Apply: AfDB Chief ICT Specialist

Deadline: 19 December, 2020

Location: Abidjan, Ivory Coast

African Development Bank (AfDB) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Chief ICT Specialist.

AfDB’s mission is to spur sustainable economic development and social progress in its regional member countries (RMCs).

Responsibilities

Dialogue with regional member countries (RMCs), partners and relevant specialised agencies on project requests
Advise the bank and RMCs on the viability of ICT projects
Identify funding options including the use of PRGs, PCGs and the applicability of PPP structures
Carry out identification, preparation, appraisal and supervision missions
Prepare and process project documentation (including project concept notes and appraisal reports) and follow up on reviews and approval processes
Mobilise co-financing for projects from other MDBs, donors and the private sector
Manage the strategic project cycle process, including consultations with RMCs and the bank’s country programme officers, to ensure that prospective ICT projects are included in the overall agreed lending plans of the bank and the RMCs
Manage a portfolio of projects, ensuring that each project is properly supervised, disbursing funds and achieving its original development goals
Initiate and execute programmes and studies to develop knowledge in Africa on strategically important ICT subjects
Develop consultancy terms of reference and recruit consultants to support the work area
Undertake ad hoc activities including coordination with other operational and regional complexes, integration of ICT in country and regional strategy papers
Participate in relevant skills development activities to ensure that technical, market, financial and processing knowledge is maintained to a required level

Requirements

Master’s degree or its equivalent in ICT, Telecommunications, Management, Business or Economics, or any other related discipline
Seven years, minimum, of proven track record in the ICT sector
Proven practical experience of working with governments in Africa to design and deliver national and cross border ICT projects for economic development
Experience in strategic planning and execution of ICT projects/studies
Experience of working with international financial institutions (IFIs) or with bilateral aid and development agencies, including familiarity with their financing arrangements for grant and/or loan support
Rigorous, results-oriented individual with strong analytical skills, sound business judgment and the ability to identify needs and constraints, to set priorities and translate them into measurable actions
Effective consultation and advisory skills coupled with a client orientation to ensure relevancy
Sound market knowledge with a particular emphasis on current digital trends in regulatory thinking
Ability to think strategically, make sense of complexity and express thoughts in writing and speaking
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to vary the use of them according to the audience, including government officials, private sector and other stakeholders
Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French
Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office applications
Experience in the use of SAP is a plus