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THE BANK:Established in 1964, the African Development Bank is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 81 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries).  The Bank's development agenda is delivering the financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth. In order to sharply focus the objectives of the Ten Year Strategy (2024 – 2033) and ensure greater developmental impact, five major areas (High 5s), all of which will accelerate our delivery for Africa, have been identified for scaling up, namely; energy, agro-business, industrialization, integration and improving the quality of life for the people of Africa. 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, and the overall asset/liability management for the Bank Group. THE HIRING DEPARTMENT:The role of the Syndications, Co-Financing, African Investment Forum and Financial Technical Services Department (FIST) is to:provide centralized syndication, co-financing, insurance and financial technical services to the entire Bank cutting across both public and private sector lending activities and across products;establish and coordinate the achievement of bank-wide co-financing targets and key performance indicators; anddevelop and implement financial products.Manage the Bank wide implementation of the Africa Investment Forum. THE POSITION:Reporting to the Division Manager - Syndications and Co-financing, the Principal Syndication and Co-financing Officer develops and maintains close relationships with the commercial and official lender, institutional investor, and insurance community and leads the funded and unfunded distribution of non-sovereign (private sector) and sovereign (public sector) exposures. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Under the overall supervision of the Division Manager – Syndications and Co-Financing, the Principal Syndication and Co-financing Officer will perform the following:Origination responsibility: in collaboration with the sector teams, identify, plan and pitch potential targets for mobilization through funded and unfunded distribution. Origination includes providing structuring guidance to investment officers and task managers and actively participating in presenting proposals and mandate letters to clients. It also includes providing pricing guidance and opinions for non-sovereign operations.Fully manage the syndication and co-financing process with external partners including commercial Banks, other Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), public and private co-financing partners, institutional investors, insurers, etc...Execute syndicated loan transactions, sharing responsibilities where appropriate with co-arrangers including, performing market soundings and providing risk appetite feedback to senior management for their consideration, assisting with various aspects of organizing roadshow presentation on a deal by deal basis with local staff on the ground;Mobilize insurance and guaranties at origination, to amplify the Bank's risk bearing capacity at entry of operations into the portfolio, through risk transfer, co-guaranties, and re-guaranties from commercial and official insurers;Creatively and proactively, strive to ensure the effective utilization, implementation and management of the Bank's existing and future co-financing facilities and partnership arrangements; Ideate, structure/negotiate and implement wholesale co-financing, risk-participation, insurance structures with commercial and official lenders, guarantors and financiers;Build strong internal and external relationships with all external partners involved in the syndication and co-financing transactions;Coordinate with key internal counterparts (Credit risk, Non-sovereign operations, sovereign operations officers) to identify syndication and co-financing opportunities in the Bank's pipeline, as well as operations requiring blended finance and/or insurance at origination;Manage/coordinate at least three co-financing  / risk sharing or financial partnership arrangements as may be assigned, serving as primary point of contact and representative of the African Development Bank to the partner institutions in all matters related to the facilities in question;Manage and update the pipeline report on a weekly basis and lead on the monthly implementation report as well as periodic reports on cofinancing, syndication and insurance performance;Design, maintain and update all presentations, pitch books, communication and marketing material to internal or external partiesManage and update various documents relating to each transaction such as the working party list, roles and responsibilities of each party, and work plan/timetable;Maintain and be accountable for all documentation requirements and record keeping on a country by country basis;Actively participate in the mobilization efforts of the Bank including structuring insurance transactions at origination, identifying funded/unfunded participation opportunities at transactions origination, structuring asset sell down transactions at origination and use any other applicable instruments to catalyze financing of transactions at origination.Prepare pricing notes on transactions across all sectors, financial analysis, models, valuations relating to clients;In consultation with the sector teams, conduct due diligence investigations of clients;Support and where possible, undertake the preparation of detailed memoranda and presentations describing the key attributes of client companies;Contribute constructively to the design and development of new syndication/co-financing facilities/arrangements;Contribute constructively to the formulation and review of relevant Bank policies, rules and guidelines with a focus on cofinancing, syndication and insurance. COMPETENCIES (skills, experience and knowledge):A Master's Degree (or its equivalent) in finance, business administration or related disciplines; At least six (6) years of relevant experience in syndication, co-financing, corporate banking, capital markets activities;Experience in project structuring, financial modeling and in reviewing of financial statements;Experience in using insurance and guarantor markets and understanding of different instruments including funded and unfunded participations, credit insurance, insurance treaties, asset sell down etc..Experience in negotiating complex syndication/co-financing documentation and guidelines;Experience in sales and distribution of African debt securities and knowledge of capital markets in Africa and familiarity with the international financial insitutions' process and procedures;Demonstrated strategic, creative and logical thinking, initiative and anticipation, problem-solving, common sense, sound reasoning and judgement;Demonstrated team leadership capabilities, with a track record in the planning, organization, coordination of multi-disciplinary team to achieve desired results on a timely basis;Teamwork – collaboration, networking, relationship management.Outstanding ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other.Demonstrated competence in the use of standard software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint), Experience with SAP work environment will be an advantage.       ______________________________________________________________________ This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support.When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support.For Swiss nationals who get invited to the first round in the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):Please let us know so that we can inform our HR partners from the respective organisation and the Swiss Government to increase  your visibility: recruitment@cinfo.chBenefit from free interview preparation by registering for a Job Application Support.  ______________________________________________________________________

THE BANK:Established in 1964, the African Development Bank is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 82 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries).  The Bank's development agenda is delivering the financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth. In order to sharply focus the objectives of the Ten-Year Strategy (2024– 2033) and ensure greater developmental impact, five major areas (High 5s), all of which will accelerate our delivery for Africa, have been identified for scaling up, namely; energy, agro-business, industrialization, integration and improving the quality of life for the people of Africa. THE COMPLEX:The Senior Vice-Presidency (SNVP) is responsible for supporting the President in the day-to-day management of the Bank Group to achieve its strategic objective and drive performance culture that will align all processes and systems to deliver high impact results. The SNVP will provide effective leadership and exceptional coordination to ensure implementation and monitoring of key corporate decisions as well as the identification of necessary corrective measures and actions. The SNVP will lead Senior Management discussions, decision-making processes and the implementation of keyboard and Management decisions. THE HIRING DEPARTMENT:The SNVP supervises the Fiduciary Services and Inspection Department (SNFI), which acts as the custodian of the procurement (including procurement for private and public partnership) and financial management (FM) profession, and has the following responsibilities: (i) developing and interpreting policy, strategy and related guidance notes and manuals; (ii) preparing annual post review reports on the Bank's FM and procurement operations for the Board; (iii) developing training strategy for internal and external clients; (iv) dialoguing with external and global partners with a view to building partnerships and fostering harmonization; (v) acting as the secretariat for the Procurement Review Committee (PRC); and (vi) inspecting and reporting on the performance of procurement and FM activities undertaken by the regions. THE POSITION:The Principal Procurement Operations Officer is responsible to ensuring that the project procurement activities financed by the Bank are compliant with the Bank's procurement policy.  