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

Responsibilities

• Advise on constitutional and corporate legal issues arising from the interpretation and application of the agreement establishing the AfDB and the African Development Fund (the Fund)
• Advise on, draft, vet and revise legal documentation relating to the organisation, structure, and administration of the AfDB, the Fund and the Nigeria Trust Fund and the relations of the AfDB Group with international organisations and with member and non-member states, including matters pertaining to the privileges, immunities and exemptions of the AfDB and the Fund and those of officers, employees, experts and consultants of the bank
• Prepare submissions and represent the bank in litigation, arbitration, other administrative or legal proceedings including internal administrative review and appeal and tribunal proceedings and other matters in which the bank is a party or may have an interest
• Advise on, negotiate, and prepare contracts for the acquisition of goods and services for the bank, including consulting and professional services, intellectual property, technology and other products, in accordance with the bank’s procurement rules and financial regulations, and provide legal support and advice regarding existing contracts or new contracts to be entered into the bank
• Advise on the legal aspects of matters arising in the course of contractual relations with external parties
• Advise on administrative and human resources management matters of the bank, including the drafting, reviewing and amending of contracts and legal documents, and advising on legal questions relating to personnel matters

Requirements

• Master’s degree or its equivalent in Law, or a Juris Doctor (JD) and admission to the Bar of one of the member countries of the AfDB
• Six years, minimum, of experience, preferably with an established law firm or an international financial institution, with proven administrative experience
• Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous and shifting demands, priorities and tight deadlines
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build partnerships with a broad range of clients, and deliver results that meet the needs of the legal service departments and the regional directorate hub’s work programmes
• Knowledge in the current trend of developments and familiarity with international law, and related matters
• Skilled in drafting of legal documents, including briefs and confidential legal opinions, resolutions for boards of directors, preparing certificates, leading the negotiation of host countries agreements or technology contracts and partnership agreements
• Strong negotiation skills in relation to a varied range of legal documents
• Ability to work and deal with sensitive issues in a multi-cultural environment and to build and maintain effective working relations with colleagues
• Ability to apply legal knowledge and experience to deliver the full scope of strategic legal services
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French

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