Fresh Jobs at the African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

Reference: ADB/17/163
Location: Côte d’Ivoire
Grade: PL3
Position N°: 50093579

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 Office of the Auditor General provides independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the Bank’s operations.
• It also assists the Bank to accomplish its strategic objectives by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.
• The Office of the Auditor General is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and controlling a broad, comprehensive program of auditing and consulting/advisory services both internally and externally including, without limitation, all projects and programs of the Bank group.

The Position

• The overall objective of this position is to provide independent and objective assurance and consulting and advisory services in compliance with established professional internal auditing standards with strong focus on IT activities of the Bank.
• The Chief Information Technology Auditor leads an audit team of auditors and audit assistants in performing complex audits and advisory/consulting services with strong focus on Information Technology.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision and guidance of the Division Manager, the Chief Information Technology Auditor will:

• Lead Audit Team / Plan to conduct audits of highly diversified Bank-wide activities or operations relating to the financial, administrative and operational functions with strong focus on Information Technology activities of the Bank
• Plan audits and determine audit objectives, scope, criteria, methodology to be used as well as staff and budget resources required to ensure that the audit adequately covers the selected area of the Bank's operations, activities, systems and controls with strong focus on Information Technology.
• Decide on the applicable audit approach and techniques that will facilitate the conduct of the audit and preparing the Terms of Reference for the Manager/Auditor General's approval.
• Prepare Audit Programme or modify existing ones (if any), to ensure systematic approach to the audit and ensure that the scope of the audit is fully covered.
• Conduct the field work by collecting data, documents and information, testing and analyzing such information, identifying weaknesses, causes and effects of variances, errors, non-compliance with rules, regulations, policies, procedures, etc.
• Supervise and reviews the work performed by other Auditors and Consultants to ensure that audit objectives are achieved, working papers adequately support the findings, conclusions and recommendations and the report is accurate, objective, clear, concise, constructive and timely.
• Lead Audit Missions to Member Countries' organizations, Project Executing Agencies and Sites to conduct audit and advice on compliance with Bank Rules, Regulations, Policies and Procedures to improve project implementation.
• Select and present, and discuss audit findings of particularly great impact or recommendations for major changes in procedures, work flow or organization, with concerned Managers and Directors to obtain their agreement.
• Monitor and assess adequacy of action taken by auditee departments to correct reported deficient conditions, conferring with Managers and Directors to ensure appropriate corrective measures are taken.
• Prepare the Preliminary Audit Report containing observations, conclusions and recommendations to tighten controls, safeguard the assets or image of the Bank, improve working procedures and ensure that resources are efficiently utilized, under the supervision of the Manager for transmission to the Auditor General.
• Prepare the Final Internal Audit Report after incorporating the comments of the auditee Departments under the supervision of the Manager for transmission to the Auditor General.
• Propose and prepare broad audit guidelines, manual, procedures and standards for internal audit activities to ensures consistency of audit approach, independence, objectivity, professional proficiency and due care.
• Review Bank Group's new Rules, Regulations, Policies and Procedures, as well as, proposed changes to existing ones to ensure that adequate controls are incorporated therein.
• Give advice to other Departments and Committees on matters relating to internal control, audit of project accounts, procedures, financial, management, operational issues to facilitate their decision making processes.
• Train, direct and counsel less experienced Internal Auditors in the performance of audit assignments to ensure compliance with audit procedures, proficiency and time schedules.
• Coordinate the External Quality Assurance Reviews usually conducted by External Auditors or Institute of External Auditors or Internal Audit Department of a Multilateral Development Bank, to facilitate their work by collecting all the data, documents, information requested in all Departments, sending survey questionnaires to all Directors, arranging and attending their meetings with Directors and Top Management, reading and commenting on their draft Reports.

Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• A minimum of a Master's Degree or its equivalent in Audit, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of auditing experience in an internationally recognized professional accounting firm or an international Financial Institution including 3 years in leading teams of auditor.
• Sound knowledge and auditing experience of treasury Information Technology products and information systems such as SAP Net Weaver system, Enterprise Risk Management, Integrated Audit Approach.
• A professional certification, such as, CISA, CIA, CISSP, or CISM  and experience with computer-assisted audit tools is a plus
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues in a multi-cultural environment and to build effective working relations with colleagues
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines while ensuring quality and exceeding client expectations.
• Ability to apply international audit standards to deliver quality audit report in line with the Bank’s strategy needs/situation
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, with a working knowledge of the other language.