This is done by advising on procurement arrangements and reviewing procurement decisions within the project/program operations cycle from the identification to completion stages. The incumbent also contributes to the preparation of the Bank's Country Strategy Paper, and to building procurement capacity of Borrowers which includes training of Borrower staff, advising on project related procurement matters, and assessing and strengthening the Borrowers' procurement systems.The Principal Procurement Operations Officer based in the front office of the Procurement Division covering Eastern & Southern Africa & Nigeria (SNFI.3) reports to the Division Manager - Procurement (SNFI.3). KEY FUNCTIONS:Under the direct supervision of the Division Manager, the Principal Procurement Operations Officer will:Advise various Sector Divisions involved in the design and supervision of Borrowers project implementation activities on procurement matters as required by the relevant Procurement Framework.Review & analyze procurement cases that are submitted to the Division Manager's Office and provide opinion and recommendations.Lead the collection, compilation and analysis of procurement data as received from the regions and prepare the relevant analysis and reports.Ensure that the procurement operations data are collected on time and always up to date.Lead the preparation of the division's work program.Lead the preparation of the divisions' input in the Procurement Annual Report.Lead the preparation of the division's budget requirements and ensure the proper mapping of the division's staff.Liaise and coordinate as necessary amongst the three regions under the division in direct collaboration with the Regional Procurement Coordinators.Represent the division manager in events and various committees when assigned to do so.Prepare procurement proposals requesting funds, submit and follow up to Trust Funds or other sources of financing.Advise Borrowers, Suppliers, entrepreneurs, Consultants and Contractors on all aspects related to the procurement of goods, works and services under Bank Group funded projects.When required, participate in the Preparation and Appraisal missions for projects with complex procurement components with a view to assisting Borrowers and Sector Divisions Staff to define the most appropriate modalities for procurement.Prepare the procurement chapter and relevant annex in the Project Appraisal Report.During the project/program preparation missions, assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of the procurement capacity at the Executing Agencies as well as provide advisory technical support to the project/program team on procurement matters.When required, participate in the project/program Launching Mission to assist the project/program team in developing capacity building of the Executing Agency in procurement.When required, contribute to the assessment of countries procurement systems and prepare relevant reports using MAPS indicators for approval by the Manager and Director of SNFI.Maintain an on-going system of monitoring the compliance with the Bank's Procurement Policy by the Borrowers and actions taken by project management to implement internal and external audit recommendations and reporting on the status of implementation.Facilitate and undertake training seminars /workshops for Borrowers and Bank Staff as well as certification of Bank's procurement staff.Contribute to the efficient use of Information Management Systems for processing procurement requests and generating accurate procurement data for SNFI reports. COMPETENCIES (skills, experience and knowledge):Hold at least a master's degree in Engineering, Public/Business Administration, Law, Procurement, Economics, or related fields.A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant professional experience in providing procurement support and advice to the preparation and implementation of programs and projects financed by the Bank or any other similar institution in developing countries.Proven familiarity with and solid experience in the practice of procurement of goods and works and the acquisition of consultancy services under donor-funded development projects/programs; it would be desirable to have knowledge of Bank Procurement policy.Experience in supervising and effectively managing implementation of developments projects and programs.Having private sector experience (e.g., PPP operations etc.) will be an added advantage.Ability to be flexible, open-minded with integrity, client and results oriented for achieving both Bank's and Borrowers' objectives.Effective consulting and advisory skills that enable Sector Staff and Borrowers to build their confidence and skills to deal with procurement issues.Good networking skills and judgment are required while working within teams and when building professional relationships with procurement specialists and sector specialists working in the Region.Ability to communicate effectively (Written and Oral) in English, with a working knowledge of the French language.Competence with standard MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), preferably combined with knowledge and experience of SAP operations.      ______________________________________________________________________ This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support.When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support.For Swiss nationals who get invited to the first round in the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):Please let us know so that we can inform our HR partners from the respective organisation and the Swiss Government to increase  your visibility: recruitment@cinfo.chBenefit from free interview preparation by registering for a Job Application Support.  ______________________________________________________________________

THE BANK:Established in 1964, the African Development Bank is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 82 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries).  The Bank's development agenda is delivering the financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth. In order to sharply focus the objectives of the Ten-Year Strategy (2024– 2033) and ensure greater developmental impact, five major areas (High 5s), all of which will accelerate our delivery for Africa, have been identified for scaling up, namely; energy, agro-business, industrialization, integration and improving the quality of life for the people of Africa. THE COMPLEX:The Senior Vice-Presidency (SNVP) is responsible for supporting the President in the day-to-day management of the Bank Group to achieve its strategic objective and drive performance culture that will align all processes and systems to deliver high impact results. The SNVP will provide effective leadership and exceptional coordination to ensure implementation and monitoring of key corporate decisions as well as the identification of necessary corrective measures and actions. The SNVP will lead Senior Management discussions, decision-making processes and the implementation of keyboard and Management decisions.THE HIRING DEPARTMENT:The SNVP supervises the Fiduciary Services and Inspection Department (SNFI), which acts as the custodian of the procurement (including procurement for private and public partnership) and financial management (FM) profession, and has the following responsibilities: (i) developing and interpreting policy, strategy and related guidance notes and manuals; (ii) preparing annual post review reports on the Bank's FM and procurement operations for the Board; (iii) developing training strategy for internal and external clients; (iv) dialoguing with external and global partners with a view to building partnerships and fostering harmonization; (v) acting as the secretariat for the Procurement Review Committee (PRC); and (vi) inspecting and reporting on the performance of procurement and FM activities undertaken by the regions. THE POSITION:The Senior Procurement Operations Officer is responsible to ensuring that the project procurement activities financed by the Bank are compliant with the Bank's procurement policy.  