Assistant to the Vice President - Vice Presidency of Infrastructure, Private Sector & Regional Integration

The Staff Attached to OIVP (SAOI) works as a team under the leadership of the Vice President of Infrastructure, Private Sector & Regional Integration (VP, OIVP). The primary role of the SAOI team is to support the VP in his/her Corporate and Complex-wide responsibilities. The following should be noted in respect of the functioning of the SAOI team:

• Team members need to work in close co-operation with each other; and
• The flat structure of the SAOI implies a non-hierarchical working relationship between team members.

Duties and responsibilities

The main responsibilities of the position will include the following:

• Leading the internal Complex Audit follow-up process;
• Leading the review of the complex’s procurement documentation for activities funded from the Administrative Budget;
• Assisting the VP on all ADF matters, including reviewing documents and attending meetings;
• Assisting in the coordination of special assignments and initiatives (e.g. Special Initiatives Review, Migration and Development Initiative, Medium Term Review, G-20, Annual Reports, GCI Implementation, etc);
• Assisting with the OIVP complex’s project review process;
• Collecting and consolidating inputs from OIVP departments on specific matters, as requested by the VP;
• Preparing papers, presentations, reports or bullets points for speeches, as requested by the VP;
• Contributing to the technical quality control of correspondence/ papers emanating from the OIVP complex; and,
• Assisting SAOI Leads in addressing selected issues related to OIVP departments under their responsibilities.

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• At least a Master’s Degree or its equivalent in Finance, Economics or other related discipline.
• Preferably a minimum of 7 years of relevant practical working experience in operations;
• Strong familiarity with operational activities covering both sovereign and non-sovereign entities;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Familiarity with the Bank’s procurement and financial management rules and activities
• Be current on new development financing issues;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Ability to work within a team and foster team spirit;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English or French, with a working knowledge of the other language.
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), preferably knowledge of SAP and other financial IT systems.

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To apply for this position, you need to be national of one of AfDB member countries.

• Submitted by: Youssouf MOHAMED 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