Deadline: 18 July, 2020
Location: Abidjan, Ivory Coast
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Chief Evaluation Officer.
The AfDB, which was established in 1964, is the premier pan-African development institution that promotes economic growth and social progress across the continent.
Responsibilities
- Design, conduct and report on evaluations in accordance with the bank’s evaluation policy and manual, and international evaluation standards (e.g., OECD DAC evaluation standards and the Evaluation Cooperation Group (ECG) good practice standards
- Design, guide, lead, manage and report on multiple and complex types of evaluations in a year in accordance with the bank’s evaluation policy and manual, and international evaluation standards
- Lead, guide meta-analysis design, evaluation and methods including research protocols for literature search, capturing, organising, and analysing data and monitoring project level completion reports and other evaluations
- Design, guide, lead, manage and report on complex private sector evaluations in accordance with the bank’s evaluation policy and manual, and international evaluation standards
- Contribute to updating the BDEV evaluation quality standards, quality assurance processes, tools and capacity as well as establish an effective quality management process and tools including peer review terms of reference and checklists for each evaluation
- Lead engagement and management of relationships with key evaluation stakeholders including investors, promoters, bank management, and staff throughout the evaluation process
- Develop appropriate stakeholder engagement and communication strategy, and lead its implementation
Requirements
- Hold at least master’s degree from a recognised university with specialisation in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Development, Statistics, Policy Analysis, Private Sector Development or a related field
- Seven years, minimum, of experience in complex evaluations, including in the private sector, identifying, designing, conducting, managing, and reporting development evaluation studies
- Broad knowledge in all aspects of evaluation theory and practice
- Proven experience of conducting complex private sector evaluations with significant experience gained in the bank or in other international development agencies including multilateral development banks
- Proven track record of management experience in terms of engagement with team members
- Significant knowledge in quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods
- Strong theoretical and operational knowledge of international development issues and theories relating, in particular, to Africa
- Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French
To apply and for more information, click here.
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