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  • Posted: Jul 19, 2017
    Deadline: Aug 2, 2017
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    The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) is a multilateral development finance institution established to contribute to the economic development and social progress of African countries. The AfDB was founded in 1964 and comprises three entities: The African Development Bank, the African Development Fund and the Nigeria Trust Fund. The AfDB’s missi...
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    Chief Government and Regional Organizations Partnerships Officer

    • Job Type
    • Qualification
    • Experience 7 years
    • Location Other
    • Job Field Banking 

    Reference: ADB/17/336
    Location: Côte d’Ivoire
    Grade: PL3
    Position N°: 50093701

    The Complex

    • The Vice Presidency for ‘Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth’ is a Sector Complex focusing on the Bank’s TYS High 5s priority of “Light up and Power Africa”.
    • The complex’s objectives are:
      • To develop policy and strategy;
      • Provide deep sector technical expertise to the Regions by gathering pool of experienced individuals who can be consulted for their expertise on complicated transactions;
      • Develop new financing instruments;
      • Act as spoke person 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 Partnerships Department core objective is building, strengthening, and maintaining the Transformative Partnership on Energy for Africa.
    • This will require broad engagement with other Development Financial Institutions, Regional Member Countries, Non-Regional Member Countries, and the private sector (corporates and financial institutions).
    • The Department includes a “Public Energy Initiatives and Partnerships” Division and a “Strategic Private Sector Relationships” Division.
    • The Public Energy Initiatives and Partnerships Division places the Transformative Partnerships as the unifying platform for increased coherence and coordination amongst various energy sector stakeholders and initiatives leading to greater impact and investment.

    The Position

    • The Chief Government and Regional Organizations Partnerships Officer will be responsible for coordinating, building the capacity and mobilize the support needed from Governments, Regional Organizations, and Regional Economic Communities for the successful implementation of the New Deal on Energy for Africa.
    • The incumbent will be responsible to understand the investment requirements and needs of these organisations and facilitate national and project regional preparation.
    • The incumbent will collaborate with public-sector multi-lateral and bi-lateral development banks and donors to mobilize investment from them for project preparation and co-investment into Africa’s energy sector.

    Duties and Responsibilities
    Under the overall supervision and general guidance of the Division Manager, Public Energy Initiatives and Partnership, the incumbent will perform the following:

    • Contribute to the coordination of the Transformative Partnership on Energy for Africa to align with critical government and regional organization stakeholders to help reduce duplication of efforts and to help pool resources;
    • Map the key government, regional organization and donor stakeholders and contact persons for the energy sector;
    • Collaborate with governments, the regional economic communities, regional power pools and other authorities to identify investment needs;
    • Collaborate with public-sector multi-lateral and bi-lateral development banks and donors to mobilize investment from them for project preparation and co-investment into Africa’s energy sector.
    • Administer a list of national and regional priority action projects for the development of Africa’s energy sector;
    • Conduct gap analysis and national and regional sector planning in collaboration with other public energy partners and initiatives;
    • Contribute to brokering and concluding ‘New Deal Energy Compacts’ for the coordination of energy sector stakeholders;
    • Contribute to capacity building for national and regional coordination efforts in the energy sector and resource mobilization for this purpose;
    • Contribute to the delivery of economic and sector work related to the energy sector;
    • Manage relationships with Governments, Regional Organizations, Regional Economic Communities, bi-lateral and multi-lateral development banks and donors through transparent and effective arrangements;
    • Organize convening events;
    • Liaise with project preparation facilities and mobilize resources for sector planning and project development;
    • Collaborate across other divisions in the Complex and the regional divisions to support the delivery of the New Deal on Energy for Africa.

    Selection Criteria
    Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

    • Hold at least a Master's degree or its equivalent in Electrical Engineering, International Relations, Public Policy Management, Finance, Business Administration or related subjects;
    • Have a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant professional experience in energy sector policy and planning issues, public sector energy finance and development of partnerships;
    • Experience working across multiple institutions and ensuring collaboration across public, private, and civil society sectors is essential;
    • Experience in combinations of the following areas is essential; Government or a regional organization, infrastructure development, sector analysis and planning, public-private sector partnerships, preferably in the energy sector, development bank, project preparation facility;
    • Experience in bi-lateral and multi-lateral public sector entities, preferably in Africa, and in a coordination/partnership role is advantageous;
    • Having private sector experience will be an added advantage;
    • Ability to innovate and create approaches to activities in order to enhance performance and create added benefits to the Bank and its clients;
    • Ability to communicate effectively and mobilize key actors to delivery (private sector, public, sector and civil society);
    • Proven ability to build multi-stakeholder partnerships to manage complex objectives;
    • Proven ability to interact with government and regional organization officials and achieve development results;
    • Proven interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic; environment, with sensitivity and respect for diversity and the ability to build trust and provide; leadership to different team members;
    • Highly developed negotiation skills proven to yield positive outcomes with counterparts, both internal and external;
    • Ability to listen and communicate effectively with counterparts;
    • Clear understanding of the drivers and barriers to success in complex regulatory, political and cultural environments;
    • Knowledge of energy sector development in Africa, including sector gap and planning analyses, and familiarity with the work of major national and regional entities active in the energy sector, including development banks and key donors;
    • Proven track record of building partnerships for development impact;
    • 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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    Principal Corporate Relationships Officer

    • Job Type
    • Qualification
    • Experience 6 years
    • Location Other
    • Job Field Banking 

    Reference: ADB/17/337
    Location: Côte d’Ivoire
    Grade: PL4
    Position N°: 50093765

    The Complex

    • The Vice Presidency for ‘Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth’ is a Sector Complex focusing on the Bank’s TYS High 5s priority of “Light up and Power Africa”. The complex’s objectives are (i) to develop policy and strategy; (ii) provide deep sector technical expertise to the Regions by gathering pool of experienced individuals who can be consulted for their expertise on complicated transactions; (iii) develop new financing instruments; (iv) act as spoke person 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 Partnerships Department core objective is building, strengthening, and maintaining the Transformative Partnership on Energy for Africa. This will require broad engagement with other Development Financial Institutions, Regional Member Countries, Non-Regional Member Countries, and the private sector (corporates and financial institutions). The Department includes a “Public Energy Initiatives and Partnerships” Division and a “Strategic Private Sector Relationships” Division.
    • The Strategic Private Sector Relationships Division builds and manages relationships with anchor (global/regional/national) industry players (corporates, project developers), public and private financial institutions, institutional investors and related associations with the objective to increase the number of private sector projects and private sector financing in the energy sector.

    The Position

    • The Principal Corporate Relationship Officer will be responsible for mobilizing the support, build and manage relationships with anchor (global/regional/local) industry players for successful implementation of the New Deal, in particular international and local corporates, project developers, project preparation facilities and relevant industry associations.
    • The incumbent will also be responsible to understand the investment requirements and needs of these corporates, facilitate project preparation and increase their participation in the energy sector.

