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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. 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 Technology and Corporate Services (TCVP) provides strategic leadership and oversight for the delivery of efficient, client-oriented corporate services and digital solutions. TCVP leads the design and implementation of Bank-wide strategies and policies on information technology, cyber security, enterprise systems, procurement, real estate, and business continuityensuring institutional effectiveness and operational excellence. THE HIRING DEPARTMENT:The Bank is seeking a strategic and results-driven leader to serve as Senior Director, Corporate Information Technology Services / Chief Information Officer. This role is central to shaping the Bank's digital future by ensuring robust IT governance, enabling innovation, and delivering value across all operations.The Senior Director/ Chief Information Officer will lead the development and execution of a modern, resilient IT and digital strategy to support the Bank's business needs. As the digital transformation champion, the incumbent will leverage emerging technologies, ensure cybersecurity and regulatory compliance, and manage IT investments to maximise value and efficiency.This is a high-impact position at the heart of the Bank's operations, working closely with senior management and the Board of Directors to embed technology into the Bank's development agenda KEY FUNCTIONS:Under the overall supervision of the Vice President, Technology and Corporate Services, the Senior Director / Chief Information Officer will:Define, lead and implement the Bank's technology and digital transformation strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.Build out the capability of the technology function in the Bank through establishing a contemporary mix of skills, experience and partners to deliver and evolve the digital strategyChampion the adoption of technology including automation, AI, and analytics to enhance the operation and reach of the Bank.Promote innovation while enhancing operational execution, IT governance, and business continuity in a multi-country environment.Maintain sector appropriate standards of IT operations, systems development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data governance with a focus on continuous improvement.Advise senior management and the Board on all matters related to technology, digital investments, and emerging technologies.Oversee the effective execution of the department's work plan through performance management, training, and resource development.Strengthen cybersecurity frameworks and ensure compliance with international standards and best practices.Maximise value from IT budgets (CAPEX/OPEX) and ensure financial stewardship in procurement and vendor management.Build strategic partnerships with peer institutions, governments, and private sector players to position AfDB as a leader in digital development.Represent the Bank in relevant international forums and promote its role in advancing digital transformation across Africa. COMPETENCIES (skills, experience and knowledge):A master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or a closely related field.A minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in IT leadership, including at least five (5) years at executive level.Demonstrated experience driving digital transformation in complex, multi-country organisations.Expertise in enterprise technology leadership including a sound technical knowledge of cloud computing, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, systems integration, IT and data governance, and emerging technologies.Strong financial and strategic acumen in managing IT investments, budgets, and procurement processes.Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire high-performing teams and foster a culture of innovation and agility.Outstanding communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at the highest levels.Excellent problem-solving and analytical capabilities with a strategic mindset and results-oriented approach and a willingness to challenge outdated orthodoxies.Experience working in or with international financial institutions or development organisations is an asset.Proficiency in English or French, with a working knowledge of the other language.Familiarity with the complexities of modernising legacy enterprise systems in financial services is an advantage. THIS POSITION IS CLASSIFIED INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT 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.Apply for this position(link is external)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.Apply for this position(link is external)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." How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility."Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. 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THE BANK:Established in 1964, the African Development Bank Group (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 Bank Group's new Ten Year Strategy (2024 – 2033) and ensure greater developmental impact, five major areas (High 5s), will continue be used to guide Bank operations, namely; energy, agribusiness, industrialization, regional 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/DIVISION:The Syndication, Africa Investment Forum and Client Solutions Department (FIST) is responsible for delivering and reporting on the private sector and public sector mobilization targets of the Bank Group. Its work encompasses business development, designing innovative leveraged solutions (e.g., securitization, funded risk participations etc.) to crowd in private capital and structuring support for sovereign and non-sovereign projects. The Department is the Bank Group's internal advisory function assisting sector departments to structure project finance transactions, corporate loans, lines of credit and other facilities to ensure optimal use of the Bank Group's scarce resources. Instruments at the disposal of the team include long-tenored loans, derivative solutions and hedges, blended finance, local currency loans, A/B loans, credit risk insurance, guarantees, securitization, and many other financing tools to address client needs.The hiring division is the Client Solutions team (the "Division" or "FIST2"). It has primary responsibility for:Innovation, development, revision and marketing / dissemination of the Bank Group's financial products and services internally and externally.Provision of financial technical expertise and advisory services on sector operation due diligence teams, supporting task managers and investment officers in originating, structuring, appraising, negotiating, restructuring, and closing of transactions involving risk mitigation products or leveraged solutions (e.g. partial credit guarantees).Design of balance sheet optimization operations (significant risk transfers) on a portfolio or single obligor basis for efficient and effective risk capital management, helping to ensure compliance with the Bank's prudential ratios as advised by the risk department.Jointly with the accounting department, the lending rate management of the Bank Group's client facilities, particularly with respect to assisting Bank Group clients to manage market related risk through the execution of derivative-based hedging solutions.Jointly with the Treasury department, onshore fundraising of local African currencies. THE POSITION:Reporting to the Division Manager, the Senior Financial Analyst (entry-level professional grade position) will be part of a team of finance specialists providing financial solutions and specific finance expertise in support of investments across all sectors and Regional Member Countries of the Bank Group. S/He will:Participate in sector project appraisal teams to develop, structure and implement innovative financial solutions on a transaction-by-transaction basis given the Bank's financial product policies and guidelines.Support the Client Solutions team to ideate, develop and process new financial products for Board of Directors approval.Assist in the marketing, knowledge transfer and dissemination of Bank Group financial products to prospective clients, including drafting of marketing collateral such as brochures, e-learning tools, and PowerPoint presentations and organizing webinars and other outreach events.Support post execution activities (back and middle office activities) related to capital management transactions (significant risk transfers) in line with balance sheet optimization initiatives, and reporting requirements with respect to credit protection sellersSupport on the execution of routine derivative booking activities particularly with respect to loan interest rate fixing and base rate resetting activities. KEY FUNCTIONS:Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Division Manager, and chief/lead analysts, the Senior Financial Analyst may perform the following tasks:Balance Sheet Optimization ActivitiesAssist lead analysts in the underlying economic and financial modeling underpinning balance sheet optimization transactions to assist the Bank with proactive capital management, including preservation of its risk capital in compliance with credit rating agency methodologies and the Bank's prudential limits, through the use of asset sell downs, guarantee structures, reinsurance and risk participations on the Bank's sovereign and/or non-sovereign seasoned asset portfolio.Support the monitoring of executed significant risk transfer transactions which have been included in balance sheet optimization initiatives to ensure compliance with the risk transfer policy (e.g. legal contracting) signed with the credit risk protection seller.Lead in back-office activities post-execution including:review of the calculation and payment of insurance premiums or other compensation payable to risk protection sellers to ensure active risk cover during the life of the credit enhanced transactions;IT-driven improvements to back-office functionality and timely delivery on other compliance and reporting requirements.aggregation