Established
in 1964, the African Development Bank is the premier pan-African development
institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the
continent. There are 80 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member
Countries). The Bank’s development agenda is delivering the financial and
technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce
poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth. In order to sharply
focus the objectives of the Ten Year Strategy (2013 – 2022) and ensure greater
developmental impact, five major areas (High 5s) have been identified for
scaling up, namely; energy, agro-
business, industrialization, integration and
improving the quality of life for the people of Africa. The Bank is seeking to
build a management team that will lead the successful implementation of this
vision
Position title: Analyst Officer, PISD0
Grade: PL7
Position N°: 50093786
Reference: ADB/17/429
Publication date: 19/09/2017
Closing date: 02/10/2017
Country: Côte d’Ivoire
THE COMPLEX:
The Vice
Presidency for Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization is central
to the Bank’s mission of developing the private sector, improving
infrastructure and accelerating industrialization. The complex main functions
are to (i) strengthen the enabling environment for private sector [and financial
sector] development conducive to inclusive growth and sustainable development,
(ii) support the development of reliable and sustainable infrastructure,
including cities and urban development, and (iii) place renewed emphasis on
industrial and trade performance in support of structural transformation across
Africa. The Complex leverages knowledge, co-financing, and partnerships to
attract private capital and work with governments on delivering the Bank’s
development agenda.
THE HIRING DEPARTMENT:
The role of
the Bank’s Private Sector Development Department is to promote private sector
in Regional Member Countries (RMCs), ensuring that it plays a central role in
laying the foundations in the development role of the Bank, in line with the
Bank’s 10 Year Strategy and HI 5 initiatives. The Directorate is made of two
divisions, including the Strategy and Transaction support Division; and the
Portfolio Asset Management Division.
THE POSITION:
As part of
the front office of the Directorate, the Analyst Officer will assist in
ensuring that all administrative support systems function as efficiently as
possible thus improving the overall productivity of the department.
The purpose of the job is as follows:
1. The job holder will be responsible for
Budget Preparation and Implementation (including staff planning) of the
department.
2. The incumbent will also assist in
coordinating the Department Procurement systems in accordance with Bank procedures.
Duties and responsibilities
Under the
general guidance and supervision of the Director PISD, the Analyst Officer will
perform the following duties and responsibilities:
1. Ensure that the Departments Budget is
appropriately monitored and that all reports are produced in a timely and
efficient manner.
2. Handel the annual budgeting exercise
ensuring that the Departments work programme is appropriately supported by
adequate budgetary provision.
3. Perform and update the staff planning requirements
and recommend measures to ensure the staffing compliment is optimised.
4. Ensure that PISD procurement systems are in
line with Bank policy.
5. Proactively review all procurement issues
so that procurement of consultants and firms is performed in an orderly and
timely manner.
6. Ensure all contract payments are met in a
timely manner,
7. Oversee GS Staff within the department
ensuring that they can perform their roles in relation to budget, procurement
and other administrative issues,
8. Ensure that all budget and procurement
reports/contributions requested by the VP’s office and/or concerned departments
are delivered in a timely and accurate manner.
Selection
Criteria
Including
desirable skills, knowledge and experience
1. Minimum of a Master’s degree in Business
Administration, Finance, Economics, Management or other relevant fields.
2. Generally more than 3 years of relevant
professional experience in finance and administration within the Bank or
another first class institution.
3. Having private sector experience will be an
added advantage.
4. Strong interpersonal and relationship
management skills, and demonstrated capacity to work with a wide range of
stakeholders (financial institutions, businesses, international organizations,
etc.).
5. Ability to collaborate and to
successfully communicate with different stakeholders.
6. Excellent organizational, analytical,
coordination and communication skills.
7. Attention to detail, respect for
deadlines and the ability to work under pressure.
8. Familiarity with procurement and
budgetary procedures within the Bank.
9. Strong skills in analyzing accounting
records and other data to determine the financial resources required.
10. Ability to perform cost-benefit analyses
and evaluate trends affecting budget implementation.
11. Strong drafting ability required.
12. Ability to communicate effectively
(written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of
the other.
13. Competence in the use of Bank standard
software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
THIS
POSITION IS CLASSIFIED INTERNATIONAL STATUS AND ATTRACTS INTERNATIONAL TERMS
AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT.
Should you
encounter technical difficulties in submitting your application, please send an
email with a precise description of the issue and/or a screenshot showing the
problem, to: HR Direct HRDirect@AFDB.ORG
How to Apply
Interested
persons should click here to apply
Application Closing Date
2nd
October, 2017
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