The African Development Bank’s Field Office in Kampala (UGFO) has been established to strengthen dialogue between the Bank and the Government, development partners, the private sector, and civil society, in the identification and design of its development policies and programmes, as well as to assist with implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of the poverty reduction strategy. The Office also seeks to assist the operational functions of the Bank Group in the launching and follow up of ADB supported projects and programmes in Uganda. The major functions of the Office fall under the areas of country programming, project administration, promotion of a participatory approach, regional integration, and aid –coordination, in line with the partnership principles and with a view to achieving development effectiveness and sustained impact of Bank Group-supported development operations in Uganda. UGFO invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the positions listed below. These positions are local and posting of the selected candidates will be in Uganda, with some in country level.
Duties and responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Resident Representative, the staff will generally perform the following duties and responsibilities:
- Provide active support to the Country Economist in preparation of the Country Strategy Paper, Economic and Sector Work, and in the organization of stakeholders’ dialogue workshops;
- Lead in the identification and preparation of Economic and sector Work (ESW) at the country level.
- Assist in implementation and monitoring of the Bank Group medium term operational programme, covering both lending and non-lending activities;
- Participate in country level policy dialogue on macroeconomic, sectoral and institutional reform issues, within the framework of the Local Development Partners’ Group, aid coordination meetings as well as in thematic workshops and seminars.
- Participate in key country processes and initiatives, including budget, public expenditure reviews, sector reviews and working groups.
- Assist, when required, in the development of the Bank’s policies, procedures and guidelines, and ensure their application at the country level.
- Represent the Bank in its dealings with the IMF.
- Lead within the country team relevant process tasks, such as the annual Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA) exercise.
- Follow up on Government repayment of loans and subscriptions.
- Prepare regular briefs on key economic, social and political developments for transmission to Headquarters.
Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience
The incumbent should possess:
- At least a Master’s degree in Economics, and at least seven years’ of progressively relevant experience.
- Strong technical and research skills evidenced by activities, such as a proven track record in delivery of economic research and analytical work.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to speak persuasively and to present ideas clearly and concisely.
- In-depth knowledge of economic, social and political as well as development issues in the country and the sub region.
- Ability to manage heavy workloads, as well as multiple and simultaneous demands, priorities and deadlines.
- Proven ability to interact competently with staff of the Government and donor agencies on issues arising relating to aid coordination.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including diplomacy, tact and the ability to negotiate and influence.
- Ability to deal with sensitive issues in a multi-cultural environment and to build effective working relations with colleagues.
- Excellent command of spoken and written English.
- Strong computer skills, ability to use standard IT packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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To apply for this position, you need to be national of one of AfDB member countries.
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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