    Duties and Responsibilities
    Under the overall supervision and general guidance of the Division Manager, Strategic Private Sector Relationships, the Principal Corporate Relationships Officer will perform the following:

    • Contribute to the ‘New Deal Energy Pacts’ on issues related to the private sector;
    • Establish and manage a list of regional/national/local priority action projects for private investment in Africa’s energy sector;
    • Identify key private sector industry players relevant to the achievement of the New Deal on Energy objectives, including but not limited to relevant global/regional/local corporates/sponsors, project developers, project preparation facilities, relevant industry associations etc.
    • Build and manage relationships with these anchor industry players through regular interactions, including understanding their investment requirements and needs;
    • Engage with governments, project preparation facilities and other stakeholders to accelerate relevant project preparation,
    • Increase investment from corporate industry players in the energy sector, work with internal and external partners to overcome investment constraints (such as policy reforms, guarantees etc.)
    • Contribute to a regular publication for private sector stakeholders;
    • Organize convening events for private sector stakeholders;
    • Ensure adequate awareness, training and capacity for private sector concerns in the energy sector in the Complex and other relevant Bank divisions and local Bank staff;
    • Closely collaborate with the public energy initiatives and partnerships manager and other relevant internal and external partners in creating an understanding of the public sector for private sector needs and in public-private partnerships.

    Selection Criteria
    Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

    • Hold at least a Master's degree or its equivalent in Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, or related subjects;
    • Have a minimum of six (6) years of leadership experience in energy sector issues, corporate finance, emerging markets;
    • Experience in working in a corporate institution or project developer in the energy sector;
    • Successful track record of achieving results through partnerships with the private sector;
    • Experience in a combination of the following areas: infrastructure development, public-private partnerships, corporate finance, project finance;
    • Having private sector experience will be an added advantage;
    • Ability to innovate and create approaches to activities in order to enhance performance and create added benefits to the Bank and its clients;
    • Ability to communicate effectively and mobilize key actors to delivery (private sector, public sector and civil society);
    • Proven ability to build multi-stakeholder partnerships to achieve results;
    • Proven interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment, with sensitivity and respect for diversity and the ability to build trust and provide leadership to different team members;
    • Highly developed negotiation skills proven to yield positive outcomes with counterparts, both internal and external;
    • Ability to listen and communicate effectively with counterparts;
    • Knowledge of private sector investment from corporates and/or project developers in infrastructure, including in the energy sector, and in emerging markets, including in Africa;
    • Clear understanding of the drivers and barriers to success in complex regulatory, political and cultural environments;
    • Knowledge of energy sector development in Africa and familiarity with the work of major entities active in the energy sector;
    • 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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    Principal Investment Officer

    • Job Type
    • Qualification
    • Experience 6 years
    • Location Other
    • Job Field Banking 

    Reference: ADB/17/318
    Location: Côte d’Ivoire
    Grade: PL4
    Position N°: 50093706

    The Complex

    • The Vice Presidency for Finance oversees the financial management of the Bank Group.
    • This encompasses the Bank Group’s treasury activities including borrowings from the capital markets and investment activities; controllership functions including financial reporting and loan administration; strategic resource mobilization and the strengthening of the non-statutory financial resources and instruments; the overall asset/liability management for the Bank Group.

    The Hiring Department

    • The Treasury Department is responsible for raising funds from capital markets, managing and investing the Bank Group’s liquidity and shareholders’ funds, processing and settling all financial transactions and managing the institution’s banking relationships.

    The Position

    • The Principal Investment Officer will be responsible for managing multiple fixed income investment portfolios for several entities of the African Development Bank Group.

    Duties and Responsibilities
    Under the supervision and guidance of the Division Manager, Investments, the Principal Investment Officer will perform the following:

    Portfolio management:

    • Manages the Bank Group's assets in its liquid currencies with the objective of capital preservation, profitability, and liquidity maintenance according to the investment guidelines of each specific entity by executing transactions in securities and derivatives such as swaps and futures; identify and execute investment and trading opportunities within risk parameters. The Principal Investment Officer is expected to manage large liquidity portfolios amounting to several billion Units of Accounts.
    • Manages the cash collateral portfolios by ensuring the investment of cash received as credit support in short-dated instruments with the objective of covering the financial costs.
    • Supports the development of the Investment Process and participates in the implementation of the Strategic Asset Allocation.
    • Executes the Bank’s short-term funding strategy by issuing European Commercial Papers to cover short-term liquidity gaps, posting regular levels for European Commercial Papers to increase the visibility of the Bank and assessing other alternative short-term funding options such as repo transactions.
    • Contributes to the credit analysis process by ensuring that specific issuers/counterparties are assessed to ensure their creditworthiness.
    • Contributes to the selection process for external portfolio managers by assessing proposals; reviews external portfolio managers’ activities to ensure adequate management of the Bank’s assets by conducting regular meetings and reviewing performance reports.
    • Leads key projects on innovation in investment products and strategies by submitting concrete proposals to the Division Manager and Chief Investment Officer. The Principal Investment Officer is expected to be able to lead projects throughout their lifecycle: from their inception to Board approval and then follow up with their implementation.

    Financial Policies:

    • Contributes to the formulation and reviews the African Development Bank Group’s financial policies by making appropriate policy recommendation to Senior Management, the Board and Asset and Liability Committee; participates in the review of other financial policies including borrowing and currency management policies by providing feedback to proposals from other Divisions.
    • Ensures that Process manuals of the Division are up-to-date by contributing to their periodic review.

    Market Intelligence & Reporting:

    • Monitors political, economic and market developments and assess their implication for the Bank's assets and investment strategy. Monitors Central Banks activities to assess developments in their monetary policies and their implication for interest rate trends and the formulation the investment strategy for the Bank's Investment Portfolio.
    • Keeps Division Manager and Treasurer up-to-date on the investment strategy and developments in the financial markets by (i) providing regular updates at Strategy Meetings and through notes, (ii) responding to information requests from the Treasurer, Asset and Liability Committee, the Board, and the rest of the Bank, (iii) producing monthly and quarterly reports presenting performance results and market developments (iv) producing weekly economic and bond market reports prepared by the division.

    Advisory & Capacity Building:

    • Provides technical assistance to other divisions in areas of risk hedging, fixed income trading, and valuation of bonds and derivatives by reviewing reports produced by other divisions and responding to specific technical requests.
    • Provides advisory services and technical assistance to African Central Banks and other financial institutions on fixed income investment management, and risk hedging by responding to specific technical requests or reviewing proposals or policies.
    • Designs courses and programs targeted at senior management, middle managers and officers of Central banks and other financial institutions.

    External Relationships:

    • Maintains and manages professional relationships with the investment community, dealer counterparties, central banks and other professionals operating in financial markets, by providing responses to information requests, representing the Bank at conferences and contributing to the expansion of the list of existing Global Master Repurchase Agreement and International Swaps and Derivatives Association agreements.

    Analytics, Models and System Development:

    • Contributes to the development of analytics tools in the team to improve the team’s capacity to capture and monitor risks; such improvements include the implementation of portfolio analytical tools, such as Profit and Loss attribution analysis, cash flow projections analysis.
    • Leads key system development projects designed to improve operational efficiency; Examples include the functional testing of the deployment of Straight-Through Processing and electronic trading platforms.