and delivery of data points for various post-execution reporting both internally (Credit Risk Committee, Board of Directors) as well as externally (credit rating agencies, risk protection sellers etc.)Scope and contribute partners into the customer relationship management tool (CRM) with respect to existing and prospective sovereign or private sector investors and risk mitigation providers including institutional investors.Engage in knowledge sharing activities of balance sheet optimization transactions targeted to internal and external audiences.Development and Marketing of Bank Group Financial ProductsAssist lead/chief analysts in the drafting of new and/or enhanced financial products and their associated operational guidelines by supporting research around benchmarking, client demand analysis, etc.Support the processing and implementation of new financial products by ensuring cross-departmental buy-in and clearance of concept proposals through coordination of feedback from various implicated departments (legal, accounting, risk, financial management etc.)Assist with the internal processing of financial product policy documents through the relevant internal committees including Asset-Liability Management Committee (ALCO) all the way to Board of Directors.Support the general dissemination and implementation of the Bank Group's new financial products and terms through training sessions (physical and/or virtual), by leading in the development of e-learning, marketing and communication campaigns, press events, brochures and handbooks, among other communication products.Assist chief/lead analysts in the identification of gaps and sources of risk in the Bank Group's loan and non-loan products and suggest business process reengineering solutions or other improvements to the enterprise architect to streamline operationalization of new instruments.Monitor the performance and utilization of various financial products and services by operational sectors to enable reporting and briefings to various internal committees and the Chief Finance Officer.Lead on regular benchmarking of pricing and other financial terms and conditions of the Bank's financial products with respect to peer multilateral development institutions.Structured Finance, Financial Solutions, Advisory and Technical Support to Sector OperationsParticipate in business development and origination processes to assist sector operations staff in making decisions on the choice of lending or non-lending product(s) to present to external clients.Support chief/lead analysts in upstream project preparation, structuring, appraisal, negotiation, restructuring and closing of Bank Group transactions in various sectors utilizing the breadth of available instruments, with a focus on risk mitigation products (e.g., guarantees, local currency and hedging).Provide financial technical expertise and advisory services on sector project teams to support task managers to design appropriate structures and solutions to meet the growing and evolving needs of public and private sector clients.Contribute to the drafting, review and processing of internal operational documents to be cleared by various due diligence committees including project appraisal reports and summary credit notes.Draft, review and/or negotiate external project documentation, including mandate letters, term sheets, loan and common term agreements in collaboration with assigned legal counsel.  Local Currency FundingIn collaboration with the Treasury Department, research and benchmark local currency solution activities of peer regional institutions.Assist the Treasury Department to obtain and monitor the authorizations and waivers required to fundraise onshore in African currencies.Lead in the development and execution of local currency funding solutions for the Bank Group's projects utilizing cross currency swaps, local commercial bank borrowing, guarantees or synthetic derivative structures.Administrative SupportSupport senior analysts and management of the Division with regards to tasks related to procurement, budget management and internal reporting/briefing requirements to the Vice President's front office.Assist with administrative functions such as archiving, automation, production of operations manuals and translation and/or editing.Participate and represent the Division in key working groups, taskforces and technical working groups as needed.Support knowledge sharing activities and personal development by helping to establish peer learning programs to keep the team, abreast of new finance concepts and techniques. COMPETENCIES (skills, experience and knowledge):Hold at least a Master's degree (or its equivalent) in Finance, Engineering, Banking, Economics, Accounting or related discipline.Have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience with demonstrated financial market knowledgeSome experience working with private sector project sponsors, state owned entities, utilities/infrastructure authorities and/or African sector ministries and debt management offices.Knowledge of project finance due diligence, including the drafting and negotiation of transaction processing documents to internal review committees.Demonstrated experience serving on a trading desk executing derivative transactions, including knowledge of risk management/hedging products (e.g., swaps, forwards, futures, options, etc.).Previous work experience in a multinational development institution, a plus.Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English and/or French, preferably with a working knowledge (verbal and written) of the other language. Fully bilingual applicants strongly encouraged.Comfort using accounting and financial systems including SAP, Summit, Dealogic, Reuters and Bloomberg, Microsoft Power BI, VBA etc, a plus.        ______________________________________________________________________ Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting. How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility.______________________________________________________________________

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, 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, Technology and Corporate Services (TCVP) is responsible for the design, development and delivery of efficient, people-centered, client-oriented, corporate services and information-technology solutions to ensure overall institutional effectiveness in all aspects of the Bank's corporate services. The Complex provides leadership in the formulation and implementation of Bank's strategies, policies, controls and approaches on organizational information technology systems, software applications, cyber security, IT support and infrastructure systems. The Complex is also responsible for management of the Bank's real estate assets, institutional procurement, language services and business continuity THE HIRING DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:The Corporate Information Technology Services (TCIS) Department's mission at the Bank is to align the digital strategy and delivery model with the Bank's business strategy to increase organizational effectiveness by efficiently using emerging technologies and digital transformation. Under the leadership of its Senior Director, TCIS is mandated by the Bank to deliver the best IT services for the Bank's operations to accomplish its mission of spurring sustainable economic development and social progress in its regional member countries, contributing to poverty reduction.The Cybersecurity Division (TCIS.6) is responsible for safeguarding the Bank's digital infrastructure, systems, and data through proactive security measures, risk management, and advanced threat mitigation. The Division ensures continuous monitoring, detection, and response to cybersecurity incidents while enforcing robust security policies and frameworks TCIS.6 leads security architecture design, vulnerability management, and compliance enforcement, ensuring that all IT assets and services adhere to industry best practices and regulatory requirements. The Division also plays a critical role in cyber-resilience and disaster recovery planning, ensuring uninterrupted business operations in the face of emerging threats. Through strategic vendor partnerships and cutting-edge security technologies, TCIS.6 continuously strengthens the Bank's cybersecurity posture, ensuring a secure, resilient, and compliant digital environment. THE POSITION:The Division Manager, Cybersecurity, will lead the division in safeguarding the Bank's digital infrastructure, systems, and data by proactively managing risks and implementing advanced threat mitigation strategies. She/He ensures that effective security policies, processes, technologies, and practices are in place to manage risk, protect assets, and respond to evolving cyber threats. This role involves overseeing continuous monitoring, detection, and response to cybersecurity incidents while enforcing robust security policies and frameworks. Additionally, she/he will be instrumental in shaping cyber-resilience and disaster recovery plans to guarantee uninterrupted business operations amid emerging threats.The Division Manager Cybersecurity provides strategic direction and operational oversight to the Cybersecurity Operations Centre (CSOC) and Cybersecurity Incident Response Team (CSIRT), ensuring 24/7 monitoring, rapid incident response, and proactive threat intelligence capabilities. In collaboration with technology and business stakeholders, the Division Manager also oversees Security Engineering & Architecture, ensuring the development and continuous improvement of security strategies, architectures, and frameworks that embed security-by-design principles across AfDB's IT landscape. She/He leads Security Administration & Operations, ensuring the effective management of all security technologies, services, and processes, including identity and access management, policy enforcement, and compliance monitoring. Finally, the Division Manager Cybersecurity spearheads the Threat & Vulnerability Management function, implementing a risk-based vulnerability management program that ensures all digital assets are