African Development Bank Group Recruits: Director - Operations Evaluation Department (OPEV)

• Position title: Director - Operations Evaluation Department (OPEV)
• Grade: EL4
• Position N°: NA
• Reference: ADB/11/034
• Publication date: 05/04/2011
• Closing date: 04/05/2011

Objectives

The mission of the Operations Evaluation Department (OPEV) of the African Development Bank (AfDB) is to help the Bank, through independent and influential evaluation, to foster sustainable growth and poverty reduction in Africa. OPEV contributes to the Bank’s corporate goals and overall development effectiveness by promoting accountability and learning through evaluation. The department conducts independent, systematic assessments of the relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, impact and sustainability of the Bank’s policies, strategies and operations. OPEV’s key objectives are: 

• To deliver high quality project and programme level evaluations;
• To deliver high quality thematic evaluations;
• To ensure knowledge management and dissemination;
• To support evaluation capacity development and training.

Duties and responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the OPEV Director are as follows:

• Provide overall leadership of the department, in particular supervising and guiding the department’s management team;
• Determine the department’s work objectives and lead preparation of OPEV’s work program, staffing plan and budget,ensuring a high level of relevance to the Bank’s business ;
• Present the departmental work program and budget to CODE for consideration;
• Ensure sound human resource management in the department, including timely planning, recruitment, performance appraisal and staff development; and directly supervise OPEV Division Managers and other staff reporting to the Director;
• Ensure sound financial management in the department, including systematic budget preparation, execution and reporting;
• Monitor implementation of the Department’s work program, particularly adherence to agreed Key Performance Indicators and the timely production of the various evaluation reports;
• Provide leadership in ensuring evaluations are executed efficiently and to high standards;
• Provide leadership in disseminating evaluation results through appropriate ways and means within the Bank and within regional member countries; in ensuring development and use of effective systems for managing evaluation results and knowledge; and ensuring that evaluation results are used effectively to promote accountability and to provide useful lessons for improving future operations;
• Coordinate effective input of evaluation evidence in preparation and review of policies and operations, and participate as an observer in senior management meetings as appropriate;  
• Oversee the analysis, updating and improvement of the post-evaluation system and methodology, including systematic selection of operations and topics for independent evaluation; and ensure coherence with the Bank’s systems of supervision, self-evaluation and results reporting;
• Monitor, compare and exchange evaluation results and methodologies particularly in the context of the DAC Evaluation Network Group and the Evaluation Cooperation Group of the Multilateral Development Banks;
• Report to CODE on delivery of the OPEV work programme, and in particular on the extent to which OPEV recommendations have been accepted and implemented.

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• •    At least Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• •    At least 10 years of highly relevant experience, 5 of which should be at a managerial level.
• A solid knowledge of social, economic and development issues in Africa.
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of analytical methods.
• Strategic mindset and capacity to translate strategic thinking into a compelling plan of action.
• Demonstrated ability to take prudent business risks and make effective, timely and well-determined decisions, taking due account of stakeholder interests and perceptions.
• Commitment to a high level of integrity and ethical standards, with an ability to inspire trust.
• Evidence of ability to build and lead motivated and committed teams across functional boundaries, and utilize the talent and expertise of team members in a productive way.
• Demonstrated ability to present and win support for ideas, drawing on relevant evidence.
• Excellent listening skills and cultural sensitivity, a clear commitment to diversity and capacity to initiate and manage innovation and change.
• Ability to build partnerships with a broad range of clients and deliver results that meet the needs and long term interests of clients within and outside the institution.
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English or French with a working knowledge of the other.

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• Submitted by: Mohamed 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

African Bank Development Group Recruits; Senior Secretary (GS 6) / Secretary (GS 5) - Several Departments and Divisions

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• Position title: Senior Secretary (GS 6) / Secretary (GS 5) - Several Departments and Divisions
• Grade: GS-5 / GS-6
• Position N°: NA
• Reference: ADB/11/039
• Publication date: 08/04/2011
• Closing date: 09/05/2011

Objectives

The African Development Bank is recruiting Secretaries who will report to Division Managers and Directors, and provide assistance for a wide range of administrative and operational tasks.  He/She will oversee the smooth operation of the offices’ support work and related systems by assuming responsibility for the organization and coordination of work flow as well as reviewing, processing and executing a variety of resource management transactions.  He/She will liaise with the Bank Group offices across Africa as well as with various services within the Bank’s headquarters and assure efficient communication and coordination of activities.

