Deadline: 21 January, 2022

Location: Abidjan, Ivory Coast

The African Development Bank (AfDB) is seeking to fill the role of Head, AREI Independent Delivery Unit.

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

Responsibilities

• Clearly express the vision of AREI to internal and external stakeholders
• Help to develop and implement the strategic direction of AREI
• Monitor and supervise the preparations of the annual AREI work programme
• Lead, monitor, evaluate and report progress against the AREI work programme and AREI framework and action plan
• Facilitate working relationships with stakeholders and international partners in relation to the overall initiative
• Ensure that AREI has an appropriate profile in the debate on climate compatible development and on renewable energy through presence at key events, networking and publications
• Propose, explore and engage AREI in strategic partnerships with African and non-African governments, as well as intergovernmental organisations, private sector, NGOs and civil society, in both north and south
• Lead a flexible, scalable unit, which can effectively address the tasks for AREI as outlined in the IDU work plan
• Identify needs and recruit the required expertise on both short-term and permanent basis, to deliver in accordance with the work plan
• Motivate, manage, and mentor the unit team
• Manage financial performance against budgets and plans
• Ensure that reporting is carried out in accordance with required standards
• Interact closely with the chair of the board and ensure IDU functions as the secretariat serving the board
• Work closely with the AREI technical committee (TC), particularly its chair, and take part in the meetings of the TC
• Work closely with the AREI trustee in developing modalities for the implementation and operations of the AREI Trust Fund
• Provide direction and guidance in the planning, development and implementation of all AREI IDU activities in accordance with the AREI framework, action plan and current work plans and AREI nine activity areas
• Promote synergies with existing initiatives at the national, subregional and regional levels and coordinate collaboration on substantive matters with both African and international institutions
• Guide and support the planning and organising of conferences, meetings, and workshops related to the work of the AREI
• Ensure the development and implementation of social and environmental safeguards
• Provide direction and guidance on the implementation of capacity building
• Ensure easily accessible and updated communications material on the progress of AREI

Requirements

• Be a citizen of an African country with well-established qualities in terms of asserting African ownership and independence
• Be a professional of highest standing and recognition in the fields of renewable energy policy, development and climate change
• PhD in Energy, Engineering, Economics, Sustainable Development, or Business (master’s degree in these fields will also be accepted)
• Nine years, minimum, of experience and strong technical/scientific credential in energy, development and climate change, with five years, minimum, of experience in the energy sector and particularly in the field of renewable energy
• Strong, well-documented track record in promoting people-centered, equitable development for the common good
• Well-established personal networks across sectors and levels, both in Africa and outside of the continent
• Well-documented experience from leading organisations
• Excellent credentials as a team leader and organiser of well-functioning workplaces
• Relevant experience from interaction with non-governmental stakeholders, including civil society experts
• Multisectoral experience, including the private sector and notably in the energy field, will be a plus
• Fluency in English and one of the African Union languages (both speaking and writing)
• Knowledge of a third language will be an asset

To apply and for more information, click here.

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