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  • Posted: Nov 20, 2019
    Deadline: Dec 2, 2019
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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 Interpreter (French), CHLS


    Reference: ADB/19/219
    Location: Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
    Grade: PL3
    Position N°: 50001495

    The Complex

    • The Vice-Presidency, Human Resources and Corporate Services (CHVP) is instrumental in implementing the Bank’s development agenda and strategic focus.
    • CHVP leads efforts to ensure the competitiveness of the Bank as the employer of choice and is responsible for providing leadership in the formulation and implementation of Bank's strategies on people, IT, general services and institutional procurements, business continuity, health and safety, and language services.

    The Hiring Department

    • The primary role of the Language Services Department is to ensure and facilitate , as required by the Bank's Agreement,  written and verbal communication in the working languages of the Bank (English and French, and on occasion Arabic and Portuguese) on all issues submitted to the Senior Management and governing bodies of the Bank in furtherance of the its mission
    • In this regard, the Department accords high priority to ensuring an accurate and effective flow of communication within the Bank, and also between the Bank, its shareholders, development partners and the public at large, by providing the highest quality of translation, interpretation and terminological services to the Institution. It also seeks to promote multilingualism to enhance communication among staff and with the Bank’s clients and partners.

    The Position

    • Under the general supervision of the Interpretation Division Manager, the Chief Interpreter (French) will provide high quality interpretation services (simultaneous and consecutive) at high-level meetings, events and functions of the Bank and contribute to the design and implementation of quality control mechanisms for Interpretation into French.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Provide high-quality interpretation at meetings of the Bank, especially at statutory meetings (BOG, BOD, Bank Group Annual Meetings, ADF Replenishment, GCI) and other high-level events;
    • Lead large teams of interpreters at high-level flagship events such as the Africa Economic Conference(AEC) and the Africa Investment Forum(AIF) ;
    • Play a leading role in the selection of freelance interpreters in the French booth for admission into the roster of freelance interpreters in accordance with the Guidance Note on the recruitment of consultants for Language Services;
    • Represent the department on the joint SNFI/CHLS committee charged with drafting and updating the Guidance Note on the recruitment of language service consultants ;
    • Serve as focal point for monitoring the implementation of the Guidance Note;
    • Serve as interface with PSEG which is in charge of conference infrastructure to ensure that the interpretation booths and related conference facilities are in line with industry standards and follow up on any issues and complaints relating to interpreters’ working environment;
    • Participate in the recruitment of Principal and Senior Interpreters in the French booth;
    • Lead and chair working groups tasked with reviewing various issues related to interpretation services, policies and guidelines, drawing on industry best practice;
    • Serve on the examination panels of Interpretation Schools with particular focus on the performance of graduating students in the French booth;
    • Represent the Division on various committees as determined by the Division Manager, especially in preparation of high-level events, and perform any other duties as may be required;
    • Act for the Division Manager, as and when necessary. In that capacity, plan, organize and supervise the activities of the Division.

    Selection Criteria

    • A minimum of a Master's degree or its equivalent in Conference Interpreting, or any other related discipline;
    • At least seven (7) years of professional experience in a similar organization, with increasing levels of responsibility. Relevant and practical experience in an international organization will be an asset.
    • Ability to work under pressure, with calm and serenity, setting priorities and managing multiple tasks simultaneously;
    • Capacity to analyze and monitor interpreters’ working conditions and handle related complaints as well as propose adequate measures to ensure that they are fully addressed;
    • Ability to contribute to strategic thinking with a view to improving interpretation and other business processes of the Language Services Department;
    • Ability to design processes and criteria to be followed for the admission of freelance interpreters into CHLS’s roster of language service professionals.
    • Ability to coach and mentor less experienced interpreters with a view to enhancing their performance
    • Ability to manage complex interpretation requests and scenarios.


    Important Information/Notice

    • This position is classified international status and attracts international terms and conditions of employment.
    • Should you encounter technical difficulties in submitting your application, please send an email with a precise description of the issue and/or a screenshot showing the problem to: HR Direct HRDirect@AFDB.ORG
    • To apply for this position, you need to be national of one of AfDB member countries.
    • Applicants who fully meet the Bank's requirements and are considered for interview will be contacted. Only online applications submitted with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) and copies of the required degrees will be considered. The President, AfDB, reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level. The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
    • The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) does not ask for payments of any kind from applicants throughout the recruitment process (job application, CV review, interview meeting, and final processing of applications). In addition, the Bank does not request information on applicants’ bank accounts. The African Development Bank Group declines all responsibility for the fraudulent publications of job offers in its name or, in general, for the fraudulent use of its name in any way whatsoever.

