Objectives
The key objectives of the position are to:
- assist the staff of the Department in collecting, providing and processing structured data on the work program;
- assist Training Officers in all aspects relating to management of training activities;
- pool and organize information on the work program, as well as ensure its monitoring;
- collect data and participate in preparing the administrative budget and monitoring its execution.
Duties and responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the Director, the Training Officer: Activities Coordinator shall have responsibility for:
- Maintaining the database of the Department’s training activities;
- Preparing monthly, quarterly and ad hoc reports on the management and performance of the Department’s training activities on the three pillars;
- Making available information on all the Department’s training activities in the database, and facilitate its use;
- Coordinating preparation and monitoring of the administrative budget. Participating in identifying resource requirements for submission and administration of the budget; recommend, where necessary, reallocations of funds; and coordinate data on mobilization of The Institute resources;
- Coordinating preparation and monitoring of the annual work program and quarterly mission programs of the Institute. Regularly update work program on the basis of the processing schedule;
- Coordinating preparation of annual activity reports;
- Liaising with the ECON Budget Coordinator as necessary, for all issues relating to the Budget and; act as Budget focal person in the Institute;
- Coordinating preparation of monthly KPIs report and monthly budget execution reports;
- Coordinating and provide administrative assistance to PL and GS staff in logistical arrangements for training activities; Participating in Bank missions, where necessary;
- Coordinating and monitor in collaboration with the Administrative Assistant the Department’s statements of expenditures relating to training activities;
- Coordinating the publication of the Magazine/bulletin on building capacities;
- Liaising with ERCU Unit to strengthen the Department visibility on training activities;
- Performing any other task entrusted by the Department;
- Advising management on option for optimal training activities, provide advice to staffs and consultant on the management of training activities;
- The officer will be required to strictly apply instructions contain in relevant Bank manuals and administrative directives that are in force, as well as taking existing Bank group Policies and procedures into account in undertaking assignments under this position.
Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience
- At least a Master’s degree or its equivalent in Economics, Macroeconomics or Development Economics and broad knowledge of development issues gained through advanced study.
- Preferable a minimum of 4 (four) years of work experience in a capacity building institution, a development-oriented institution, including government departments, central banks, commercial and investment banks and other financial institutions and academia.
- Good knowledge of African macroeconomic and development policy issues that are of particular relevance for the African continent, capacity building and the training needs of the Bank Regional Member Countries.
- Strong communication skills: ability to write, present and clearly defend findings and recommendations of investigations; strong organizational and analytical skills; attention to detail and ability to work independently and manage challenges; high level of integrity; strong interpersonal, interviewing and team leadership skills; ability to develop trust and demonstrate fairness; capacity to influence and win the confidence of difficult witnesses; ability to communicate and write effectively in English and/or French, with a good working knowledge of the other language.
- Strong practical experience in conceptualizing new approaches and innovation to training as well as developing effective and user friendly training material on CD and electronic format..
- Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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To apply for this position, you need to be national of one of AfDB member countries.
- Submitted by: Mohamed Mahdi 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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