment;
• Communicate and write effectively in French or English, with a good working knowledge of the other language.
• Competences in the use of standard Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint); knowledge of SAP is desirable.

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Reference: ADB/17/179
Location: Africa
Grade: PL4
Position N°: 50093720

The Complex

• The Board of Directors provides oversight and strategic direction to the African Development Bank Group. It is composed of Executive Directors who are representatives of the African Development Bank member countries.
• Specifically the Board is responsible for the conduct of the general operations of the Bank, and carries out the following functions: (1) determine the general structure of the Bank’s services; (2) approve the financing policy and take decisions concerning loans, guarantees, equity investments and fund loans by the Bank; (3) determine the interest rates of loans and guarantee commissions; (4) approve the Bank’s operations programme and administrative budget; (5) prepare the work of the Board of Governors ; and (6) submit accounts and annual reports, as well as the administrative budgets for the approval of the Board of Governors.
• The Board does its work through a series of permanent Committees that review and discuss policy and program documents and make appropriate recommendations to the whole Board. Independent Development Evaluation Department; Compliance Review and Mediation Unit; Secretariat to the Sanctions Appeals Board; Administrative Tribunal report to the Board.

The Hiring Department/Division

• The overarching mission of the African Development Bank’s Independent Development Evaluation is to enhance the development effectiveness of the Bank in its regional member countries through independent and influential evaluations, oversight over self-evaluation processes and products, and proactive engagement in evaluation partnerships and knowledge-sharing activities.
• The core mandate of Independent Development Evaluation department is to conduct independent evaluation studies, provide relevant lessons, develop and harmonize standards and practices, support evaluation capacity development together with partner agencies and attest to the validity of both processes and the results of African Development Bank’s self-evaluation activities.
• Independent Development Evaluation department also collaborates and exchanges information with bilateral and multilateral development agencies’ evaluation departments, and undertakes joint evaluation of co-financed projects and programs.

The Position

• The objective of the principal evaluation capacity development officer will be to contribute to the delivery of the division work program by leading on evaluation capacity development activities, both within the Bank and in Regional Member Countries.
• The incumbent will also supervise consultants and provides expertise to junior colleagues.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision and guidance of the Division Manager, Knowledge Management Outreach and Capacity Development, the Principal Evaluation Capacity Development Officer will:

Evaluation Capacity Development:

• Propose and implement annual plans of Evaluation Capacity Development activities for Independent Development Evaluation and other Bank staff, including trainings, knowledge sharing and peer learning events.
• Engage and manage the relationship with key internal evaluation capacity development stakeholders including Bank management and other relevant Bank departments (such as the African Development Institute).
• Represent Independent Development Evaluation in internal Bank working groups and external fora in the area of capacity development.
• Define a strategy for Independent Development Evaluation department’s support to Evaluation Capacity Development in the Bank’s Regional Member Countries, based on international capacity development standards, practices and concepts, and addressing both the supply side and the demand side of evaluation.
• Manage and report on Independent Development Evaluation department’s ongoing Evaluation Capacity Development initiatives for Regional Member Countries, including “Strengthening National Evaluation Systems in Africa”, support for the African Parliamentarians’ Network for Development Evaluation, and the Evaluation Platform for Regional Development Finance Institutions.
• Engage and manage the relationship with key external evaluation capacity development stakeholders including RMC governments, parliamentarians, civil society, bilateral and multilateral development partners, and the private sector, developing and building on collaborative partnerships where possible.
• Understand, discuss and integrate, if relevant, comments received from key evaluation stakeholders during the design and implementation of Evaluation Capacity Development initiatives.
• Prepare and present reports on Evaluation Capacity Development activities to the Board of Directors, specifically the Committee on Operations and Development Effectiveness, donors, partners and other stakeholders as needed.
• Prepare written answers to questions raised by the Board members and other stakeholders, and prepare summaries of the recommendations and follow-up actions.

Contribute to the creation of an evaluation culture in the Bank and in Regional Member Countries:

• Promote the use of evaluation as an effective accountability and learning tool in the Bank and Regional Member Countries.
• Ensure effective and appropriate communication of evaluation findings, lessons, conclusions and recommendations to the relevant stakeholders.
• Develop innovative communication tools (briefs, highlights, factsheets etc.) that are targeted to different audiences (e.g., policy-makers) and select appropriate communication channels (social media, websites, conferences etc.) to optimize the use of evaluation findings.
• Contribute to ensuring that independent and credible evaluative information and lessons of experience inform policy- and decision-making on the planning, design and implementation of Bank and government interventions.
• Represent Independent Development Evaluation department in relevant conferences, workshops, seminars etc. within and outside the Bank, seeking to ensure that evaluation perspectives and results are given due consideration.

