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African Development Bank (AfDB) - 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.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Principal Research Economist - Additionality and Development Outcome Assessment (ADOA)
Reference: ADB/17/236
Location: Côte d’Ivoire
Grade: PL4
Position N°: 50069153
The Complex
- The Chief Economist/Vice-President for Economic Governance and
Knowledge Management is the Bank’s spokesperson on economic matters and
the Vice Presidence for the ‘Economics Governance and Knowledge
Management Complex’.
- The Vice-President for Economic Governance and Knowledge
Management is responsible for (i) providing leadership and visibility
for the Bank on economic, finance, financial governance and socio
economic development issues; and coordinate the generation of analytical
works to inform operational policy; (ii) systematically emphasize the
critical role of knowledge, experience, lessons learnt and their
tangible impact on sustainable, inclusive transformation of African
economies.
- The Vice-President for Economic Governance and Knowledge
Management will inspire, generate and provide direct support to the
President and Senior Management of the Bank on a broad range of
technical and management issues within the broad remit of economic,
finance, public financial governance, management and social economics.
The Hiring Department / Division
- The Macroeconomics Policy, Forecasting And Research Department
is dedicated to the generation of high quality knowledge in the area of
development in Africa. It provides technical support to operations and
regional member countries through rigorous analytical work; engages in
impactful policy dialogue with decision-making bodies within and outside
of the Bank; and most importantly 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
focuses on microeconomic issues related to development finance,
infrastructure development, private sector development, industrial
organizations, governance, competitiveness & investment climate,
agriculture, institutions, and regional integration to support the High
5s.
- In addition, the Microeconomic, Institutional and Development
Impact Division is the institutional anchor of the ex-ante Additionality
and Development Outcome Assessment and Impact Evaluation of the Bank’s
operations, as such it is a key element of the Bank Results Framework
and the primary tool for mainstreaming Development Outcomes.
The Position
- Principal Research Economist ADOA-PUBLIC, as part of the
Additionality and Development Outcome Assessment team will contribute to
the Additionality and Development Outcome Assessment work both through
assessing and rating public sector operations (PUB) as well as producing
analytical work and research to inform operations, management and Bank
clients in Regional Member Countries.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of Division manager of the Microeconomic,
Institutional and Development Impact Division, the Principal Research
Economist ADOA - Public will:
- Undertake Ex-ante Additionality and Development Outcome Assessment of Bank’s public sector operations:
- Conduct ex-ante Additionality and Development Outcome
Assessment of the African Development Bank Public Sector Operations,
Regional Operations, and any other type of operation as required by the
management.
- Review other team members’ ADOA notes and supervise the work of junior staff.
- Carry out any revisions to the ADOA framework for public
sector operations on the basis of implementation experience and lessons
from other Development Finance institutions.
- Conduct research 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 includes also
strengthening knowledge generation in the area of inclusive and green
growth.
- Provide inputs into the production of the Bank’s flagship publications:
- Contribute to the preparation of the report or assigned
section, write the sections and follow it (peer review until the
publication.
- Disseminate the findings of reports.
- Provide technical and analytical inputs into the work of Operations Complexes:
- Provide input into Country Strategy Papers.
- Participate in Economic Sector Works.
- Participate in the peer-review process of project, program,
policy documents, including documents submitted to the Operations
Committee.
- Contribute knowledge in the Bank’s “Working Papers Series " and the Bank’s "African Development Review":
- Publish research papers and review submitted articles to the African Development Review and Working Paper Series.
- Contribute to 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 Manager
Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
- At least a PHD Degree in Economics, Public Finance, or related discipline.
- A minimum of six (6) years of experience in development policy
research and analysis of economic issues related to finance,
infrastructure development, private sector development, industrial
organizations, governance & institutions, agriculture,
competitiveness & investment climate, and regional integration,
Public Private Partnerships or sector operations.
- Proven ability in development policy research and analysis of
economic conditions that are of relevance for the High 5s (Bank priority
areas).
- Ability to design and conduct research projects/programs with limited supervision
- Proven skills in drafting and preparation of 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.
- Publication record in international peer reviewed journals or
proven record of publications of reports, working papers, books focusing
on public finance management, sovereign operations financing or issues
related to development finance, infrastructure development, industrial
organizations, governance, competitiveness & investment climate,
agriculture, institutions, and regional integration.
- Very Good knowledge and background in the use of statistical and
econometric methods and packages in project evaluation, public finance
and development economics research.
- Competence in the use of leading econometrics software packages and in Microsoft Suites (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access).
