African Development Bank Group (AfDB) - 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).

POSITION : Advisor to the Vice-President

The Hiring Department

• The Vice-Presidency for ‘Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery’ is responsible for operational relevancy, efficiency and effectiveness of the Bank Group’s operational programs, and activities.
• The RDVP will ensure that the Bank operates successfully across its Regional Member Countries and will oversee the full implementation of all aspects of the Bank’s Regional Directorates.
• Five Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery Hubs have been created, each run by a Res. Rep. General: Southern Africa, North Africa, West Africa; East Africa, and Central Africa.

The Position
The role of the Advisor to the Vice-President is to support the RDVP by coordinating the work of the 5 Regional Hubs, plus the Nigeria Country Department, the Transition States Coordination Office and the Regional Integration Coordination Office to:

• Ensure the achievement of the Complex’s deliverables and KPIs.
• Ensure quality control of various reports/documents submitted by the Departments.
• Provide critical analysis of strategies, policies, directives and advise on procedures, approaches for the implementation of RDVP mandate.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support the Vice-President RDVP on resource mobilisation and Donor coordination activities (e.g. ADF replenishment, Trust Funds, and General Capital Increase, etc.), including participating in related Committees and Task Forces.
• Advise and support the Vice-President RDVP on all matters pertaining to organisational units within the RDVP Complex.
• Support the Vice-President’s participation in internal and external meetings/events - Board meeting, Workshops, Seminars, etc. - including preparing technical reports, briefing materials, speeches, etc.
• Provide technical support and advice to the Vice-President RDVP and the Complex in their interaction with other Complexes to ensure effective coordination and communication - including participation in activities aimed and improving Bank-wide communication and coordination, e.g. the Front Office Forum, cross-Complex coordination meetings, documents review, etc.
• Provide technical and analytical support/Advice to the Vice-President RDVP Front Office and represent the Office in relevant Bank­ wide Committees, Initiatives, Task Forces, etc.
• Monitor the implementation of decisions made by the Boards, the President or the Vice-President in respect to Departments under the RDVP.
• Support and advise the Vice-President RDVP in the coordination of the Bank's Operational activities through the Operations Committee (OPSCOM), as well as other relevant platforms. Among other things, this entails reviewing documents submitted for OPSCOM consideration in consultation with the Lead Country Programme Coordinators (CPCs) and advising the Vice-President, RDVP, as appropriate. In this capacity the Advisor works closely with the OPSCOM Secretariat.
• Support and advise the RDVP in the coordination of the Bank’s corporate activities through the Senior Management Coordination Committee (SMCC) and other relevant platforms. In this regard, work closely with the SMCC Secretariat that reviews documentation submitted for SMCC consideration and organises regular SMCC meetings.
• Coordinate and review policies, strategies, directives and initiatives submitted by the Departments.
• Advise the Vice-President RDVP on emerging matters of strategic, policy and institutional significance, including the formulation/update of Bank Group Policies, Strategies, and Guidelines.
• Coordinate and harmonize the preparation of the work program of the respective Departments in consultation with the Manager responsible for Budget and Results, following up in their implementation and report periodically on the status of their progress to the Vice President.
• Advise and support the Vice-President RDVP in all aspects related to performance indicators, KPIs and report periodically on the status of their progress.
• Coordinate and monitor progress on the implementation of audit recommendations relating to the complex and report periodically on the status of implementation to the Vice-President.

Selection Criteria

• A Master's Degree or its equivalent in Economics, Social Sciences, Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration or related discipline.
• Knowledge of development issues.
• 8 years of relevant professional experience in the formulation and implementation of policies, programs and projects either within the Bank or with a similar development institution or the public service; (three years must be in managerial role).
• Innovation and creativity.
• Client orientation.
• Problem solving.
• Operational effectiveness.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to present and win support for ideas.
• A good listener with cultural sensitivity, commitment to diversity and capacity to initiate and manage change.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Provides clear and concise oral and written communication; presents oral information with clarity and appropriate style and adapts language and style to suit the requirements of a particular audience.
• Business acumen.
• Ability to implement strategy.
• Executing for results.
• Exerting influence.
• Exercising decisiveness.
• Team Building and relationship management.
• The ability to take initiative/spotting opportunity/pushing strategy.
• Mentorship/coaching skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other.
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated experience in portfolio management within a multilateral financial institution.
• Experience in the preparation and/or review of strategies/operations in a multilateral financial institution.
• Strong knowledge of socio-economic development issues and policies of African countries;
• Experience working in a team in a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary, international and professional environment.
• Knowledge and experience with African Development Bank operations or sister multilateral development finance institutions.
• Private sector experience is an added advantage.
• Experience in the use of SAP is advantageous.