Chief Strategy Officer - Corporate Strategy Planning

The primary role of the Strategy Office (STRG) is to provide the Bank with a medium-term and a long-term strategic perspective and direction.

Duties and responsibilities

Working under the general supervision of the STRG Director, the Chief Strategy Officer, Corporate Strategy Planning would deploy his/her high level technical and analytical competencies in planning, organizing, coordinating and implementing the activities of the Strategic Planning Section of the Department. His/her duties include:

• Leading the development of the corporate strategy and its subsequent implementation, monitoring, review and refinement in line with sustainable lending policies and efficient use of resources;
• Assisting senior management to identify and define the Bank’s objectives, vision and mission statements;
• Coordinating and supervise the Annual Strategy Reviews for Senior Management, including preparation of the mid-term reviews and ad hoc updates and reports in co-operation with complexes within the Bank;
• Ensuring/Monitoring that both the content and the spirit of the Bank’s strategic plan are being implemented;
• Leading assessments of strategic implications of various policy decisions, institutional reforms and initiatives;
• Leading analysis of external trends to ascertain their implications on Bank’s strategy;
• Developing and maintain strategy and policy papers;
• Contributing to the development of operational strategies and policies across complexes;
• Alerting management on the causes of poor performance and present potential solutions;
• Coordinating the interface between strategy, programming and resources allocation, capacity building and performance monitoring to ensure maximum desirable impact;
• Giving support to the office of the President and the Chief Operating Office as required, in particular on matters related to policy developments, and on the Bank’s response to emerging international issues;
• Contributing to shaping the Bank’s relationships with other multilateral development Banks, international organizations, and bilateral agencies at institutional level;
• Representing the department (and Bank) at key Strategy meetings and on important missions when requested to do so by the Director or Senior Management;
• Communicating the Bank’s Strategy Bank-wide and outside the Bank with a number of stakeholders;
• •Performing other duties that may be assigned by the Director or Senior Management.

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• Minimum of a Master’s degree or its university equivalent in economics, finance, MBA in strategic management or related fields. PhD will be an added advantage.
• Preferably a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience: proven combination of hands-on operational experience with strong analytical skills; good understanding of development economics and specificities of RMCs.
• Proven experience in strategic planning, financial analysis report writing and reviews.
• Demonstrated experience in impact and scenario analysis.
• Proven exposure to international, multicultural contexts would be an asset.
• Capacity to diagnose and resolve multiple, concurrent problems.
• Ability to listen to staff, inspire trust and integrity and good conflict resolution management skills.
• Good leadership qualities and lateral thinking.
• Demonstrated high level skills in research, marketing, data mining, communication and negotiation as well as ability to build partnerships with a broad range of clients and deliver results that meet the needs and long-term interests of clients.
• Practical knowledge of the policies and working practices of the operations complexes of the AfDB will be an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and/or French, with a good working knowledge of the other language.
• Competence in the use of standard MS office applications (Word, Excel, Access database and PowerPoint). Good knowledge of operational management systems including ERP systems and SAP will be an added advantage.

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

• Submitted by: Mahomed 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