Deadline: 15 December, 2020

Location: Abidjan, Ivory Coast

African Development Bank (AfDB) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Manager, Operation Office.

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic staffing of the implementation support division team in the respective region, giving due support to and championing the bank’s gender strategy, and promoting a culture of gender equality
• Lead, plan, organise, manage and supervise the activities and work programme of the division with appropriate delegation of day-to-day activities
• Drive and ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness of the division in achieving the bank’s strategic imperatives and the management of change and its budget resources management
• Cultivate and ensure a culture of ‘one-bank’ in the implementation support division, with the highest levels of ethics, fiduciary responsibility and professionalism to protect and enhance the reputation of the bank
• Provide both technical and managerial leadership to staff in the definition and realisation of the key performance indicators of the division
• Advance regional integration through the development and execution of major regional transformative development projects to attain the bank’s high 5s
• Strengthen the human and institutional capacities of countries and deepen the capacity of the bank to become the thought leader in knowledge products and advisory services to countries
• Lead or contribute to the development/review of appropriate strategies, policies and guidelines for efficient and effective implementation of the bank’s portfolio
• Advise the director-general on strategic options and approaches to improve the overall health of the bank’s portfolio and achievement of results
• Work with the relevant sector complexes to draw on and/or contribute resources as needed
• Support the business development division teams in the preparation of detailed project implementation plans during project due diligence activities at preparation and appraisal stages to ensure effective implementation of project/programmes post board approval
• Support and advise the director-general on all issues relating to project implementation, portfolio management and monitoring
• Strengthen the capacity of regional and country teams, as well as project implementation units and execution agencies within each region for efficient and effective portfolio management and performance
• Drive effective and efficient project management, disbursements and compliance with loan/grant conditions, supported by robust service-level standards in procurement, disbursement, legal and fiduciary safeguards
• Monitor closely, in collaboration with country managers, portfolio performance and drive achievement of performance KPIs and results
• Recognise and make appropriate interventions when loan conditions are not met
• Develop partnerships with the donor community in the region for effective project implementation collaboration, portfolio management, and achievement of KPI

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering or any other relevant field
• Eight years, minimum, of relevant professional experience, three years of which should be in a management position or leadership role
• Private sector experience will be an added advantage
• Proven track record for origination and in managing the delivery of projects in at least one of the sectors/sub-sectors covered by the division
• Track record demonstrating a high-level expertise of project appraisal including environmental, social, economic and financial analysis and the provision of technical assistance to improve service delivery
• Experience in and strong understanding of socio-economic and development issues and dynamics in at least one of the sectors covered by the division
• Excellent communications skills (written and verbal) in English or French
• Competence in the use of standard MS Office applications

To apply and for more information, click here.

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