Treasury Officer , African Development Bank

• Position title: Treasury Officer - FTRY
• Grade: PL5
• Position N°: 50078366
• Reference: ADB/15/140
• Publication date: 01/10/2015
• Closing date: 21/10/2015

Objectives

The role of the Capital Markets and Financial Operations Division (FTRY.1) is to:  (1) Raise cost effective resources from the capital markets; (2) Contribute to the Capital Increases process and administer the subscriptions of shareholders to the capital of the African Development Bank (ADB); and (3) Contribute to the ADF replenishment negotiations and administer the subscriptions of donors to the African Development Fund (ADF) and Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative.

Duties and responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Division Manager, FTRY.1, the incumbent will carry out the following functions, namely:

Implementation of the borrowing program and management of liability

• Monitor bond markets through various information sources including Bloomberg;
• Identify and develop strategies for relevant products or markets;
• Contribute to all stages of the borrowing process;
• Prepare the annual borrowing program;
• Manage relationships with banks and maintain constant flow of discussions on bond markets developments and a proactive and comprehensive coverage across markets and instruments;
• Draft, negotiate and finalize the technical documents required to launch new bond issues;
• Source, analyse, price, negotiate and execute borrowing, derivatives, buyback trades and other liability management transactions;
• Participate in the investors relations program to deepen and widen the Bank’s investor base, updating them on the Bank’s credit story;
• Update the Bank’s borrowing documentation including the GDIF (Global Debt Issuance Facility) and GIS (Global Information Statement).

 Administer resources and subscriptions of the ADB, ADF and Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative (MDRI)

• Provide advice to the Manager on issues related to the administration of subscriptions;
• Draft and prepare technical papers;
• Review and control documents related to the implementation of the ADB, ADF resolutions and MDRI;
• Advise shareholders and internal parties on key issues related to their subscriptions;
• Implement the relevant resolutions of capital increases, ADF replenishments and MDRI;
• Work on the improvement / establishment of automated systems for the management of subscriptions and contributions;
• Administrative management of subscriptions, contributions, payments and encashments;
• Prepare the voting powers;
• Prepare financial notes, briefs and status reports.

  Participate in the Bank’s credit rating review process

• Contribute to the annual rating review process with Credit Rating Agencies;
• Participate in the review of the Bank’s financial policies;
• Provide advice to the Manager on issues pertaining to financial policies;
• Prepare the Bank’s Financial Presentation booklet;
• Prepare the administrative hedge of the Bank’s capital.

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• A minimum of a Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics or related quantitative discipline;
• A minimum of five years (5) of relevant professional experience in international Capital Markets, fixed income markets;
• Very strong working knowledge of derivative products;
• Ability to write clear, convincing and well-structured business documents and reports; 
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of financial instruments, particularly bonds, derivatives, structured products, and risk management concepts;
• Ability to work effectively with in a multi-cultural environment;
• Ability to cope with multiple demands and competing priorities;
• Ability to bring together people with complementary skills to ensure a project’s success;
• Ability to take ownership for projects and ensuring that output is of the highest quality and delivered in a timely manner;
• Command of standard computer software applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
• Knowledge of Bloomberg, Summit/Numerix would be an advantage;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and / or French with a good working knowledge of the other language.

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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

Water Resources Management Expert , African Development Bank

• Position title: Water Resources Management Expert - OWAS
• Grade: Technical Assistant (TA)
• Position N°: NA
• Reference: ADB/15/143
• Publication date: 05/10/2015
• Closing date: 19/10/2015

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

Under the supervision of the Director OWAS, and in consultation with the directors of other relevant departments the incumbent will:

• Serve as Focal Point for the Multi Donor Water Partnership Programme (MDWPP);
• Contribute to strengthening collaboration across the water – energy- food nexus between OWAS / AWF and other departments within the Bank and partnerships with other regional and global IWRM organisations;
• Support the preparation of key MDWPP documents including the Final Phase 1 Report and the medium term strategic plan (2013-2015);
• Coordinate the organization of periodic MDWPP steering committee meetings;
• Contribute to mobilization of resources for MDWPP;
• Prepare or contribute to the preparation of activity work programmes and approval memos for newly approved activities prior to disbursement;
• In collaboration with task managers, oversee the timely preparation and implementation, of the annual work plan and budgets for MDWPP activities;
• Review Terms of reference for projects proposed for MDWPP funding and assess them in line with MDWPP objectives;
• Review MDWPP outputs (study reports and knowledge products) and ensure that they are suitably packaged for eventual publication where appropriate;
• Contribute to building capacity within and outside the Bank for mainstreaming IWRM in general including climate change adaptation and green growth in operational guidelines and tools;
• Prepare and deliver presentations on various MDWPP issues to stakeholders in various fora as necessary.