regularly scanned, monitored, and secured. As a key advisor to senior management, the Division Manager Cybersecurity plays a pivotal role in shaping the Bank's cybersecurity strategy, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring the Bank maintains a secure, resilient, and compliant digital environment. Through close partnerships with internal teams, external vendors, and industry experts, the Division Manager ensures the Bank remains at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation and best practices. KEY FUNCTIONS:Under the leadership of the Senior Director, TCIS, the Division Manager Cybersecurity's duties include the following:Cybersecurity Operations & Incident ResponseOversee the Cybersecurity Operations Centre (CSOC) and Cybersecurity Incident Response Team (CSIRT), ensuring 24/7 monitoring, detection, and response to cyber threats.Develop, document, and operationalize the Bank's Incident Response Plan, ensuring clear escalation pathways and well-defined roles and responsibilities.Define and enhance incident handling procedures for all levels in CSOC/CSIRT, ensuring clarity in roles and response protocols.Establish a purple teaming program to simulate real-world attacks and continuously test and refine incident response capabilities.Develop and automate incident response playbooks to enhance detection, investigation, and rapid containment of cyber incidents.Integrate external threat intelligence feeds into the Bank's security tools to enable proactive detection and response.Develop and operationalize a Threat Modelling & Threat Hunting Strategy, proactively identifying high-priority cyber threatsDevelop a SOC Target Operating Model, defining key detection and response capabilities required to defend against emerging cyber threatsSecurity Engineering, Architecture & Technology StrategyDevelop and maintain the Security Engineering & Architecture Strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with the Bank's IT strategy and industry best practices.Ensure that the Bank's security architecture supports a Zero Trust and Cybersecurity Mesh approach, enhancing security across cloud, network, application, and endpoint environments.Drive the integration of security-by-design principles into IT projects, working closely with Enterprise Architecture, DevOps, and Application Development teams.Oversee the evaluation, consolidation, and optimization of security tools (including Microsoft Defender Suite, CrowdStrike, Mimecast, and others) to enhance security capabilities while driving cost efficiency.Establish metrics to assess the effectiveness and maturity of security engineering and architecture practices.Threat & Vulnerability ManagementDevelop and maintain the Threat & Vulnerability Management Strategy, aligning with risk management objectives.Ensure all Bank assets are continuously monitored for vulnerabilities, leveraging tools like Defender Vulnerability Management and Rapid7.Implement a risk-based vulnerability management framework, ensuring prioritized remediation based on asset criticality and threat intelligence.Work with IT and business teams to remediate vulnerabilities, retire end-of-life systems, and maintain a Secure Score above 90%.Oversee external attack surface management, ensuring proactive identification and closure of public-facing vulnerabilities.Partner with security operations teams to validate remediation through continuous Breach & Attack Simulation (BAS) testing.Security Administration & Operations ManagementDevelop and maintain the Security Operations Strategy, ensuring alignment with the Bank's governance framework and IT strategy.Ensure effective administration of all security technologies, including firewalls, endpoint security, identity and access management (IAM), and encryption services.Define and enforce Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Operational Level Agreements (OLAs) for all security services, ensuring alignment with business expectations.Oversee the management of certificates, licenses, and cryptographic keys, ensuring their integrity and timely renewal.Collaborate with IT governance teams to track and remediate audit findings, security gaps, and compliance deviations.Manage the transition of security initiatives from project to full operational deployment, ensuring sustainability.Compliance, Risk & Continuous ImprovementLead and drive continuous compliance with the Bank's technical security policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.Work with internal audit, risk management, and compliance teams to address cybersecurity audit findings and improve risk posture.Continuously enhance security processes, leveraging automation, artificial intelligence, and innovative technologies to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.Develop and track performance metrics (Key Performance Indicators and Key Risk Indicators) to assess the Bank's security posture and drive continuous improvement across the division.Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement & AdvisoryProvide expert cybersecurity advice and guidance to senior management, IT leadership, and business stakeholders, ensuring security considerations are embedded in strategic decisions.Foster a culture of security awareness and accountability across the Bank through regular engagement and communication.Establish and maintain strong relationships with external partners, Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), and vendors to ensure the Bank benefits from the latest security technologies, threat intelligence, and best practices.Promote psychological safety and a collaborative culture within the division, ensuring teams are empowered to escalate concerns and contribute ideas for continuous improvement. COMPETENCIES (skills, experience and knowledge):Master's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields with at least eight (8) years progressive experience of which at least three (3) years should have been in a cybersecurity leadership roles, including management of security operations, engineering, architecture, and compliance functions.Relevant professional certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, GIAC, or similar, are highly desirable.Proven track record of developing and executing cybersecurity strategies in a large, complex organisations or IT environment, ideally in the financial or international development sectors.Experience in leading Security Operations Centres (SOC), incident response teams, and vulnerability management programs.Strong background in security architecture design, integrating security into DevSecOps practices, and optimizing the security technology stack.Proven experience with Information Security and IT Management Standards, such as ISO/IEC 27001 and 27002, SOC2, SOX, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, GDPR, and Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) principles, COBIT and COSO Frameworks.Experience in managing vendor relationships and optimizing services provided by MSSPs and technology partners.Strong understanding of industry and technology leading practices, emerging technologies, behavioral analytics and AI/ML and how to apply them to drive cyber, digital and business transformation.Extensive experience implementing lean process design. Scaled Agile Framework (SAFE) certification is a plus.Excellent communications, storytelling and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to non-technical audiences.Advanced knowledge and experience in security architecture, cybersecurity, protecting sensitive information, security engineering and operations, security incident response and forensics, and operating a 24x7 information security operations center.Hands-on understanding of security technologies across network security, cloud security, endpoint protection, identity management, and threat intelligence.Demonstrated success leading and executing information security and IT risk management strategies and implementing enterprise-wide IT security technologies.Strategic thinking with the ability to align cybersecurity initiatives to broader organizational objectives.Strong leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to develop talent and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.Proven ability to effectively partner with business stakeholders to build strong partnerships, foster good governance, ensure strategic business/IT alignment, and transform relationships at the senior level.Strong collaborator with outstanding interpersonal and diplomatic skills, including the ability to facilitate, negotiate, and influence for successful outcomes. Ability to influence decision makers through collaboration, education, and working partnerships.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance technical requirements, risk management, and business priorities.Experience managing risk using advanced metrics and risk quantification.A deep passion for the mission of the AFDB.Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, with a working knowledge of the other.        ______________________________________________________________________ Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting. How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility.______________________________________________________________________

