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Advisor to the Chief Economist/Vice-President for Economic Governance and Knowledge Management - PL2  

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Ivory Coast, Abidjan, Abidjan

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Date of last update: 2025-02-12 (Expiry date:  2025-03-05)

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Building today, a better Africa tomorrow

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 80 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 (2013 – 2022) 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.

 

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THE BANK:

Established in 1964, the African Development Bank is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 81 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries). The Bank's development agenda is delivering the financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth. In order to sharply focus the objectives of the Ten-Year Strategy (2024-2033) and ensure greater developmental impact, five major areas (High 5s), all of which will accelerate our delivery for Africa, have been identified for scaling up, namely: energy, agro-business, industrialization, integration and improving the quality of life for the people of Africa.


THE COMPLEX:

The core mandate of the Vice Presidency (ECVP) is to lead the Bank Group on prioritizing the generation, analysis, dissemination, brokering and implementation of relevant knowledge solutions in all High-5 operational priorities and the cross-cutting themes of its Ten-Year Strategy. Such solutions must be a clear response to priority development challenges facing regional member countries (RMCs), individually or collectively and need to involve RMCs in both the planning and implementation of the solutions. The solutions include: (i) research on major development issues facing Africa and their relation to global economic governance and other major global public goods; (ii) country diagnostics and future perspectives; (iii) policy dialogue and advisory services; (iv) economic, sector, and thematic knowledge work; (v) improving national and sub-regional statistical systems; (vi) preparation, design and support to implementation of public financial management and Governance operations; (vii) capacity development for policy formulation and implementation; (viii) technical assistance and advice related to RMCs' management of natural resources; and (vii) knowledge dissemination and development of national, regional, and inter-regional knowledge networks.


THE HIRING DEPARTMENT:

The Office of the Chief Economist and Vice-President for Economic Governance and Knowledge Management has the main responsibility of providing advice and analysis to the President, Senior Management and Board of Directors on key development issues facing Africa and the Bank in the following areas: research programs, economic issues, financial and non-financial products, knowledge dissemination and communication. The Office coordinates the Bank's efforts to achieving this strategic mandate of being a knowledge institution.


THE POSITION:

The Advisor to Chief Economist/Vice-President for Economic Governance and Knowledge Management will be responsible for leading the effort to strengthen the link between the research work of the Bank and its economic and sector work, and help ensure that the Bank's Country Strategy Papers are based on solid research and Economic and Sector Work. More generally, the Advisor will provide support to the Chief Economist and Vice-President for Economic Governance and Knowledge Management to deliver on the Complex mandate.


KEY FUNCTIONS:

Under the supervision and guidance of the Chief Economist/Vice-President for Economic Governance and Knowledge Management, the Advisor will:

a) Technical advisory role

  1. Provide leadership to the expanded research program of the Bank.
  2. Provide advisory services to the Chief Economist and Vice President of the Bank on various subjects, including policy responses to Africa's development policy challenges in an evolving global economic and political contexts.
  3. Support the Chief Economist and Vice-President in coordinating the work of the Economic Governance and Knowledge Management Complex, and liaise with Bank's economists to provide quality assurance on Departmental work programs to ensure timely and quality delivery on the Complex's key performance indicators each year.
  4. Provide critical analysis of the Bank's corporate management policies, directives and procedures and ensure full compliance by the Economic Governance and Knowledge Management Ecosystem across the Bank Group.
  5. Manage and advise the Chief Economist on various reports/documents and correspondences with the President's Office, Senior management Coordination Committees, and Vice Presidencies across the Bank's Complexes as well as departments and units of the Chief Economist and Vice-President's complex.
  6. Prepare briefs on operational policy issues of concern to the Chief Economist and Vice-President complex and monitor as necessary the preparation of papers by the Departments and Units.
  7. Draft and review technical briefs, speeches and talking points for the Chief Economist/Vice President as may be assigned.
  8. Facilitate stronger linkages and synergy between the knowledge-generating departments of the Bank, other Units of the Bank Group and key partner institutions.