    Selection Criteria
    Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

    • Hold at least a Master's Degree or its equivalent in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or another relevant quantitative discipline. Relevant professional certification such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or ICMA is a plus.
    • Have a minimum of six (6) years of relevant and practical experience in International Capital Markets in general and with special emphasis on active management of complex fixed income portfolios.
    • Strong knowledge and understanding of financial instruments, particularly bonds, structured products, derivatives, and risk management concepts; Proven credit analysis and financial modelling skills; strong numeracy skills.
    • Experience in exercising a related/similar function in another Multilateral Development Banks, investment bank or top tiers asset managers.
    • Private sector experience will be an added advantage.
    • Takes ownership for projects, establishing key deliverables and timelines, consistently following up with others to ensure target dates are met.
    • Provides guidance to others in developing themselves within their area of expertise.
    • Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other language.
    • Demonstrate a strong work ethic.
    • Good knowledge of the use of standard software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and web tools); Excel VBA programming skills is desirable.
    • Hands-on experience with Treasury systems such as Bloomberg is required; Hands-on experience with Summit and Numerix is advantageous.

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    Program Coordinator

    • Job Type
    • Qualification
    • Experience 6 years
    • Location Other
    • Job Field Banking 

    Reference: ADB/17/358
    Location: Côte d’Ivoire
    Grade: PL4
    Position N°: 50093749

    The Complex

    • The Vice-Presidency for Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization is central to the Bank’s mission of developing the private sector, improving infrastructure and accelerating industrialization.
    • The complex main functions are to (i) strengthen the enabling environment for private sector [and financial sector] development conducive to inclusive growth and sustainable development, (ii) support the development of reliable and sustainable infrastructure, including cities and urban development, and (iii) place renewed emphasis on industrial and trade performance in support of structural transformation across Africa.
    • The Complex leverages knowledge, co-financing, and partnerships to attract private capital and work with governments on delivering the Bank’s development agenda.

    The Hiring Division

    • The Front Office of the Vice-Presidency, Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization provides strategic guidance to the overall functioning of the Complex by providing support to the Vice President.
    • The Front Office is responsible for the coordination of the overall work, including Operations, Policy, and Economic Sector Works, Partnership, Client relationship management and work with Directors and Managers within and outside the complex, to ensure effective delivery of the mandate of the Complex. 

    The Position

    • The Program Coordinator is responsible for the overall coordination of thematic and sectoral work of the Vice-Presidency, Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization Complex.
    • The program Coordinator will work closely with the Vice President and the Sector Directors and provide technical and strategic input.
    • The incumbent also helps coordinate the Vice-presidency’s front office, sector departments, as well as the complex’ sector works - Private Sector, Industrialization, Trade, Regional Integration and Infrastructure – within the complex and with the five regional hubs.
    • The incumbent will provide expertise in the area of development of strategy, policy and work program management through leveraging the IT system. Establishes procedures and controls mechanism to improve efficiency of the Front Office and indeed the complex.

    Duties and Responsibilities
    Under the general guidance and supervision of the Vice-President, Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization, the Program Coordinator will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

    • Supervise and guide the implementation of the complex work program, ensure quality delivery, strategic alignment and resource optimization;
    • Report to the Vice-President on work progress and identify critical areas that deserve specific support and provide recommendations as appropriate;
    • Work with the IT to develop tools and instruments necessary for the effective monitoring and control of the delivery of the Complex Work Program;
    • Serve as focal point and lead complex strategic and thematic work on selected sectors such as Regional Integration, Private Sector, Industry, Trade and Infrastructure and Investment Climate or other sectors as may be defined by the Vice President; working closely with the Sector Directors and Managers;
    • Liaise with the directorates of the sector departments, the Bank’s five regional hubs and other key stakeholders to ensure coherence and complementarity across activities while also ensuring coherence and synergy within the work of the various departments and divisions of the complex;
    • Serve as focal point for Complex work on Partnership, supporting Directors and Managers to leverage partnership to drive their work program;
    • Promote the use of the full range of Bank’s instruments in order to crowd-in external public and private financing (including external funding channelled by the Bank);
    • Ensure follow up/Draft Vice-Presidency's briefing materials i.e. talking points, speeches, media program; etc.;
    • Build relationships with clients, global and regional private businesses, Regional Development Banks, Development Financial Institutions, other Multilateral Development Banks, banking and multilateral partners and government officials;
    • Represent the complex on internal and external events of the Bank to enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing;
    • Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Vice-President.

    Selection Criteria
    Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

    • Hold at least a Master's degree or its equivalent in Business Administration, Economics, Public Policy and Public Administration, International Development or other relevant discipline;
    • Have minimum of six (6) years of relevant professional experience;
    • Demonstrated good knowledge of the operational policies, procedures and practices of major bilateral and multilateral development agencies;
    • Good operation experience with the African Development Bank, with broad skills in operations evaluations, stakeholder engagement, and with strong analytical skills in assessment of institutional capacities and projects implementation;
    • Having private sector experience will be an added advantage;
    • Client and results oriented individual, with strong analytical skills, sense of accuracy and attention to detail;
    • Ability to build partnership with a broad range of clients and deliver results that meet the needs and long-term interests of clients within and outside the institution;
    • Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, with a good knowledge of the other;
    • Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).

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    Principal Financial Sector Relationships Officer

    • Job Type
    • Qualification
    • Experience 6 years
    • Location Other
    • Job Field Banking 

    Reference: ADB/17/338
    Location: Côte d’Ivoire
    Grade: PL4
    Position N°: 50093761

    The Complex

    • The Vice Presidency for ‘Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth’ is a Sector Complex focusing on the Bank’s TYS High 5s priority of “Light up and Power Africa”.
    • The complex’s objectives are (i) to develop policy and strategy; (ii) provide deep sector technical expertise to the Regions by gathering pool of experienced individuals who can be consulted for their expertise on complicated transactions; (iii) develop new financing instruments; (iv) act as spoke person 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 Partnerships Department core objective is building, strengthening, and maintaining the Transformative Partnership on Energy for Africa.
    • This will require broad engagement with other Development Financial Institutions, Regional Member Countries, Non-Regional Member Countries, and the private sector (corporates and financial institutions).
    • The Department includes a “Public Energy Initiatives and Partnerships” Division and a “Strategic Private Sector Relationships” Division.
    • The Strategic Private Sector Relationships Division builds and manages relationships with anchor (global/regional/national) industry players (corporates, project developers), public and private financial institutions, institutional investors and related associations with the objective to increase the number of private sector projects and private sector financing in the energy sector.

    The Position

    • The Principal Financial Sector Relationships Officer will be responsible for mobilizing the support, build and manage relationships with anchor (global/regional/national) financial institutions for the successful implementation of the New Deal.
    • The incumbent will also be responsible to understand the investment requirements of these financial institutions, facilitate investment program and project preparation and increase their participation in the energy sector.