Cooperation with Experts from other Multilateral and Bilateral Development Institutions:

• Participate in joint capacity development missions of co-financed initiatives with other agencies, in joint training seminars/workshops on evaluation systems, and develop partnerships with bilateral and multilateral evaluation units in development agencies and with counterparts in Regional Member Countries.

IDEV Three-Year Rolling Work Programme and Annual Report:

• Propose the Evaluation Capacity Development activities to be included in the three-year work programme and report on activities achieved during the year to be taken into account in the Independent Development Evaluation Annual Report

Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Hold at least a Master's or equivalent degree in Economics, Political Science, International Relations, Development, Public Administration or Social Sciences.
• Have a minimum of a minimum of six (6) years’ experience in contributing to designing, implementing and reporting on capacity development initiatives.
• Experience in engaging and developing partnerships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Experience in working for an international organization with bias in evaluation and evaluation systems
• Ability to deal with discretion, sensitivity and tact with a variety of contacts, including government officials, parliamentarians, other bilateral and multilateral development agencies
• Integrity, professionalism, respect for diversity and a strong team player
• Ability to apply innovation and creativity in finding solutions for capacity development challenges
• Experience in providing strategic advice to management.
• Facilitation experience in multi-cultural or multi-sector setting.
• Knowledge of methodologies, implementation, developments and trends in capacity development.
• Knowledge of evaluation frameworks, processes and systems
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other.
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite applications; knowledge of SAP is an added advantage.

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Reference: ADB/17/180
Location: Africa
Grade: PL6
Position N°: 50000326

The Complex

• The Vice-President, Human Resources and Corporate Services will lead the effort to digitalize and transform the Bank into a knowledge-driven workforce, promote human resources policies that enhance talent, drive a performance-driven culture, and ensure the competitiveness of the Bank as the employer of choice.
• Under the direction of the President, s/he will drive a new corporate culture that rewards creativity and innovation and attracts and retains a world class workforce into the Bank.

The Hiring Department/Division

• The primary roles of the General Services and Procurement Department 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 General Services and Procurement Department formulates and applies rules for procurement, storage, and maintenance of furniture, office equipment and supply; design, prepare and implement programs 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 General Services and Procurement Department comprises 3 divisions supervised by the Director General Services and Procurement. These divisions are:
  • Operations and Maintenance Division;
  • Corporate Procurement Division; and
  • Support Services Division.
• The role of the General Services and Procurement Department is to formulate, implement and monitor policies and programs relating to the maintenance of the Bank’s fixed assets and equipment, the procurement of goods, services and works for the institution, as well as to travel, and provision of support services, such as travel, communication, catering, insurance, stocks and logistics, as well as support to the decentralization and Green Bank Initiatives of the Bank.
• The objective is to improve the work environment of Bank staff to enable them accomplish their mission.

The Position
The Client Service Delivery Officer Performs the following Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the activities related to the delivery of services to the Bank's internal (staff) and external clients (service providers and consultants).
• Manage the operational activities related to the quality of the services and the satisfaction of the internal and external customers.
• Manage the coordination and monitoring of activities between staff and service providers.

Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Principal Program / Budget Coordination Officer, the Client Service Delivery Officer will:

• Develop information and solution sharing within staff, service providers and consultants by:
  • Raising awareness of the application of the Bank's rules and procedures for managing client’s requests and complaints, managing fixed assets and equipment, managing goods and works, managing inventory, logistics, procurement, transport, catering and insurance.
  • Facilitating the smooth running of the business processes and support needed to process client requests and complaints.
  • Responding to questions, concerns, requests, etc. of clients in order to apply the appropriate solutions.
• Define and create Service Level Agreements to ensure the smooth execution of service and customer satisfaction. These Service Level Agreements will be updated and remain effective over time.
• Create a system to manage the processing of service requests and incidents.
• Manage a well-established communications plan to communicate messages and information to clients through a variety of communication channels, such as the service catalog, the Announcement Box and the eNewsletters.
• Plan and design workshops or trainings dedicated to staff and service providers with a view to their understanding and application of the Bank's rules and procedures.
• Participate in the drafting of proposals for evolutions of the processes, proposals for prevention of conflicts and corrections of errors, in relation with the technical teams.
• Participate in meetings for the evaluation of service providers.
• Ensure reporting by preparing and updating a report table (dashboard) on actual and anticipated client problems, appropriate solutions, actions taken, levels of satisfaction, and performance improvements.
• Ensure follow-up of service providers and consultants: recruitment, taking-up of duties, payments and evaluations during the execution and at the end of the contract.
• Compile the schedules of missions, schedules of events, absences, and trainings to inform the Management of the department.
• Supervise the organization of events: seminars, training, receptions and visits.

