The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) is a multilateral development finance institution established to contribute to the economic development and social progress of African countries. The AfDB was founded in 1964 and comprises three entities: The African Development Bank, the
African Development Fund and the Nigeria Trust Fund.
Job Title: Chief Economist and Vice President
Objectives
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 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, industrialisation, integration and improving the quality of life for the people of Africa. The Bank is seeking to build a senior management team that will lead the successful implementation of this vision.
THE POSITION:
The Bank’s Chief Economist and Vice President, reports to the President and is responsible for providing leadership and visibility for the Bank on economic, financial and socio economic development issues. The incumbent must be a world class economist, with extensive experience in economics, finance, statistics, fiscal and economic management.
The Chief Economist and Vice President will lead analytical work to inform the Bank’s strategic directions and support Regional Member Countries through first-rate knowledge and technical policy support operations.
The Chief Economist and Vice President will be tasked to turn around and revamp the Economics Complex in the Bank, provide strategic re-orientation, build up a first rate group of macro-economists and economic policy analysts, that can provide top-notch economic and policy support to regional member countries and the private sector.
Duties and responsibilities
The African Development Bank is seeking a Chief Economist and Vice President to lead in revamping the complex, including developing a strong link to operations and providing macro-economic advice to its Member Countries, and position the Bank as the premier knowledge institution in the continent. Reporting to the President of the Bank, the Chief Economist and Vice President’s responsibilities are as follows:
Frame and implement appropriate economic research agenda for the Bank at country, regional and global levels. In this regard provide leadership to undertake and disseminate research and related analysis on economic development and priority socio-economic issues in support of the policies and operations of the Bank as well as the knowledge base of its regional member countries (RMCs).
Build national and regional institutions for economics and policy research, and develop relationships with regional member countries, through sharpened understanding of their particular interests and concerns and providing authoritative advice and guidance on emerging economic and financial issues. Promote information sharing within and between regional member countries.
Elevate the profile and advocate the incorporation of rigorous economic research and analysis into project design, implementation and evaluation.
Provide leadership for the promotion of robust economic analysis, including development of the statistical capacities and systems in RMCs for the provision of timely and reliable data for policy dialogue and formulation.
Provide leadership for timely periodic reporting of financial, and economic analysis with emphasis on RMCs and for the production and dissemination of relevant statistical data on Bank programs and projects.
Provide direct support to the President and Senior Management of the Bank on a broad range of technical and management issues by providing reports, briefings and other information. Co-ordinate the Bank’s knowledge work and serve as editor of the Bank’s knowledge products. Develop and foster partnerships with relevant international and regional institutions to ensure coordination of activities and to leverage the Bank’s resources to the benefit of member states.
As assigned, represent the Bank’s management on economic and financial issues in international and regional fora and provide the leadership required to safeguard and strengthen stakeholder’s confidence in the Bank’s operations.
Participate in the development of policies and innovative approaches to position the Bank as a learning/knowledge sharing organization.
Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience
Hold a PhD degree in Economics, with extensive experience in Macroeconomics, Fiscal Management, Statistics, Finance, or related discipline.
A minimum of 15 years relevant and demonstrable experience acquired in the area of development economics, academia or multilateral institutions. The last 5 years should be at a senior management level.
Must be a visionary, with in-depth knowledge of the state of economic, financial and social development in Africa, within the wider global economy, and the linkages within different economic sectors as well as across regions.
Commitment to consistent delivery of the highest quality outputs, with deep technical understanding and attention to detail.
Strong outreach competencies with ability to confidently speak at international fora on economic development issues. Excellent public relations skills with all potential users of Bank knowledge work and statistics – the press, analysts, academics, professional bodies, Multi lateral Development Banks and other international organizations, and government departments.
A strong record of publications in the area of economic development, statistical systems development or capacity building with well delineated policy implications.
Familiarity with the work of other multilateral and bilateral development finance institutions and the private sector, especially their roles in supporting economic reform and poverty reduction.
Experience of working in large, multicultural organizations in the public or private sector with a diverse workforce and sensitivity to diversity concerns of staff and Boards of Directors.
Established reputation and track record of performance, innovations and change management.
Creativity in providing guidance on innovative and cutting-edge solutions to Africa’s economic challenges.
Ability to listen and communicate effectively with oversight bodies such as Boards of Executive Directors and Governors and other senior management and government officials.