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 Bank is seeking to recruit a dynamic and competent Principal Investment Officer who will work on agriculture and rural finance transactions within the Vice Presidency for 'Agriculture, Human, and Social Development' (AHVP), specifically in the Agriculture and Rural Finance Department (AHFR) Department. THE COMPLEX:The Vice Presidency for 'Agriculture, Human, and Social Development' is a Sector Complex focusing on two of the Bank's High 5s priorities 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 Regional Directorates by gathering pools of experienced individuals who can be consulted to provide sector expertise on complex transactions; and (iii) develop new financing instruments; (iv) 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 works closely with the Agriculture and Agro-Industry Department and the Regional Directorates to provide support for the delivery of "Feed Africa: Strategy for Agricultural Transformation in Africa, 2016-2025".Feed Africa has "7 Enablers", i) Increase productivity by catalyzing the development of effective input distribution systems and reduction in post-harvest waste and loss; ii) Realize the value of increased production by facilitating increased investment into output markets and supporting market incentives for value addition; iii) Increase investment into enabling infrastructure, both hard and soft infrastructure; iv) Create an enabling agribusiness environment with appropriate policies and regulation; v) Catalyze capital flows (especially commercial lending and private investment) to scale agribusinesses; vi) Ensure inclusivity, sustainability and effective nutrition beyond what the market may deliver otherwise; and vii) Coordinate activities to kick start transformation, align activities and  investments of different actors, and guide initial activities to the point where private sector actors can be crowded in.The Agricultural Finance and Rural Development Department focuses on delivery of the following:Finance, scale and catalyse capital flows of commercial lending and private investment into agribusinesses.Accelerate agriculture transformation through private sector actors.Design, finance and promote Public-Private Partnerships and private sector-led Special Agro-industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ).Design and support disaster risk financing structures to mitigate the financial impact of natural disasters and climate-related events on vulnerable populations in Africa through private sector led and enabled insurance and hedging mechanisms.Support Agri-small medium enterprise (SME) financing through catalytic mechanisms including but not limited to concessional and blend financing.Catalyze and support capital flows to scale SMEs by establishing risk sharing facilities and other products.The core mandate of the Department is to develop the strategy of the Bank related to agricultural and rural finance and rural development, execute non-sovereign operations for the transformation of value chains, represent the Bank with external stakeholders, provide sector expertise to the Regions by gathering experts who can be consulted by operations and closing the financing gap for private sector-led development of agricultural value chains. The Department is also responsible for mainstreaming the Africa Disaster Risk Financing Program to enable African countries manage disaster risk and access ex-ante insurance financing before major climate events.The Department is structured into two Divisions: (i) Agriculture and Rural Finance Division (AHFR.1); and (ii) Rural Infrastructure Development Division (AHFR.2).The Agriculture and Rural Finance Division is responsible for working with the private and financial sector to transform value chains, identifying opportunities for long-term investments to address food security and boost economic growth in Africa.The Division has the following deliverables:Non-sovereign operations targeting private sector companies, investment and impact funds.High-quality and innovative investments of debt, equity, quasi-equity, guarantees and risk management instruments to facilitate and catalyze investments to the private sector as well as for value chain development and transformation.Practical implementation arrangements with key implementing partners.Knowledge management of agriculture, rural finance and best practices.Enabling environment and alliances with key stakeholders.Monitoring of performance and recommendations for corrective actions. THE POSITION:The Chief Investment Officer is being recruited to originate, develop, lead the due diligence up to Board Directors approval, financial closure and first disbursement of private sector transactions (non-sovereign operations) in the agribusiness and rural finance space.  Applicants will be considered based on their specific skills, expertise and background. The position will be based in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. KEY FUNCTIONS:Under the direct supervision of the Division Manager – Agriculture and Rural Finance, the Chief Investment Officer will be responsible for the following:1. Project Development and ProcessingLiaise and coordinate with other Investment Officers and Bank staff in business development and the origination of a good quality investment pipeline.Proactively identify potential investment partners and opportunities based on industry experience, reputation, market potential, financial capability, and strategic fit.Assess the attractiveness of specific investment opportunities with a strong focus on credit quality and development impact and make recommendations management.Build and maintain strong relationships with other departments, clients, banking and multilateral partners and government officials to develop specific investment opportunities.Prepare project appraisal reports for presentation to the department, review committees, senior management and finally to the Board of Directors.Execute loan, equity, quasi-equity, guarantee and risk management instrument financings including processing mandates, conducting due diligence, structuring deals, negotiating terms and documentation, arranging syndications, and processing internal approvals.Coordinate with sector colleagues, the internal approvals to proactively find pragmatic solutions to emerging/specific sector challenges.Develop investment promotion strategies in Africa, including targeting potential investors and promoting the Bank's products and services proactively.Work with the legal department to ensure that all deals have appropriate legal documentation and that financial close is achieved, and hand over projects to portfolio management staff; andBuild and maintain strong relationships with clients, banking and multilateral partners and government officials to develop a strong pipeline for new investment opportunities.2. Design Specific Innovative Transactions, Projects and InitiativesUndertake the work on aspects of investments and agricultural / agribusiness development and align them with institutional objectives.Work with regional teams/country offices to design and implement sector development support programs.Evaluate, structure, negotiate, and close new transactions, with a strong focus on credit and asset quality (include processing mandates, due diligence, negotiating term sheets and other documentation, syndications and board approval); andProvide support to other industry and portfolio teams in processing and supervising projects.3. External Liaison and Knowledge SharingContribute to the documentation of lessons learned from investment operations and emerging best practices in areas of expertise.Participate in and contribute to information and experience sharing sessions with internal and external stakeholders.Participate in and contribute to activities for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building relating to the Bank's investments/operations, products and initiatives.Provide peer review to other colleagues to share industry knowledge and information on respective sector.Provide technical leadership and support to knowledge and lesson sharing approaches and events with internal and external stakeholders; andBuild and maintain strong relationships with clients, banking and multilateral partners and government officials to develop specific investment opportunities.4. Policy and Project EvaluationProvide input and comments on projects, policy and other papers related to respective sector operations and development across a range of key themes and sectors.5. Strategy, Planning and ReportingParticipate in relevant teams for planning and programming purposes.Contribute to and coordinate in the investment's inputs development of strategies at regional level.Assist in the development of the Department's knowledge management strategy and assist in    execution of this strategy; andCoordinate closely with social, environmental, advisory and technical assistance colleagues in order to champion the Bank's value to its clients' businesses, find pragmatic solutions to the specific sector challenges, and achieve sustainable development impact. COMPETENCIES (skills, experience and knowledge):Must have a minimum of a Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance or other relevant field; a professional qualification – A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter holder will be a plus.Have a minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in corporate / project finance, investment banking, consulting or private equity/venture capital with specific experience in Africa.Ability for business development, structure and negotiate deals.Strong analytical, financial structuring skills (including financial modeling experience) and sound business judgment.Working experience in multinational organization in Africa and/or specialized experience in similar organization/s would be considered an advantage.Demonstrates ability to coordinate, participate in, and act as a catalyst for, strategic cross-sector dialogues within the networks, across the country, among Bank colleagues and other development institutions, governments and other organizations.Strong client relationship skills and ability to initiate, effectively and independently interact with C-suite executive and senior management of potential clients.Knowledge of economic developments and market trends in Africa.Ability to contribute to sound decisions and contribute to the execution of the decisions.Ability to initiate, effectively and independently interact with the senior government officials, senior management of potential clients.Strong commitment to search for and produce innovative and creative approaches to activities in order to enhance performance and create added benefits to the Bank and its clients.Excellent problem-solving capabilities, applies business knowledge to the resolution of problems and identifies solutions to the benefit of the client (internal and external) and the organization.Excellent organizational, administrative, and time management skills.Proven ability to work with limited supervision and efficiently to deliver under pressure and meet tight deadlines.Willingness to travel extensively and geographic flexibility.Excellent presentation skills.Ability to communicate orally and in writing effectively in French or/and English, with a good working knowledge of the other language.Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).        ______________________________________________________________________ Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting. How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility.______________________________________________________________________