b) Office activities coordination

  1. Manage the budget and the activities of the Chief Economist's Office under the guidance of the Chief Economist and Vice President.
  2. Coordinate and review policies, directives, initiatives and elaborates from Departments and Units in collaboration with relevant departments and Units of the Chief Economist and Vice-President complex.
  3. Advise the Chief Economist on operational issues of the Office in close consultation with the management of its departments and units.
  4. Monitor the decisions and the implementation of the decisions made by the Board, the President and the Chief Economist regarding Departments and units under the Chief Economist and Vice-President complex.
  5. Coordinate and harmonize the preparation of the work programmes of the respective Departments and Units to ensure consistency with the Chief Economist and Vice-President's complex strategic plan and follow up on their implementation.
  6. Monitor progress on the implementation of audit recommendations, the annual work program relating to the Chief Economist and Vice-President complex and report periodically on the status of the implementation to the Chief Economist and subsequently to the President and the Board if requested.
  7. Participate in intra and inter-complex meetings as requested by the Chief Economist.
  8. Liaise with external and sister organizations and attend meetings as requested by the Chief Economist to share views and best practice examples on key corporate management issues and policies to build synergy in development assistance strategies and initiatives of common interest.
  9. Undertake ad hoc assignments as requested by the Chief Economist.

COMPETENCIES (skills, experience and knowledge):

  1. Hold at least PhD in Economics, Public Policy, Governance, International development, or related subjects.
  2. Have a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant work experience, at least three (3) of which should be in a managerial or Lead advisory role in comparable organizations.
  3. Good understanding of the Multilateral Development Banking systems or related development finance institutions.
  4. Strong knowledge of African economic and development issues; capacity for conceptual and strategic analysis, and excellent understanding of the political economy of development at continental and global scales.
  5. Strong technical capabilities and proven experience in economic policy management in Africa and provision of technical advisory services at national or internation levels with evidence policy impacts achieved in previous roles.
  6. Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environments, capacity to multi-task and deliver quality results on tight deadlines.
  7. Strong inter-personal relations, negotiation skills, and capacity to build and leverage international networks for quality technical research and policy advise at national and international scales. Ability to work with other disciplinary experts outside the economic science to design policy responses in key development sectors (agriculture, energy, industrialisation, infrastructure, etc.) will be a strong advantage.
  8. Strong communication skills and ability to translate complex economic models and results to accessible forms for policymakers, the civil society and citizens.
  9. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English or French languages.
  10. Competence in the use of standard Bank software, namely MS Office applications (MS Word, Excel, Power-Point etc), SAP.







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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.

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  • 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.

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Working hours (%): 80-100% / 100%

Type of contract: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)

Macro-area: Sub-Saharan Africa

Level of experience: Senior Professional, more than 5 years

Area of work Definition: Economics

Type of organisation: Multilateral Organisations

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The jobholder will identify business opportunities, coordinate the processing and closure of approved of transactions in order to maximize the impact of the Bank's operations through execution of innovative, developmental, and profitable investments for AfDB. The IO will contribute to the promotion of inclusive finance policies and support country and regional programs and projects, to facilitate affordable access to financial services for Micro-Small and Medium Size enterprise and the unbanked and underserved populations, leveraging innovative and technology-led solutions to achieve the ultimate goals of near universal access in Regional Member Countries (RMCs). The position will be located in the head office of the Bank and it involves frequent travel. The overall purpose of this job will be to originate, develop and lead the due diligence, approval and financial closure of financial intermediation projects as well as provide technical support and inputs to diverse areas of financial inclusion. The incumbent will work within broad policies and objectives with limited supervision for critical tasks.   