Ability to think strategically and design long-term plans and programs to develop staff competences in line with strategic priorities.
Ability to inspire, generate and sustain staff commitment and professional excellence.
Excellent negotiating skills and ability to communicate orally and write effectively in English and/or French, with a working knowledge of the other language.
Job Title: Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Services
Objectives
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 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, industrialisation, integration and improving the quality of life for the people of Africa. The Bank is seeking to build a senior management team that will lead the successful implementation of this vision.
THE POSITION:
The Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Services reports to and supports the President in ensuring the delivery of efficient, people-centered, client-oriented, corporate services to ensure overall institutional effectiveness of the Bank in all its operations.
The Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Services will lead the effort to digitalize and transform the Bank into a knowledge-driven workforce, promote human resources policies that enhance talent, drive a performance-driven culture, and ensure the competitiveness of the Bank as the employer of choice. Under the direction of the President, s/he will drive a new Corporate culture that rewards creativity and innovation and attracts and retains a world class workforce into the Bank.
The Vice President will ensure that all Human Resources and Corporate Services are re-aligned to drive greater corporate performance and execution of the Bank’s strategic vision and priorities.
Duties and responsibilities
1) Support the President in driving bold institutional reforms and change management to make the Bank a high-performing organization. Drive a strong development- and people-centered institutional culture at all levels of the Bank. Align human resources, budgets and corporate services to the strategic directions of the Bank.
2) Provide leadership in the formulation and implementation of the Bank’s strategies, full documentation and publication of policies and procedures as they relate to the People, Information Technology, General Services and Institutional procurements, Business Continuity, Health and Safety.
3) Establish and implement a rigorous performance-based culture within the Bank, with transparent and merit-based systems for all promotions and appointments.
4) Implement and enforce results-based accountability systems across all complexes, departments, divisions, regional resource centers and country offices.
5) Develop and build a robust, first rate and strategic talent pool to allow the Bank to execute and implement strategic directions to enhance the effectiveness and impact of the Bank.
6) Provide leadership to drive a culture that fosters staff creativity, innovation, participation, shared values and inclusiveness.
7) Build first rate information technology and communication systems to enhance staff productivity, streamline and digitalize all procedures and systems, and foster cooperation, collaboration and team work to deliver as One Bank.
8) Drive cost efficiencies and value for money in the use of all corporate resources and ensure transparency, fairness and equity in the application and administration of all human resources policies, rules and regulations.
9) Leading the formulation, implementation and monitoring of policies and programs relating to the procurement of assets (movable and immovable), services and works and the maintenance of the Bank‘s fixed assets and equipment.
10) Support optimal deployment of Bank’s resources to develop regional business complexes that will grow and solidify the regional foot print of the Bank and grow the business and income of the Bank.
Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience
1) A minimum of a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Strategic Management, Human Resources Management, Finance, Law, or any other related discipline.
2) A minimum of 15 years relevant experience in leading Corporate Services and Human Resource Development and Institutional Reforms in any large multinational finance institution, or public or private organization.
3) Excellent knowledge of multilateral and bilateral development of finance institution policies, guidelines and procedures, especially with respect to human resources, general services and information systems.
4) Demonstrated ability to manage complex institutional arrangements that deliver a high performing organization.
5) Ability to manage a highly diverse work force, ensure gender balance, and develop a work environment that fosters team work and flexible hiring policies that attract and retain top talent.
6) Established reputation in successfully delivering on change management within a large international organization.
7) Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
8) Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated capacity for strategic planning.
9) Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English and/or French, with a working knowledge of one or the other.
Job Title: Senior Vice President
Objectives
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 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, industrialisation, integration and improving the quality of life for the people of Africa. The Bank is seeking to build a senior management team that will lead the successful implementation of this vision.
THE POSITION:
The Senior Vice President reports directly to and will support the President in the day-to-day management of the Bank. S/he must be a top-performer and achiever, with extensive managerial experience in driving change and achieving transformative results. The ideal candidate must be dynamic and results-driven with a proven record of effectively running large and complex international institutions (public and private).
Extensive senior-level experience in multilateral development finance institutions will be a distinct advantage. The incumbent will support the President to drive and deliver the Bank’s operations across Africa and ensure a performance-driven culture with sharp focus on institutional efficiency and effectiveness.
Duties and responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of the incumbent will include, among other things, the following:
1) Support the President in day-to-day management of the Bank’s affairs.
