African Development Bank Group (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: Chief Program and Capital Budget Officer – SNPB0
Reference: ADB/18/058
Location: Cote d’Ivoire
Grade: PL3
Position N°: 50070525
Location: Cote d’Ivoire
Grade: PL3
Position N°: 50070525
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 key Board and Management decisions.
The Hiring Department
- The primary role of the Programming and Budget Department (SNPB) is to develop a strategic approach to planning and budgeting, and to coordinate the definition, planning, implementation and monitoring of Bank-wide programming and budgeting processes.
- The Department participates in framing of Bank-wide policies, strategies, new initiatives, and supports its implementation, advising on resource management implications and value for money issues.
- The Director’s Front Office is responsible for developing and implementing a strategic approach to leading, defining, planning, organizing and coordinating the activities of the Department. It is also responsible for benchmarking of the Bank’s programming and budget function – including its policies, practices and systems with other International Financial Institutions and comparable organizations. It leads Capital Budget Management and represents the SNPB on various governance, administrative, coordination and standing committees of the Bank.
The Position
The Chief Program and Capital Budget Officer will be responsible for managing capital budget issues:
The Chief Program and Capital Budget Officer will be responsible for managing capital budget issues:
- Provide advisory services on matters brought before various governance, administrative, coordination and standing committees of the Bank such as the Purchasing Committee, Standing Committee on Partnerships, Information Systems Steering Committee(ISSC), Capital Investment Projects Steering Committee (CIPSC Medical Benefits and Staff Retirement Plan, Senior Management Coordination Committee(SMCC) and Human Resources
- Ensure Capital Expenditure proposals are generated from sound business case and are appraised, executed, monitored and reported on in accordance with the Financial Regulations, Delegation of Authority Matrix, existing guidelines and generally accepted capital budgeting principles. Participate to the preparation and update of the capital budget policies in line with best practices and within the existing regulatory framework
- Promote goal consistency, financial probity, efficiency and value for money considerations in all Bank programs, policies and strategies
- Provide quality assurance of documents that are produced by the Department.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision and guidance of the Director, the Chief Program and Budget Officer is to perform the following duties:
Under the supervision and guidance of the Director, the Chief Program and Budget Officer is to perform the following duties:
Capital Budget Management:
- Lead and conduct due diligence on capital budget proposals and business cases, and prepare recommendations for the release/redeployment of Capital Budget resources in compliance with the Financial Regulations and applicable guidelines;
- Prepare detailed capital expenditure analyses on a quarterly basis; and provide advice to the Information Systems Steering Committee (ISSC) and the Capital Investment Projects Steering Committee (CIPSC) on issues relating to capital budget policies, guidelines and processes, including issues affecting project progress, budget execution and reporting;
- Provide reviews and enhancements to capital budget policies and guidelines, when necessary;
- Develop and proactively suggest enhancements for Capital Budget and Projects management infrastructure, and the development of simplified budgeting tools (in SRAS – Strategic Resource Assessment Software & SAP);
Promoting Value for Money, Efficiency and Cost Saving Measures:
- Lead and coordinate the agenda on value for money, efficiency and cost saving initiatives by developing concepts in liaison with various units, prescribing methodologies for monitoring and reporting on their execution
- Develop and monitor value for money KPIs through a dashboard
- Evaluate Bank performance against comparable institutions and propose Management actions for improving on exceptions highlighted by the status of the KPIs
- Conduct independent cost reviews and support in-depth reviews of selected departmental functions and programs of the Bank, examining program objectives, policies, procedures, standards, performance, progress, work operations, cost and staffing to improve budget review and execution, improve base for formulation or reformulating budgets and program management,
Quality Assurance and Advisory Services:
- Provide the first line of support on matters relating to development of Terms of Reference for consulting services and support procurement processes and contract management, on key procurements in SNPB
- Support the development of Bank wide policies, work programs and strategies, by undertaking reviews of draft documents and advising the Director on their budgetary implications
- Support capacity building interventions on budget policies, guidelines and procedures and related regulations and the dissemination of best practices and lessons learned to budget focal points within the Bank and other International Financial Institutions
- Represent the Department at the Purchasing Committee, Standing Committee on Partnerships, Medical Benefit and Staff Retirement Plans as well as at key budget meetings and important missions when requested to do so by the Director or Senior Management
- Support, in close collaboration with the Managers of SNPB.1&2, the preparation of the Bank-wide Annual Administrative and capital Budgets, and periodic budget execution and performance reporting activities;
Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
- Hold at least a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in IT, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting or related fields; having a certification in at least one module of SAP or other ERP systems, and/or a membership of an accounting, finance or planning body is an added advantage;
- A minimum of 7 years of relevant working experience in developing and implementing budget or financial management systems as well as processing, analyzing and presenting budget and other statistical or accounting information; Having private sector experience will be an added advantage
- Good knowledge of operational and project management systems would be advantageous
- Capacity for formulation, conceptual and strategic analysis and good command of budgetary, operational management and performance monitoring matters
- Demonstrated capacity to lead and advise on new projects, initiatives and change management initiatives
- Problem Solving: Identify problems associated with changes in methodology and utilize business knowledge to resolve them
- Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge in the other
- Team Working and Relationships: Track record in leading teams and steering them towards informed policy choices and ability to build partnerships with a broad range of clients within and outside the Bank and deliver results that meet their needs and long-term interests
- Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous and shifting demands, priorities under tight deadlines
- Competence in the use of Bank standard Microsoft Office Suite application (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
- Competence in the use of ERP Systems (preferably SAP, with emphasis on SAP-CO and Funds Management), BI tools (preferably BIW and Dashboards).
Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply
Job Title: Principal Budget Officer – Programming (SNPB1)
Reference: ADB/18/057
Location: Côte d’Ivoire
Grade: PL4
Position N°: 50065684
Reference: ADB/18/057
Location: Côte d’Ivoire
Grade: PL4
Position N°: 50065684
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 key Board and Management decisions.
The Hiring Department
The primary role of the Programming and Budget Department (SNPB) is to develop a strategic approach to planning and budgeting, and to coordinate the definition, planning, implementation and monitoring of Bank-wide programming and budgeting processes.
The primary role of the Programming and Budget Department (SNPB) is to develop a strategic approach to planning and budgeting, and to coordinate the definition, planning, implementation and monitoring of Bank-wide programming and budgeting processes.
The Budget Programming Division (SNPB1) is responsible to lead the formulation of the Bank’s three-year resource planning and allocation framework in line with key institutional priorities and the Bank’s strategy, cross-cutting objectives and areas of priority. The Division also assists and contributes to leading and coordinating Budget Programming, Budget Processes, Budget Data Management; Budget Policies and Budget Control Framework activities.
The Position
- The Principal Budget Officer – Programming is responsible for formulating, developing and implementation activities related to the formulation of the Bank-wide programming and budgeting processes that would guide the preparation of Bank’s work program and budget in line with the Bank’s strategic goals and priorities.
- The incumbent is to contribute to the improvement and integration of these processes to the continuous review and enhancement of related budget policies, guidelines and processes in line with policy changes and best practices.
The Principal Budget Officer – Programming is to:
- Participate to the budget preparation process and the production of the budget documents (Strategic Direction Note, Budget Framework Paper and Programme and Budget Document,)
- Ensure that resources requirement, projects funding and administrative budget, are proactively identified and are fully captured in the programming documents and optimally allocated in line with the Bank’s strategic orientation,
- Conduct and coordinate additional corporate analysis on operational work program, lending performance and objectives as well as budget trends during the budgeting process.
- Review and propose improvement of programming and budgeting processes.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision and guidance of the Division Manager, Programming, the Principal Budget Officer is to perform the following duties:
Under the supervision and guidance of the Division Manager, Programming, the Principal Budget Officer is to perform the following duties:
- Participle to the business planning process, set standards for organizational units’ business plans, monitors the process of elaboration of the Bank’s work program and budget and its submission to the Board of Directors, ensure consistency and quality of plans with the Bank’s strategic orientations and objectives.
- Drive the preparation of the Strategic Direction Note and the launching memorandum in conjunction with the relevant departments of the Bank.
- Ensure coordination of the Bank’s Budget Framework Paper (BFP) and the preparation of the Bank’s Programme and Budget Document (PBD) for submission to the Board of Directors
- Liaise with Senior Management and concerned Complexes to formulate/update criteria and methodologies for determining country and sector resource allocations aligned with the Bank’s priorities to ensure efficient use of the Bank’s overall administrative budget.
- Ensure that strategy and policy documents presented to the Board of Directors reflect clearly and comprehensively their budgetary implications, propose methodology for clearing such documents and ensure high quality control of Complexes’ input during the preparation of the Bank’s.
- Conduct and coordinate additional corporate analysis on operational work program, lending performance and objectives as well as budget trends during the budgeting process.
- Review and propose improvement of programming and budgeting processes.
- Ensure the periodic update/review of the regulatory framework, and institutional governance of the programming, and participate in preparing Board documents on programming and budget processes enhancement.
- Coordinate printing and ensure timely submission of the PBD to the Board of Governors.
- Participate to the update/review of Administrative and Capital Budgets Preparation Guidelines.
- Represent the department (and the Bank) at key Programming meetings and on important missions when requested to do so.