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 People and Talent Management Complex (PTVP), has the overall responsibility for attracting, developing, motivating, and retaining a strong complement of professionals, support staff and contingent staff to deliver the business of the Bank into the future. The PTVP Complex is responsible for ensuring effective systems and controls for people and talent management from talent sourcing to retirement. The PTVP Complex is also responsible for the effective administration of the Bank's benefit plans (medical and staff retirement) and ensuring the financial sustainability of these plans. THE HIRING DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:The Vice Presidency for People and Talent Management Front Office is composed of different experts, including the Young Professionals Program Coordinator. The Front Office staff members are responsible for advising and assisting the Vice President to coordinate resources and deliver the work program for the Complex. THE POSITION:The key objective of the position is to develop and implement innovative and effective Human Resources strategies, policies, and framework with respect to the management of the Young Professional (YP) Program of the Bank. The incumbent will be expected to advise, guide and coach line managers in the management of the Young Professionals assigned to their organizational units under this program.The incumbent will also be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of the Program, ensuring continuous development of the graduated YPs, working directly with the YPs, relevant managers and the Talent Councils to plan a Career path for each YP. KEY FUNCTIONS:Under the general supervision of the Vice President, People and Talent Management, the YP Program Coordinator will be responsible for:General coordination of the full cycle of the Young Professional ProgramEnsuring that the Program responds to the objectives and the business requirements of the Bank.Working with senior management to identify the number of YPs required for each cycle and the skills mix.Collaborate internally and externally to administer the YP cohorts in rotations, performance management process and evaluations, capacity development and career development.Lead the end-to-end management of the Program, ensuring ongoing monitoring and assessment of key program aspects including recruitment, performance management, satisfaction, retention and exits.Talent Acquisition (Recruitment and Selection)Coordinating the periodic recruitment and selection process for the YP program, including announcement of vacancies and invitation for applications from suitably qualified candidates for the YPP.Ensuring the implementation of short-term and long-term skills needed by the Bank as identified by Senior Management, by advertising in appropriate media.Coordinating the screening and evaluation of applications, with support from assigned search firm(s) and the Recruitment team, to determine candidates who should be on the shortlist for assessment simulation exercises and subsequent recruitment and selection stages.Coordinating assessment simulation exercises and panel interviews, with support from the firms and Recruitment team.Performance Management, Learning and DevelopmentCoordinating the YP training and development programs, including on-boarding, on-the-job learning and mentoring. The YP Program Coordinator shall ensure that YPs participate in job-related and soft skills training, as available in the Bank's annual training programs.Ensuring  that eligible YPs participate in Bank language training classes as necessary to achieve fluency in their second working language.  Progress in achieving fluency in the second working language will be reviewed as part of performance evaluation. Implement the Mentoring, Buddy, Peer Support and Coaching Programs, and any other programs that may be introduced as part of the YP Program.Design and implement appropriate YP Learning Faculty.Work closely with the Talent Councils to contribute to the design of trends for Young Professionals career development in the Bank.Coordinating the YPs' performance evaluation at the mid-point and end of each rotation, to provide feedback to YPs and inform Management accordingly, so that there will be a valid basis for determining annual salary increases and graduation from the Program.AdvisoryProviding generic and specific advice to the YPs throughout their program.Providing advice and guidance on rotations to the YPs, striking a balance between the Bank's needs and the YPs career aspirations. This facilitatory and advisory role should ensure a great experience for the YPs in the Bank, both as YPs and after their graduation (full employment cycle in the Bank).Providing advice on the YPs' 1st and 2nd rotations which should be stretch assignments, chosen to provide experience of the Bank's various Departments and development programs and processes.Ensuring that the YP's 3rd rotation is, where possible, in the area/type of work or in the Organizational Unit in which the YP hopes to graduate at the end of the program, without taking away the flexibility to allow the YPs to choose what is in line with their career aspirations, and also best interests of the Bank.Ensuring that the Program provides a suitable bridge between the developmental focus of the 1st and 2nd assignments and the level of responsibility typical of at least a Professional Level 5 position (PL5 position), as per the Bank's grading structure.OthersCoordinating the graduation of YPs into regular positions at the end of the program, identifying post-graduation positions for each YP by through senior management, and Steering Committee support.Leading the preparation of the YP Annual Report for Senior Management and Board information.The YP Coordinator will also put in place a tracking system in order to maintain a record of the career progression of Young Professionals. The incumbent will track current and former Young Professionals still at the Bank or exited from the Bank to have an overview of their career progression, in order to improve the management of the Program.Providing secretariat services to relevant Program Committees.Undertaking other accountabilities, including active participation in the monthly and weekly planning of the activities of the program to make sure that they are in line with the mission and work programmes deliverables and take appropriate action when objectives or resources availability is modified, in order to maintain delivery and efficiency.May manage as required other similar Programs and Special Programs that enable a workforce of the future for the Bank. The incumbent will coordinate, as required, other Special Programs that do not add to the head count of the Bank, such as Secondments, Technical Assistance, Internships, Junior Professionals Program and other new programs that might be approved by the Bank.Any other mission relevant duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.  COMPETENCIES (skills, experience and knowledge):A minimum of a Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Organisational Development Social Sciences, Business Administration or related disciplines.Additional certifications or specialized training in talent, career and/or mobility management is an added value.A minimum of five (5) years of experience in project management in a multicultural environment, preferably in an international organization.Ability to deal with sensitive issues in a multi-cultural environment and to build effective working relations with colleagues.Ability to handle multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and attend to details while staying focused on key priorities.Ability to coordinate programmes and events in a learning and development environment.Be able to meet strict deadlines and work under pressure.Ability to work independently and coordinate with peers and other Human Resources experts in a multidisciplinary team.Capacity to initiate and manage innovations and changes.Proven communication, negotiation and analytical skills.Tact, and the ability to deal with difficult situations and team building skills.A high sense of initiative, enthusiasm and good team spirit, good organizational and interpersonal skills are strongly desired.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with experience in presenting to a range of target audiences.Excellent report writing skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and/or French, with a working knowledge of the other language.Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint).        ______________________________________________________________________ Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting. How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility.______________________________________________________________________