This is done by advising on procurement arrangements and reviewing procurement decisions within the project/program operations cycle from the identification to completion stages. The incumbent also contributes to the preparation of the Bank's Country Strategy Paper, and to building procurement capacity of Borrowers which includes training of Borrower staff, advising on project related procurement matters, and assessing and strengthening the Borrowers' procurement systems.The Senior Procurement Operations Officer reports administratively to the Director General, Nigeria Regional Office and functionally to the Division Manager - Procurement (SNFI.3). KEY FUNCTIONS:Under the direct technical supervision of the Regional Procurement Coordinator, the Senior Procurement Operations Officer will in his/her duty station:Advise various Sector Divisions involved in the design and supervision of Borrowers project implementation activities on procurement matters as required by the relevant Presidential Instructions.Advise Borrowers, Suppliers, entrepreneurs, Consultants and Contractors on all aspects related to the procurement of goods, works and services under Bank Group funded projects.Participate in the Preparation and Appraisal missions for projects with complex procurement components with a view to assisting Borrowers and Sector Divisions Staff to define the most appropriate modalities for procurement.Prepare the procurement chapter and relevant annex in the Project Appraisal Report.During the project/program preparation missions, assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of the procurement capacity at the Executing Agencies as well as provide advisory technical support to the project/program team on procurement matters.Participate in the project/program Launching Mission to assist the project/program team in developing capacity building of the Executing Agency in procurement.Review, provide comments and participate in working group meetings of lending and non-lending activities reports.Receive, review and clear all tender related documents requiring the Bank's "No Objection", "Approval" or "Action" under the Procurement Policy of the Bank, in accordance with the Delegation of Authority Matrix; monitor practical aspects by assisting the Projects' Task Managers to supervise the procurement activities carried out by Borrowers throughout the project cycle.Contribute to the assessment of countries procurement system and prepare relevant reports using MAPS indicators for approval by the Manager and Director of SNFI;assist regional member countries (RMCs) with their procurement reforms and mobilize the required financial resources.Undertake Assessment of Executing Agencies (EA) procurement capacity for each projectMaintain an on-going system of monitoring the compliance with the Bank's Procurement Policy by the Borrowers and actions taken by project management to implement internal and external audit recommendations and reporting on the status of implementation.Facilitate and undertake training seminars /workshops for Borrowers and Bank Staff as well as certification of Bank's procurement staff.Ensure that procurement information and data entering in SAP by sector experts are effective, correct and accurate.Undertaking Annual Post Procurement Review Report on on-going projects with a view to advising management on lessons learnt.Contribute to the efficient use of Information Management Systems for processing procurement requests and generating accurate procurement data for SNFI reports.COMPETENCIES (skills, experience and knowledge):Hold at least a master's degree in Engineering, Public/Business Administration, Law, Procurement, Economics, or related fields.A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in providing procurement support and advice to the preparation and implementation of programs and projects financed by the Bank or any other similar institution in developing countries.Proven familiarity with and solid experience in the practice of procurement of goods and works and the acquisition of consultancy services under donor-funded development projects/programs; it would be desirable to have knowledge of Bank Procurement policy.Experience in supervising and effectively managing implementation of developments projects and programs.Having private sector experience (e.g., PPP operations etc.) will be an added advantage.Ability to be flexible, open-minded with integrity, client and results oriented for achieving both Bank's and Borrowers' objectives.Effective consulting and advisory skills that enable Sector Staff and Borrowers to build their confidence and skills to deal with procurement issues.Good networking skills and judgment are required while working within teams and when building professional relationships with procurement specialists and sector specialists working in the Region.Ability to communicate effectively (Written and Oral) in English, with a working knowledge of the French language.Competence with standard MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), preferably combined with knowledge and experience of SAP operations.       ______________________________________________________________________ This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support.When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support.For Swiss nationals who get invited to the first round in the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):Please let us know so that we can inform our HR partners from the respective organisation and the Swiss Government to increase  your visibility: recruitment@cinfo.chBenefit from free interview preparation by registering for a Job Application Support.  ______________________________________________________________________

THE BANK:Established in 1964, the African Development Bank is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 81 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries).  The Bank's development agenda is delivering the financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth. In order to sharply focus the objectives of the Ten-Year Strategy (2024 – 2033) and ensure greater developmental impact, five major areas, all of which will accelerate our delivery for Africa, have been identified for scaling up, namely; energy, agro-business, industrialization, integration and improving the quality of life for the people of Africa. THE COMPLEX:The core mandate of the Vice Presidency (ECVP) is to lead the Bank Group on prioritizing the generation, analysis, dissemination, brokering and implementation of relevant knowledge solutions in all High-5 operational priorities and the cross-cutting themes of its Ten-Year Strategy. Such solutions must be a clear response to priority development challenges facing regional member countries (RMCs), individually or collectively and need to involve RMCs in both the planning and implementation of the solutions. The solutions include: (i) research on major development issues facing Africa and their relation to global economic governance and other major global public goods; (ii) country diagnostics and future perspectives; (iii) policy dialogue and advisory services; (iv) economic, sector, and thematic knowledge work; (v) improving national and sub-regional statistical systems; (vi) preparation, design and support toimplementation of public financial management and Governance operations; (vii) capacity development for policy formulation and implementation; (viii) technical assistance and advice related to RMCs' management of natural resources; and (vii) knowledge dissemination and development of national, regional, and inter regional knowledge networks. THE HIRING DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:The Macroeconomics Policy, Forecasting and Research Department (ECMR) is dedicated to research on major development issues facing Africa and their relation to global economic governance and other major global public goods. It provides economic research intelligence to support the Bank's operational effectiveness in the regional member countries through rigorous micro-and macro-economic policy analyses, policy dialogue and technical assistance implemented in collaboration with other Departments in the Economic Governance and Knowledge Management Vice Presidency (ECVP) Complex, and other Sector Complexes of the Bank Group to enhance the operational effectiveness of the Bank in achieving the High 5s. The activities of the Department are structured around the Macroeconomic Policy, Debt Sustainability and Forecasting on one side, and the Microeconomics, Institutional and Development Impact, on the other.The Microeconomic, Institutional and Development Impact Division (ECMR.2) focuses on microeconomic research designed to improve the effectiveness of the Bank's Operations. The Division leads the Bank's assessments of development additionalities of projects and provision of knowledge solutions to improve the development effectiveness of infrastructure development, private sector development, industrial organizations, governance, competitiveness & investment climate, agriculture, institutions, and regional integration to across all the Bank's High 5s priorities. ECMR.2 is the institutional anchor for the ex-ante Additionality and Development Outcomes Assessment (ADOA) and Impact Evaluation (IE) of the Bank's operations. Thus, it is a key element of the Bank Results Framework and the primary tool for mainstreaming Development Outcomes in the Bank's operations. The Division works in close collaboration with the Sector Complexes of the Bank Group including Agriculture and Human Development (AHVP); Power, Energy, Climate Change, and Green Growth (PEVP); Industrialization and Private Sector Development (PIVP); Regional Integration and Trade (RDVP) and the Natural Resources and Investment Centre (ECNR), among others. THE POSITION:The Principal Research Economist is part of the ECMR.2 team and is expected to perform both ADOA assessments of the Bank's lending operations as well as research activities related to the Bank's High5 agenda. KEY FUNCTIONS:Under the supervision of the Microeconomic, Institutional and Development Impact Division Manager, the