    Duties and Responsibilities
    Under the overall supervision and general guidance of the Division Manager, Strategic Private Sector Relationships, the Principal Financial Sector Relationships Specialist will perform the following:

    • Lead the Transformative Partnership on Energy for Africa in aspects of coordination related to key strategic financial sector stakeholders (public and private financial institutions, institutional investors, industry associations);
    • Build and manage relationships with international/regional/local public and private financial institutions, institutional investors and related industry associations;
    • Establish and manage a database of key strategic financial sector partners for the energy sector (including but not limited to international/regional/local financial institutions, private sector oriented Development Finance Institutions, international/regional/local institutional investors, industry associations, foundations etc.);
    • Ensure regular consultations with key strategic financial sector actors relevant to the achievement of the New Deal on Energy objectives, including on investment strategies and opportunities, required sector reforms, project preparation, investment solutions;
    • Establish and manage a list of regional/national priority action projects for private investment in Africa’s energy sector;
    • Work with sponsors, project developers, investors, project preparation facilities, financial institutions and other stakeholders to accelerate preparation of these projects;
    • Contribute to the ‘New Deal Energy Compacts’ on issues related to the private and financial sector;
    • Organize convening events for key strategic financial sector partners at the international/regional/national level;
    • Lead the mobilization of requisite resources from Development Finance Institutions and the financial sector, significantly increasing the mobilization of private finance for Africa’s energy sector, including through local currency finance and innovative financing solutions (guarantees, securitization);
    • Follow international, regional and local financial sector and other market developments related to private participation/investment in the energy sector, identify new trends and opportunities and inform other divisions in the Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth Complex and the Bank;
    • Lead new financial product development for pooled investment solutions for the energy sector in collaboration with the Director Transformative Energy Partnerships, other relevant departments of the Bank and relevant external partners;
    • Contribute to a regular publication for key private sector stakeholders;
    • Ensure adequate awareness, training and capacity for private sector concerns in the energy sector in other relevant Bank divisions and local Bank staff;
    • Closely collaborate with the Public Energy Initiatives and Partnerships Manager and team in creating an understanding of the public sector for private sector needs and in public-private partnerships.

    Selection Criteria
    Including Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

    • Hold at least a Master’s degree or its equivalent in Finance, Business Administration, or related subjects; Chartered Financial Analyst is an added advantage.
    • Have a minimum of six (6) years of leadership experience in corporate and project finance in infrastructure/energy in emerging markets at a commercial bank, investment bank, development finance institution or asset manager.
    • Experience in a combination of the following areas will be essential: infrastructure development and project finance, public-private partnerships, equity and/or debt investments, experience in commercial or investment banking or asset management.
    • Experience in project finance involving several public and private financial institutions.
    • Having private sector experience will be an added advantage.
    • Proven track record in achieving results through collaboration across public and private sectors.
    • Deep knowledge of investment processes and criteria of private financial sector institutions and institutional investors.
    • Clear understanding of the drivers and barriers to success in complex regulatory, political and cultural environments.
    • Knowledge of energy sector and financial sector development in Africa and familiarity with the work of major financing entities active in the energy sector.
    • Ability to innovate and create approaches to activities in order to enhance performance and create added benefits to the Bank and its clients.
    • Ability to communicate effectively and mobilize key actors to delivery (private sector, public sector and civil society).
    • Proven ability to build multi-stakeholder partnerships to manage complex objectives
    • Proven interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment, with sensitivity and respect for diversity and the ability to build trust and provide leadership to different team members;
    • Highly developed negotiation skills proven to yield positive outcomes with counterparts, both internal and external;
    • Ability to listen and communicate effectively with counterparts
    • 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)

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    Investment Climate Regulatory Officer

    • Job Type
    • Qualification
    • Experience 6 years
    • Location Other
    • Job Field Law / Legal 

    Reference: No ADB/17/308
    Location: Côte d’Ivoire
    Grade: PL4
    Position N°: 50093744

    The Complex

    • The Vice Presidency for Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization is central to the Bank’s mission of developing the private sector, improving infrastructure and accelerating industrialization.
    • The complex main functions are to (i) strengthen the enabling environment for private sector [and financial sector] development conducive to inclusive growth and sustainable development, (ii) support the development of reliable and sustainable infrastructure, including cities and urban development, and (iii) place renewed emphasis on industrial and trade performance in support of structural transformation across Africa.
    • The Complex leverages knowledge, co-financing, and partnerships to attract private capital and work with governments on delivering the Bank’s development agenda.

    The Hiring Division

    • In line with the Bank Ten-Year Strategy, and consistent with the Bank’s Industrialization Strategy for Africa, the Division drives the Trade development, facilitation and investment climate agenda to support the industrialization and overall development agenda of the Bank.
    • The Division is mandated to drive the Bank’s trade facilitation and investment climate agenda working in close collaboration with the Transport and logistics department, the industrialization team as well as the Economic Governance, Agriculture and Regional Integration complexes and the regional hubs of the Bank.

    The Position

    • The Investment Climate Regulatory Expert will report to the Division Manager and will focus on helping client governments improve business and investment laws, policies, regulations and incentives regimes and reduce economy-wide barriers in order to stimulate private domestic and foreign direct investment and job creation. The incumbent will work with RMCs to create enabling business climate supporting investment and the development of socially responsive enterprises. The incumbent will work across the various sector complexes and regions of the Bank.

    Duties and Responsibilities
    Under the general guidance and supervision of the Manager, Trade and Investment Climate Division, the Investment Climate Regulatory Expert will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

    • Undertake reviews of investment policies, institutions and mechanisms in RMCs, highlighting challenges and obstacles to investment flows and business activity in countries;
    • Design action/reform plans and technical assistance programs leading to improved investment climate and business environment in RMCs;
    • Identify and initiate programs/projects and initiatives relevant for investment policy and regulatory reforms fostering private sector investment and entrepreneurship;
    • Contribute to the development and incubation of new platforms, work streams and approaches in the area of investment policy and business support;
    • Provide support for enabling policy, legislative and regulatory environment (“soft infrastructure”) for private sector development;
    • Mainstream the investment climate principles within the Bank’s private sector programs and investments;
    • Undertake knowledge generation and dissemination of best practice on competition policies across countries and regions, including indicators and statistics on the status of competition at economy and industry levels;
    • Contribute to the development of collaborative partnerships with external partners and other Bank teams involved in promoting the enabling environment and improving investment climate in countries, including following up on the work done by the erstwhile Investment Climate Facility for Africa;
    • Facilitate policy dialogue amongst national stakeholders (private and public) as well as authorities (regulatory institution) towards improving the enabling business environment;
    • Apply existing tools, such as the annual Doing Business Report, and instruments to benchmark, assess and track investment climate in countries.

    Selection Criteria
    Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

    • Hold at least a Master's Degree or its equivalent in Economics, Public Policy, Public Administration, Law, or other relevant discipline;
    • Have a minimum of six (6) years of relevant professional experience in the area of public and private sector investment climate policy formulation and reforms,
    • Technical expertise and experience in investment climate policy as well as, global trends and regional drivers of foreign direct investment and business environment;
    • Demonstrates technical expertise to contribute to the design of and implementation of projects as well as to advise peers and more senior staff on approaches and measures toward improving business and investment climate in RMCs;
    • Experience in business environment analysis and development of instrument and tools for measuring impacts and results;
    • Strong knowledge of socio-economic, investment climate, regulatory reforms and policies and business environment issues in African countries;
    • Client and results oriented individual, with strong analytical and communication (both verbally and in writing) skills, sense of accuracy and attention to detail;
    • Ability to build partnership with a broad range of clients and deliver results that meet the needs and long-term interests of clients within and outside the institution;
    • Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a good working knowledge of the other;
    • Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).