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• A minimum of a Master's degree with specialization in Water Resources Management or a related discipline.
• A minimum of ten (10) years’ post qualification experience in national and transboundary IWRM issues, and in preparing, appraising, implementation and evaluation of water sector projects, is required. Experience with operations in the water sector in Africa financed by multilateral/bilateral development institutions will be considered as an advantage.
• Authorship of analytical studies or publications relevant to water resources management or the water sector in general would be an advantage.
• Ability to build partnerships and deliver results that meets the needs and long-term interest of clients within and outside the institution.
• Proven ability to work effectively within a team of professional staff, and utilize talent and expertise of team members in a productive way.
• Capacity to initiate and manage innovation and change.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and/or French, with a good working knowledge of the other language.
• Competence in the use of the standard Microsoft software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SAP.

NB : Funding for this Technical Assistant expert position is provided by the Nigerian Technical Cooperation Fund (NTCF). The position is a two year fixed term contract open only to nationals of African countries.

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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

Secretary/Receptionist , African Development Bank

• Position title: Secretary/Receptionist - CDFO
• Grade: GS.5
• Position N°: 50070435
• Reference: ADB/15/142
• Publication date: 05/10/2015
• Closing date: 19/10/2015

Objectives

The African Development Bank Field Office in Democratic Republic of Congo (CDFO) has been established to strengthen the dialogue between the Bank and the Government, development partners, the private sector, and the civil society, in the design of the Bank’s development policy and programs, as well as on implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the poverty reduction strategy. CDFO also seeks to assist the operational functions of the Bank Group in launching and following up projects and programs in Democratic Republic of Congo with a view to enhancing project management, promote participatory approach, and regional integration.

The African Development Bank invites applications from qualified candidates to fill in the vacant position of Secretary/Receptionist to the Resident Representative, Democratic Republic of Congo Country Office. This is a local position based in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, and does not attract international terms and conditions.

Duties and responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Resident Representative and in collaboration with the Democratic Republic of Congo Office experts, the Secretary/Receptionist  will be required to perform the following duties:

• Make appointments for experts and other staff of the Country office and keep their schedules up to date;
• Receive visitors and attend to them  with tact and discretion;
• Prepare briefing material used by experts for official missions and special meetings;
• Handle protocol-related issues concerning  reception of the visitors of experts and of the  Office;
• Organize experts’ meetings ; assist the Resident Representative’s secretary in coordinating official receptions given by the Resident Representative;
• Participate in staff meetings, take notes and produce reports in the absence of the Resident Representative’s secretary ;
• Draft correspondence on non-substantive issues and ensure its follow-up;
• Manage the experts’ incoming and outgoing mail and the office’s  telephone communication;
• Maintain an appropriate filing system; process experts’ back-to-office reports, ascertain  the  quality of documents requiring the approval and / or signature of experts and other staff members;
• Prepare and finalize draft correspondence (letters, faxes, etc. ...) concerning  various aspects, on behalf of experts, prepare minutes of experts ‘meetings; and
• Perform such other duties as may be required.

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• At least a Bachelor's degree in business administration, commerce, administration or a related field, supplemented by training in secretarial functions/administration/office management, for example, a Pitmans qualification, a Brevet de Technicien Supérieur (BTS) in Secretarial skills, Diplôme Universitaire de Technologie (DUT), etc.
• Ideally a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience on rising  grade levels, attached to an executive’s office,  preferably in an international organization;
• Highly client oriented, able to multi-task, giving attention to detail and able to work with a multidisciplinary team ;
• Confirmed competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint). Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems would be an asset;
• Ability to take initiative; enthusiasm, team spirit, good organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication in French and/or English and, with a working knowledge of the other;

NB : This position does not attract international terms and conditions. The post holder will be considered as a local staff and will therefore not have international terms and conditions of employment.

