African water facility (AWF), coordinator

• Position title: African water facility (AWF), coordinator
• Grade: PL2
• Position N°: NA
• Reference: ADB/15/021
• Publication date: 04/03/2015
• Closing date: 25/03/2015

Objectives

With its Ten Years Strategy (TYS) for 2013-2022, the Bank has positioned itself as a partner of choice to support Africa in its development. The Bank has taken the leadership in infrastructure (NEPAD Infrastructure Program, Infrastructure Consortium for Africa) and is carrying out a number of initiatives in the Water Sector through its Water and Sanitation Department namely, the Rural Water and Sanitation Initiative (RWSSI) and the Multi-donor Water Partnership program (MDWPP). Since 2005, the African Development Bank is the trustee for the African Water Facility Special Fund (AWF). The AWF aims at supporting the implementation of the Africa Water Vision and the Framework for Action for 2025 adopted at the 2000 World Water Forum in The Hague. The objective of the African Water Facility is to i) Help reduce poverty and promote sustainable development by expanding Africa’s access to financial resources for the water and sanitation sector ; ii) Attract massive, appropriate and strategic investments and also for the development and management of sustainable water resources ; and iii) Strengthen enabling environment for water management to generate more investments. 

Duties and responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, Water and Sanitation Department and working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the Coordinator of the African Water Facility (AWF) role includes but not limited to:

• Implement the Bank’s mandate and commitment for the African Water Facility Initiative;
• Plan, organize and supervise the activities and staff of the initiative including identifying development projects and programs which could be financed by the AWF;
• Monitor and analyse economic developments in regional member countries and advise the Director on issues relating to water sector development
• Analyse requests proposed for the AWF financing of projects, programs and studies;
• Provide technical advice/assistance to Regional Members Countries (RMCs) in the development of their Water and Sanitation Sector; ensure compliance of Water and Sanitation projects with the AWF acceptance criteria, priorities and development plans;
• Initiate actions for the AWF in resources mobilisation in coordination with OWAS Director;
• Coordinate the preparation of the Unit’s budget in line with AWF instrument and the Bank administrative procedures
• Lead complex missions involving negotiations with government officials, grant negotiations and collaborate with the AfDB Legal Department in preparation of loan agreements;
• Ensure coordination and synergy with all partners and donors; initiate, conduct and /or coordinate the AWF ’s participation in dialogue with African countries, NEPAD, and other partners; participate and contribute to peer reviews and reports in working groups; and represent the AWF in multi-disciplinary activities, seminars and conferences;
• Advise on the AWF programme, procedures and operations, including cross–cutting strategies: environment, gender, procurement and finance;
• Supervise the implementation of AWF Water operations, ensure a high quality of the portfolio and the development effectiveness
• Propose the AWF budget and monitor it’s  implementation;
• Promote and develop the mechanism to monitor the performance of the AWF activities, and ensure the appropriate reporting to all the stakeholders;
• Proceed with the recruitment of AWF staff in coordination with the Director and in line with Bank rules and procedures;
• Manage a team of professional level and support staff in providing efficient and high quality services that support the business. Set realistic performance goals and motivate team members to meet them, both for individual staff and for the team as whole and proceed with AWF staff members’ performance evaluation;

• Be a collaborative member of the Management Team, contribute and share expertise and input and foster a collegial environment;

• Serve as a role model, leading by example, builds alignment and commitment. Be courageous in challenging others to move the Bank forward;
• Improve customer service orientation of staff of AWF and ensure provision of efficient services to clients;
• Promote collaboration and facilitate teamwork across teams and across organizational units;
• Maintain a high standard of professional integrity, treat individuals fairly and be sensitive to differences across culture, nationalities and gender;
• Provide on-the-job training and advice to relatively less experienced staff and supervise their work;
• Communicate effectively to staff and management how the related strategy, policy, and processes support the needs of the business and enable a productive, positive and engaging work environment for staff.

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• At least a Master’s degree or its equivalent in Water Sector and related areas, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Banking, Economics or related disciplines; sound  knowledge of development issues in Africa;
• A minimum of 8 years of extensive and  in-depth experience in water sector, relation with stakeholders and management ;  
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of the African region with special attention to infrastructure development issues and programs;
• Knowledge of international organisational employment practices and policy challenges will be an added advantage.
• Experience of working in a team orientated, multi-cultural professional environment.
• Good coaching, mentoring and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong presentation and speaking skills to communicate effectively with a diverse group of people (clients, peers, supervisors and subordinates).
• Strong and proven client orientation skills and initiative in anticipation of business needs and finding solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage time effectively to deal with multiple demands and deadlines.
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint);
• Excellent written and verbal communications in English and/or French with a working knowledge of 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: Division Manager - CHRM.1
• Approved by: 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