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    Senior Financial Accountant - African Development Fund

    Reference: ADB/17/320
    Location: Côte d’Ivoire
    Grade: PL5
    Position N°: 50093630

    The Complex

    • The Vice Presidency for Finance oversees the financial management of the Bank Group. This encompasses the Bank Group’s treasury activities including borrowings from the capital markets and investment activities; controllership functions including financial reporting and loan administration; strategic resource mobilization and the strengthening of the non-statutory financial resources and instruments; the overall asset/liability management for the Bank Group.

    The Hiring Department

    • The Financial Control Department is responsible for accounting for the financial consequences of the Bank Group’s transactions and decisions, and for the preparation, fair presentation and overall integrity of the internal financial reports and published financial statements.
    • The department is also responsible for loan administration and accounting and related fiduciary responsibilities, including disbursement of funds to projects and programs financed by the Bank Group.
    • Lastly, the department provides decision support and expertise in the development and implementation of financial control policies, operational and financial strategies and related information systems.

    The Position

    • The Senior Financial Accountant - African Development Fund is responsible for all technical accounting activities and financial reporting related to the African Development Fund, Nigeria Trust Fund, Staff Retirement Plan, Medical Benefit Plan and Special Funds. 
    • The incumbent works under the general guidance of the Chief Financial Accountant of the Financial Reporting and Treasury Product Sections in the Financial Reporting Division and under the overall supervision of the Division Manager, Financial Reporting Division

    Duties and Responsibilities
    Under the supervision and guidance of the Division Manager, Financial reporting, the Senior Financial Accountant will perform the following:

    General Accounting Duties:

    • Operate daily controls to ensure complete and accurate accounting for all financial transactions of the African Development Fund and other Special Funds. This will include monitoring SUMMIT/SAP interface postings for timely identification and resolution of missing postings and recommending additional controls for reducing or preventing such discrepancies;
    • Reconcile the investment balances and income in the SAP General Ledger with SUMMIT, ensuring that outstanding items are resolved in a timely basis. This will include reconciliation of balances and income relating to FX Forwards, Swaps and Futures.
    • Reconcile the Bank and Funds Statements of Voting Power and Subscriptions and Demand Obligations obtained from Treasury (FITR) with the SAP General Ledger, ensuring timely resolution of any discrepancies through appropriate liaison with partner departments. Ensure that all related outstanding amounts in bank statements are captured.
    • Identify all accelerated encashment on Subscriptions and process relevant accounting entries to recognize attributable Discount on Accelerated Encashment in a timely basis.

    Financial Reporting:

    • Participate in the preparation and technical review of periodic financial statements and reports for African Development Fund and other Special Funds produced in the Division;
    • Participate in the formulation and review of accounting policies and practices with respect to Treasury products;
    • Continuously focus on identifying opportunities for improving the timeliness, completeness and accuracy of the Fund financial statements using existing or new technologies. Champion and drive the process for the implementation of new controls for enhancing the quality of financial reporting for the Fund.
    • Prepare other ad-hoc financial and management reports as may be required from time to time.

    Commitment Capacity:

    • Prepare quarterly African Development Fund Commitment Capacity report for distribution to Board of Directors and Senior Management. This report summarizes the resources available to the Fund for new appropriation and commitment.
    • Obtain, collate and process financial data from Treasury, Loans Accounting Division, Financial Risk Management and Resource Mobilization Unit as input to the Commitment Capacity Report.
    • Attend to inquiries from partner departments (e.g. Treasury and Financial Management Department), providing technical accounting advice on Funds status and treatment of financial transactions;

    Selection Criteria
    Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

    • Hold at least a Master’s Degree or its equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or applied Economics.
    • Have a minimum of five (5) years of practical experience related to Treasury accounting: hedge accounting, financial reporting of Treasury activities, accounting procedures, IFRS, etc.
    • Membership with a professional Accounting board.
    • Private sector experience is an added advantage.
    • Technically astute of accounting for treasury products/
    • Solid experience in accounting of Treasury products and applying IFRS standards.
    • Application of new and revised IFRS standards to ensure compliance.
    • Ability to deal with sensitive issues in a multi-cultural environment and to build effective working relations with colleagues.
    • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision as well as part of a multicultural team.
    • Ability to drive change.
    • Ability to be flexible, open minded with integrity.
    • Problem-solving.
    • Communication.
    • Client orientation.
    • Team working and relationship Management.
    • 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 standard software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
    • Knowledge of SAP Finance

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    Principal Legal Counsel - Finance Division

    • Job Type
    • Qualification
    • Experience 6 years
    • Location Other
    • Job Field Law / Legal 

    Reference: ADB/17/350
    Location: Côte d’Ivoire
    Grade: PL4
    Position N°: 50000650

    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 (PRST0); Independent Development Evaluation Department (BDEV); Integrity and Anti-Corruption Department (PIAC); Compliance Review and Mediation Unit (BCRM); Secretariat to the Sanctions Appeals Board; Administrative Tribunal (BATR); Office of the Auditor General (PAGL); Group Risk Management Directorate; General Counsel and Legal Services Department (PGCL); Communication and External Relations Department; Staff Integrity and Ethics Office (PETH) and Office of the Secretary General & General Secretariat.

    The Hiring Department/ Division

    • The role of the General Counsel and Legal Services Department (PGCL) is to provide legal support, legal advice and services to the Boards of the Bank Group, to the President, Vice Presidents, as well as the operational, financial and administrative Departments of the Bank. The role of the PGCL is also to protect the interest of the Bank from legal liability and, as necessary, to provide legal defence in cases filed against or brought by the Bank.
    • The Finance Division's main activities are to provide legal and advisory services in the mobilization, investment and management of the financial resources of the Bank.

    The Position

    • The Principal Legal Counsel - Finance Division ensures the correct interpretation of, and compliance with the various policies, rules and regulations of the Bank in the mobilization, investment and management of the financial resources of the Bank.