Job Title: Senior Research Economist (Impact Evaluation)
Reference: ADB/17/237
Location: Côte d’Ivoire
Grade: PL5
Position N°: 50093677
The Complex
- The Chief Economist/Vice-President for Economic Governance and
Knowledge Management is the Bank’s spokesperson on economic matters and
the Vice President for the ‘Economics Governance and Knowledge
Management Complex’.
- The Chief Economist/Vice-President for Economic Governance and
Knowledge Management is responsible for (i) providing leadership and
visibility for the Bank on economic, finance, financial governance and
socio economic development issues; and coordinate the generation of
analytical works to inform operational policy; (ii) systematically
emphasize the critical role of knowledge, experience, lessons learnt and
their tangible impact on sustainable, inclusive transformation of
African economies.
- The Chief Economist/Vice-President for Economic Governance and
Knowledge Management will inspire, generate and provide direct support
to the President and Senior Management of the Bank on a broad range of
technical and management issues within the broad remit of economic,
finance, public financial governance, management and social economics.
The Hiring Department / Division
- The Macroeconomics Policy, Forecasting And Research Department
is dedicated to the generation of high quality knowledge in the area of
development in Africa. It provides technical support to operations and
regional member countries through rigorous analytical work; engages in
impactful policy dialogue with decision-making bodies within and outside
of the Bank; and most importantly 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
focuses on microeconomic issues related to development finance,
infrastructure development, private sector development, industrial
organizations, governance, competitiveness & investment climate,
agriculture, institutions, and regional integration to support the High
5s.
- In addition, the Microeconomic, Institutional and Development
Impact Division is the institutional anchor of the ex-ante Additionality
and Development Outcome Assessment and Impact Evaluation of the Bank’s
operations, as such it is a key element of the Bank Results Framework
and the primary tool for mainstreaming Development Outcomes.
The Position
- The Senior Research Economist-Impact Evaluation is part of
Impact Evaluation team and specifically contribute in developing an
Impact Evaluation culture and contribute to Impact Evaluation exercises
and research work:
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the Division Manager of the
Microeconomic, Institutional and Development Impact Division, the
Senior Research Economist will:
- Contribute to Impact Evaluation exercises on Bank operations and
provide input in other team members’ Impact Evaluation work in the
Division.
- Contribute in research activities in the areas supporting the
Bank’s High five (5’s) 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)).
- Provide inputs into the production of the Bank’s flagship publications:
- Contribute to the preparation of the report or assigned
section, writing assigned sections and follow it (peer reviews) until
the publication.
- Disseminate the findings of reports.
- Provide technical and analytical inputs into the work of Operations Complexes:
- Provide input into Country Strategy Papers .
- Participate in Economic Sector Works .
- Participate in the peer review process of project, program,
policy documents, including documents submitted to the Operations
Committee.
- Contribute to Bank Economic Intelligence documents:
- Provide economic intelligence (statement, policy briefs) to Senior Management on economic development issues.
- Contribute knowledge in the Bank’s “Working Papers Series " and the Bank’s "African Development Review":
- Publish research papers and review submitted articles to the African Development Review and Working Paper Series.
- Participate 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.
Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
- Have at least a Ph.D. in Economics or related Social Sciences;
- Have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Impact
Evaluation of operations or Experimental Economics in the High 5s areas
including the following: infrastructure including energy, agriculture,
private sector development, industrial organizations and social sectors,
project analysis and/or monitoring and evaluation.
- Ability to design and conduct research projects/programs
- Proven skills in drafting and preparation of 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 and in Microsoft Suites (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access).
- 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 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 (Bank priority
areas).
Job Title: Chief Security Operations Officer
Reference: ADB/17/232
Location: Côte d’Ivoire
Grade: PL3
Position N°: 50093577
The Complex
- The President, plans, supervises and manages the business of the
Bank Group. Under the direction of the Boards of Directors, the
President conducts the business of the Bank and the African Development
Fund and manages operations and activities in accordance with the
Agreements establishing the African Development Bank and the African
Development Fund.
- The President supervises several Departments and Units including
Office of the President; Independent Development Evaluation Department;
Integrity and Anti-Corruption Department; Compliance Review and
Mediation Unit; Secretariat to the Sanctions Appeals Board;
Administrative Tribunal; Office of the Auditor General; Group Risk
Management Directorate; General Counsel and Legal Services Department;
Communication and External Relations Department; Staff Integrity and
Ethics Office and Office of the Secretary General & General
Secretariat.
The Hiring Department
- The African Development Bank’s Security Unit is a robust
security function reporting to the President of the Bank. Deep global
analytical capabilities combined with Africa wide security processes are
in place in order to provide the full spectrum of security services to
the Bank.