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Reference: ADB/17/135
Location: Nigeria
Grade: PL2
Position N°: 50092365

The Complex

• The President, plans, supervises and manages the business of the Bank Group. Under the direction of the Boards of Directors, the President conducts the business of the Bank and the African Development Fund and manages operations and activities in accordance with the Agreements establishing the African Development Bank and the African Development Fund.
• The President supervises several Departments and Units including Office of the President; Independent Development Evaluation Department; Integrity and Anti-Corruption Department; Compliance Review and Mediation Unit; Secretariat to the Sanctions Appeals Board; Administrative Tribunal; Office of the Auditor General; Group Risk Management Directorate; General Counsel and Legal Services Department; Communication and External Relations Department; Staff Integrity and Ethics Office and Office of the Secretary General & General Secretariat.

The Hiring Department/Division

• The role of the Banks' Office of the Secretary General and the General Secretariat is to facilitate the delivery of the objectives of the Bank’s Ten Year Strategy, High 5s, and Development and Business Delivery Model by enhancing the decision-making process of the governance organs and forging better working relationships with the shareholders and host countries of the Bank.
• The Secretary General and the General Secretariat is comprised of: (i) the Immediate Office of the Secretary General which has the additional responsibility of managing the Records Management and Archives Section and the Corporate Governance Policy and Shareholder Relations Section; (ii) a Board Affairs and Proceedings Division; (iii) a Protocol, Privileges and Immunities Division; and (iv) a Conferences and Meetings Division.
• The main functions of the Protocol, Privileges and Immunities Division and Diplomatic Missions consist of providing protocol services and managing relations with the Bank Group Headquarters or Field Office host countries as well as diplomatic missions.

The Position
The Chief of Protocol & Division Manager, Protocol, Privileges and Immunities reports to the Secretary General. The job leads and supervises the Protocol, Privileges and Immunities which comprises: (i) a Privileges & Immunities Section; and (ii) a Protocol & Diplomatic Missions Section.

The Chief of Protocol & Division Manager under the oversight of the Secretary General is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating the day-to-day functioning of the Protocol, Privileges and Immunities Division and other responsibilities which include but are not limited to:

• Working with Member States and Host Countries to ensure that all they accord all required privileges, immunities and exemptions to the Bank, its staff and their families, as enshrined in the Agreement Establishing the African Development Bank, the Headquarters and other Host Country Agreements.
• Assisting the Secretary-General in the preparation of a Protocol Policy/Guideline for the Bank for approval by Senior Management and the President, which Policy/Guideline shall be revised from time to time to keep pace with emergent protocol standards.
• Planning and coordinating Protocol issues with representatives of member states, host country authorities and active participation in negotiations of host country agreements and bipartite committee meetings on aspects related to privileges and immunities.
• Compiling and maintaining a registry of authorized signatures of the Bank and affiliated Institutions.
• Ensuring highest level official protocol standards and efficient management of relations with diplomatic missions and other international institutions.
• Facilitating seamless protocol as may be officially applicable for the movement of Bank President, Executive Directors, Senior Management and other staff members to regional and non-regional member countries on official missions.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision and guidance of the Secretary General, the Chief of Protocol & Division Manager, Privileges & Immunities and Diplomatic Missions will:

• Plan, organize, and supervise the protocol activities of the Bank.
• Ensure the existence of harmonious relationships with administrative services of the host country in line with the Headquarters Agreement and other agreements signed with field offices.
• Coordinate all protocol related activities within the Division, including the distribution and delegation of duties.
• Write and review notes and official correspondences of the Bank, such as letters to Heads of State, Prime Ministers, other international; dignitaries, etc.
• Closely coordinate with the Division Manager for Conference and Meetings on protocol services during the Annual Meetings of the Bank Group, the important meetings and events organized by the Bank or those being held under its auspices.
• Maintain relations with the host country and field offices and manage the privileges and immunities granted to the Bank and its personnel under the Headquarters Agreement and other agreements signed with various field offices.
• Advise and help Bank staff with diplomatic and related legal practices.
• Work actively in the preparation of the Annual Meetings of the Board of Governors and other conferences and meetings organized by the Bank.
• Coordinate a training program on diplomatic practices with the Human Resources department.
• Set objectives, formulate policies, establish priorities, define and monitor the key performance indicators of the Division.
• Ensure that the Division produces high-quality outputs within available resources, by making the best use of its human, financial and technological assets, and by monitoring and enforcing efficiency targets;
• Design the Division’s work programmes and oversee budget preparation and follow its execution, and advise Senior Management on the budgetary and financial impacts of the Division’s functions.
• Monitor best practice and, as appropriate, liaise with counterparts in other organizations, and promote the sharing of best practice across the Division.
• Represent the division, as needed, in bank-wide working groups.
• Propose the appropriate organizational structure of the Division, assigning staff and material resources based on priorities and workload, and provide guidance on work-related matters.
• Assess the training needs of staff in the division, monitor and evaluate their performance, and recommend personnel actions to the Secretary General.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Secretary General.

Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Hold at least a Master's Degree or its equivalent in Political Science, International Relations, International Law, Public Administration, or related disciplines. Training in diplomacy would be an added advantage.
• Have a minimum of eight (8) years of extensive and progressive experience with three (3) years in a managerial level in a similar organization, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of a State with managerial level experience in International relations, protocol and privileges and immunity issues.
• Expert knowledge in diplomatic rules and conventions; strong experience in diplomatic and protocol practices within International organizations such as the Bank.
• Strong experience in protocol practices with Governments, Public Administrations, Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Embassies.
• Good understanding of Bank Group‘s policies, strategy, activities, institutional framework.
• Good knowledge of other development partners and the civil society.
• Demonstrated ability to take prudent business risks and make effective, timely and well-determined decisions.
• Ability to work effectively with other technical and management professionals of diverse occupational and cultural backgrounds in a cooperative team environment.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize work programs, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to gain the confidence of senior management in delivering an efficient and effective service within agreed time and cost constraints.
• Demonstrated ability to present and win support for ideas; a good listener; high level of integrity, discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other. Fluency in English and French is an advantage.
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite applications; knowledge of SAP is an added advantage.

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Reference: ADB/17/154
Location: Côte d’Ivoire
Grade: PL4
Position N°: 50091792

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 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 18 (eighteen) 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.

The Position

• The main purpose of the Principal Land Officer will be to assist in the implementation of “Feed Africa: Strategy for Agricultural Transformation in Africa 2016 – 2025” by addressing land issues in all aspects of Bank operations, and specifically in the implementation of Feed Africa and contribute to the fulfillment of the Bank’s vision 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 (5) agro-ecological zones.
• The transformation will require a set of seven (7) enablers:
  • increase productivity by ensuring land tenure and land management;
  • realize the value of increased production by facilitating increased investment in land improvement;
  • increase investment into enabling infrastructure through effective land policies;
  • create an enabling agribusiness environment with effective land policies;
  • 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of the Manager of the Agriculture Research, Production and Sustainability Division, and in close collaboration with the Director of the Agricultural Finance and Rural Development Department, Division Managers and Task Managers, the Principal Land Officer provide to the two departments, technical leadership and knowledge generation pertaining to land issues in Africa.

The duties include the following:

• Work with the African Union Commission, the African Development Bank and the United Nations Economic Commission  Land Policy Initiative to further appropriate a conducive land policies in the continent;
• provide technical support related to land issues for all flagships (Enable Youth, Technologies for African Agriculture Transformation; Climate Smart Agriculture;  Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa)  and initiatives under the Feed Africa Strategy;
• Providing leadership in providing land issues in all country strategy papers, country dialogue missions, investment operations and knowledge products where necessary;
• Facilitate advocacy actions on land issues on the continent with key stakeholders at national and regional levels
• Lead and organize land sector teams at the directorate general’s offices,
• Participate in missions and play a key role in developing innovative practical approaches to land policy matters at regional, country and sector levels;
• Support Governments in collaboration with the Agropoles, Agro-industry and Agronomist specialists to harmonize their policies on land use and ethics.