Principal Research Economist will:Perform Ex-ante Additionality and Development Outcome Assessments of the Bank's lending operations:Lead and provide inputs for the delivery of ex-ante Additionality and Development Outcome Assessments of the African Development Bank Non-sovereign and Regional Lending Operations and any other type of operation as required by the management.Contribute to any revisions to the Additionality and Development Outcome Assessment framework on the basis of lessons learnt from implementation experience and other Development Finance Institutions as well as Industry best standards.Lead and participate in the division's research activities supporting the Bank's High 5s (High priority areas: Light Up and Power Africa (Energy), Feed Africa (Agriculture and Nutrition), Industrialize Africa (Industrialization), Integrate Africa (Regional Integration) and Improve quality of live for Africans (Sustainable socio-economic development)). This includes also strengthening knowledge generation in the area of inclusive and green growthProvide inputs into the production of the Bank's flagship publications:Lead and contribute to the preparation of flagship reports or assigned chapters, write assigned sections and follow up (peer reviews) until final publication.Assist and lead In the dissemination of the findings of these flagships.Provide technical and analytical input into the work of Operations Complexes:Provide input into Country Strategy Papers.Lead or participate in Economic Sector Work produced by sector complexes.Participate in the peer review process of project documents, and policy documents, including documents submitted to the Operations Committee and the Board of Directors.Contribute to the Bank's "Working Papers Series " and the Bank's "African Development Review":Publish research papers and review submitted articles to the African Development Review and Working Paper Series.Provide inputs in collaborative research and knowledge management activities carried out jointly with regional and international organizations, research and capacity building institutions in Africa, development research centers and universities.Participate in review meetings, internal Task forces and Working Groups and represent the Bank in external ones.Oversee the work of more junior staff and mentor them as needed.Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor or Management.COMPETENCIES (skills, experience, and knowledge):Have at least a Master's degree in economics, Finance or relevant field; A PhD would be an added advantage.Have a minimum of six (6) years of professional experience combining research and strong operational involvement in the design and Evaluation of operations relevant to the High 5s areas including the following: infrastructure, energy, agriculture, private sector development, industrial organizations and social sectors, project analysis and/or monitoring and evaluation.Proven ability in leading and producing development policy research and analysis of economic conditions that are of relevance for the High 5s (Bank priority areas) with a strong publication record in international peer review journals, working papers, book chapters, and reports.Good knowledge and background in the use of statistical and econometric methods in project evaluation, finance and development economics research.Ability to understand and identify development outcomes expected from real sector projects.Demonstrated skills in writing and preparing policy documents and briefs and speeches for decision-making.Communicate and write effectively in English or French, with a good working knowledge of the other language.Good communication skills and a proven ability to work in teams and on multiple projects in parallel until tight deadlines. Competence in the use of leading econometrics software packages and in Microsoft Suites (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access).        ______________________________________________________________________ This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support.When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support.For Swiss nationals who get invited to the first round in the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):Please let us know so that we can inform our HR partners from the respective organisation and the Swiss Government to increase  your visibility: recruitment@cinfo.chBenefit from free interview preparation by registering for a Job Application Support.  ______________________________________________________________________

THE BANK:Established in 1964, the African Development Bank (AfDB) is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 81 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries).  The Bank's development agenda is delivering the financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth. In order to sharply focus the objectives of the Ten-Year Strategy (2024 – 2033) and ensure greater developmental impact, five major areas (High 5), all of which will accelerate our delivery for Africa, have been identified for scaling up, namely; energy, agro-business, industrialization, integration and improving the quality of life for the people of Africa. THE COMPLEX:The Vice Presidency for 'Agriculture, Human, and Social Development' is a Sector Complex focusing on the Bank's new Ten-Year Strategy (2024 – 2033) High 5s priority of "Feed Africa" and "Improve Quality of Life for the People of Africa". The complex objectives are (i) to develop, policy and strategy; (ii) provide deep sector expertise to the Regions by gathering pools of experienced individuals who can be consulted to provide sector expertise on complex transactions; (iii) develop new financing instruments; (iv) the VP will act as the spokesperson to represent the Bank with external stakeholders on aspects of "Feed Africa" and "Improve Quality of Life for the People of Africa". THE HIRING DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:The Agriculture Finance and Rural Development Department (AHFR) provides support for the delivery of Feed Africa: Strategy for Agricultural Transformation in Africa, 2016-2025. The strategy aims to end hunger and rural poverty in the next decade through self-sufficiency in 15 priority commodity value chains specific to the continent's agro-ecological zones. Realizing the objectives set forth in the strategy requires increased productivity; value addition; investment in infrastructure; an enabling agribusiness environment; capital flows; and inclusivity, sustainability and effective nutrition. The Department leads the effort to mobilize the required finance to implement Feed Africa and provides support for the implementation of all rural development activities in Regional Member Countries (RMCs). The AHFR Department is structured into two Divisions: (i) Agriculture and Rural Finance Division; and (ii) Rural Infrastructure Development Division.The Rural Infrastructure Development Division will support the Directorate General Hubs in the design and executions of the programs to develop hard & soft Infrastructure that would boost productivity, agro-processing, storage, transportation and trade of agricultural produce, as well as enabling distribution and improved use of quality agricultural inputs. SPECIAL AGRO-INDUSTRIAL PROCESSING ZONES (SAPZS):One of the flagship initiatives in the implementation of the Feed Africa Strategy is the development of Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZs). Since launch, the SAPZ platform has driven various phases of agro-industrialization activities in several African countries, starting with projects in Ethiopia and Togo, and expanding to Guinea, Mali, Senegal, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Liberia, Madagascar, Mozambique, and Nigeria. In November 2023, the Bank launched the Alliance for Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones ("A-SAPZ" or the "Alliance") at the African Investment Forum in Marrakesh, Morocco to accelerate the development of SAPZs in Africa. SPECIAL AGRO-INDUSTRIAL PROCESSING ZONES (SAPZ) PROGRAM IN NIGERIAThe Nigeria SAPZ Program is a government-enabled and private sector-led effort seeking to mobilize private sector investment into selected zones across over 20 States. The Program is being implemented in phases, in partnership with the government, local/global institutions, and the private sector.The Board of the African Development Group approved the first phase of the Nigeria Special Agro-Industrial Processing (SAPZ) Program on the 13th of December 2021 ("Phase I") with a total of USD 210 million by the AfDB along with other co-financiers, with more than USD 300 million mobilized. The first phase of the Program is currently being implemented in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and the seven (7) states (Cross River, Imo, Kaduna, Kano, Kwara, Ogun, and Oyo).The Phase II project aims to build on the success of Phase I and introduces a Multi-Tranche Financing (MTF) approach to expanding the development of agro-industrial infrastructure across twenty-four (24) additional States out of the twenty-seven (27) that expressed interest. The project development objective will be achieved via three components, namely, (i) Infrastructure Development and Agro-Industrial Hubs (AIHs) Management, (ii) Agricultural Infrastructure Development and Production Support, and (iii) Program Coordination and Management. The first tranche (out a total of three), is focusing on 8-12 States with the most