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    Senior Education Economist Officer, RDGN2


    Reference: ADB/19/221
    Location: Tunis, Tunisia
    Position N°: 50065414
    Grade: PL5

    The Complex

    • The Vice-Presidency for Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery is responsible for operational relevancy, efficiency and effectiveness of the Bank Group’s operational programs, and activities.
    • The Vice-Presidency Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery will ensure that the Bank operates successfully across its Regional Members Countries and will oversee the full implementation of all aspects of the Bank’s Regional Directorates.

    The Hiring Department/Division

    • The mission of the Agriculture, Human and Social Development Division is to contribute to the Bank’s efforts to reduce poverty and promote sustainable development in Regional Member Countries. It does so by (1) contributing to development of country and regional strategies and building sector knowledge and (2) focusing on project/programme origination and delivery for approval of operations defined under the High 5 priorities.
    • The Human Capital, Youth and Skills Development Department, within the Agriculture, Human and Social Development Complex will spearhead the achievement of the High 5s on “Improving the Quality of Life of People in Africa” and contribute to the other High 5s. The Department has two divisions (i) Education, Human Capital and Skills Development Division, which focuses on scaling-up of Bank’s support to education, human capital and employment/livelihoods; and (ii) Public Health, Security and Nutrition Division focusing on strengthening health systems and nutrition for human wellbeing. It also hosts various pertinent initiatives an
    • Within the Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery Complex, the Bank has five (5) Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery Directorates, one in each region of Africa: North, South, East, West, and Central. Each Regional Directorate is headed by a Director General and is staffed with the relevant sectoral functions and administrative capabilities for rapid delivery of services to client countries.
    • The Regional Directorates provide overall strategic direction to country offices within the regions and are responsible for the Bank’s operations, business development, project management and overall effective delivery of the Bank’s High 5s :‘Light Up and Power Africa’, ‘Feed Africa,’ ‘Industrialize Africa,’ ‘Integrate Africa,’ and ‘Improve the Quality of Life for the People of Africa.’

    The Position

    • The Senior Education Economist Officer will participate in the implementation of activities in the North Africa Region for the achievement of the High 5 : “Improving the Quality of Life of People in Africa .
    • He/She will provide technical support to the Bank Group’s operational activities in the field of Education & Skills Development, technical studies and institutional mechanisms for Education & Skills Development projects/ programs proposed for Bank financing in North Africa, as well as the feasibility study of their current and future impact and benefits.

    Duties and Responsibilities
    Under the supervision of the regional sectorial manager RDGN 2, the incumbent will: Ensure the design and implementation of projects, programmes and studies in the education sector. To that end, the incumbent will carry out the following:

    • Analyze the financing requests of the regional member countries (RMCs) in light of the priorities identified by the Bank;
    • Conduct/participate in project preparation and implementation phases: identification, preparation, appraisal and supervision, including the preparation of reports, analyses of the implementation difficulties and the adoption of corrective measures;
    • Contribute to the design and evaluation of Bank-supported education sector operations as a technical expert;
    • Contribute to the design of policy development and evaluation papers on education, Skills Development and employability in collaboration with sector specialists;
    • Provide leadership in initiating, developing, updating and implementing economic and sector work (ESW)
    • Select and make proposals for the recruitment of consultants required for the Bank’s operations and supervise implementation of their duties;
    • Maintain relations with other donor agencies with a view to co-financing the Bank’s operations;
    • Examine requests for the procurement of goods, services and works and monitor the status of requests and deliveries;
    • Participate in dialogue with the representatives of governments on basic orientations in the education, skill science and innovation subsectors;
    • Examine project implementation problems and propose solutions;
    • Play an active role in knowledge sharing with the Bank’s clients, staff and development partners;
    • Provide other departments/divisions of the Bank with expert advice on education economic and financial issues, particularly on links with the productive sector;
    • Examine and give opinions on documents, studies and other reports (identification, preparation, appraisal and completion reports, Country Strategic and policy Papers, etc.) prepared by the Bank;
    • Participate actively in Sector; Country/Regional Team meetings, Country Strategic Paper and Portfolio Assessment missions; and
    • Serve as a reference to colleagues in areas of competence, particularly in Education economic and financial analyses;
    • Contribute to resources mobilization from multilateral/bilateral development institutions, donors and private sector institutions to complement the Bank Group’s operations;
    • Participate at technical meetings on education on behalf of the Bank.