Selection Criteria
Including Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• A minimum of a Master's Degree or its equivalent in Agriculture Economics, Agriculture Management/Development, Rural Development, Public Policy, Land Resource Economics or  Management, Land Law, or closely related disciplines.
• Have a minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience, three (3) of which should be in multilateral development institutions in the design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of lands programs;
• Ability to undertake land research, analysis, policy and advocacy
• Understand land issues (land tenure systems, ownership and user rights) in the agriculture sector
• Good command of project management
• Demonstrable understanding of regional social issues, analysis and policy formulation
• Strong ability in designing, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of lands programs
• Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous and shifting demands/priorities under tight deadlines
• Ability to collaborate within teams and across boundaries
• Ability to work independently and apply innovative approaches, with demonstrated attention to detail.
• 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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Reference: ADB/17/201
Location: Côte d’Ivoire
Grade: PL 5
Position N°: 50000935

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 Sovereign Division is wite broad mandate of Credit Risk Management Department which assess Sovereign and Non-Sovereign Credit Risks, measure their impact on the Bank’s risk bearing capacity and propose risk mitigation techniques.
• The department develops policies and guidelines, methodologies and systems relating to credit risk assessment and management for the Bank as well as ensures internal consistency of all Bank’s credit risk policies and guidelines including those initiated and developed by other Departments.
• The department also monitors and reporthin ths on compliance with credit policies.

The Position

• The Senior Country Risk Officer will monitor credit risks in the sovereign portfolio analysing the evolution of the risk profile and the Bank’s risk bearing capacity and ensures that country risk ratings are timely reviewed and provide advice with respect to lending headroom.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision and guidance of the Sovereign Division’s Manager, the Senior Country Risk Officer will:

• Collect and compile data from economic intelligence sources, national and international publications and through missions to Regional Members Countries;
• Perform the computer processing of the annual country risk survey questionnaire coordinated by the Division and generate the country ratings, including quarterly updating of these ratings.
• Monitor compliance with sovereign exposures limits as well as lending program used in country risk profile notes and country strategy papers.
• Undertake data processing and computational work required in support of the quarterly sovereign portfolio credit risk review and the country risk profile notes prepared by the Division.
• Implement and coordinate the annual country risk rating survey and the quarterly updating of the risk rating and review reports.
• Assist with preparation of Special Country Risk notes of individual Regional Members Countries.
• Maintain and operate the Division's Country Risk databases and ensure their integrity and periodic updating, including developing data presentation formats and/or preparing charts for specific reporting activities.
• Assist with the development of methods for processing and analysing data and perform other related duties in support of enhanced credit risk measurement, assessment, monitoring and management assigned by the Division Manager.
• Assisting with the implementing arrears clearance operations for post conflict countries.
• Maintain a close relationship with key partners, including the Bretton Woods Institutions, to review the Bank Group's credit management policies and guidelines;
• Develop, review and update methodologies, process and systems for assessing and managing sovereign risk.

Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Holds a Master's Degree or equivalent in Risk Management, International Banking or Economics.
• A minimum of Five (5) years of relevant experience related to commercial credit risk assessment and portfolio management. Familiarity with finance project, corporate lending, lending to financial institutions and private equity funds is required. Knowledge of capital adequacy standards is required as well as strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Good knowledge of credit risk management techniques and sophisticated  risk mitigation products;
• High level professional knowledge of qualitative and quantitative credit portfolio management techniques and structured credit instruments, risk derivatives.
• Hands-on experience of Sovereign risk assessment, debt relief mechanisms in emerging and frontier markets
• Ability to assess macro-economic data and complex rating models and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Quantitative modelling skills to assess the balance sheet impact of transactions
• Very Strong knowledge of credit risk models, Capital Adequacy requirement and rating agencies models
• Problem solving: Apply business knowledge to the resolution of problems and identify solutions to the benefit of the client (internal and external) and the organization
• Communication: Provide clear and concise oral and written communication; present oral information with clarity and appropriate style and adapts language and style to suit the requirements of a particular audience.
• Operational effectiveness: The Commitment to ensure that full use is made of the systems, procedures and culture within the organization in order to deliver the required results
• Innovation & Creativity: The commitment to search for and produce innovative and creative approaches to activities in order to enhance performance and create added benefits to the Bank and its clients.
• Teamwork & Relationships: Work with others to maximize the effectiveness of the team as a whole, sharing the knowledge and workload. Develop strong working relationships with colleagues and contribute to creation of a positive team environment
• 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.