THE BANKEstablished 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 COMPLEXThe 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/DIVISIONThe 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 Research Economist will be part of the ECMR.2 team and expected to perform both ADOA assessments of the Bank's lending operations as well as research activities related to the Bank's High5 agenda. The position will also support the front office of the Director of ECMR in coordinating inputs on the department's key performance indicators and conducting quality assurance of economic intelligence briefs, technical and strategy documents and undertaking relevant research while also serving as a liaison between ECMR and the broader ECVP complex and other departments of the Bank. KEY FUNCTIONS:Under the supervision of the Manager for the Microeconomic, Institutional and Development Impact Division, the Research Economist will:Participate in Ex-ante Additionality and Development Outcome Assessment of Bank's lending operations1.1 Provide inputs and assist the team in the delivery of ex-ante Additionality and Development Outcome Assessment of the African Development Bank lending to Non-sovereign and Regional Operations and any other type of operation as required by the management.1.2 Contribute to any revisions to the Additionality and Development Outcome Assessment framework on the basis of implementation experience and lessons from other Development Finance institutions.Participate in and undertake research activities in the areas 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 also includes strengthening knowledge generation in the area of inclusive and green growth. The findings of such research should be published in the Bank's Working Paper Series or as a peer reviewed article in the African Development Review and/or other internationally reputable publication outlets.Provide inputs into the production of the Bank's flagship publications3.1 Contribute to the preparation of flagship reports or assigned chapters, write assigned sections and follow it (peer reviews) until publication.3.2 Assist and lead on the dissemination of the findings of reports.Provide technical and analytical inputs into the work of Operations Complexes:4.1 Provide input into Country Strategy Papers.4.2 Lead or participate in sectoral and other knowledge work socio-economic issues.4.3 Participate in the peer review process of projects, programs, policy reports, including documents submitted to the Operations Committee.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.Review operation documents and participate in review meetings.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 discipline. A PhD is highly preferred.Have a minimum of four (4) years of professional experience combining research and operational involvement in the design and evaluation of operations relevant to the High 5s priority areas including the following: infrastructure,  energy, agriculture, private sector development, industrial organizations and social sectors, project analysis and/or monitoring and evaluation.Strong publication record in international peer reviewed journals, working papers, book chapters, reports, etc.Good knowledge and background in the use of statistical and econometric methods and packages applied in project evaluation, finance and development economics research.Proven ability in development policy research and analysis of economic conditions that are of relevance for the High 5s priority areas.Ability to design and conduct research projects/programs.Ability to understand and identify development outcomes expected from real sector projects.Proven skills in drafting and preparation of economic intelligence briefs, policy memoranda, speeches and notes for use in decision making processes.Communicate and write effectively in French or English, with a good working knowledge of the other language.Competence in the use of leading econometrics software packages (R, Stata, Python) and in Microsoft Suites (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access).Have good communication skills and a proven ability to work in teams and on multiple projects in parallel.         ______________________________________________________________________ Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting. How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility.______________________________________________________________________

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) 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 Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization is central to the Bank's mission of developing the private sector, improving infrastructure and accelerating industrialization. The complex main functions are to (i) strengthen the enabling environment for private sector [and financial sector] development conducive to inclusive growth and sustainable development, (ii) support the development of reliable and sustainable infrastructure, including cities and urban development, and (iii) place renewed emphasis on industrial and trade performance in support of structural transformation across Africa. The Complex leverages knowledge, co-financing, and partnerships to attract private capital and work with governments on delivering the Bank's development agenda. THE HIRING DEPARTMENT:The primary role of the Financial Sector Development Department (PIFD) is to help the Regional Member Countries (RMCs) increase the reach, depth, and breadth of their financial systems, while safeguarding financial stability. The Department has four long-term objectives: (i) development of a vibrant private sector through an inclusive access by households and enterprises to financial services; (ii) strengthening markets participants; (iii) developing efficient capital markets, and (iv) deepening regional financial integration.Paired with other Industrialization, infrastructure and Private Sector complex departments, PIFD is responsible for implementing the Bank Group's Financial Sector Development strategic objectives towards vibrant, innovative, robust and competitive financial systems, both national and regional, and in both the public and private sector levels of RMCs. PIFD department plays a transversal role across the Bank's five strategic priorities, applying its financial deepening and access tool kit to the High Five (H5) agenda. Fundamentally, the scalability and policy momentum inherent in the H5 agenda create an important opportunity for expanded relevance of the Financial Sector Development core skill set, flexible financing instruments and delivery frameworks for financial inclusion, smart resource mobilization and capital markets development. PIFD leverages partnerships to bring about greater developmental impact in financial sector development. THE POSITION:The main purpose of the Operations Officer is to support PIFD Director, Managers and staff in: (i) coordinating the implementation of the annual work programme and related assignments; (ii) preparing the administrative budget and monitoring its implementation; (iii) monitoring portfolio performance and the KPIs; (iv) supporting PIFD Management and Investment Officers with information management and data entry tasks as well as financial analysis; and (v) leading on the establishment and maintenance of all information management systems and databases (e.g. SAP) to enable the effective result-based management of the PIFD projects. KEY FUNCTIONS:Under the supervision of the PIFD Director, the Operation Officer will:Work Programme / Monitoring:Collect data in respect of projects, programs and initiatives, from Investment Officers, concerning the completed, on-going and pipeline projects, loan/grant administration and project management, and assist in the entry of such data in various systems used by the Bank, SAP and the Bank Project Processing Schedule (BPPS), as well as in PIFD internal systems.Contribute to the design and maintenance of a database for PIFD portfolio of active and pipeline projects.Extract data and produce templates/ monitoring tables on the Department's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).Provide weekly analysis on the work program, portfolio monitoring, and KPIs achievement.Follow up and update project schedules in BPPS in accordance with Board Agenda.Analyse, consolidate and produce inputs for the PIFD reporting, such as the origination delivery reports, sovereign operation implementation reporting, non-lending and activities reporting.Assist with financial sector input in the preparation of internal report for Senior ManagementEngage other departments and experts during the process of gathering and analysing data requirements.Report on accuracy and completeness of SAP data regarding the department's portfolio and Indicative Operational Program (IOP).Budget Preparation/ Monitoring:Support PIFD management with the preparation of the yearly budget and ensure all data is uploaded in the AfDB's budgeting and programming system (SRAS).Monitor implementation of the budget and expenditures to ensure they remain within authorised level.Coordinate the preparation and monitoring of business development and other missions.Other Duties:Attend internal Business Review Meetings (BRM), draft minutes and ensure timely clearance and distribution.Prepare and coordinate the PIFD Management meetings and the quarterly department meetings.Engage regularly with other key Departments of the Bank, including regional and country offices, the front office of PIVP etc.Engage with Information Systems Department, if necessary, for all issues relating to the SAP system and other information technologies; play the role of SAP resource person in the department; provide training to staff of the department in the use of SAP.Perform and prepare ad hoc requests, analysis, briefs requested by the PIFD Director COMPETENCIES (skills, experience and knowledge):The candidate should have at least a master's degree, in Business Management, Economics and Finance, Statistics or related fields.Minimum of four (4) years of relevant practical working experience in data collection, processing, data mining, analysis and forecasting either within the AfDB, with a similar development/multilateral organisation or the private sector.Professional qualification in data visualisation is desirable.Experience in project portfolio monitoring and using information management systems (such as SAP) to access, compile and present data and statistics in user friendly format.Experience in using budgeting tools and systems, in particular the budgeting systems of the AfDB or similar organizations.Strong analytical and conceptual abilities.Good organisational, coordination and communication skills.Team working and relationship skills.Ability to handle speedily and efficiently internal and external requests.Ability to work competently in English or French, with a good working knowledge of the other language.Familiarity with project identification and project management procedures of development institutions, multilateral development banks and, in particular, of the African Development Bank, is an added advantage.Competence in the use of standard software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).Advanced Excel skills and knowledge of SAP and the AfDB's Information Management Systems is highly desirable.        ______________________________________________________________________ Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting. How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility.______________________________________________________________________ 

