African Development Bank Group Recruitment 2024(5 Positions)

Competencies (Skills, Experience, and Knowledge)

• Hold at least a Master’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Operational Research / Optimization, or a related discipline.
• Have a minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience in resources and programs management of which three (3) years gained within international institutions or well-known corporate entities.
• Knowledge of Budgeting policies, practices and regulations, Management Accounting, Time Management Systems, Operational Programming, Performance Measurement, and Strategic Planning.
• Experience in the preparation of strategic reports and/or research publications and strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrated capacity to initiate and manage innovations and changes.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage time effectively to deal with multiple demands and deadlines with the ability to work as part of a multicultural team.
• Having private sector experience will be an added advantage.
• Strong leadership, client orientation as well as team working skills.
• Capacity to diagnose and resolve multiple, concurrent problems as well as manage multiple, simultaneous, and shifting demands, priorities, and tight deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other language.
• Competence in the use of SAP or equivalent ERP Systems and standard MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).

Application Closing Date
15th February, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Competencies (Skills, Experience and Knowledge)

• At least a Master’s Degree or a professional qualification in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Operations research or related fields.
• At least six (6) years of relevant and progressive professional experience in Finance, development work, or any related fields. Prior business transformation experience in the AfDB, similar MDBs or private sector will constitute a key success factor for delivery in this role.
• Technical excellence and first-rate interpersonal and follow-up skills.
• Strong analytical and strategic capabilities.
• Sound understanding of the business and operational needs with proven capacity to innovate and promote change initiatives in policies and processes in large organizations.
• Strong project management skills which demonstrate the ability to see the bigger picture without losing sight of the detail.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and creativity in identifying options and risks in order to escalate issues that have the potential to have a significantly adverse effect on the organization both in financial and employee relations terms.
• Good/sound judgment and strong integrity.
• Ability to collaborate in the context of cross-complex and corporate assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high quality work on a variety of issues with very short deadlines.
• Ability to communicate and write effectively in English and/or French with a good working knowledge of the other language.
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Knowledge of SAP is highly desirable.

Application Closing Date
10th February, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Competencies (Skills, Experience and Knowledge)

• A minimum of Master’s Degree in Economics or Statistics, Finance and/or Business Administration or related quantitative disciplines;
• A minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience in Treasury Operations in Multilateral Development Bank or similar organization;
• Experience related to: asset and liability management principles and practices, operations and instruments;
• Expertise in rules and regulations applied to the settlements of capital market operations in order to handle all types of financial instruments;
• Strong judgmental/ analytical skills to solve complex settlement issues relating to fund transfers or security custody;
• Ability to proactively takes the initiative to make improvements in own environment;
• Experience related to post trade activities on primary and secondary markets;
• Knowledge of Back-Office applications like Summit FT or other payment and clearing systems;
• Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate capacity to prioritize the delivery of multipletasks under stress;
• Ability to lead staff in various assignments and demonstrated fluency in supervisory skills;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in French and/or English, with working knowledge of the other language;
• Command of standard computer software applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SAP and Bloomberg/Reuters.

Application Closing Date
10th February, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Competencies (Skills, Experience and Knowledge)

• Hold a minimum of Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in Business Administration, Commerce, Administration or a related field, supplemented by training in secretarial functions/ administration / office management;
• Have a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience in progressive positions, attached to an executive’s office, preferably in an international organization;
• Be able to work under pressure and to prioritize in the dynamic setting of an international and multicultural setting;
• Ability to handle speedily and efficiently internal and external requests;
• Ability to manage simultaneous and shifting demands, priorities and tight deadlines;
• Proficiency in the use of standard equipment (computer, scanner, photocopies, etc.);
• Demonstrable commitment to delivering excellent customer service focused reception and administration services;
• Be able to multitask, excellent problem solving skill and attention to detail;
• Effective communication; highly client oriented, good team working and relations;
• Ability to work and cooperate with others from diverse background and therefore operate effectively in a multicultural organization;
• Good innovative and creative approaches to activities in order to enhance performance and create added benefits for the clients and the organization;
• Integrity and confidentiality ;
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication in English or French, with a good working knowledge of the other
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint); Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems would be an asset.

Application Closing Date
3rd February, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Competencies (Skills, Experience and Knowledge)

• Hold at least a Master’s Degree (or its equivalent) from recognized/accredited university in either: (a) Social Sciences (Law, Public Policy, International Affairs, Economics, Politics, Diplomacy, etc.), (B) Economics and Finance (Accounting), or (c) other relevant fields;
• Have a minimum of five (5) years of practical work experience, of which at least two to three (2-3) must be related to resource mobilization and/or strategic partnerships preferably within a (i) public financial institution and/or non-profit sector; or (ii) private sector, with a clear and established operational track record in achieving results;
• Strong grasp and understanding of key trends in international development finance (e.g., climate finance issues, knowledge of ODA approaches and policies of major international donors as part of OECD-DAC, as well as emerging donors; bilateral and multilateral agency fundraising and partnership trends in the short-, medium-, and long-term) and an ability to identify the strategic fit of new partners, products and services in the global marketplace and what these may imply for the Bank Group’s fundraising efforts at any given time;
• General knowledge of the Bank Group’s shareholders, their various financial vehicles and facilities, and trends in their support;
• Determined and client-oriented problem solver, willing to be flexible and use innovation & creativity in the face of challenges;
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English and/or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other language;
• Ability to demonstrate cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Competence in the use of standard software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint); knowledge of SAP and customer relationship management software a plus.

Application Closing Date
3rd February, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online