KEY FUNCTIONS: Under the supervision of the Division Manager, the Senior Investment Officer will perform the following duties: - Develop a strong pipeline of good quality Financial Institutions' and Financial Intermediaries' financing  opportunities, through field missions and through existing (AfDB) and new contacts and networks. - Build and maintain strong relationships with other departments, clients, banking and multilateral partners and government officials to develop specific investment opportunities. - Identify, undertake, lead and coordinate, and manage the necessary due diligence processes of banking and other financial intermediation projects applying debt, equity, guarantees and related Bank products. - Undertake financial analysis, financial modelling and risk analysis on projects. - Apply the broader Bank appraisal tools such as Environment Social and Governance (ESG), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), development outcomes and additionality (ADOA), Compliance and Integrity tools, and the like. - Prepare project appraisal reports on envisaged AfDB lending/investment projects for relevant Financial Intermediaries for presentation to the department, review committees, senior management and finally to the Board of Directors. - Liaise and coordinate with other Investment and Inclusion Officers and Bank staff in the origination of a good quality investment pipeline for the Bank's financial sector assistance. - Prepare and process through to approval, disbursement and implementation, technical assistance proposals aimed at building capacity of financial institutions or other market players involved in enhancing the market supply and demand for credit. - Coordinate with sector colleagues, the internal approvals to proactively find pragmatic solutions to emerging/specific sector challenges. - Work with 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. - Design specific innovative transactions, projects and initiatives. - Undertakes the work on aspects of access and financial inclusion and aligns them with institutional objectives and support the Bank's access and financial inclusion products. - Initiates the efforts to mainstream financial access and inclusion aspects, with the High 5 priorities of the Bank, at the strategic and operational level. - Contributes to the policy dialogue on financial sector issues in RMCs, at both policy and technical level; as well as to institutional, regulatory, policy or market assessments. - Works with regional teams/country offices to design and implement financial 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). - Provide support to regional industry and portfolio teams in processing and supervising regionally managed projects.   COMPETENCIES (skills, experience and knowledge): - A minimum of a Master's in Accounting, Finance or Financial Economics or any other quantitative discipline. - A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in private and finance sector, including hands-on experience in analysing credit risks, structuring loan and other debt products, associated legal documentation, negotiations, and closing transactions in banking and non banking financial institutions. - Experience in the structuring of financial system development projects or related field. - Experience in a Development Financial Institution (DFI) and/or Multinational Development Bank (MDB) with regards to financial intermediation type lending projects with a focus on on-lending to SMEs. - Experience working in developing/emerging market economies, especially Africa. - Experience working in development finance and in entrepreneurship / SME capacity building will be a advantage. - Good knowledge of and experience of RMCs or developing economies as well as a thorough understanding of banking, financial institutions, financial and capital markets and related industry knowledge. - Demonstrated ability to undertake comprehensive due diligence including financial analysis of financial institutions, such as banks, non-bank financial institutions. Experience with due diligence of private equity funds is an advantage. - Strong financial and credit skills as well as demonstrated ability to evaluate, structure, negotiate, and close transactions using a variety of financial instruments (debt, sub-debt, equity and grants). - Demonstrated ability to work with clients in the financial and real sector, possibly in a SME support environment, understanding their unique needs and develop targeted solutions. - Ability to contribute to sound decisions and contribute to the execution of the decisions. - Ability to initiate, effectively and independently interact with the senior management of potential clients as well as financial and technical partners in order to build networks across the region to generate new business, partnerships and collaborative opportunities. - 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. - Clear and concise oral and written communication skills; presents oral information with clarity and appropriate style and adapts language and style to suit the requirements of a particular audience. - 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. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and/or English, with a working knowledge of the other language. - Proficiency in the use of common Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint etc.).                ______________________________________________________________________   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 Position - Application and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation) 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. ______________________________________________________________________
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2025-02-12 2025-03-10