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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

Principal social development officer , African Development Bank

• Position title: Principal social development officer - ONEC.3
• Grade: PL4
• Position N°: 50088862
• Reference: ADB/15/147
• Publication date: 06/10/2015
• Closing date: 26/10/2015

Objectives

The mission of the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Change (ONEC) is to spearhead the Bank’s lending and non-lending operations in the areas of energy, environment and climate change. It will support mainstreaming of environment and climate change into Bank’s operations as well as lead on advocacy, advice and evaluation of lessons learned for incorporation into policy and programmes development. 

Through its Environment and Climate Change Division (ONEC.3), the Department will identify, design and implement environment and climate change adaptation and mitigation programmes and projects.  These will either be stand alone or as components of other Bank Group support operations. ONEC.3 also serves as the primary climate finance platform for the Bank Group.

ONEC.3 is also responsible for implementing the Bank’s environmental/social policies procedures, and guidelines, including review/monitoring of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA), Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMP), Strategic Environmental and Social Assessments (SESA), Environmental and Social Management Frameworks (ESMF) and Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) documents,  and requesting validation of project’s environmental and social categorization and submission of ESIA, ESMP, ESMF and RAP summaries for clearance by the Bank’s Environmental and Social Safeguards unit (ORQR.3); and ensuring compliance with Bank policy on disclosure.

Duties and responsibilities

The Principal Social Development Specialist (ONEC.3) will work under the general supervision and guidance of the Manager, Environment and Climate Change (ONEC.3). His/her core duties/responsibilities will include the following:

Mainstreaming of social development concerns:

• Advise country teams engaged in the identification, preparation and appraisal of operations with potential social repercussions to ensure adherence to Bank policies on involuntary resettlement and social safeguards.
• Develop and organize training sessions for Bank staff and their counterparts in RMCs in the assessment and analysis of social impacts of infrastructure development projects and programs including the understanding of stakeholder identification and participation framework; formulation of participatory strategies; institutional and social organization issues; and social impact monitoring and evaluation of outcomes.
• Represent the Bank at social safeguards and impact assessment and related cross cutting issues such as gender, safety and climate change conferences.
• Address social development issues in various Bank operations during the identification, preparation, appraisal, and supervision stages.
• Provide leadership to staff of the Division working on environment and social analysis with Project Teams to ensure quality and timely delivery of services in carrying out socio-economic impact analysis/evaluation of infrastructure projects, and provide support and guidance in processing project documents for Board. 
• Conduct studies, review reports and analysis in line with Bank Group lending programs to RMCs.
• Lead Bank teams on joint missions with other development partners on issues of social impacts and safeguards compliance.
• Prepare Request for Categorization Memorandum (RCM)  for project categorization; ESIA/RAP , ESMP and ESMF Summaries before submitting to ORQR.3 and posting on Bank’s website.
• Provide primary support to the Bank’s private sector operations (e.g. industries, services, infrastructure, financial institutions); provide occasional support to public sector operations in the energy, water and sanitation, transport, and Information and Communication Technology, sectors as required.
• Mainstream relevant and cross-cutting environmental and social issues into Bank operations, particularly issues related to gender, the social implications of climate change, and involuntary resettlement.
• Develop recommendations to enhance social benefits and corrective measures to mitigate social risks in Bank operations
• Design and/or ameliorate project components contributing to reducing poverty, addressing vulnerability/ marginalization, and encouraging greater inclusion/ participation.
• Develop recommendations and/ or review analyses carried in mainstreaming gender in Bank operations.

Compliance with environmental and social requirements:

• Provide policy and operational guidance to Task Managers on social development issues as a means of strengthening the environmental and social performance of Bank operations.
• Review TORs for feasibility studies (ESIA, SESA and RAP) to ensure adequate coverage of all pertinent issues required by the Bank’s environmental and social assessment procedures (ESAP).
• Ensure compliance of operations with the Bank’s environmental and social safeguards, policies, and guidelines consistent with the Bank’s Integrated Safeguards System (ISS).
• Provide technical guidance to clients on the preparation of necessary documentation, including but not limited to Environmental and Social Impact Assessments, Resettlement Action Plans, Environmental and Social Management Plans, and Social and Environmental Management Systems. 