advanced level of readiness. Preparation activities are currently at the appraisal stage. THE POSITION:The role of the Principal Agro-Industrial Processing Zone Officer in the Rural Infrastructure Development Division entails:Designing and implementing high-quality sovereign operations for hard and soft rural infrastructure for the private-sector-led special agro-industrial processing zones (SAPZs), critical for the agricultural transformation in Africa.Providing technical and project management role to Project Implementation Unit at the Federal Government as well as State Project Implementation Unit teams to ensure timely procurement activities while ensuring fiducial requirements such as audit and other environment & social safeguard requirements of the Bank and the Borrower.Supporting Regional Directorates/Business Development Units for the relevant sovereign operations with innovative business models, specifically public-private partnership, private sector-led management, and operation to implement the special agro-industrial processing zones (SAPZs);Partnering with co-financiers, financial institutions, commercial banks, and the private sector to design solutions for financing tenant companies in the special agro-industrial processing zones (SAPZs) along the key priority agricultural value chains.Developing knowledge and share lessons of special agro-industrial processing zones (SAPZs) that have successfully enhanced private-sector investment and value-chain related employment opportunities for women and youth.Conducting policy dialogue for a business enabling environment for special agro-industrial processing zones (SAPZs), including the legal, regulatory, and institutional framework.Mobilizing resources for special agro-industrial processing zones from other Development Partners, Development Financial institutions and Non-Traditional sources including climate financing, blended concessional financing, trust funds, sovereign wealth funds and pension funds; andProviding implementation support and supervising the special agro-industrial processing zones (SAPZs) to ensure effective contribution to the goals of the Feed Africa Strategy, reduce poverty, enhance competitiveness, and transform agriculture. KEY FUNCTIONS:Reporting to the Division Manager, the Principal Agro-Industrial Processing Zone Officer will be responsible for:Implementation of Ongoing Projects in NigeriaLeading and supervising a wide range of project activities while closely working with Project Implementation Units (PIUs) of both the Federal Government and State Governments.Supporting the development of annual budget and activities along with the procurement plans submitted by PIUs of both the Federal Government and State Governments.Reviewing and advising procurement activities while carefully analyzing relevant procurement documents developed and submitted by PIUs through collaborating with the Bank's procurement team to ensure full compliance with the Bank's procurement policies and other fiducial requirements.Reviewing financial and accounting documents while ensuring adequate financial control and management at PIUs through close collaboration with the Bank's financial management team.Reviewing and advising Environment and Social (E&S) Safeguard documents developed by PIUs and the Governments (Federal and State) while working with the Bank's E&S team members.Providing adequate support to PIUs while adequately coordinating with relevant stakeholders.Ensuring timely and accelerated project implementation processes by advising PIUs and relevant stakeholders while coordinating the Bank's relevant departments.Processing timely disbursements to support the project activities while ensuring adequate financial control and monitoring.Collecting relevant project progress information and development outcomes to be reported to the Bank and relevant stakeholders.   Committing to timely delivering results and progress on the ground while ensuring the quality of documents and full compliance with relevant policies and guidelines.Business Development of New Projects for Agriculture Infrastructure InvestmentsDeveloping sovereign operations based on innovative rural infrastructure approaches with specific focus on developing special agro-industrial zones and/or related agriculture infrastructure development through a Public Private Partnership (PPP) and a private sector lens.Understanding the specifications required in project design and feasibility study for specific special agro-industrial processing zones to be commercially viable and attractive to anchor/equity investors as well as tenant companies.Capacity building of regional and country staff and implementing partners to apply and adapt private sector led infrastructure models for Bank designs, tailored to the local conditions, environment, and country priorities.Providing deep sector expertise for design, implementation, and supervision of projects by gathering experts for projects and work with a network of consultants, transaction advisors, service providers, implementing partners and private sector developers.Knowledge Sharing on Special Agro-Industrial Processing ZonesMonitoring implementation around a set of impact indicators around development impact and job creation for women and youth and share best practices, and share lessons learnt.Developing guidelines, toolkits and other knowledge products based on best practice emanating from empirical evidence during project implementation.Policy and Partnerships with Public and Private StakeholdersConducting stakeholder engagement and increasing private sector participation in special agro-industrial processing zones (SAPZs) and associated rural infrastructure.Developing and conducting an alliance strategy with financial institutions at the country level to support small-medium sized enterprises.Teamwork:Being a collaborative member of the department Management Team, contribute and share expertise and input and foster a collegial environment.Building strong relationship management and understanding the business needs to assist in developing practical and effective solutions.Leadership:Managing the efficient use of the financial and human resources of the Division, including the career development of staff.  On the technical front, the work requires analytical and strategic skills as well as personal knowledge and practical experience in the main areas of Bank intervention.Supervising complex project identification, preparation and appraisal for Bank Group financing and verifying the quality of the projects.Staff engagement:Leading People: Serve as a role model, leading by example, builds alignment and commitment. Is courageous in challenging others to move the Bank forward.Promoting collaboration and facilitating teamwork across teams and across organizational units.Maintaining a high standard of professional integrity, treating individuals fairly and respectively and being sensitive to differences across culture, nationalities and gender.Corporate communication:Ensuring effective communication between the Management and staff of the Bank, the authorities of member countries, and officials from other organizations.Monitoring best practice in the industry and, as appropriate, liaising with counterparts in other organization.COMPETENCIES (skills, experience and knowledge):Hold a minimum of a Master's degree in Agronomy, Economics, Finance or Engineering, or related field of study with strong local economic development, project finance, infrastructure development and/or engineering experience;Have a minimum of six (6) years of relevant professional experience in the area of agricultural and infrastructure development at multilateral development banks (MDBs) and at least 3-4 years working on agriculture infrastructure and/or PPP projects in Nigeria as a task manager of sovereign operations.Sound Experience with International Development Financing Institutions in developing countries including a satisfactory knowledge of their operational policies and procedures.Proven leadership in matters relating to rural development or local economic development such as policy dialogue, technical review of reports and consultation with other financiers, among others.Knowledge of Africa and the rural development needs, opportunities, development challenges and possible solutions.Deep understanding of infrastructure development, preferably agro-industrial development.Private Sector Experience is advantageous.Demonstrated skills in Operational Effectiveness; Problem Solving; Client Orientation; Teamwork, and Relationship Building.Communication skills: Ability to communicate and write effectively in French or English languages, preferably with a working knowledge of the other language.Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint); knowledge of SAP is desirable. 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(link sends e-mail)Apply for this position1- Regular StaffIf you are currently working at the African Development Bank as a regular staff, click on the button below to apply for this position.2- External CandidateIf you are not currently working at the African Development Bank, or if you are a Short Term Staff (STS), a Technical Assistant or a Consultant at the Bank, click on the button below to apply for the position.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 further assessment will be contacted. Applicants should submit a concise Curriculum Vitae (CV) and any additional documents that may be stated as required. The President of the African Development Bank 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. http://www.afdb.orgThe 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 . "Please note that the Bank does not accept dual nationality. Therefore, you are required to declare the nationality you would like to be considered by the Bank throughout your career, if hired. Please upload supporting Government issued IDs such as passport, National Identity Card or Certificate etc."       ______________________________________________________________________ This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support.When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support.For Swiss nationals who get invited to the first round in the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):Please let us know so that we can inform our HR partners from the respective organisation and the Swiss Government to increase  your visibility: recruitment@cinfo.chBenefit from free interview preparation by registering for a Job Application Support.  ______________________________________________________________________