    Selection Criteria

    • At least a Master's degree in Economics with related focus on Education or skills development;
    • A minimum five (5) years of relevant professional experience in the areas of development finance, education economics, skills development and in the definition and implementation of sectoral policies in the economic sector;
    • Good command of the Project Cycle and proven experience in designing and managing education, Skills Development and employability support-projects and demonstrated experience in managing complex projects with evidence on clear outcomes and impacts.
    • Demonstrated experience in dealing with gender and cross-sectoral approaches in designing sector policies, strategies and operations is desirable
    • Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous and shifting demands/priorities under tight deadlines and coordinate the work of others;
    • Demonstrated leadership effectiveness and ability to achieve defined objectives in international multicultural contexts
    • Knowledge of the North Africa Region is desirable
    • Client orientation to understand, and when appropriate, anticipate client needs, to ensure the clients receive the best possible service from the Bank.
    • Ability to work in teams; good interpersonal, communication and project management skills; resourcefulness, attention to details and client and result orientation;
    • Dynamic, achievement-focused professional; high degree of personal commitment; proven coordination and analytical skills;
    • Competence in the use of the Bank’s standard software applications; and
    • Ability to communicate and write effectively in English and/or French with good working knowledge of the other language


    Important Information/Notice

    • This position is classified international status and attracts international terms and conditions of employment.
    • Should you encounter technical difficulties in submitting your application, please send an email with a precise description of the issue and/or a screenshot showing the problem to: HR Direct HRDirect@AFDB.ORG
    • To apply for this position, you need to be national of one of AfDB member countries.
    • Applicants who fully meet the Bank's requirements and are considered for interview will be contacted. Only online applications submitted with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) and copies of the required degrees will be considered. The President, AfDB, reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level. The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
    • The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) does not ask for payments of any kind from applicants throughout the recruitment process (job application, CV review, interview meeting, and final processing of applications). In addition, the Bank does not request information on applicants’ bank accounts. The African Development Bank Group declines all responsibility for the fraudulent publications of job offers in its name or in general for the fraudulent use of its name in any way whatsoever.

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    Chief Gender Officer, RDGN2


    Reference: ADB/19/220
    Location: Tunis, Tunisia
    Grade: PL3
    Position N°: 50083097

    The Complex

    • The Vice-Presidency for Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery is responsible for operational relevancy, efficiency and effectiveness of the Bank Group’s operational programs, and activities. The Vice-Presidency Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery will ensure that the Bank operates successfully across its Regional Members Countries and will oversee the full implementation of all aspects of the Bank’s Regional Directorates.

    The Hiring Department/Division

    • The mission of the Agriculture, Human and Social Development Division is to contribute to the Bank’s efforts to reduce poverty and promote sustainable development in Regional Member Countries. It does so by (1) contributing to development of country and regional strategies and building sector knowledge and (2) focusing on project/programme origination and delivery for approval of operations defined under the High 5 priorities.
    • The Human Capital, Youth and Skills Development Department, within the Agriculture, Human and Social Development Complex will spearhead the achievement of the High 5s on “Improving the Quality of Life of People in Africa” and contribute to the other High 5s. The Department has two divisions (i) Education, Human Capital and Skills Development Division, which focuses on scaling-up of Bank’s support to education, human capital and employment/livelihoods; and (ii) Public Health, Security and Nutrition Division focusing on strengthening health systems and nutrition for human wellbeing. It also hosts various pertinent initiatives an
    • Within the Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery Complex, the Bank has five (5) Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery Directorates, one in each region of Africa: North, South, East, West, and Central. Each Regional Directorate is headed by a Director General and is staffed with the relevant sectoral functions and administrative capabilities for rapid delivery of services to client countries. The Regional Directorates provide overall strategic direction to country offices within the regions and are responsible for the Bank’s operations, business development, project management and overall effective delivery of the Bank’s High 5s :‘Light Up and Power Africa’, ‘Feed Africa,’ ‘Industrialize Africa,’ ‘Integrate Africa,’ and ‘Improve the Quality of Life for the People of Africa.’

    The Position

    • The Chief Gender Officer will participate in the implementation of activities in the North Africa Region for the achievement of the High 5 : “Improving the Quality of Life of People in Africa .
    • He/She will lead the gender agenda in the North Africa region and provide technical support to the Bank Group’s operational activities to mainstream Gender  in the operations proposed for Bank financing in North Africa.