    Duties and Responsibilities
    Under the supervision and guidance of the Division Manager PGCL 3, the Principal Legal Counsel - Finance Division will:

    • Attend Board of Directors meetings and Senior Management committees directly related to the functions of the incumbent and provide any legal clarifications or assistance that may be required;
    • Ensure that the mobilization, investment and management of the Bank’s financial resources comply with applicable Bank rules and policies.
    • Support and advise the Bank’s Treasury in the negotiation and drafting of documentation to effect Bank borrowings in the international capital and money markets, and draft or review all legal documents required for the implementation of the Bank‘s borrowing strategy and capital markets transactions.
    • Prepare and review legal documentation for the Bank’s derivatives and other risk management transactions, negotiate relevant master agreements and draft and review individual transaction documents.
    • Advise on the legal aspects of cash management, bank account agreements, anti-money laundering (know your customer) initiatives, and contracts for the custody or investment of the Bank’s financial resources.
    • Draft and review legal documents concerning membership and subscription to the Bank’s capital, contributions to the African Development Fund and the creation of trust funds and special funds.
    • Provide legal advice on the Bank Agreement, the General Authority on Asset and Liability Management, financial regulations, policies and rules and participate in the work of the Bank’s Asset and Liability Management Committee and its working groups.
    • Issue legal opinions on regulatory, institutional and financial issues arising from the interpretation and application of the Charter of the Bank; draft legal documents relating to accession and participation in the Bank and the Fund; interpret and apply the Financial Regulations of the Bank.
    • Prepare and review all necessary documentation for the Bank’s borrowings in the international capital and money markets.
    • Review, update and recommend for approval standard documentation, in accordance with market and industry practice, for use in derivative transactions.
    • Advise on contracts for the investment of liquid assets of the Bank and the African Development Fund.
    • Review, revise and recommend for approval global clearing, custody, execution and repurchase agreements to facilitate the Bank’s investment and risk management transactions.
    • Propose and design appropriate amendments to the Bank Agreement and other governing instruments, such as the Financial Regulations.
    • Support and advice the Bank Group Chief Risk Officer and Asset-Liability Management Committee on the legal aspects of balance sheet optimization activities.
    • Provide legal advice and assistance through the Division Manager to the Bank and its operating organs on all matters of finance, investments and reporting obligations to internal and external authorities.
    • Assist the Division Manager in the selection of external counsel to represent the interests of the Bank.
    • Provide legal advice on matters relating to investments and financial transactions of the Staff Retirement Plan.

    Selection Criteria
    Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

    • Hold at least a Master's degree or its equivalent 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.
    • A minimum of six (6) 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.
    • 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.
    • Having private sector experience will be an added advantage.
    • 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.
    • Experience in applying legal knowledge to deliver full scope of strategic Legal services.
    • Effective consulting and advisory skills that enable clients and help resolve their legal questions.
    • Ability to work and deal with sensitive issues in a multi-cultural environment and to build effective working relations with colleagues.
    • Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English and/or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other.

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    Principal Power Engineer

    Reference: ADB/17/309
    Location: Côte d’Ivoire
    Grade: PL4
    Position N°: 50001045

    The Complex

    • The Vice Presidency for ‘Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth’ is a Sector Complex focusing on the Bank’s TYS High 5s priority of “Light up and Power Africa”.
    • The complex’s objectives are:
      • To develop policy and strategy;
      • Provide deep sector technical expertise to the Regions by gathering pool of experienced individuals who can be consulted for their expertise on complicated transactions;
      • Develop new financing instruments;
      • Act as spoke person 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

    • The Power Systems Development Department has the broad objective of supporting the Bank’s Regional Member Countries, and African sub regions, to develop and improve their own Power Systems and the performance of their utilities

    The Position

    • The Power Engineer will ensure the technical strength of the Bank’s activities in the support of transactions linked to private sector investments in the electricity sector.
    • He/She will provide deep sectoral expertise related to the planning, development, structuring and financing of national and regional power systems, including power generation, transmission and distribution / retail.
    • The job contributes to the delivery of flagships as required.

    Duties and Responsibilities
    Under the overall supervision of the Manager, National and Regional Power Systems, the Principal Power Engineer will perform the following:
    1.) Business Development and Client Management:

    • As per the guidelines of the New Deal on Energy for Africa, contribute towards developing a strong pipeline of good quality investment opportunities through leading business development missions, anticipating market trends and employing sector/country knowledge;
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, especially regional IPP developers and sponsors, utilities, service providers, banks, multilateral partners, regulators and government officials to develop and execute specific investment opportunities;
    • Have a thorough understanding of the power and utilities industry, including markets, major contractors / operators and technologies and provide advice to PEVP team members in the regional hubs concerning the processing of transactions linked to IPP / PPP investments.

    2.) Project Finance tasks:

    • Contribute to the delivery of flagships as required to ensure delivery of the New Deal on Energy objectives;
    • Act as in-house advisor to investment staff in appraising new private sector proposals for investments in the power sector.
    • Liaise with client’s technical staff, project engineers and lenders’ engineers and participate in due diligence missions and other project meetings, as necessary.
    • Review major contracts, including PPA, EPC, FSA, O&M, GCA, and other project agreements and advise on alignment of performance obligations; and adequacy of buffers, procurement mode and risk allocation. .
    • Assess investment programs and project capital costs, and advise on value for money.
    • Provide financial analysts with key performance and expenditure (operational and capital) assumptions and scenarios; for incorporation in financial models.
    • Assist in the supervision of African Development Bank’s portfolio of power sector investments, review of relevant M&E Reports and field inspections as necessary; and in resolving operational weaknesses.
    • Hire and supervise specialized engineering agencies as necessary.
    • Assist with the development of new power projects, particularly those using renewable energy.
    • Support and provide advice on utility performance management systems.
    • Develop suitable industry knowledge and performance benchmarks to share within African Development Bank and with external clients.

    Selection Criteria
    Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

    • Hold at least a Master's degree or its equivalent in Electrical engineering or Business Administration or related disciplines.
    • Have a minimum of six (06) years of relevant professional experience in power sector project finance.
    • Broad range of responsibilities within the industry in several of the following areas: Thermal generation, hydro generation, systems planning, distribution operations, commercial operations, transmission, tariff setting, renewable generation, power plant construction and environmental compliance.
    • Up-to-date knowledge of capital costs and operating parameters of diverse generation technologies and T&D networks.
    • Experience in Africa and emerging economies.
    • Professional engineer with advanced degree.
    • Significant work experience in the private sector.
    • Experience as Owner’s or Lenders’ engineer will be a plus.
    • Experience with regional power pools / projects will be a plus.
    • Proven ability to interact competently with the staff of project sponsors, government and donor agencies on issues relating to aid coordination, as well as with the private sector;
    • Proven ability to work within a team of professional staff, and utilize talent and expertise of team members in a productive way;
    • Capacity to initiate and manage innovations and change
    • Communication.
    • Problem-solving.
    • Client orientation.
    • Team working and relationship management.
    • 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 standard software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and knowledge of SAP.

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    Principal Protocol and Event Management Officer

    Reference: ADB/17/351
    Grade: LP4
    Position N°: 50093672

    The Complex

    • The President, plans, supervises and manages the business of the Bank Group.
    • Under the direction of the Boards of Directors, the President conducts the business of the Bank and the African Development Fund and manages operations and activities in accordance with the Agreements establishing the ADB and the ADF.
    • The President supervises several Departments and Units including Office of the President (PRST0); Independent Development Evaluation Department (BDEV); Integrity and Anti-Corruption Department (PIAC); Compliance Review and Mediation Unit (BCRM); Secretariat to the Sanctions Appeals Board (BSAB); Administrative Tribunal (BATR); Office of the Auditor General (PAGL); Group Risk Management Directorate (PGRM); General Counsel and Legal Services Department (PGCL); Communication and External Relations Department (PCER); Staff Integrity and Ethics Office (PETH) and Office of the Secretary General & General Secretariat(PSEG).