IFC Global Internship Program - FIG West Africa Internship

Ivory Coast, Abidjan, Abidjan - international finance corporation empImg

IFC a member of the World Bank Group is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet. IFC's FIG Africa department is seeking two interns as part of our Global Internship Program (GIP).  The Global Internship Program (GIP) offers highly motivated individuals an opportunity to be exposed to the mission and work of IFC and the broader World Bank Group and become part of the largest private sector development institution in the world. The program encourages individuals to bring new perspectives and innovative ideas to IFC's work, while improving skills in a diverse and highly stimulating environment. Moreover, the Global Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to exchange ideas and network with international professionals dedicated to ending extreme poverty and boosting prosperity in the developing world.    Duties and Accountabilities:    The Financial Institution Group (FIG) is one of IFC's key Departments responsible for a significant portion of IFC's business volume, profitability, and development reach, approximately 40%. FIG engages in a wide range of sub-sectors including Microfinance, SME, Gender, Climate, Insurance, Capital Markets, Housing, Distressed Assets, and other areas, with both investment and advisory services delivered globally to IFC's clients through IFC's global network. FIG has three main objectives: 1) financial inclusion; 2) servicing the real economy and 3) mobilizing third-party resources. The goal is to develop efficient financial systems that will increase financial inclusion and fuel economic growth in client countries and enhance IFC's developmental impact.    The FIG West Africa (FIG WA) team works on both new business development and portfolio management across the region with main hub and offices in Senegal, Cote d'Ivoire and the Sahel region. With a diverse network of markets, the pipeline of new transactions ranges from investing fresh equity or guarantees in banks to structured finance products to help develop local capital markets. The FIG WA team is recruiting a FIG Consultant to provide support to the investment team for the development, execution, and monitoring of investments in the West Africa region. This position provides a unique opportunity to gain exposure to the financial sector in the region and develop skills in financial analysis, modeling, credit and risk evaluation in a fast-paced and international environment. The position will be based either in Dakar or Abidjan.    The responsibilities of the FIG intern include but are not limited to:    Integrity Due Diligence  • Write KYC (Know-Your-Client) reports for prospective and existing clients.  • Assist in data collection/extraction internally and externally Financial Modeling.  • Perform financial analysis on project investments.  • Understand the financial aspects of investment transactions, including the risk/return profile and relevance of different investment products (debt, equity, guarantee, hybrid solutions, etc.) in relation to clients' needs.  • Demonstrate skill in financial statement analysis and key ratios computation for the banking sector.  • Have a basic understanding of the CAMELS rating system used by regulatory banking authorities to rate financial institutions.  • Be able to utilize graphics and tables to effectively and creatively present data.    Support for Business Research and Presentations  • Work closely with new Business Manager to identify business opportunities with prospective or existing clients through a proactive business development approach.  • Conduct industry, market and company research.  • Prepare client dashboards and pitchbooks to support business development efforts.  • Assist in identifying data collection needs to support the assessment of financial, operational, development impact, and market information as well as relevant ES&G matters.  • Coordinate with the team to obtain needed information.  • Prepare project-related documents and PowerPoint presentations for internal and external audiences.    Support for Portfolio Management  • Prepare portfolio reports, sector studies and trend analysis.  • Assist in the update of the internal credit/facility rating of IFC existing clients.  • Assist in completing case studies and lessons learned.  • Support collection of development impact data from portfolio clients.    Selection Criteria • Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Master's degree level program   • Preferred field of study: Economics, MBA, Accounting or Finance   • Minimum of 2 years of previous work experience in a financial institution  • Students from African universities are encouraged to apply  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English   • Previous internship and/or international experience is a plus   • Familiarity with the financial sector is a plus   • Proficiency in the Microsoft suite: Word, Excel and PowerPoint   • Strong financial, analytical and modeling skills   • Ability to demonstrate attention to detail, thoughtful scenario analysis, and diligence in the quality of one's own work   • Able to write in a logical and comprehensive, yet concise manner   • Self-motivated and driven individual with strong willingness to learn and ability to multi-task   • Team player with strong interpersonal skills   • Committed to highest ethical standard, ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries   • Keen interest in development finance and multicultural environments    Please refrain from submitting more than three applications to our internship program; otherwise, your candidacy may be disqualified and rescinded.      [World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O) The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Learn more about working at the [World Bank](https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers) and [IFC](https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/Careers_Ext_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/IFC+Careers/Working+at+the+IFC/), including our values and inspiring stories.   How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This Position - Application and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation) 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.
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2025-02-05 2025-03-02

IFC Global Internship Program - Cote d'Ivoire Cluster Country Internship

Ivory Coast, Abidjan, Abidjan - international finance corporation empImg

IFC a member of the World Bank Group is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet. IFC's West Africa department is seeking an intern as part of our Global Internship Program (GIP).  The Global Internship Program (GIP) offers highly motivated individuals an opportunity to be exposed to the mission and work of IFC and the broader World Bank Group and become part of the largest private sector development institution in the world. The program encourages individuals to bring new perspectives and innovative ideas to IFC's work, while improving skills in a diverse and highly stimulating environment. Moreover, the Global Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to exchange ideas and network with international professionals dedicated to ending extreme poverty and boosting prosperity in the developing world.    Duties and Accountabilities:    • Support the Country team and Management in the overall program delivery for IFC in Côte d'Ivoire  • Undertake analysis and research to support IFC's activities across sectors, including identifying potential partners and investee companies in Côte d'Ivoire  • Prepare relevant strategy briefs, working papers, presentations, and material for internal and external stakeholders  • Help the Country Office keep abreast with relevant economic, political, and market information, disseminating these regularly to relevant stakeholders  • Undertake background research on potential partners and investee companies for IFC in Côte d'Ivoire, including identifying potential reputational risk flags  • Prepare analysis of business performance and monitor/update the pipeline of current and upcoming advisory and investment projects, and prepare materials for management updates as needed  • Contribute to preparations for all key IFC events and partner meetings related to Côte d'Ivoire, including assisting in organizing webinars, roundtables, conferences  • Support in preparing for meetings with private companies, public authorities, other IFIs, and bilateral agencies, helping with follow-ups and assisting in the implementation of action points  • Contribute to knowledge sharing across WBG on relevant topics across the region and beyond    Selection Criteria • Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Master's degree level program   • Preferred field of study: Finance; Accounting  • Minimum of 2 years of previous work experience   • Ability to conduct a market study/research, portfolio management capability  • Financial modelling skills    Please refrain from submitting more than three applications to our internship program; otherwise, your candidacy may be disqualified and rescinded.      [World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O) The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Learn more about working at the [World Bank](https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers) and [IFC](https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/Careers_Ext_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/IFC+Careers/Working+at+the+IFC/), including our values and inspiring stories.   How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This Position - Application and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation) 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.
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2025-02-05 2025-03-02
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