    Duties and Responsibilities
    Under the supervision of the Regional Sector Manager RDGN2, the incumbent will:

    • Ensure the mainstreaming of gender issues at all stages of the project cycle, from planning through evaluation and ensure that all operations in the North Africa Region have been assessed against the gender marker system;
    • Collaborate with other staff in the Department and in other departments in the North Africa Regional Hub to ensure the incorporation of gender issues in its work;
    • Participate in Working Groups and Peer Review to ensure that projects documents prepared by the Department adequately address gender issues;
    • Participate in operational missions and the drafting of project documents in order to promote the implementation of the Bank’s gender policy, ensure that women are consulted and enhance the level of gender analysis of program/project;
    • Support the inclusion of gender in all program/project activities especially gender balance in project staff teams, training, and beneficiaries;
    • Assess the potential gender impact of proposed projects; conduct or draft Terms of Reference for gender assessments and analysis and propose mitigating measures as required;
    • Work with Task Managers to develop innovative approaches to women in development (WID) stand-alone projects and projects with gender components;
    • Assist in developing indicators to monitor the gender impact of Bank supported projects;
    • Review on-going projects with regard to gender impact and propose remedial measures as appropriate;
    • Collect and make available to Regional Departments (RD) staff gender-disaggregated data and other gender-related information on each of these countries (for example in the form of country-level “Gender Profiles”);
    • Liaise with key gender-related NGOs, multilateral organizations and national institutions in countries served by the RD for purposes of information-sharing, networking and operational collaboration;
    • Initiate specific studies related to gender and development for the purpose of project formulation, supervision and post evaluation;
    • Ensure that Project Completion Reports specifically identify gender gaps and reflect gender related project success and learning experience;
    • Prepare and submit yearly reports on progress made in mainstreaming gender issues into the Bank’s operations;
    • Coordinate with Gender, Women and Civil Society on issues related to gender policy, capacity building and interagency collaboration;
    • Contribute to research and studies relevant to gender policy development and implementation and/or contribute to gender sensitization and skill building activities.
    • Follow-up on the implementation of the Bank’s Gender Strategy at the level of the water and sanitation projects

    Selection Criteria
    Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

    • A minimum of Master's degree in Gender Studies, Economics, Rural Development, Social Development, Social Studies or related areas;
    • A minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in Gender analysis, research and advocacy skills, conducting gender impact assessments and/or designing/implementing gender and development projects;
    • Demonstrable understanding of regional social issues, analysis and policy formulation; knowledge of the practices of major bilateral and multilateral partner development agencies in African countries is a must.
    • Ability to work independently and be creative and innovative;
    • Integrity and ability to work in teams;
    • Good listener with demonstrated ability to present and win support for ideas as well as make effective and timely decisions;
    • Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous and shifting demands/priorities under tight deadlines and coordinate the work of others;
    • Demonstrated leadership effectiveness and ability to achieve defined objectives in international multicultural contexts
    • Knowledge of the North Africa Region is desirable
    • Client orientation to understand, and when appropriate, anticipate client needs, to ensure the clients receive the best possible service from the Bank.
    • Ability to work in teams; good interpersonal, communication and project management skills; resourcefulness, attention to details and client and result orientation;
    • Dynamic, achievement-focused professional; high degree of personal commitment; proven coordination and analytical skills;
    • Competence in the use of the Bank’s standard software applications; and
    • Ability to communicate and write effectively in English and/or French with good working knowledge of the other language.


    Important Information/Notice

    • This position is classified international status and attracts international terms and conditions of employment.
    • Should you encounter technical difficulties in submitting your application, please send an email with a precise description of the issue and/or a screenshot showing the problem to: HR Direct HRDirect@AFDB.ORG
    • To apply for this position, you need to be national of one of AfDB member countries.
    • Applicants who fully meet the Bank's requirements and are considered for interview will be contacted. Only online applications submitted with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) and copies of the required degrees will be considered. The President, AfDB, reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level. The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
    • The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) does not ask for payments of any kind from applicants throughout the recruitment process (job application, CV review, interview meeting, and final processing of applications). In addition, the Bank does not request information on applicants’ bank accounts. The African Development Bank Group declines all responsibility for the fraudulent publications of job offers in its name or, in general, for the fraudulent use of its name in any way whatsoever.

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