In addition to these core duties/responsibilities, the incumbent will also carry out the following tasks:

Knowledge Development:

• Contribute to the development of Bank policies and strategies by highlighting timely social development issues in close collaboration with other Bank experts.
• Review and contribute to the mainstreaming of appropriate social development issues into projects and/or initiatives developed by Bank experts in departments outside of OIVP.
• Undertake any other task as the Director ONEC and/or Manager ONEC.3 may assign.

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• At least a Master’s Degree or its university equivalent in Sociology, Anthropology, Development Studies, Economics, relevant Social Sciences, or in an equivalent social-related discipline.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant professional experience in the areas of social assessment, management of resettlement and compensation, situation analyses of poverty and vulnerability including gender.
• Excellent technical and analytical skills and established track record of excellence in operational and policy work on environmental and social matters.
• Knowledge and experience in preparing and managing the implementation of  Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs), Strategic Environmental and Social Assessments (SESA), Environmental and Social management Framework (ESMF) and Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMSs), including  social aspects of development projects (e.g. health and safety, involuntary resettlement and gender components), operations monitoring and evaluation, and compliance assessment.
• Demonstrable knowledge and practice of the operational safeguards policies, procedures and practices of major bilateral and multilateral partner development agencies in regional member countries, particularly with respect to infrastructure projects.
• Practitioner experience in Africa, with broad skills in multi-criteria assessment, stakeholder engagement and consultation, community participation, with analytical skills in assessing institutional capacities and designing/reviewing practical implementation arrangements for complex projects.
• Substantive knowledge, experience in and commitment to social development work and understanding of critical issues in sustainable development, international development policy, emerging social development and results-based management agendas.
• Experience working on operations in the private sector and the public sector.
• Expertise in applying social analyses, social assessments, and other instruments to Bank operations.
• Ability to mainstream gender, climate change, and participation issues into Bank operations.
• Knowledge of social development issues facing regional member countries (RMCs).
• Results-oriented, team player, articulate analyst with attention to details, persuasive communicator and good writer.
• Ability to communicate and write effectively in French and/or English, with preference for capabilities in both languages.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues.

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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

Principal environment officer , African Development Bank

• Position title: Principal environment officer - ONEC.3
• Grade: PL-4
• Position N°: 50088860
• Reference: ADB/15/148
• Publication date: 06/10/2015
• Closing date: 26/10/2015

Objectives

The mission of the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Change (ONEC) is to spearhead the Bank’s lending and non-lending operations in the areas of energy, environment and climate change. It will support mainstreaming of environment and climate change into Bank’s operations as well as lead on advocacy, advice and evaluation of lessons learned for incorporation into policy and programmes development.

Through its Environment and Climate Change Division (ONEC.3), the Department will identify, design and implement environment and climate change adaptation and mitigation programmes and projects.  These will either be stand alone or as components of other Bank Group support operations. ONEC.3 also serves as the primary climate finance platform for the Bank Group.

ONEC.3 is also responsible for implementing the Bank’s environmental/social policies procedures, and guidelines, including review/monitoring of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA), Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMP), Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF), Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment (SESA), and Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) documents, requesting validation of project’s environmental and social categorization and submission of ESIA, ESMP, ESMF and RAP documentation for clearance by the Bank’s Environmental and Social Safeguards unit (ORQR.3); and ensuring compliance with Bank policy on disclosure

Duties and responsibilities

The Principal Environment Officer will work under the general supervision and guidance of the Manager, Environment and Climate Change (ONEC.3). His/her core duties/responsibilities will include the following:

Mainstreaming of environmental and social development concerns:

• Address environmental and social development issues in various Bank operations during the identification, preparation, appraisal, supervision and project completion stages;
• Prepare Request for Categorization Memorandum (RCM)  for project categorization; ESIA/RAP, ESMP and ESMF Summaries before submitting to the Environment and Social Safeguards and Compliance Division (ORQR.3) and posting on Bank’s website;
• Prepare Climate Screening Memorandum, and propose adaptation measures and mitigation measures as appropriate;
• Prepare and/or contribute to technical reports and other environmental and social documentation required in processing Bank operations;
• Provide E&S support to the Bank’s private sector operations (e.g. industries, services, infrastructure, financial institutions) and to the Bank’s public sector operations in the energy, transport, and information and communication technology, sectors as required;
• Mainstream relevant and cross-cutting environmental and social issues into Bank operations, particularly issues related to natural resource management and climate change;
• Design and/or improve the design of features/ components within Bank operations in order to ensure the effective implementation of environmental and social measures throughout the duration of the operations; and,
• Develop recommendations to enhance environmental and social benefits and corrective measures to mitigate environmental and social risks in Bank operations.