2) Lead Senior Management Co-ordination Committee and Bank-wide committees, as appropriate, bringing to the attention of the President any issues arising, including implementing key management and Board decisions.
3) Provide leadership to develop and implement the new business delivery model to revamp and significantly grow the business and income of the Bank Group.
4) Drive a strong development- and people-centered institutional culture at all levels of the Bank.
5) Drive an institutional culture of high-performance, and working with the Vice President for Human Resources and Corporate Services, align all processes, systems, procedures, human and financial resources to the strategic priority areas identified by the President to ensure delivery and impacts.
6) Coordinate the work programs of Vice President Complexes to ensure strategic coherence, clear performance metrics, and timely execution and delivery on program and policy development targets at sector and regional levels.
7) Ensure that the Bank becomes a more nimble organization with high institutional efficiency and effectiveness, with drastically improved systems and procedures that enhance the Bank’s responsiveness and competitive position in meeting the needs of clients.
8) Lead the development of annual work program of the Bank and strategic budgeting to align budgets and resources, implement budget execution reviews and ensure full implementation of agreed work program and budgets.
9) Develop strong overall organizational cohesion and capacities, lead virtual teams across Complexes and implement incentives that foster a culture of innovation, creativity and collaboration across Complexes on major transformative programs and projects.
10) Leadership in operations to ensure significant growth of the Bank’s portfolio, effective monitoring and supervision to enhance portfolio quality and acceleration of disbursements.
11) Working with the President, implement rigorous performance contracts for all Vice Presidents, Directors, Regional Directors, Resident Representatives, line Managers and Task Managers, with sharp focus on portfolio and revenue growth and disbursements of loans and grants.
12) Lead and coordinate the effective implementation and monitoring of key corporate decisions as well as the identification of necessary corrective measures and actions. Supervise the Units/Departments directly reporting to his/her office.
13) Carry out duties as delegated by the President, and advise the President on emerging issues of corporate significance for strategic and operational management, resources allocation and performance monitoring.
Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience
1) At least, a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Economics or other relevant fields.
2) Experience in driving and managing change within large and complex institutional settings, especially multilateral organizations or the private sector, with at least 15 years of experience, 10 years of which must be at senior management level.
3) Extensive experience in business development, management and finance.
4) Ability to provide strategic leadership and drive results and execution.
5) Vast experience in development issues and ability to guide strategic and operational directions of the Bank to deliver impactful results.
6) Extensive operational experience within multilateral organizations, with excellent technical and analytical skills.
7) Demonstrated ability to work across institutional boundaries with various teams, build and lead a team of professional staff, and utilize talent and expertise of team members in a productive manner.
8) Ability to manage strategic global, regional and national partnerships.
9) High degree of discretion, tact and sensitivity in dealing with internal and external clients and stakeholders at all levels.
10) Ability to manage a highly diverse Board of Directors and Senior Management teams and responsive to needs of multiple stakeholders, with excellent negotiation skills.
11) Ability to deal sensitively in a multi-cultural environment and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues.
12) Superior written and verbal communication skills in English and/or French with a working knowledge of the other language.
Job Title: Principal health economist, OSHD.3
Objectives
To apply the theories and techniques of health economics as follows: study and analyze methods of costing and financing health systems at all levels of care, considering varying socio-economic conditions and national policies; formulate the economic and financial components of health care planning; and develop analytical methodologies and techniques for cost-effective approaches.
Duties and responsibilities
Reporting to the head of the organizational unit and working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the incumbent’s role includes but not limited to:
Formulate and propose Bank’s Country Assistance Strategies for the Health sector by:
Conducting analyses of the health situation of a country and analysing health systems and health financing constraints, collecting and analysing demographic data, disease patterns, human, material and infrastructure resources, as well as health financing and equity indicators;
Recommending health sector studies/projects/programs to be included in the lending program for each country, particularly in the areas of medical education, e-health, governance, health insurance, private sector, pharmaceutical and biomedical industry;
Leading Economic and Sector Work (ESWs) to inform country dialogue and policies including public expenditures reviews, Public Expenditure Tracking Surveys (PETS), evidence based costing and budgeting exercises (MBB) and other economic analyses;
Preparing terms of reference and supervise health financing and other economic studies in the health sector and assist borrowers in recruiting consultants, reviewing and approving reports,
Initiating and maintaining a high level policy dialogue with borrowers and other agencies involved in the health sector;
Advising Governments/Bank Management on proposed health sector strategies and policies and future operational plans,
Initiate and conduct missions to:
Identify, prepare, appraise and launch health projects/programs for Bank-financing;
Conduct financial and economic analysis underpinning health projects and provide recommendations regarding the amounts, terms and conditions of the loan;
Conduct technical supervision of on-going health projects/programs by:
Monitoring the achievements of Bank funded programs.