- Serve, upon request, as focal point and spokesperson on Programming issues to external constituencies and expert Programming groups.
Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
- Hold at least a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in IT, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting or related fields; having a certification in at least one module of SAP or other ERP systems, and/or a membership of an accounting, finance or planning body is an added advantage;
- A minimum of 6 years of relevant working experience in developing and implementing budget or financial management systems as well as processing, analysing and presenting budget and other statistical or accounting information; Having private sector experience will be an added advantage
- Good knowledge of operational and project management systems would be advantageous
- Capacity for formulation, conceptual and strategic analysis and good command of budgetary, operational management and performance monitoring matters
- Demonstrated capacity to lead and advise on new projects, initiatives and change management initiatives
- Problem Solving: Identify problems associated with changes in methodology and utilize business knowledge to resolve them
- Provide clear, concise oral and written communication in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other language, and the ability to present oral information with appropriate style and adapts language to suit a particular audience’s requirements; encourage open and frank communications in all interactions
- Team Working and Relationships: Track record in leading teams and steering them towards informed policy choices and ability to build partnerships with a broad range of clients within and outside the Bank and deliver results that meet their needs and long-term interests
- Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous and shifting demands, priorities under tight deadlines
- Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
- Competence in the use of ERP Systems (preferably SAP, with emphasis on SAP-CO and Funds Management), BI tools (preferably BIW and Dashboards) and standard MS office applications (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint).
Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply
Job Title: Principal Transaction Support Officer – PINS1
Reference: ADB/17/345/3
Location: Côte d’Ivoire
Grade: PL4
Position N°: 50069787
Reference: ADB/17/345/3
Location: Côte d’Ivoire
Grade: PL4
Position N°: 50069787
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 role of the Bank’s Non-Sovereign Operations and Private Sector Support Department of the Bank (PINS) is to promote private sector in Regional Member Countries, ensuring that it plays a central role in laying the foundations in the development role of the Bank, in line with the Bank’s 10 Year Strategy and HI 5 initiatives.
- As part of the PINS Department, the Strategy and Transaction Support Division is responsible for preparing strategies, policies, guidelines, and analytical tools relevant to the sector; it also ensures global client management and undertakes specialized assignments for the Regions, providing ad hoc advice on transaction bankability, structuring, Project Modelling and designs and implements technical assistance for Private Sector operations.
The Position
The main responsibilities of the position holder are :
The main responsibilities of the position holder are :
- Assist origination teams in evaluating the best economic and financial options and selecting the most appropriate model to optimize use available financial instruments and legal structures in NS transactions
- Develop structured socioeconomic and financial models and related legal structures to serve as reference by IOs, in using Bank’s instruments, in response to the evolving market’s offer ;
- Play an interface role and facilitate the team work of the NSO ecosystem members during the initial phases of projects’ development
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Division Manager – Strategy and Transaction support, the Principal Transaction Support Officer will perform the following:
Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Division Manager – Strategy and Transaction support, the Principal Transaction Support Officer will perform the following:
- Draft advisory notes on the best economic and financial options and the Integrated Transaction Model, including on prerequisites to mitigate risks and enhance project’s implementation efficiency.
- Draft innovative socioeconomic and financial models for IOs guidance.
- Contribute to capacity building trainings for Investment Officers (IOs), and business partners and other stakeholders when requests are made to the Bank
- Identify, Disseminate and communicate best practices.
- Participate in due diligence on new products/programmes, conducted by concerned Bank’s departments.
- Participate in NSO Departments missions at their request
Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
- Hold at least a Master’s degree (or its university equivalent) in Finance or Economics or related field
- Professional certification in chartered finance
- Have a minimum of six (06) years of relevant professional experience in the Bank or a similar institution and/or in strategic consultancy, in particular in business development and deal structuring.
- Having public and public sector exposure will be an added advantage
- First-hand knowledge of financial instruments and techniques
- Strong experience with Credit enhancement instruments.
- Sound knowledge of tailored products (such as guarantees) for sector based investments.
- Experience with aggregation and pooling structures for investors
- Ability to respond swiftly to new situations and to anticipate new issues;
- Proven ability to acquire new skills (particularly in legal, investment, risk capital, technology and innovative sectors)
- Capacity to adapt to the rapidly evolving needs of the Bank’s NSOs ecosystem.
- Solid negotiation skills, diplomacy and credibility to deal with internal and external clients at all levels.
- Operational effectiveness
- Innovation and creativity
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Team working and relationship
- Client Orientation
- Excellent spoken and written English or French languages, preferably with a working knowledge of the other;
- Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite applications; Knowledge of SAP is advantageous.
Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply
Application Deadline 16th May, 2018.
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