Job Opportunities at The African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

Reference: ADB/18/102
Location: Uganda
Grade: PL4
Position N°: 50001231

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 Department

• The Infrastructure and Urban Development Department (PICU) provides assistance to the Bank Regional Member Countries (RMCs) in the form of loans and grants to finance transport projects and programs; and non-lending knowledge products to formulate and implement transport sector policies and strategies, sector reforms to ensure best practices are mainstreamed in policy, planning, programming, institutional governance, and maintenance and operation.
• The Infrastructure and Urban Development is to foster advancement of infrastructure and cities in Africa by detailed development of appropriate interventions which the Bank might finance on a regional, national or a continent-wide basis.

The Position

• The Principal Transport Engineer is responsible for the Bank's vision for Transport infrastructure and Services, and its future prospective areas of intervention in the sector.
• S/he will contribute to efforts in knowledge management to ensure best practices and lessons learned related to transport development, and institutional/governance approaches are mainstreamed in project design.

The position of Principal Transport Engineer has the following work objectives:

• Act as the Bank's Expert on Transport infrastructure and Services.
• Prepare and implement transport projects in the RMCs
• Strengthen and maintain the Bank's understanding of the Transport sector and its role in the development of the continent
• Mobilize resources for targeted activities in the Bank’s work.
• Advise on future investments in the sector by the Bank and its regional member countries.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Regional Operations Manager (RDGE) and the Manager of the Transport and Logistics Division PICU.1, the incumbent will be required to:

Support the development of policies and strategies for the transport sector within the Bank and in RMCs in consultation with relevant government agencies, development partners, and other stakeholders:

• Advise RMCs on issues pertaining to policy and institutional reforms in the transport sector, especially in the areas of Planning and Programming, transport network development, asset management/maintenance, and Private Sector Participation.
• Participate and contribute to country and regional programming activities (CSP and RISP) and ensure that key sector issues and proposed solutions are adequately reflected in the resultant country/regional programming documents.
• Conduct analytical and sector work to inform and underpin the downstream intervention of the Bank in project and program design in the transport sector.

Provide leadership in the development of a pipeline and lending program for transport projects and programs:

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team of experts as Task Manager in the identification, preparation, and appraisal of complex projects and large scale projects/studies;
• Identify suitable projects for inclusion in the Bank Group lending program in the transport sector and be responsible for the formulation of the project concept note identifying key development issues, project/program objectives, risks assessments, budget and timetables for management decisions;
• Advise member countries on the preparation, organization and execution of feasibility studies and assist in drafting Terms of Reference; review the progress reports of studies; select the components to comprise the eventual project; review and supervise the work of consultants engaged by the Borrowers to the assigned projects/studies;
• Lead the preparation and appraisal of transport projects and programs involving broad planning of resources and techno-judgment of alternative ways of shaping projects towards optimal contribution to development objectives; prepare and process the appraisal report involving detailed assessments of technical aspects, economic and financial feasibility, environmental and social safeguards, fiduciary issues, institutional arrangements, etc.

Provide leadership in monitoring implementation progress of on-going transport projects, programs and technical assistance funded by the Bank:

• Supervise projects; play a key role in following up the progress of projects; supervise and monitor procurement activities for goods, works and services in accordance with Bank’s rules; review the submissions from the Borrowers, including tender lists, bidding documents, bid evaluation reports, award recommendation and contracts documents; study and analyze data submitted by borrower; verify and approve contracts for disbursement of funds;
• Lead or participate in project midterm review missions, sector portfolio review missions and country portfolio review missions and prepare the related reports;
• Lead project completion report mission and collect adequate data for the preparation of the Bank’s project completion-report; advise the Bank Group on lessons derived from the project which will guide future intervention in the sector and the specific countries;
• Manage fiduciary responsibilities including procurement, and ensuring compliance with the Bank guidelines and the provisions of loan/grant agreements.

Participate in sector dialogue and donor coordination activities:

• Advise the regional member countries on Bank’s financing requirements; act as a key person to liaise with government officials and spokesman of the Bank in the transport sector; negotiate sensitive and delicate policy and sector reforms issues with borrowers and other parties
• Coordinate with other development partners and RMCs for consistency of approach, exchange of experiences, and continuous improvement of practices and integration of transport sector policy commitments to the management of projects.
• Collaborate with other development partners in the transport sector for consistency and harmonization of approach, exchange of experience, partnership and co-financing where appropriate.

Serve as technical authority in Transport integrating a broad spectrum of issues:

• Develop and maintain a knowledge base in the transport sector, keeping abreast of the latest developments and issues related to policy and planning, institutional development, design and construction, financing, operation and maintenance, and regulation;
• Contribute to activities for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building around transport sector issues.

Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Hold at least a Master's degree (or its equivalent) in Civil or Transportation Engineering or related fields
• Seven (7) years’ experience in the transport sector with proven ability to work on policy, institutional and financing aspects of transport projects, road and other transport infrastructure construction and maintenance, contract management and procurement, planning and programming of capital and maintenance works, knowledge of private sector participation, and the connection to economic development and poverty reduction.
• Be able to apply advanced technical knowledge, skills and expertise in the transport sector to advise and support Project/Country teams and RMCs in policy and institutional development and implementation
• Be able to apply technical skills in a team leadership role to resolve and manage complex issues in relation to transport project/program design and implementation from a broad developmental goal of poverty reduction
• Competence in decision-making, team working and self-motivation.
• Excellent spoken and written English; a working knowledge of French will be advantageous.
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint); Knowledge of SAP.

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Reference: ADB/18/104
Location: Côte d’Ivoire
Grade: GS7
Position N°: 50000425

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 African Development Bank’s Security Unit (PSEC) is a robust security function reporting to the President of the Bank.
• Deep global analytical capabilities combined with Africa wide security processes are in place in order to provide the full spectrum of security services to the Bank
• Security Unit detects, deters and reacts to a broad range of risks spanning the security spectrum; physical; political, information and reputational risks around the globe are monitored closely to address the changing security dynamic
• Our security requirements include risk analysis, training, coordination with outside actors and implementation of security programs at the strategic, operational and tactical levels.

The Position

• The Security Agent assists in the implementation of security operations and all matters relating to the management of safety and security for AfDB in the Bank’s Head Quarter host country or in the region of assignment.
• The SSA will fully support the PSEC Management in the execution of their security responsibilities at the assigned duty station and this includes acting in support of the collection, collation, analysis and dissemination of Security Threat Information relevant to AfDB PSEC with a primary focus on Armed Conflict, Terrorism, Civil Unrest, Crime and Hazards.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision and guidance of the Head Of Security Unit, the Security Assistant will:

• Information collation and analysis:
• Collate and prepare annual data to contribute to Country and Area Security Risk Assessments
• Prepare security data for the purposes of incident and operational mapping
• Assist in the production of analytic assessments by providing input based on knowledge of the host country
• Assists in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in the country/Region;
• Ensure all mandatory reports and documents are updated in a timely manner

Access Control:

• Ensure that access to the Bank’s facilities are made through the appropriate entrance through the supervision of agents and guards;
• Ensure that exit from the Bank’s facilities are through the appropriate exits through the supervision of agents and guards;
• Ensure that the Emergency Key and its Log Sheet are updated in a timely manner;
• Control, organize and supervise access to facilities in collaboration with Bank staff other related third parties.
• Approve visitor access requests
• Contribute to Access Control Policies and Standards
• Recommend initiatives/solutions to improve access control to the Bank’s premises

Facilities Monitoring and Control:

• Coordinate building security checks to ensure that they are carried out as frequently as is required.
• Liaise with the security guard company to ensure that services provided meet the Bank’s standards
• Organize and control security for special events organized by the Bank;
• Review periodic analysis based on information collected from access control equipment and make recommendations to improve the overall security posture of the Bank’s premises;
• Contribute to the development of procedures and policies associated with security such as emergency procedures, Fire safety etc.
• Observe areas immediately surrounding the Bank’s premises to identify threats. Recommend risk mitigation or prevention strategies for identified threats.
• Implement measures prescribed to deter and detect fraudulent activities from inside or outside the Bank.
• Report any security issues to PSEC Leadership for resolution.
• Implement protective and preventive security measures against terrorist attacks as directed.

Incident Response:

• Collect information from victim(s) and provide immediate assistance as required
• Review incident reports periodically to ensure that a high quality of records is maintained
• Collaborate with external parties and partners in the management of incidents
• Request the update of residential information on security databases as and when necessary

Residential Assessments:

• Conduct residential assessments and provide recommendations for improvement to staff member;
• Lead the liaison with staff to ensure the implementation of Security improvements
• Contribute to the development of methodologies for residential assessments

Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• At least a Bachelor's Degree in Security or any other related subject
• A minimum of Five (5) years of experience in security, preferably in the military or police context or related field of work
• Prior experience with the UN system or an international NGO or International Organization is desirable and is considered as a positive factor.
• Experience in diplomatic security, protection and intelligence considered as an asset
• Completion of Guard Training and First Aid Training Courses.
• Knowledge of host country safety codes
• Knowledge of Security Threat Information processes
• Communication - Provides clear and concise oral and written communication; presents oral information with clarity and appropriate style and adapts language and style to suit the requirements of a particular audience.
• Problem Solving: Applies business knowledge to the resolution of problems and identifies solutions to the benefit of the client (internal and external) and the organization.
• Client Orientation: Ensures that the Bank’s staff is considered to be of primary importance in all interactions. Strives to understand, and when appropriate, anticipate staff needs, and ensures that staff receive the best possible service from the Unit.
• Team Working and Relationships: Works with others to maximize the effectiveness of the team as a whole, sharing the knowledge and workload
• Develops strong working relationships with colleagues and contributes to creation of a positive team environment
• Ability to work under pressure or in crisis situations
• Knowledge in the field of security risk management.
• Ability to apply AfDB PSEC rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations.
• Proven and sustained communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and write a comprehensive report
• Ability to maintain continuity of security information analysis efforts
• Knowledge of HF and VHF radio operation;
• Ability to travel
• 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.