THE BANK:Established in 1964, the African Development Bank (AfDB) is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 81 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries).  The Bank's development agenda is delivering the financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth. In order to sharply focus the objectives of the Ten Year Strategy (2024 – 2033) and ensure greater developmental impact, five major areas (High 5s), all of which will accelerate our delivery for Africa, have been identified for scaling up, namely; energy, agro-business, industrialization, integration and improving the quality of life for the people of Africa.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 AND DIVISION: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 Chief Investment Officer will be responsible for managing multiple fixed income investment portfolios for several entities of the African Development Bank GroupKEY FUNCTIONS:Under the supervision and guidance of the Division Manager, Investments, the Chief Investment Officer will perform the following:Portfolio management Leads the management 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 Chief Investment Officer is tasked with managing the largest and most complex portfolios.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.Leads the development of the Investment Process and the implementation of the Strategic Asset Allocation.Leads the Bank's short-term funding strategy and its execution by issuing Commercial Paper (CPs) to cover short-term liquidity gaps, posting regular levels for CPs to increase the visibility of the Bank and assessing other alternative short-term funding options such as repo transactions.Leads the credit analysis process by ensuring that specific issuers/counterparties are assessed to ensure their creditworthiness.Leads the selection process for external portfolio managers; 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 proposals to the Division Manager or evaluating proposals from other investment officers. The Chief Investment Officer is expected to lead multiple 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 & ReportingMonitors 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 Leads 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 & Loss (P&L) 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.COMPETENCIES (skills, experience and knowledge):Hold at least a master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or another relevant quantitative discipline. Relevant professional certifications such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Financial Risk Manager (FRM) are highly desirable.Have a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant and practical experience in International Capital Markets with a strong emphasis on active management of complex fixed income portfolios, denominated in one of the following currencies: USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, RMB.  Demonstrated ability to set strategic direction for fixed income portfolio management, with a proven track record of developing and implementing innovative investment strategies. Experience in hedging financial risks and trading interest rate and currency derivatives, is essential.Strong knowledge across a wide range of asset management areas, including strategic asset allocation, Treasury instruments, structured products, Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) investing and local currency investing. Proven credit analysis and financial modelling skills; strong quantitative skills.Experience in exercising a related/similar function in another Multilateral Development Bank, Central Bank, investment bank or top tier asset management firm.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 and Python programming skills are a plus.Practical experience with Bloomberg is required; Hands-on experience with Treasury systems such as Summit and MSCI BARRA is advantageous. 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(link sends e-mail)Apply for this position1- Regular StaffIf you are currently working at the African Development Bank as a regular staff, click on the button below to apply for this position.2- External CandidateIf you are not currently working at the African Development Bank, or if you are a Short Term Staff (STS), a Technical Assistant or a Consultant at the Bank, click on the button below to apply for the position.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 further assessment will be contacted. Applicants should submit a concise Curriculum Vitae (CV) and any additional documents that may be stated as required. The President of the African Development Bank 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. http://www.afdb.orgThe 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 . "Please note that the Bank does not accept dual nationality. Therefore, you are required to declare the nationality you would like to be considered by the Bank throughout your career, if hired. Please upload supporting Government issued IDs such as passport, National Identity Card or Certificate etc."      ______________________________________________________________________ This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support.When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support.For Swiss nationals who get invited to the first round in the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):Please let us know so that we can inform our HR partners from the respective organisation and the Swiss Government to increase  your visibility: recruitment@cinfo.chBenefit from free interview preparation by registering for a Job Application Support.  ______________________________________________________________________

THE BANK:The African Development Bank Group (the Bank) is the premier pan-African development institution promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. It is composed of 81 member states, including 54 Regional Member Countries (African Countries) and 27 non-regional member countries.The Bank mobilises and allocates resources to African countries, individually and collectively, for investment in public and private capital projects and programmes. To ensure greater developmental impacts and accelerate the implementation of its Ten-Year Strategy covering the period of 2024-2033, the Bank's operational focus has been placed on the High Fives: powering Africa, feeding Africa, industrializing Africa, integrating Africa, and improving the quality of life of Africans.The Bank is seeking to build a team that will lead the successful implementation of its Ten-Year Strategy and High Fives.THE COMPLEX:Within the Regional Development, Integration, and Business Delivery Complex (RDVP), the Bank has five (5) Regional Development and Business Delivery Offices, one in each region of Africa: North, South, East, West, and Central. The Regional Development and Business Delivery Offices are headed by Director Generals. The Complex also includes a dedicated directorate for Nigeria, a department for Transition States, and a Regional Integration Coordination Office.One of the key mandates of the Complex is the implementation of the Regional Integration Strategic Framework (RISF). The RISF is the Bank's overarching strategy to support the operationalization of Integrate Africa, Agenda 2063, and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). It aims to accelerate the free flow of goods, services, people, and capital across Africa. The Regional Integration Strategic Framework is underpinned by large-scale investments in regional infrastructure, especially energy, transport, water, and information and communications technology.THE HIRING DEPARTMENT:As the custodian of Integrate Africa, the Regional Integration Coordination Office (RDRI) helps ensure strategic, programmatic, and operational coherence, as well as the efficient and transparent allocation of resources for regional operations and regional public goods. It also helps expedite and lead the Bank's integrate Africa strategy by identifying and facilitating implementation and utilization of large-scale regional projects that positively drive Africa's growth agenda, doubling intra-Africa trade and creating long-term prosperity for all.In close collaboration with the Joint Secretariat Support Office (JSSO), the department supports high-level policy dialogue with the African Union Commission, the Regional Economic Communities, the Secretariat of the AfCFTA, and related intergovernmental organizations to streamline cooperation mechanisms, drive investments, and promote reforms that accelerate the implementation of Agenda 2063, Integrate Africa, and the AfCFTA.RDRI services lines comprise of designing strategy to influence and accelerate regional integration. Internally, the department helps mainstream regional integration into Bank strategies and operations. It monitors the performance of the regional integration portfolio, generates lessons-learned through periodic reviews, and provides strategic, policy, and operational insights to senior management to improve performance. The department, through the regional operations envelope, finances large scale regional operations designed to boost integration through infrastructure, trade, people mobility (visa – free movement), building productive capacity, etc.  