Selection Criteria
Including Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Hold at least a Master’s Degree in Management, Business Administration, Organisational Development, Social Sciences, Public Sector Management, Communication, Marketing or related discipline.
• Have at least a minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience.
• Service Management qualification is desirable: Certifications in Service Strategy / Service Design / Service Transition / Service Operation / Continual Service Improvement.
• In-depth knowledge of Client Service Delivery.
• Full understanding of core processes: Incident management, Problem management, Change management, Release & Deployment management, Service Level management, Service Catalogue management, Availability management, Capacity Management, Service asset management.
• Understanding of Work Process Improvement Framework.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Ability to keep up to date with automation and rationalization of work process advances.
• Good presentation and report writing skills.
• Ability to “sell” new ideas and concepts.
• Good organisational skills.
• Knowledge of Bank‘s service delivery systems environment or similar environment for service delivery
• 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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Reference: ADB/17/181
Location: West Africa
Grade: PL3
Position N°: 50000326

The Complex

• The Vice-Presidency, Human Resources and Corporate Services 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, information technologies, general services and institutional procurements, language services, business continuity, and health and safety strategies.

The Hiring Department/Division

• The Corporate Information Technology Services Department is mandated by the Bank to deliver the best possible information technologies services for Bank staff, and help achieve the results that will get the Bank closer to accomplishing its development goals.
• The role of the Front Office is to undertake all administrative and financial management aspects of running the Corporate Information Technology Services Department on a day-to-day basis, provide secretarial support, and lay down the Governance standards to be used on Programs and Projects undertaken by the Corporate Information Technology Services Department.
• It is also responsible for defining and validating project lifecycles, lifecycle checkpoints and ensuring that Program / Project Managers are adhering to them.
• It produces all reporting on project priorities, the management of the Corporate Information Technology Services Department project portfolio and all information for the Information Systems Steering Committee.

The Position
The Regional Information Technology Coordinator shall lead, manage, supervise, operate and ensure continual improvement of the information technology services in the respective regions. The incumbent will:

• Facilitate achievements of the goals of the new Development and Business Delivery Model with regard to both sectoral and operational activities by ensuring a well-managed, robust, efficient, innovative and high available IT service.
• Ensure delivery of high quality IT service and enable achieve customer satisfaction.
• Ensure that the IT infrastructure and services are aligned with the Bank’s business process need in the regional hubs and Field offices at all times.
• Ensure high team spirit and motivation within the Regional IT team.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Regional Information Technology Manager or Lead, the Regional Information Technology Coordinator will:

• Work closely with Director of the Region and other IT staff, both headquarters and field based, to develop overall strategy for ensuring optimal use and support of IT resources, both human and physical, in IRC field offices.
• Oversee the overall IT infrastructure and services in the regional hub and attached country offices.
• Supervise and lead the IT team in the regional hub and attached country offices
• Provide high level technical and coordination support to cater for speedy resolution of complex incidents and problems related to connectivity, applications access and unified communication services.
• Serve as a key IT regional point of contact for issues, service needs and delivery as well as act as an interface with Corporate IT services team in Head Quarters.
• Directly involve in maintenance and implementation of complex IT infrastructure components in the regional hub and attached country offices.
• Carry out regular need assessment and ensure the IT services respond to the business need at all times.
• Review and validate technical terms of reference and ensure that specific requirements are defined during procurement of IT services and goods.
• Provide inputs and validate procurement plan for IT services and goods.
• Participate in the IT strategy of the Bank.
• Ensure that IT resources are always available in the regional hub and attached country offices.
• Ensure that IT standards and policies in regional hub and attached country offices are aligned with the corporate one; and they are properly enforced and computer/IT devices users are trained to understand these policies and standards.
• Maintain strong relationship with external IT service provider and partners.
• Verify and confirm all work performed by 3rd parties in the regional hub and attached county offices; record and report non-performance accordingly.
• Monitor service performance for critical infrastructures services.
• Co-lead all ICT projects that are deployed in the regional hub and ensure that necessary communication and protocol are observed.
• Prepare IT related annual work plan and relevant budget.
• Contribute to the regional communication strategy and produce regular reports regarding the performance of the IT services and highlight deviations, propose and implement improvement plan and methods.
• Identify skill gaps and training requirements; plan and execute.
• Conduct internal IT service audit and users satisfaction survey and communicate results to all stakeholders.
• Manage all procurement contact and ensure that vendor are paid at time.

Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Hold at least a Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, and other related fields.
• Have a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience of working in design, implementation and operational management of ITC.
• Proven experience in implementing, managing, and operating ITC.
• Excellent knowledge of IT in Infrastructure, business, Application.
• Experience in providing good technical team leadership.
• Ability to represent technical and business issues and solutions.
• Entrepreneurial, focussed on delivering real benefits for customers.
• Focussed on delivering operational stability for customers, results driven.
• Sound skill in planning, designing, implementing and managing ITC.
• Good leadership and supervision skills.
• Positive attitude among staff toward technology utilization.
• Team building and conflict resolution skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Practical problem solver who adapts IT business tools to diverse operating needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, with a working knowledge of the other.
• Knowledge of standard Bank software: Excel, Word, Power Point, MS Project and SAP.

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Reference: ADB/17/148
Location: Côte d’Ivoire
Grade: PL3
Position N°: 50069181 / 50052150

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

• The role of the General Counsel and Legal Services Department (PGCL)  is to deliver legal advice and services to the statutory organs of the Bank Group (the Bank): Board of Governors, Board of Directors, Senior Management, Regional Directorate Hubs and more generally to the whole Bank. The General Counsel and Legal Services Department’s job is also to protect the interest of the Bank from legal liability and, as necessary, to ensure that the Bank Group is properly and efficiently defended in cases filed against or brought by the Bank.
• The principal objectives of the Private Sector Operations Division (PGCL.2) are to handle private sector and other non-sovereign transactions and support the work of the Bank regarding the private sector and the financial sector as well as special operations. These transactions comprise principally non-sovereign loans, guarantees, project finance transactions, syndicated loans, private equity and trade finance, amongst others.

The Position

• The Chief Legal Counsel - Private Sector Operations undertakes internal coordination, supervision and the structuring of complex transactions within the division.
• The job requires the incumbent to be conversant and skilled in preparing complex legal documents including briefs and confidential legal opinions, leading the negotiation of complex agreements within the scope of financing products while combining specialization and expertise in knowledge of operational policies and guidelines of the Bank. He/she also supervises, leads and train more junior lawyers in their day to day work.
• The job holder leads the representation of the Bank’s sensitive negotiations as may be directed by the Division Manager or the General Counsel and conceives and supervises the negotiation of complex legal documents of all private sector operations

Duties and responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Division Manager Private Sector Operations, the Chief Legal Counsel - Private Sector Operations will undertake the following Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal due diligence on proposed transactions such as, the review of project documents and agreements, constitutive documents of proposed borrowers/investee funds and review of local legal and regulatory requirements;
• Responsible for drafting and/or reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing all relevant legal documentation required for Bank’s lending and other investments;
• Advise on transaction structure and deal documentation for proposed private equity investments by the Bank to ensure compliance with Bank policy and practice as well as applicable laws including drafting and/or reviewing shareholder’s agreements, management agreements, subscription agreements, etc.
• Liaise and collaborates with staff handling non sovereign operations, finance and environmental and social issues to develop the appropriate terms and conditions of transactions, ensuring compliance with applicable rules, regulations and Bank policies;
• Participate in project appraisal missions and reviews project concept notes, project appraisal reports, draft board resolutions and assist in preparing projects for presentation to the Board of Directors;
• Provide legal support for the implementation and monitoring of projects/transactions post-financial close including advising on waiver requests, consents and approvals and project work-outs amongst others;
• Liaise with co-lenders/investors, partners and external counsel as appropriate;
• Assist the Division Manager in coordination and quality control of the legal services provided by the Division.
• Undertake such other assignments as required by the Division Manager, Private Sector Operations or the General Counsel.

Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Hold at least a Master's or equivalent 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.
• Have a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience in similar jobs, preferably with a reputable international law firm, a legal department of a private or public entity, or an international financial institution with proven technical competence and experiences in international finance and banking practice.
• 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 Legal Service Department’s work program.
• Combined specialization and expertise in the knowledge of the administrative set-up, organisation and texts of the Bank.
• Seasoned knowledge in the current trend of development 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, preparing certificates, leading the negotiation of complex projects and programs 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.
• Ability to apply legal knowledge to deliver full scope of strategic Legal services in line with the Bank’s strategy requirements.
• Effective consulting and advisory skills that enable clients and help resolve their legal questions.
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues in a multi-cultural environment and to build effective working relations with colleagues.
• Ability to lead independently and supervise a multicultural team.
• Ability to be flexible, open minded with integrity.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other.
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite applications; knowledge of SAP is an asset.