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 Chief Regional Procurement Coordinator is responsible to ensuring that the project procurement activities financed by the Bank in his/her region are compliant with the Bank's Procurement Framework.  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 Chief Regional Procurement Coordinator covering the East Region is based in the Bank's Regional Office in Nairobi, Kenya. He/She reports administratively to the Regional Operations Manager for Implementation Support (ROM-IS) and functionally to the Division Manager - Procurement covering Eastern & Southern Africa & Nigeria (SNFI.3). KEY FUNCTIONS:Under the direct supervision of the Division Manager - Procurement, the Chief Regional Procurement Coordinator will:Ensure consistent and uniform application of the Procurement Policy within the region and provide corrective actions as appropriate.Advise various Sector Divisions involved in the design and supervision of Borrowers' project implementation activities on procurement matters as required by the Procurement Framework and relevant Presidential Instructions.Review procurement policy deviations and provide clearance for inclusion in Project Appraisal Reports (PARs) for subsequent Board approval with clearance of the manager as needed.Review all cases involving the use of Third-Party procurement methods and procedures and provide clearance for inclusion of those methods and procedures in the PAR for Board approval with clearance of the manager as needed.Review and clear procurement diagnostic assessment reports (Bank Procurement Assessment Reports (BPAR), Sector Market Assessments) for approval by the Manager and Director of SNFI, assist regional member countries with their procurement reforms, and mobilize financial resources for this assistance.Review and clear the assessment of borrowers' procurement systems done by the Procurement specialists' team and the design of adequate action plans to improve Borrowers' procurement systems and to strengthen the institutional capacity within borrowers' entities.Participate with other Multilateral Development Banks in the assessment of the Regional Member Countries procurement systems.Review and clear procurement cases as per the Bank's Delegation of Authority matrix for Sovereign and Non-Sovereign projects.Take a proactive role in ensuring 'Quality at Entry work' through the supervision of a team of Procurement Specialists across the region in terms of the Fiduciary and Development mandate of the Bank.Lead the preparation of the region's input to division's work program.Lead the preparation of the region's input in the Procurement Annual Report.Follow up with Procurement Specialists regarding complaints received from bidders, contractors or civil society.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.Facilitate and undertake training seminars/workshops for the Borrower and Bank Staff and Business Opportunity seminars for the regional and non-regional private sector.Prepare all Project Procurement briefs for the Senior Management when required.Monitor Procurement Data Entry by reviewing their quality through random checks to ensure that accurate procurement data are generated for SNFI reports.Maintain procurement information regarding her/his region on the Bank's Website.Make sure that the objectives of the key performance indicators set up by the Procurement department are attained by developing tools.Prepare periodic activity reports of the region and the Bank's Annual Procurement 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's Procurement Framework.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.        ______________________________________________________________________ Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting. How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility.______________________________________________________________________   

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 80 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional The African Development Bank (AfDB) is the premier multi-lateral development finance institution fostering economic growth and social progress in Africa. The AfDB's primary goal is to reduce poverty and improve living standards by mobilizing resources in and outside Africa, and providing financial and technical assistance for development projects and programs in Africa. THE PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT ENHANCEMENT FACILITY (PSF):The PSF is a captive credit risk participation facility that participates in the credit risks of the AfDB's Non Sovereign Operations (NSOs) in countries eligible to borrow from the African Development Fund (ADF) - namely low income countries. Given its current capital base, the PSF's target portfolio size stands at UA 1.1 billion of credit exposures.Given the specific nature of the PSF as a risk participant in the Bank's NSO, the ADF Board of Directors exercises oversight over the Facility and approves risk participations by the Facility in each NSO in compliance with the PSF Framework and Guidelines. The PSF Administrator (PSFA) is responsible for the day-to-day management of the PSF and for mobilizing additional resources to increase the Facility's risk bearing capacity.The PSF is financially and operationally autonomous with a total separation of resources from those of the ADB and the ADF. It sources certain middle and back-office functions from the ADB. The PSFA works closely with relevant departments to ensure these functions are performed in a timely manner and in line with applicable standards and ensure that it meets all performance and financial planning, reporting and audit requirements. The PSF requires in-house risk management capacity to ensure it maintains adequate second line management functions distinct from those of the Bank. THE POSITION:Under the Supervision of the PSF Administrator, the objective of Risk Management Officer (RMO) is to ensure all round risk management in the Facility's management- with emphasis on the PSF's core-business of credit risk taking, treasury management and asset and liability management functions. The RMO ensures the integrity of financial risk models and the reasonableness of assumptions used in each risk participation, analyses the portfolio on the evolution of the risk profile and the PSF's risk bearing capacity and ensures that the Facility's capital adequacy, risk profile, treasury risk, as well as Asset and Liability Management functions are performed on time and effectively. The jobholder ensures compliance with the PSF risk management requirements, optimizes the sizing of individual risk participations recommended with regard to various portfolio quality and performance parameters, and formulates, review and update policies, guidelines and procedures relating to the PSF's risk management and capital adequacy.The job entails a high-level professional knowledge and understanding of financial risk (credit and asset and liability management) related to non-sovereign operations. This is a project position, not a regular position. KEY FUNCTIONS:The key duties and responsibilities of Risk Management Officer are to:Process and analyze data and perform other related duties in support of credit risk measurement, assessment, monitoring and management for the Private Sector Facility.Monitor credit risks of the PSF portfolio analyzing the evolution of the risk profile and country, sector and obligor concentrations, the adequacy of provisions and risk capital required to support the non-sovereign credit exposure.Prepare at a glance reports and tables of exposure indicators;Maintain and update the PSF's stand-alone models.Monitor and review PSF treasury and liquidity position, for committed and uncommitted capital.Prepare financial projections for PSF.Undertake data processing and computational work required in support of quarterly and annual PSF risk reviews.Coordinate with the Risk organizational units to collect all the necessary risk information.Coordinate with the Treasury Department as regards management of the PSF treasury.Coordinate with the Financial Control Department as regards production of financial statements and billing.Coordinate the preparation of relevant ALM and risk reports and decision-making documents.Contribute to the preparation and review of PSF guidelines in respect of risk, treasury management, and Asset and Liability Management aspects.Take a leadership role in the preparation of the rating of the Facility.Contribute to fundraising activities.Participate in the production of PSF reports on as needed basis. COMPETENCIES (skills, experience and knowledge):At least a Master's degree in Risk Management, International Banking or Actuarial Science.Additional qualifications like Chartered Financial Analyst, Certified Risk Management (or other relevant risk management and financial analyst qualifications), desirableAt least six (6) years of relevant experience related to non-sovereign credit risk assessment and portfolio management;Hands-on experience of Non-Sovereign risk assessment in emerging and frontier markets;Outstanding ability and experience in financial modelling and quantitative analysis is required in order to solve statistical analysis