Conducting analysis of Bank project economic and financial performance including cost- effectiveness, cost benefit and benefit incidence analysis.
Preparing and monitoring portfolio performance reports for the Health sector;
Identify and coordinate the needs for co-financing health projects/programs and initiate proposals for funding by:
Operationalizing an integrated approach to sustainable development, taking into account cross-cutting issues i.e. poverty, environment, population, gender and institutional development.
Monitoring and reviewing health sector aid programs of other donor agencies in each specific regional member country and determining financing gaps.
Representing the Bank/Department at national and international health related meetings;
Perform other related administrative or technical duties as required by the Manager or Director on health related issues; attending Working Group, Loans Committee, Loan Negotiations and Board meetings; and guiding and assisting lower-graded staff in the same or related functions.
Review with the Division Manager and other colleagues the technical issues, and propose recommendations relevant to socio-economic and Health policies and their relationship to other social sectors within the Bank.
Review reports prepared by consultants on Health and development issues and make appropriate recommendations to the Division Manager.
Provide guidance to other health analysts and new staff in the division.
Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience
At least a Master’s Degree in Economics with concentration in Health Economics and or Economics of Service Delivery.
A minimum of 6 years relevant experience.
Experience in analysis of health policies in developing countries, particularly in Africa.
Ability to deal with sensitive issue in a multi-cultural environment and to build effective working relation with colleagues.
Strong leadership and coaching skills, with a proven track record of working with economic teams and creating an empowering and self-development oriented work environment.
Ability to communicate and write effectively in French or English, with a good working knowledge of the other language.
Competence in the use of Bank standard software applications (word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint).
Job Title: Chief socio economist – OSHD1
Objectives
Apply theories and techniques of social economics to study and analyze Human development conditions and variables contributing to economic development; conduct research and advise on factors that impact social, and thus economic, developments, such as the role of women in development, population growth, human resource development, and child poverty.
Duties and responsibilities
Reporting to the head of the organizational unit and working closely with internal and external stakeholders. The incumbent’s role is:
Assume responsibility for including the Human development aspects of projects and programs in all phases of the project cycle (from identification to completion) by participating in all missions;
Ensure the definition of the socio-economic indicators of projects and programs, identifying mechanisms for monitoring their implementation;
Participate in the formulation, preparation, appraisal, negotiations, follow-up, launching, supervision and post-evaluation missions and review processes for small to large scale projects;
Evaluate the RMCs’ social and poverty reduction policies and strategies; resource allocations and recommend actions and projects for optimal contribution to developmental objectives;
Review project documents prepared in the Division and provide advice regarding the socio-economic analysis.
Recruit and supervise the work of consultants on various Bank related operation missions and assignments;
Play a key role in following up of the progress of approved projects and ensure their execution in accordance with the terms of the financing agreement;
Leading People: Serves as a role model, leading by example, builds alignment and commitment. Is courageous in challenging others to move the Bank forward.
Coordinate, as Task Manager, with RMCs officials on operational matters;
Develop partnerships with other multilateral and/or bilateral development institutions on socio-economic aspects and collaborating with experts from these institutions during field missions;
Represent the Bank in international meetings and participating in dialogue on the development of strategies to combat poverty and promote inclusive growth;
Liaise with other multilateral and bilateral institutions (such as: WORLD BANK, UNESCO,UNICEF and regional institutions – OAU, ECA, ECOWAS, etc) in the context of the Bank’s operations relating to socio-economic issues;
Represent the Bank at seminars and conferences related to poverty and social sector activities.
Review technical documents from other operational departments and other financing agencies;
Participate in co-financiers meetings, seminars and conference within and outside the Bank.
Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience
At least a Master’s Degree or equivalent in social sciences, economics, social development or related fields.
At least 7 years’ professional experience in the field of development finance and the definition and implementation of social development sector policies, including the water and sanitation sector; experience in project cycle management (identification, preparation, appraisal, supervision and completion).