RDRI provides advisory services to Regional Member Countries and senior management, works to build strategic partnerships and maintain communication, while elevating policy dialogue and knowledge to advance regional integration. In this regard, the department pioneers design, publication, and maintenance of flagship analytical products and advocacy tools such as the Africa Visa Openness Index (AVOI) and the Africa Regional Integration Index (ARII).THE POSITION:The position of Principal Regional Integration Coordinator reports to the Director of the Regional Integration Coordination Office. The job ensures successful and visionary deployment of the Bank's Integrate Africa strategy particularly, in (i) broadening engagement; (ii) building trusted partnerships, (iii) building capability; (iii) expand knowledge offerings; and (iv) accelerating regional projects.The incumbent provides specialized advisory services on regional integration to the West Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Offices (RDGW) directly supporting Director General and Deputy Director General. Key responsibilities include designing regional integration strategy papers, leveraging regional integration in Bank's programmatic documents (Country Strategy Papers, Country Diagnostic Note, etc.), monitoring the Integrate Africa portfolio, mobilizing concessional resources, and integrating trade facilitation and regional integration into large-scale infrastructure projects. The job holder plays the role of focal point and provides technical support to regional and cross border operations in the areas of transport and trade facilitation, trade in services, cross border investment, trade policy, investment attraction, value chain, private sector development, regional infrastructure, etc.  The incumbent also works closely with sector departmentssuch as transport, energy, water, and agricultureand regional program officers to develop a robust, multi-year pipeline of transformative regional operations and public goods. Furthermore, the role involves cultivating and managing strategic partnerships with key Regional Economic Communities (RECs) in West Africa, particularly the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Lastly, he/she will be expected to support the front office of the Director, especially regarding quality reviews of documents and ensuring adherence to procurement and fiduciary rules across the department's activities.KEY FUNCTIONS:Under the general guidance and supervision of the Director of Regional Integration, the Principal Regional Integration Coordinator will perform the following duties and responsibilities:Technical Inputs for Strategic Document: Mainstream regional integration in Bank's programmatic documents (Country Strategy Papers, Country Diagnostic Notes, mid-term reviews, as well as leading the development of Regional Integration Strategy Papers for the West Africa region.Project Design and Implementation: Provide technical and operational support in the design, financing, and implementation of flagship regional infrastructure projects and public goods, ensuring mainstreaming of regional integration.Policy and Advisory Support: Provide specialized policy, technical, and operational advice to the West Africa region on matters related to resource mobilization, portfolio management, high-level policy dialogue, and regional integration for Integrate Africa. Provide deep sector expertise on regional integration and ensure quality at entry, synchronization and coordination to provide complementarity between the Bank's hard and soft infrastructure investments.Portfolio management: Monitor and report on the performance of the Bank's regional integration portfolio in North and West Africa, ensuring timely and accurate tracking of progress and outcomes and appropriate reporting to senior management for decision-making.Pipeline Development: Collaborate proactively with sector departmentssuch as transport, energy, agriculture, and waterand regional offices to develop and maintain a robust, multi-year pipeline of transformative regional operations and public goods.Partnership Management: Initiate, build, nurture and strengthen existing trusted and strategic partnerships and coalitions within and outside the Bank, including with the private sector, Continental organizations' such as the African Union, Economic Commission for Africa and similar institutions and international institutions such as the World Trade Organization, World Customs Organization etc., on matters of Integrate Africa and to secure additional resources for regional projects.Innovative Financing Solutions: Promote and implement innovative financial models for regional infrastructure in West Africa, leveraging a blend of public and private capital, concessional and non-concessional financing, and instruments such as guarantees.Representation and Advocacy: Represent the Bank at regional and global forums, engaging with senior government officials and key stakeholders to advocate for and support the Bank's Integrate Africa initiatives. Lead and support deeper policy dialogue to accelerate utilization of the AfCFTA with key partners in the region (MDBs, other Development Banks, Bilateral Financiers, etc.), visa-free movement, financial infrastructure, productive capacity and macroeconomic integration, etc.Quality and Compliance Oversight: Provide support to the front office of the Director by conducting quality reviews of documents and ensuring adherence to procurement and fiduciary rules across the department's activities.COMPETENCIES (Qualifications, Experience & Skills):A minimum of a master's degree in Economics, International Relations/Trade, Law, Finance, Social or any other related international development fields.A minimum of 6 years' relevant experience at increasingly technical levels. Experience in regional integration, regional policy dialogue, infrastructure finance, and project management is highly desired.Demonstrated teamwork and communications skills and ability to manage diverse teams.Solid understanding of the architecture of regional integration and regional cooperation frameworks in Africa, especially in West Africa.   Strong capacity to analyse actions from the perspectives of stakeholders, including regional member countries, RECs, development partners, and private sector, and to translate strategic thinking into compelling action plansDemonstrated ability to take prudent business risks and make effective, timely and well-determined decisions.Competence in the use of Bank standard software applications (SAP, Microsoft Office, Collaboration Suites).Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other language.       ______________________________________________________________________ This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support.When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support.For Swiss nationals who get invited to the first round in the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):Please let us know so that we can inform our HR partners from the respective organisation and the Swiss Government to increase  your visibility: recruitment@cinfo.chBenefit from free interview preparation by registering for a Job Application Support.  ______________________________________________________________________ 

