The Regional Integration Strategy (RIS) provides the strategic guidance underpinning the Work programme of the Regional Integration and Trade Division (ONRI.2). The RIS consists of two pillars infrastructure and capacity building (including trade facilitation) as well as, cross cutting themes in regional financial integration, Aid for Trade, regional public goods, gender and environment. The Division is expanding its work stream on regional financial and monetary integration and therefore seeks the services of a senior regional financial integration officer to help achieve this goal
Duties and responsibilities
Under the supervision of the ONRI.2 Division Manager, and in collaboration with other staff of the division, the incumbent’s duties and responsibilities will be as follows:
- Assist in defining and expanding the current regional financial integration work programme;
- Develop regional programmes in the areas of monetary and finance integration that will complement the trade and investment agenda of the division;
- Assist Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and Regional Member Countries (RMCs) in the implementation of finance and monetary integration related programmes, particularly in harmonizing policies and regulations;
- Work closely with private sector banks and other related financial bodies in harmonizing regulations and standards that promote cross border trade in financial services;
- Assist design projects that will facilitate cross-border finance services trade;
- Develop institutional capacity building programmes that will advance integration of financial services at regional level including bond/capital markets, regional payment systems and microfinance institutions
- Develop instruments and knowledge products that are operationally relevant;
- Represent the Bank and participate in conferences, seminars and workshops;
- Build partnerships and coalitions within and outside the Bank;
- Perform other tasks as and when assigned by the Division Manager, ONRI.2.
Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience
- A minimum Master’s Degree or equivalent in economics, finance , business management, law, international relations or related fields;
- Preferably a minimum of five (5) years of professional experience on regional financial issues; operational experience in Africa will be an advantage;
- Good knowledge of Africa’s cross-border financial instruments and global financial systems;
- Strong client orientation with commitment to results on the ground;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work within a team of staff from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds;
- Excellent computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc;
- Language Skills: Proficiency in English and/or French, with a good working knowledge in the other language.
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To apply for this position, you need to be national of one of AfDB member countries.
- Submitted by: Mohamed M. YOUSSOUF Division Manager, CHRM 1
- Approved by: Gemina ARCHER-DAVIES Director, CHRM
Only applicants who fully meet the Bank's requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted. Applicants will only be considered if they submit an online application, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). The AfDB President reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level. The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply: www.afdb.org/jobs
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