Compliance with environmental and social requirements:

• Provide policy and operational guidance to Task Managers and Investment Officers on environmental and social development issues as a means of strengthening the environmental and social performance of Bank operations;
• Ensure compliance of operations with the Bank’s environmental and social safeguards, policies, and guidelines consistent with the Bank’s Integrated Safeguards System (ISS); and,
• Provide technical guidance to clients on the preparation of necessary documentation, including but not limited to Environmental and Social Impact Assessments, Strategic Environmental and Social Assessments, Resettlement Action Plans, Environmental and Social Management Plans, Environmental and Social Management Frameworks and Environmental and Social Management Systems. 

Knowledge Development:

• Contribute to the development of Bank policies and strategies by highlighting timely environmental and social development issues in close collaboration with other Bank experts; and,
• Review and contribute to the mainstreaming of appropriate environmental and social development issues into projects and/or initiatives developed by Bank experts in departments within and outside of OIVP.
• Undertake any other task as the Director ONEC and/or the Manager ONEC.3 may assign.

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• At least a Master’s Degree or its university equivalent in Environmental Studies,  Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Economics, relevant Social Sciences, Engineering, or in an equivalent environment-related discipline;
• A minimum of six  (6) years of relevant professional experience in the areas of environmental management, natural resource management, environmental policy, environmental assessment, environmental monitoring, environmental compliance, and climate change adaptation and mitigation, or field operations involving environmental matters;
• Excellent technical and analytical skills and established track record of excellence in operational and policy work on environmental and social matters;
• Knowledge and experience in preparing and managing the implementation of  Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs), Strategic Environmental and Social Assessments (SESA), Environmental and Social management Framework (ESMF) and Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMSs), including  social aspects of development projects (e.g. health and safety, involuntary resettlement and gender components), operations monitoring and evaluation, and compliance assessment;
• Demonstrable knowledge and practice of the operational safeguards policies, procedures and practices of major bilateral and multilateral partner development agencies in regional member countries, particularly with respect to infrastructure projects;
• Practitioner experience in Africa, with broad skills in multi-criteria assessment, stakeholder engagement and consultation, community participation, with analytical skills in assessing institutional capacities and designing/reviewing practical implementation arrangements for complex projects;
• Well-rounded understanding of critical issues in sustainable development, international environment and development policy, emerging climate change, green growth and sustainability concerns, and social development and results-based management agendas;
• Results-oriented, team player, articulate analyst with attention to details, persuasive communicator and good writer.
• Ability to communicate and write effectively in English and/or French, with preference for capabilities in both languages; and,
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues.

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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

Senior social development officer , African Development Bank

• Position title: Senior social development officer - ONEC.3
• Grade: PL-5
• Position N°: 50088865
• Reference: ADB/15/150
• Publication date: 06/10/2015
• Closing date: 26/10/2015

Objectives

The mission of the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Change (ONEC) is to spearhead the Bank’s lending and non-lending operations in the areas of energy, environment and climate change. It will support mainstreaming of environment and climate change into Bank’s operations as well as lead on advocacy, advice and evaluation of lessons learned for incorporation into policy and programmes development.

Through its Environment and Climate Change Division (ONEC.3), the Department will identify, design and implement environment and climate change adaptation and mitigation programmes and projects.  These will either be stand alone or as components of other Bank Group support operations. ONEC.3 also serves as the primary climate finance platform for the Bank Group.