THE BANK:Established in 1964, the African Development Bank is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 81 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries). The Bank's development agenda is delivering financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth. In order to sharply focus the objectives of the Ten-Year Strategy (2024-2033) and ensure greater developmental impact, five major areas (High 5s), all of which will accelerate our delivery for Africa, have been identified, namely: energy, agro-business, industrialization, integration and improving the quality of life for the people of Africa. THE COMPLEX:The core mandate of the Vice Presidency (ECVP) is to lead the Bank Group on prioritizing the generation, analysis, dissemination, brokering and implementation of relevant knowledge solutions in all High-5 operational priorities and the cross-cutting themes of its Ten-Year Strategy. Such solutions must be a clear response to priority development challenges facing regional member countries (RMCs), individually or collectively and need to involve RMCs in both the planning and implementation of the solutions. The solutions include: (i) research on major development issues facing Africa and their relation to global economic governance and other major global public goods; (ii) country diagnostics and future perspectives; (iii) policy dialogue and advisory services; (iv) economic, sector, and thematic knowledge work; (v) improving national and sub-regional statistical systems; (vi) preparation, design and support to implementation of public financial management and Governance operations; (vii) capacity development for policy formulation and implementation; (viii) technical assistance and advice related to RMCs' management of natural resources; and (ix) knowledge dissemination and development of national, regional, and inter regional knowledge networks. THE HIRING DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:The mandate of the Country Economics Department is to position the Bank at the center of socio-economic knowledge-led Country and Regional strategies, policy dialogues and operations through (i) Strategy Documents: leading and contributing to the production of Country and Regional Strategy documents, including the Country Strategy Papers, Regional Integration Strategy Papers, Country Diagnostic Notes, and Regional Diagnostic Notes to inform country lending programs, (ii) Regional and Country Economic Reports: produces the Regional Economic Outlooks Reports, the Country Focus Reports, and the African Economic Outlook Country Notes to update on the economic, political and social developments in the country, (iii) Policy Dialogue: The department plays a key role in Country/Regional policy dialogues and in the Bank's collaboration with other Development partners, including participation in Country Thematic Groups in line with Paris Declaration on Aid effectiveness and Accra Plan of Action (iv) Economic and Sector Work: the Country Economics Department leads in the research and analysis of economic and sector issues at the country and regional levels to inform the design of Bank's strategy and programs in the region and Regional Member Countries. The Country Economics Department is composed of the Office of the Senior Director (ECCE.0) the Lead Economists report to, and two (2) divisions, each overseen by a Division Manager: The Country Economics Department Division 1 (ECCE.1), which covers Central, North, and West Africa, and the Country Economics Division 2 (ECCE.2), which covers Nigeria, Eastern and Southern Africa. The two (2) Division Managers and the Lead Economists report to the Senior Director of the Country Economics Department. THE POSITION:The Lead Economist is a key member of the Country Economics Department. Reporting substantially to the Senior Director of the Country Economics Department and administratively to Regional Directors Generals, Lead Economists work in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, Country Economists, ECVP's management, Sector Complexes' staff and management, and country/regional/global policymakers. The Lead Economist is responsible for coordinating the work of the Country Economists as well as the design and implementation of the Bank's knowledge work program, with a focus on generation and dissemination of knowledge work and thought leadership, preparation of country strategy papers and related products and supporting policy dialogue in the assigned countries, in collaboration with the Regional Director Generals and Country Managers. Under the Bank's matrix system, the Lead Economist, who is a member of the Country Economics Department, has a solid reporting line to the Senior Director of the Country Economics Department and a dotted reporting line to Regional Directors Generals where they are based. KEY FUNCTIONS:The Lead Economist will:Coordinate the work of the Country Economists in the assigned countries, act as focal person between Country Economists and ECCE Management and provide guidance and leadership to Country Economists to ensure timely and high quality ECCE deliverables.Lead the preparation of knowledge products (Regional/Country Diagnostic Notes, Economic and Sector work, etc.) to inform the design of regional integration strategy papers (RISPs) and country strategy papers (CSPs), Country Briefs, and economic and sectoral policy dialogue/reforms in collaboration with the regional directorates generals, sector complexes and other stakeholders within and outside the Bank, and ensure quality control in the preparation of the RISPs, CSPs, Economic and Sector Work.Lead the production and dissemination of flagship reports (Regional Economic Outlook reports, Country Focus Reports, etc.) and Country Notes for the African Economic Outlook reports; and contribute to other Bank's flagship reports and ensure quality control in the preparation of these products. Provide a Thought Leadership piece and ensure the Bank is at the forefront of producing economic development knowledge and practice in support to the Regional Member Countries' effective management of macroeconomic policy and key development challenges.Develop partnerships with the other knowledge departments within the Complex and in and outside the Bank and ensure that the highest level of knowledge is incorporated in the design of Bank strategies and operations.Ensure that the High-5s and knowledge-based solutions are adequately prioritized in country strategy papers and regional integration strategy papers in collaboration with the regional directorates general, sector complexes and other stakeholders.Contribute to the development and update of the Policy Reform Dialogue Matrix.Lead the application of economic research generated inside and outside of the Bank, to the development and review of economic policy solutions tailored to the specific circumstances of Regional Member Countries and Regional Economic Communities (RECs).Coordinate the work of Country Economists in the Bank towards improved harmonization of approaches and standards of quality.Lead the production of country-relevant, timely, analytically sound, and reliable policy advice for Regional Member Countries and RECs.Monitor economic conditions and policies in Regional Member Countries and provide policymakers with well researched insights about developments in their economies.Provide advice and guidance on core Bank policies, strategies, and processes for greater Bank effectiveness.Foster the Bank's position on high level strategic issues in relation to inclusive growth and sustainable development in regional member countries.Enhance the Bank's comparative advantage and quality assurance in delivering its development goals to the Regional Member Countries and RECs.Support the economic and sector work transformation venture across the Bank, in coordination with other relevant Bank Units.Develop partnerships with sister institutions on high level economic development initiatives in support of the Regional Member Countries and RECs.Contribute to knowledge-based dialogue and outreach in the Regional Member Countries and RECs.Perform other duties assigned by the Senior Director of the Department. COMPETENCIES (skills, experience, and knowledge):A minimum of Master's degree in Macroeconomics, Development Economics, Econometrics or Applied Economics; a PhD will be an advantage.A minimum of eight (8) years of experience gained on site in developing countries (preferably in Africa) in the preparation, coordination and implementation of country/regional strategies, non-lending (knowledge) programs, and of economic and sectoral policy advisory services. Strong planning and organizational skills, including a proven ability to think strategically, seeing the big picture without sacrificing the details, negotiation skills and team building skills, as well as a credible ability to influence and present ideas.Capacity to connect, understand and influence stakeholders at all levels.Ability to handle the high-level demands of a complex organization, including the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.Proven experience in the coordination of multi-disciplinary teams (Economists; sector experts; etc.).A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant and rich professional experience in macroeconomic policy analysis and management, applied economics, research, gained within major international organizations. Experience in policy advisory work and exposure to development work or operations is strongly desirable.Track record of support in macroeconomic modelling and forecasting, including debt management issues in the Regional Member Countries is a strong requirement.Evidence of recent policy advisory work related to project and program operations of development in general is desirable, backed by development-related publications in international journals or other recognized outlets.Knowledge of public financial management and debt management issues in developing countries is an advantage.Excellent knowledge of the international development institutions' policies, guidelines, and procedures.Proven experience in leading policy dialogue with the highest level of Government bodies in the Regional Member Countries.Proven experience in leading/preparing thought leadership pieces, knowledge products and/or flagship reports (Regional/Country Diagnostic Notes/CSP and relevant documents/RISP/, Economic and Sector work, etc.).Demonstrated operational experience in a multilateral setting.Solid experience in knowledge and partnership leverage.Competence in the use of at least one standard econometric software for empirical analysis.Communicate and write effectively in English, with a good working knowledge of French. 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