    The Hiring Department

    • The role of the Banks' Office of the Secretary General and the General Secretariat (PSEG) is to facilitate the delivery of the objectives of the Bank’s Ten Year Strategy, High 5s, and Development and Business Delivery Model (DBDM) by enhancing the decision-making process of the governance organs and forging better working relationships with the shareholders and host countries of the Bank. PSEG is comprised of:
      • The Immediate Office of the Secretary General (PSEG0) which has the additional responsibility of managing the Records Management and Archives Section and the Corporate Governance Policy and Shareholder Relations Section;
      • Board Affairs and Proceedings Division (PSEG1);
      • Protocol, Privileges and Immunities Division (PSEG2); and
      • Conferences and Meetings Division (PSEG3).
    • The main functions of the Protocol, Privileges and Immunities Division and Diplomatic Missions (PSEG.2) 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 purpose of the Principal Protocol and Event Management Officer is to assist the Country Office in:

    • Providing protocol assistance for the President of the Bank, Elected Officers, Senior Management and Special Guests when visiting the Country;
    • Monitoring the implementation of the Agreement establishing the Country Office as well as the immunities, privileges and exemptions extended to the Country Office and its staff;
    • Monitoring relations with the host country;
    • Managing relations with diplomatic missions in the host country;
    • Managing the Bank’s ceremonies and events in the host country and high-level visits to the Country Office.

    Duties and Responsibilities
    Under the supervision and guidance of the Chief Protocol Officer Privileges & Immunities and Diplomatic Missions, Principal Protocol and Events Management Officer will:

    • Provide Protocol services for the President of the Bank, in particular by assisting the President at the airport, accompanying him on missions; ensuring protocol coverage of his official activities, such as meetings, lunches, dinners, high-level visits, etc.;
    • Provide Protocol services for Elected Officers, Senior Management and Special Guests, in particular by assisting them at the airport, during their visits to the host country and as necessary during the Bank’s Annual Meetings;
    • Assist the Country Office Director in carrying out his/her representation functions, in particular as they apply to the planning, organization, management, coordination and supervision of the Bank’s relations with the host country;
    • Prepare draft documents, memoranda, all notes verbal or correspondence relating to his /her duties and generally in all tasks entrusted to him/her by the Director of the Country Office;
    • Monitor the implementation of the Agreement establishing the Country Office;
    • Formulate, transmit and follow up, in conjunction with the competent host country authorities, requests for tax exemption, long-stay visas, diplomatic and international organization cards, vehicle registration and VAT exoneration, and administer and follow up dossiers for presentation of newly recruited staff to host country authorities;
    • Handle and follow up any diplomatic disputes arising out of the application of the Host Country Agreement, in close collaboration with the Legal Services Department (PGCL);
    • Coordinate with the Bank Security Unit (PSEC), all activities pertaining to the security of the Country Office and its staff and prepare reports as necessary; represent the Bank in meetings with the host country authorities (mainly Ministry of Foreign Affairs) concerning security of diplomatic missions and international organizations;
    • Assist the Country Office and staff with matters relating to immunities, privileges and exemptions, and related administrative formalities and processes;
    • Prepare and participate in meetings organized by the host country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on management of privileges and immunities granted to the Bank and its staff;
    • Manage ceremonies and events of the Bank, including, but not limited to, loan, guarantee or grant agreement signing ceremonies, and all other meetings, conferences and events organized or sponsored by the Bank in the host country;
    • Manage visits by high-level guests of the Bank in the host country;
    • Manage relations between the Bank and foreign diplomatic representations to facilitate travel of Bank staff and their dependents for official missions or private travel;
    • Manage relations between the Bank and other international organizations, particularly in planning for the participation of the President and Bank delegations in high-level meetings;
    • Perform related duties assigned by the Director of the Country Office, the Division Manager or the Secretary General.

    Selection Criteria
    Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

    • Hold at least a Master's degree or its equivalent in Public International Law or equivalent qualification in International Relations, Political Science, Diplomacy or a similar or related field;
    • Have a minimum of six (6) years’ professional experience holding a diplomatic position or a similar position in a multilateral development bank, Government or an international organisation;
    • Have a sound experience in ceremony and event management;
    • Experience in public administration and law, planning and organization of high level meetings and events management;
    • Having private sector experience will be an added advantage.
    • Excellent communication skills, good analytical and negotiation skills;
    • A keen sense of initiative and anticipation as well as creativeness, rigorous and methodical approach.
    • A good knowledge of diplomatic norms and Practices;
    • 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 (Word, Excel, Access and Power Point); knowledge of SAP (or other integrated document management system or quantitative and qualitative data analysis packages is an added advantage.

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    Competition Policy Officer

    • Job Type
    • Qualification
    • Experience 5 years
    • Location Other
    • Job Field Banking 

    Reference: ADB/17/307
    Location: Côte d’Ivoire
    Grade: PL5
    Position N°: 50093573

    The Complex

    • The Vice Presidency for Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization is central to the Bank’s mission of developing the private sector, improving infrastructure and accelerating industrialization.
    • The complex main functions are to:
      • Strengthen the enabling environment for private sector [and financial sector] development conducive to inclusive growth and sustainable development,
      • Support the development of reliable and sustainable infrastructure, including cities and urban development, and
      • Place renewed emphasis on industrial and trade performance in support of structural transformation across Africa.
    • The Complex leverages knowledge, co-financing, and partnerships to attract private capital and work with governments on delivering the Bank’s development agenda.

    The Hiring Division

    • In line with the Bank Ten-Year Strategy, and consistent with the High 5 strategies, the Division drives the Bank’s Trade development, including trade policy and trade facilitation, and investment climate agenda.
    • The Division work is carried out in close collaboration with the Transport and Logistics division of the Infrastructure department, the Economic Governance and Agriculture complexes and the regional hubs of the Bank.

    The Position

    • The Competition Policy Officer will report to the Division Manager and will focus on developing a work program and activities to support RMCs in strengthening the regulatory environment, developing strategy and tools for competitiveness, undertaking reforms to create a competitive business environment and level playing field for all actors in the market, with special focus on industry and sector dimensions.
    • The incumbent will work across sector complexes of the Bank.

