Deadline: 02 September, 2022

The African Development Bank (AfDB) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Senior Energy Economist.

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

Responsibilities

• Support the director in the day-to-day management of the department and the monitoring of the implementation of the department’s work programme
• Follow up, on behalf of the director, on specific public and private sector transactions to ensure swift execution and implementation
• Represent the director in internal and external meetings or events as required and ensure appropriate actions and follow-up
• Coordinate with relevant teams and departments for planning and programming purposes (work programme and budget)
• Support the director in the management and development of strategic partnerships and resource mobilisation efforts for energy financial solutions, technical assistance, and knowledge products with new and existing partners such as government ministries, development finance institutions, development partners, funds, global energy sector initiatives
• Participate in and contribute to activities for advocacy, dissemination, and knowledge-building relating to the bank’s investments, operations, products, and initiatives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with other departments, clients, partners, and government officials to develop specific investment opportunities
• Liaise and coordinate with other energy specialists, investment officers, and bank staff in business development and the origination of a good quality investment pipeline
• Contribute to the preparation of briefings, memoranda, and project appraisal reports for project presentation to the department, review committees, senior management, and the board of directors
• Support the director with the review of operational policies, strategies, and corporate issues to be discussed in the bank’s internal committees
• Contribute to the documentation of lessons learnt from technical assistance and investment operations in the portfolio to articulate best practices in specific areas of expertise
• Prepare presentations and talking points on key sectoral issues for internal and external engagements of the bank’s senior management
• Review content of presentations, the language of correspondence, memoranda, and reports submitted for the director’s signature and/or clearance for onward transmission to the vice president’s office and the bank’s internal committees

Requirements

• Master’s degree, minimum, from a recognised university in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Energy, Development Studies, and a related field
• Five years, minimum, of relevant professional experience in research, project management/development, corporate/project finance, investment banking, private equity, or management consulting
• In-depth knowledge of energy sector economics and key energy sector issues, with a good understanding of energy policies, regulations, technologies, strategies, utility reforms, private sector participation, and institutional development needed to support the development of the sector and positively impact the bank’s projects and analytical work
• Experience in investment or technical assistance activities will be an asset
• Familiarity with strategies, policies, procedures, and practices of multilateral development institutions will be an asset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to absorb technical and/or complex information and present it to different audiences in a clear, concise, and accessible way
• Track record in producing high-quality briefs and analytical documents will be an asset
• Effective research and analysis skills to build an evidence base
• Excellent knowledge of English or French
• Competency in the use of standard MS Office applications, with excellent PowerPoint skills to create compelling storylines
• Good design and formatting capabilities will be an asset

To apply and for more information, click here.

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