Deadline: 18 December, 2020
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
African Development Bank (AfDB) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Somalia Infrastructure Fund Officer.
AfDB’s mission is to spur sustainable economic development and social progress in its regional member countries (RMCs).
Responsibilities
- Participate in resource mobilisation efforts, including but not limited to, fundraising events, development of proposals for internal and external consideration, and following up with potential donors
- Support the DDG in building and management of relationships with various stakeholders including the government of Somalia, development partners and implementing agencies
- Serve as the focal point for Somalia Infrastructure Fund activities, responding to ad hoc queries
- Participate as part of the bank’s delegation in donor meetings, including the Somalia Partnership Forum, Somalia Development and Reconstruction Facility (SDRF) Steering Committee, working groups, SDRF Trust Fund Administrators meetings
- Organise Somalia Infrastructure Fund donor briefings
- Collaborate with the legal department in preparation and finalisation of Somalia Infrastructure Fund donor contribution arrangements
- Advise the bank on SDRF guidelines and approval processes for Somalia Infrastructure Fund
- Support the design and appraisal of projects
- Participate in identification, appraisal, launching and supervision missions, as necessary
- Ensure projects conform with the country’s policies, priorities and development plans as well as with AfDB policies and priorities
- Support the preparation of analytical and knowledge products
- Track the progress in implementation and overall performance of projects and their contribution towards the country’s priorities
- Follow up and ensure country portfolio performance is in line with the bank’s policies and key performance indicators
- Ensure inclusion of proposed studies and projects in the pipeline of projects
- Contribute to reviewing activity progress reports, project completion reports, and other evaluation outputs to assess corrective actions, if required
Requirements
- Master’s degree in a relevant development discipline
- Five years, minimum, of relevant professional work experience
- Professional experience in country programming in an international development institution is a plus
- Experience in handling development operations in a fragile state
- Experience in managing and preparing reports for trust or special fund is a plus
- Innovation and creativity
- Communication with clarity and persuasion
- Good knowledge of fund management best practices
- Ability to effectively interact with national authorities and technical and financial partners on policy and aid coordination issues
- Ability to address issues of portfolio management across sectors
- Proven ability to monitor programmes and to ensure quality of portfolio/programme performance
- Experience in risk management, economic and political analysis
- Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French
- Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office applications
- Knowledge of SAP is a plus
To apply and for more information, click here.
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