    Duties and Responsibilities
    Under the general guidance and supervision of the Manager, Trade and Investment Climate Division, the Competition Policy Expert will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

    • Undertake analysis and diagnostics of sector or industry-level market competition constraints, through competition rapid assessment tools and standard competition indicators and the application of quantitative and qualitative analytical tools to evaluate competition issues in client countries;
    • Unearth challenges facing competition in RMCs and propose activities or initiatives to address them;
    • Design action/reform plans and technical assistance programs on competition policy, leading to increased competition based on feasibility analysis (prioritization and sequence) of reforms, such as the elimination/removal of:
      • Regulations that restrict the number of firms or ban private investment,
      • Controls on prices and other market variables,
      • Rules that discriminate against certain firms and distort the level playing field;
    • Implement pro-competition market regulations and relevant programs and initiatives, including technical assistance on competition policy, through technical advice, policy dialogue and support to client countries;
    • Mainstream the principles of competition policy within the Bank’s private sector programs and investments to allow for efficient entry and avoid distortions to the playing field;
    • Support and manage projects with competition policy components, with a focus on removing sector-specific constraints to the development of competition in sectors concerned (e.g. agribusiness, infrastructure, finance);
    • Undertake knowledge generation and dissemination of best practice on competition policies across countries and regions, including indicators and statistics on the status of competition at economy and industry level;
    • Contribute to the development of collaborative partnerships with external partners and other Bank teams involved in promoting competition in client countries and contribute to a coherent strategy across teams for the benefit of the client country;
    • Facilitate policy dialogue amongst national stakeholders (private and public) as well as authorities (regulatory institution) in view of promoting effective competition amongst operators;
    • Contribute to the development of monitoring and evaluation indicators for competition interventions as well as analyse the impact of competition policy interventions. This includes advising regional and sectoral colleagues on the competition dimension of their reform programs and ensuring competition issues are adequately captured by the product-specific M&E systems.

    Selection Criteria
    Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

    • Hold at least a Master's degree or its equivalent in Economics, Public Policy and Public Administration, International Trade Policy, Economic Regulation and/or competition economics or other relevant discipline;
    • Have a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in the area of private and public sector competition policy reforms, policy formulation and implementation in developing country context;
    • Experience as a practitioner in the economic analysis of antitrust policies, providing direct advice to the private sector and case-handling competition cases with experience in private sector, infrastructure, trade, industry and agribusiness;
    • Strong knowledge of socio-economic, investment climate, regulatory reforms and policies and business environment issues in African countries;
    • Client and results oriented individual, with strong analytical and communication (both verbally and in writing) skills, sense of accuracy and attention to detail;
    • Ability to build partnership with a broad range of clients and deliver results that meet the needs and long-term interests of clients within and outside the institution;
    • Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a good knowledge of the other;
    • Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).

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    Senior Knowledge Management, Communications and Events Officer

    Reference: ADB/17/349
    Location: Côte d’Ivoire
    Grade: LP5
    Position N°: 50090784

    The Complex

    • The Board of Directors (BDIR) provides oversight and strategic direction to the African Development Bank Group. It is composed of Executive Directors who are representatives of the AfDB member countries.
    • Specifically the Board is responsible for the conduct of the general operations of the Bank, and carries out the following functions:
      • Determine the general structure of the Bank’s services;
      • Approve the financing policy and take decisions concerning loans, guarantees, equity investments and fund loans by the Bank;
      • Determine the interest rates of loans and guarantee commissions;
      • Approve the Bank’s operations programme and administrative budget;
      • Prepare the work of the Board of Governors ; and
      • 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 (BDEV); Compliance Review and Mediation Unit (BCRM); Secretariat to the Sanctions Appeals Board (BSAB); Administrative Tribunal (BATR) report to the Board.

    The Hiring Department

    • The overarching mission of the African Development Bank’s Independent Development Evaluation (BDEV) 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 BDEV 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.
    • BDEV also collaborates and exchanges information with bilateral and multilateral development agencies’ evaluation departments, and undertakes joint evaluation of co-financed projects and programs.
    • BDEV has three divisions; BDEV1, BDEV2 and BDEV3. BDEV1 and BDEV2 divisions focus on undertaking evaluations. BDEV3, the Knowledge Management, Outreach, and Capacity Development Division, is responsible for knowledge management, dissemination and outreach activities around IDEV evaluations, and for supporting the development of evaluation capacities both in the Bank and in its Regional Member Countries.

    The Position

    • The objective of the senior knowledge management, communications and events officer is to contribute to the delivery of the division work program by preparing various communication and knowledge management materials pertaining to IDEV evaluations; disseminating IDEV knowledge and communication products; and organizing knowledge sharing events led by IDEV.3.
    • The incumbent provides guidance to junior consultants and the division team assistant as necessary.

    Duties and Responsibilities
    Under the supervision and guidance of the Division Manager BDEV 3, the Senior Knowledge Management, Communications and Events Officer will:

    • Support the implementation of the IDEV knowledge management and communication strategies by undertaking outreach, broadly disseminating findings and knowledge from IDEV evaluations, and responding to questions about evaluation.
    • Prepare a range of knowledge and communication products summarizing and presenting the findings from IDEV evaluations, including evaluation reports, briefs and highlights, factsheets, info-graphics, audio-visual productions, lessons learned, (web) texts and articles, etc.
    • Ensure that the products meet high quality standards and that their content responds to the knowledge needs of various audiences: Bank operations staff and management, authorities and beneficiaries in Regional Member Countries, other development partners, researchers/academia, the media, etc.
    • Contribute to IDEV’s quarterly magazine Evaluation Matters and other publications.
    • Disseminate IDEV knowledge and communication products through various channels, including print and electronic publication and distribution, direct mailings, displays at events, the IDEV website, social media, etc. Ensure that evaluation results are communicated across the Bank, including by undertaking presentations to stakeholders and staff.
    • Review, analyse, and make comments on documents prepared by units of the Bank, as appropriate, to ensure that IDEV recommendations are followed up and that lessons of experience are duly incorporated in new Bank Group policies, strategies, processes and operations.
    • Take responsibility for the logistical, administrative and technical preparation and organization of various knowledge sharing events (meetings, seminars, conferences, etc.), including events at the Bank’s Headquarters, regional evaluation dissemination events, and meetings of the Bank’s Evaluation Community of Practice.
    • Prepare event documentation, briefing notes, talking points, announcements, materials for the website, and other materials as required; handle correspondence with speakers, invitees and other participants.
    • Document the events for record-keeping and for reporting to Bank Management, staff and shareholders, partners, other stakeholders and the general public.
    • Develop relationships and collaborate with other Bank departments, external stakeholders and clients to ensure the widest possible dissemination of IDEV knowledge and communication products and the successful organization of events.
    • Develop relationships with evaluation departments of other organizations to exchange best practices.
    • Manage the IDEV Helpdesk, providing responses to questions about evaluation and IDEV’s activities.
    • Propose new activities to be included in the IDEV three-year work program.
    • Report on achieved activities during the year to be taken into account in the IDEV Annual Report.

    Selection Criteria
    Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

    • Hold at least a Master's degree or its equivalent in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Social Sciences, or related field.
    • Have a minimum of five (5) years’ professional experience in international development.
    • Knowledge of the Bank’s and IDEV’s mandate, strategic priorities, policies and operations.
    • Ability to plan and manage projects, to guide project teams and to provide expert advice to project teams.
    • Knowledge of methodologies, implementation, developments and trends in knowledge management and communication.
    • Having private sector experience will be an added advantage.
    • Ability to capture and communicate key messages succinctly.
    • Ability to package and present information according to the needs of the audience.
    • Excellent research, writing and reporting skills.
    • Desktop publishing skills
    • Experience using different communication channels, including social media.
    • Skills and experience in organizing events or coordinating activities.
    • Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other.
    • Ability to maintain overview with strong attention to detail.
    • Flexibility and ability to work under pressure.
    • Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Access and Power Point); knowledge of desktop publishing software like Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and/or Photoshop is an added advantage.

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