- Security Unit detects, deters and reacts to a broad range of
risks spanning the security spectrum; physical; political, information
and reputational risks around the globe are monitored closely to address
the changing security dynamic.
- Our security requirements include risk analysis, training,
coordination with outside actors and implementation of security programs
at the strategic, operational and tactical levels
The Position
- The main purpose of this job is to support the Bank operations
in ensuring that effective security measures for the country Offices
programs are both appropriately planned for and addressed within
International, regional and national contexts.
Duties and responsibilities
Under the supervision and guidance of the Head Of Security Unit, the Chief Security Operations Officer will:
Management:
- Provide guidance to the Head of Security on conceptual strategy
development and management of the Global Security Operation Centre.
- Define policies and operational procedures for the Global
Security Operations Center in support of the Bank’s business strategy
and direction.
- Ensure that the output produced by the Global Security
Operations Center maintains high-quality standards; that reports are
clear, objective and based on factual data.
- Foster teamwork and communication among staff in the Global
Security Operations Center and other Regional Communication and
Operation Centres
- The Chief Security Operations Officer is responsible for the
Global Security Operations Center facilitation of crisis management and
support to affected parties when crisis management procedures are
activated.
- Identify current and potential legal and regulatory issues
affecting security, assess their impact on the Bank, and submit
recommendations to the Head Security.
- Plans and oversees the management of activities undertaken by
Centre; ensures that substantive work programmes and programmed
activities are carried out in a timely manner, coordinating specific
projects in the Centre, and, in liaison with Regional Resources Centre’s
or other stakeholders.
Operation:
- Analyse all Security Risk assessment documents and advice on counter measures to such threats.
- Analyse all Operation documents and provide technical advice
based on verified evidence. Provide up to date security information for
the head of Security daily/weekly/monthly briefing.
- Liaise with the Chief Security Co-ordinator and Regional Chief
Security Officers with regards to security matters for the various
regions.
- Ensure the availability of information through the implementation of adequate measures to protect sensitive information.
- Maintain continuity of security information analysis efforts at all times.
Crisis & Crisis Simulation:
- Handle and prepare crisis simulation across the Bank in liaison with the Regional Resources Centers.
- Establish the Mass causality Plan for Bank.
- Provide Clarity on serious practical issues and risks involved
in crisis management (evacuating, Relocation, Mass causality, Incident
management).
- Provide all necessary crisis management reports to the Business
Continuity Planning (BCP) Unit and the Head of Unit for submission to
Senior Management.
Executive communications:
- Ensure relevant contacts data is being captured and that the integrated contacts database is being properly maintained.
- Provide all critical, sensitive information to head of security for submission to Senior Management.
Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
- Holds at least a Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Law, Communications or related field.
- A minimum of Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in operations and crisis management.
- Certification in Security Threat Information and/or Security Analysis Process and Practice.
- Good knowledge of Knowledge of GIS systems.
- Experience in working in an Operations/Situation Centre with a multilateral organization is an added advantage.
- solutions to the benefit of the client
(internal and external) and the organization.
- Straightforward. Not afraid to tell the truth especially up the
chain of command or when it might make one unpopular. Honest in word and
deed in order to build confidence and trust with subordinates.
- Courageous. Fair minded and resists the temptation to “manage
upwards” in order to look out for the best interests of the working
masses. Resists pressures and has the will power to stand up for
subordinates when required.
- Loyal. Both to subordinates and superiors. Enjoys engaging with
subordinates, then promotes growth and upward movement of team members.
Takes responsibility when things go wrong and initiates corrective
actions without blaming others for team failures. Empowers people with
loyalty and transparency.
- Calm. Even tempered under pressure. Does not panic or hide
during a crisis but stands up and takes a leadership role by managing
both people and processes no matter how difficult the situation.
- Experience in drafting and analyzing situational reports and updates for senior managers is desirable.
- Experience in facilitating crisis response is desirable.
- Strong knowledge of operational and crisis management procedures and policies.
- Communication - Provides clear and concise oral and written
communication; presents oral information with clarity and appropriate
style and adapts language and style to suit the requirements of a
particular audience.
- Problem Solving - Applies business knowledge to the resolution
of problems and identifies
- Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other.
- Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite applications; knowledge of SAP is an added advantage.
Job Title: Chief Regional Security & Safety Officer
Reference: ADB/17/233
Location: West Africa
Grade: PL3
Position N°: 50093768/50093770/50093771
The Complex
- The President, plans, supervises and manages the business of the Bank Group.
- Under the direction of the Boards of Directors, the President
conducts the business of the Bank and the African Development Fund and
manages operations and activities in accordance with the Agreements
establishing the African Development