ONEC.3 is also responsible for implementing the Bank’s environmental/social policies procedures, and guidelines, including review/monitoring of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA), Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMP), Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF), Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment (SESA), and Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) documents, requesting validation of project’s environmental and social categorization and submission of ESIA, ESMP, ESMF and RAP documentation for clearance by the Bank’s Environmental and Social Safeguards unit (ORQR.3); and ensuring compliance with Bank policy on disclosure

Duties and responsibilities

The Senior Social Development Officer will work under the general supervision and guidance of the Manager, Environment and Climate Change (ONEC.3). His/her core duties/responsibilities will include the following:

Mainstreaming of social development concerns:

• Advise country teams engaged in the identification, preparation and appraisal of operations with potential social repercussions to ensure adherence to Bank policies on involuntary resettlement and social safeguards
• Represent the Bank at social safeguards and impact assessment and related cross cutting issues such as gender, safety and climate change conferences.
• Address social development issues in various Bank operations during the identification, preparation, appraisal, and supervision stages.
• Conduct studies, review reports and analysis in line with Bank Group lending programs to RMCs.
• Lead Bank teams on joint missions with other development partners on issues of social impacts and safeguards compliance.
• Prepare Request for Categorization Memorandum (RCM) for project categorization; ESIA/RAP, ESMP and ESMF Summaries before submitting to ORQR.3 and posting on Bank’s website.
• Provide primary support to the Bank’s private sector operations (e.g. industries, services, infrastructure, financial institutions); provide occasional support to public sector operations in the energy, water and sanitation, transport, and Information and Communication Technology, sectors as required.
• Mainstream relevant and cross-cutting environmental and social issues into Bank operations, particularly issues related to gender, the social implications of climate change, and involuntary resettlement.
• Develop recommendations to enhance social benefits and corrective measures to mitigate social risks in Bank operations
• Design and/or ameliorate project components contributing to reducing poverty, addressing vulnerability/ marginalization, and encouraging greater inclusion/ participation.
• Develop recommendations and/ or review analyses carried in mainstreaming gender in Bank operations.

Compliance with environmental and social requirements:

• Provide policy and operational guidance to Task Managers on social development issues as a means of strengthening the environmental and social performance of Bank operations.
• Review TORs for feasibility studies (ESIA, SESA and RAP) to ensure adequate coverage of all pertinent issues required by the Bank’s environmental and social assessment procedures (ESAP).
• Ensure compliance of operations with the Bank’s environmental and social safeguards, policies, and guidelines consistent with the Bank’s Integrated Safeguards System (ISS).
• Provide technical guidance to clients on the preparation of necessary documentation, including but not limited to Environmental and Social Impact Assessments, Resettlement Action Plans, Environmental and Social Management Plans, and Social and Environmental Management Systems.
• Help manage the ONEC.3 Environmental and Social Project Tracking System.

Knowledge Development:

• Contribute to the development of Bank policies and strategies by highlighting timely social development issues in close collaboration with other Bank experts.
• Review and contribute to the mainstreaming of appropriate social development issues into projects and/or initiatives developed by Bank experts in departments outside of OIVP.
• Undertake any other task as the Director ONEC and/or Manager ONEC.3 may assign.

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• At least a Master’s Degree or its university equivalent in Sociology, Anthropology, Development Studies, Economics, relevant Social Sciences, or in an equivalent social-related discipline.
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in the areas of social assessment, management of resettlement and compensation, situation analyses of poverty and vulnerability including gender.
• Excellent technical and analytical skills and established track record of excellence in operational and policy work on environmental and social matters.
• Knowledge and experience in preparing and managing the implementation of  Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs), Strategic Environmental and Social Assessments (SESA), Environmental and Social management Framework (ESMF) and Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMSs), including  social aspects of development projects (e.g. health and safety, involuntary resettlement and gender components), operations monitoring and evaluation, and compliance assessment.
• Demonstrable knowledge and practice of the operational safeguards policies, procedures and practices of major bilateral and multilateral partner development agencies in regional member countries, particularly with respect to infrastructure projects.
• Practitioner experience in Africa, with broad skills in multi-criteria assessment, stakeholder engagement and consultation, community participation, with analytical skills in assessing institutional capacities and designing/reviewing practical implementation arrangements for complex projects.
• Substantive knowledge, experience in and commitment to social development work and understanding of critical issues in sustainable development, international development policy, emerging social development and results-based management agendas.
• Experience working on operations in the private sector and the public sector.
• Expertise in applying social analyses, social assessments, and other instruments to Bank operations.
• Ability to mainstream gender, climate change, and participation issues into Bank operations.
• Knowledge of social development issues facing regional member countries (RMCs).
• Results-oriented, team player, articulate analyst with attention to details, persuasive communicator and good writer.
• Ability to communicate and write effectively in French and/or English, with preference for capabilities in both languages.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues.

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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