Demonstrable knowledge of analysis and formulation of policies in the Human development sectors. Knowledge of the practices of major bilateral and multilateral agencies, development partners in African countries will be an asset.
Ability to work independently and demonstrate a spirit of creativity and initiative.
Strong leadership and coaching skills, with a proven track record of working with economic teams and creating an empowering and self-development oriented work environment.
Ability to communicate (write and speak) effectively in French or English, with a good working knowledge of the other language.
Competence in the use of Bank standard software applications (word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint).
Job Title: Chief health insurance and social protection officer – OSHD.1
Objectives
Plan and direct development, implementation and administration of benefits or social security schemes, such as pensions, health insurance and workers’ compensation, designed to insure employees against loss of income due to injury, illness, unemployment or retirement and in case of death, provide compensation to family beneficiaries; analyze benefit policies, coverage of schemes, data concerning practices among similar organizations and modify aspects of existing benefit schemes; or negotiate modifications with private contractors; develop and disseminate information in written and verbal form to inform and advise employees of eligibility for benefit programs;.
Duties and responsibilities
Reporting to the head of the organizational unit and working closely with internal and external stakeholders. The incumbent’s role includes but not limited to:
Initiate and conduct missions to identify, prepare, appraise and launch Health insurance and social protection Projects/programs for Bank-financing and provide recommendations regarding the amounts, terms and conditions of the loan;
Review project documents prepared in the human Development Department and provide advice regarding the social safety net analysis.
Conduct technical supervision of on-going health insurance and social protection projects/programs and contribute to the achievements of the overall departmental and Vice President’s Complex level KPis by:
Monitoring procurement of goods and services and advising Borrowers on related Bank Procedures;
Reviewing design and tender documents;
Supervising the work of consultants and contractors;
Providing assistance to the loan administration department on disbursement related issues;
Ensuring that Borrowers submit Quarterly Project Progress Reports, Audit Reports, Procurement plans and annual implementation plans on a regular basis;
Preparing Project Completion Reports and drawing lessons for future Bank Group interventions;
Preparing and monitoring portfolio performance reports for Health Insurance and Social Protection projects including submitting inputs for briefing notes and speeches.
Contribute to the formulation and propose the Bank’s Country Assistance Strategy with respect to Health Insurance and social protection/poverty reduction:
Analysing health financing/health insurance policies and strategies of member countries;
Recommending health insurance and social protection studies/projects/programs to be included in the lending program for each country;
Preparing Terms of reference for health insurance and social protection studies/reports and assist Borrower in recruiting consultants, reviewing and approving reports;
Initiating and maintaining a high level dialogue with borrowers and other agencies involved in health insurance and social protection interventions.
Coordinate loan administration activities related to health insurance and social protection projects/programs by:
Organizing loan negotiations and signing of loan agreements, and
Ensuring that loan conditions are fully complied with.
Identify and coordinate the needs for co-financing health insurance and social protection projects/programs and initiate proposals for funding by:
Operationalizing an integrated approach to health insurance and social protection investments ;
Monitoring and reviewing health insurance and social protection aid programs of other donor agencies in each specific regional member country and determining financing gaps; and,
Representing the Bank/Department at national and international Health insurance and social protection related meetings.
Perform other related administrative or technical duties by:
Drafting responses for the Manager’s or Director’s signature on Human Development sectors related issues;
Attending Working Groups, OPSCOM, Loan Negotiations and Board meetings; and
Liaise with other multilateral and bilateral institutions in the context of the Bank’s operations.
Represent the Bank at seminars and conferences related to human development activities.
Provide technical leadership in at least one project supervision per year. Lead social sectors dialogue in aid coordination meetings and with the relevant government institutions. Lead social sector identification and development of the pipeline and lending program for the country in the respective sector.
Leading People: Serves as a role model, leading by example, builds alignment and commitment. Is courageous in challenging others to move the Bank forward
Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience
At least a Master’s Degree in Insurance studies with concentration in Health Economics and or Economics of Service Delivery.
A minimum of 7 years relevant experience.
Experience in analysis of health policies in developing countries, particularly in Africa.
Ability to work independently and demonstrate a spirit of creativity and initiative
Strong leadership and coaching skills, with a proven track record of working with economic teams and creating an empowering and self-development oriented work environment.
Ability to communicate (write and speak) effectively in French or English, with a good working knowledge of the other language.
Competence in the use of Bank standard software applications (word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint).
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