issues of portfolio and treasury;Quantitative modelling skills to assess the balance sheet impact of transactions;Strong knowledge of rating agencies' models as well as capital adequacy requirements;Excellent communication skills, integrity, professional maturity and business judgment.Knowledge of Asset and Liability Management (ALM) techniques and standards.Knowledge of capital adequacy standards is required as well as strong quantitative and analytical skills;Plans for unanticipated risks and future issues by developing contingencies and programs to address issues that may impact achievement of quality results;Good knowledge of credit risk management techniques and risk mitigation products;Capable to proactively propose changes and revisions to the credit risk management policies and other risk management guidelines to ensure that the PSF maintains a sound risk control and management framework. He/she provides technical leadership in ensuring that portfolio construction and management is compliant with key risk metrics and prudential parameters, and coordinates effectively with treasury as well as risk departments to ensure the PSF's treasury management and ALM functions are appropriately performed;Provide well rounded risk management technical knowhow for the range of financial and credit risk management tasks and functions insourced within the PSF, and outsourced to Bank department and/or external agentHigh level professional knowledge of qualitative and quantitative credit portfolio management techniques and structured credit instruments;Experience with banking and credit insurance in the Africa region or other emerging/frontier markets;Proven professional report writing ability.A proven track record of holding positions which required responsibility for risk-related decision making; desirableExperience in risk management function in a Development Finance Institution that uses risk participation or credit guarantee instruments and/or credit insurance function will be an added advantage; desirableComprehensive knowledge in overall risk management in financial institutions with exposures to the different facets of risks; desirableAbility to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French with a good working knowledge of the other language.Proficient in the use of standard MS Office software applications, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Excel as well as SAP. Knowledge of SAP would be an advantageAbility to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English is a requirement for this position. (Bilingual in English and French, desirable) THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (AFDB) ON BEHALF OF THE PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT ENHANCEMENT FACILITY (PSF) WHICH IS THE EMPLOYER FOR THIS POSITION POSTS THIS ADVERTISEMENT. ENGAGEMENT AS STAFF OF PSF DOES NOT OFFER ANY EXPECTATION FOR FUTURE EMPLOYMENT AS STAFF IN THE AFDB.        ______________________________________________________________________ Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. 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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 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, Technology and Corporate Services (TCVP) is responsible for the design, development and delivery of efficient, client-oriented, corporate services and information-technology solutions to ensure overall institutional effectiveness in all aspects of the Bank's corporate services. The Complex provides leadership in the formulation and implementation of the Bank's strategies, policies, controls and approaches on organizational information technology systems, software applications, cyber security, IT support and infrastructure systems. The Complex is also responsible for management of the Bank's real estate assets, institutional procurement, language services and business continuity. THE HIRING DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:The Language Services Department is responsible for ensuring quality translation of major Bank documents primarily into English and French, but also into Arabic and Portuguese, as well as other languages as required; providing high standard interpretation in English and French or Arabic and Portuguese, editing documents meant for publication and ensuring quality; analyzing and evaluating strategic choices and making relevant recommendations on the use of English and French within the Bank Group; reviewing, updating and implementing practical guidelines and procedures for the efficient delivery of language services; and assisting partner organizations eliciting the Bank's assistance in establishing, restructuring or improving their language services; promote bilingualism so as to enhance communication among staff and with the Bank's clients and partners.Within the Language Services Department, the mandate of the French and English Translation Division is to provide high-level translation services by ensuring quality translation of all Bank documents primarily into and from the Bank's working languages (French from English), and occasionally Arabic and Portuguese, as well as editing key documents such as the Bank Group's Annual Report in English and French. THE POSITION:Under the general supervision of the Manager, French and English Translation Division, and the technical supervision of the Lead Reviser, the Principal Translator/Reviser (French) helps the Division deliver its mandate by providing high-level translation and ensuring quality control of translation done internally or externally. KEY FUNCTIONS:The Principal Translator/Reviser will:Contribute to achievement of the objectives of the French and English Translation Division in the Language Services Department and the Bank on translation and multilingualism.Translate from English to French, alone or as part of a team (with other in-house or freelance translators), using the Bank's preferred computer-assisted translation tools, specialized and general dictionaries and glossaries, various documents (policy, administrative, budgetary, financial, legal and economic, social, technical, etc.) prepared or received by the Bank, as well as statements from Senior Management.Post-edit pre-translated texts using neural machine translation or other relevant artificial intelligence-enabled tools.Check texts to be translated to assess their difficulty and length, determine the reference documents and persons to be consulted, as well as the relevant tools to be used.Carry out related research and documentation, including consulting with authors and experts in relevant fields, for clarification, in case of difficulties.Revise translations of complex, technical and sensitive documents covering the full range of the Bank's work, namely reports of an economic and financial nature, statements from Senior Management, audit reports, planning and programming documents, project appraisal reports, legal documents, etc.Review translations by junior colleagues and consultant translators to ensure conformity with the source texts.When translating and revising work by other colleagues and consultants, ensure a high standard of accuracy, faithfulness to the spirit, style, and nuances of the source texts.Observe established terminology and usage and ensure consistency in translation work involving several translators.In close collaboration with the Terminologist, create terminology files and glossaries on all areas of the Bank's activities.Contribute to the development and sharing of terminology within the Division.Perform quality control of aligned documents prepared for terminology extraction and text-base development for translation tools.  Coach, counsel, and assist less experienced translators.Advise on language matters and propose improvements to the translation process.Participate in various working groups set up by the Bank to focus on specific issues pertaining to the Department or broader issues of interest to the Bank.Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Division Manager or the Lead Translator/Reviser.Coordinate translation assignments on Board documents or documents meant for publication, by ensuring that deadlines for distribution and publication are met.Where necessary, participate in the annual meetings of the AfDB Group as part of the translation team. COMPETENCIES (skills, experience, and knowledge):At least a Master's degree in Translation or in a closely related discipline.A minimum of six (6) years of practical experience in translation (particularly in economics, finance and/or law), four (4) of which should have been spent working in or with an international organization (preferably in multilateral development banks).Ability to fully use the Bank's preferred translation and information technology tools in daily work.Ability to adjust rapidly to a complex multicultural environment.Ability to fit into a multilingual team and maintain seamless working relationships.Ability to work independently, with minimum supervision.Ability to work effectively under pressure and handle sensitive and confidential documentation.Excellent writing skills and a sound mastery of various language standards.Ability to use all standard Microsoft applications deployed in the Bank and practical knowledge and optimal use of computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools.Adequate knowledge of emerging technological trends, especially in artificial intelligence and neural machine translation.Capacity to coach and monitor junior colleagues and oversee consultants.Demonstrated capacity to produce translations and revisions with a high level of accuracy, faithfulness to the spirit, to the letter, style, and nuances of the source texts.Ability to translate from Arabic, Portuguese or other languages to French would be an added advantage.Ability to communicate excellently (written and oral) in French and English.         ______________________________________________________________________ Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting. How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility.______________________________________________________________________