Duties and responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Division Manager and Directors, the incumbent will provide administrative support and secretarial services, and carry out the following duties:

• Devise and maintain efficient office systems;
• Organize and attend to multiple meetings, appointments, luncheons and events to ensure that responsible management is well prepared;
• Organize meetings on the basis of the Division Manager’s/Director’s schedule while preparing relevant documents and the necessary logistics and facilities;
• Track and follow up on documents, deal with faxes and general correspondence and briefs;
• Manage the flow of information by receiving, examining, sorting and monitoring the Division’s incoming and outgoing mail, taking into account the priority and urgency of the documents concerned; organize logical filing of this correspondence.;
• Handle incoming and outgoing telephone-calls;
• Establish and update the agenda and electronic mail address book; Drafting of mail and documents, in conformity with administrative instructions;
• Draft memoranda and acknowledgement letters to be submitted, along with their background documents, for the Division Manager’s/Director’s signature;
• Prepare minutes of meetings and briefs;
• Ensure the translation of documents;
• Prepare and administratively follow-up on the missions of the Division Manager/Director and staff of the Division (airline tickets, visas, hotel reservations, follow-up of per diem payments, transport reservation);
• Make necessary arrangements for visiting delegations;
• Provide general administrative support for the Department by liaising with the General Services and Procurement Department (CGSP) in respect of office accommodation, allocation of office furniture, equipment and supplies as allocated in the Department;
• Request for repair and maintenance works and follow-up to ensure that such works have been satisfactorily carried out;
• Initiate and prepare various administrative documents and forms, such as staff lists, staff absences (annual leave, home, leave, excused absence and maternity leave) as well as statistical data on staff, as required;
• Create and process expense reports in SAP;
• Be conversant with DACON application and procurement rules in regards to the hiring of consultants;
• Monitor and review expenses and bring issues related to administrative budget to the attention of management;
• Assist where applicable with the programming of operational activities by using the appropriate software.
• All other secretarial and administrative duties as required.

This Position Does Not Attract International Terms and Conditions

(Incumbents of the post will be considered as local staff and will therefore not have international status)

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• A minimum of a Bachelors degree in Business Management, Commerce, Administration or related discipline, preferably supplemented with courses in secretarial training/administration/office management, e.g. Pitmans, ‘Brevet de Technicien Supérieur’ in secretarial studies (BTS), “DUT”, etc.
• Preferably a minimum of four (4) years of progressively relevant and practical experience, in an executive office (preferably gained with an international organisation).
• Strong customer service skills, good organisational and planning skills, ability to multitask, attention to detail and ability to work with a diverse workforce.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French, with a good working knowledge of the other language.
• Excellent use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SAP).
• Strong typing skills.
• Excellent sense of initiative, enthusiasm, team spirit, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• High sense of confidentiality; in-depth knowledge of the Institution.

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• Submitted by: Mohamed YOUSSOUF, Division Manager CHRM.1
• Approved by: Gemina O. 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

African Bank Development Group Recruits: Disbursement Assistant - Loans Disbursment Division

• Position title: Disbursement Assistant - Loans Disbursement Division
• Grade: GS.08
• Position N°: NA
• Reference: ADB/11/040
• Publication date: 08/04/2011
• Closing date: 09/05/2011

Objectives

NA

Duties and responsibilities

Under the direct supervising of a Disbursement Officer the Incumbent is responsible for the first level approval of requests from borrowers for payments and plays a key role in ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of processing:

Disbursement Transaction Processing:

• Analyze borrowers’ requests for disbursements and the supporting documentation to determine whether they comply with Bank’s policies and procedures.  
• Review and recommend changes to disbursement systems, policies and procedures to promote timeliness, accuracy and efficiency in processing while maintaining appropriate internal controls.
• Draft clear and concise correspondence on disbursement-related issues.

Project Management:

• Liaise with concerned departments and external stakeholders to resolve disbursement issues promptly.
• Monitor borrowers’ utilization of special account funds, ensuring that the funds are properly accounted for and used in accordance with Bank procedures.
• Participate in disbursement supervision missions with emphasis on application preparation and use of special accounts and statements of expenditure.  
• Contribute to improving efficiency of disbursement operations by ensuring that records and reports are properly maintained and updated at all times.
• Participate in technical discussions and loan negotiations to ensure that disbursement arrangements are compliant with Bank Group disbursement policies.
• Provide input on audit reviews, and monitor borrower compliance with audit findings

Capacity Building/Client Support

• Participate in training of operational Bank staff and borrowers.
• Participate in the design of materials for disbursement seminars.
• Respond to questions regarding disbursement procedures.
• Coach and mentor new Disbursement Assistants (DAs) on disbursement procedures.
• Perform client support activities associated with the payment process

Departmental/Divisional Tasks

• Participate in departmental/divisional task forces.
• Identify issues relating to disbursement policies, procedures and guidelines and recommend actions or enhancements.
• Undertake ad-hoc assignments at the discretion of the Division Manager.
• Participate in the review of project documents such as Appraisal Reports, Country Strategy Papers, Project Completion Reports and provide input to supervisors.

This Position Does Not Attract International Terms and Conditions

(Incumbents of the post will be considered as local staff and will therefore not have international status)

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting. Membership to an internationally recognized professional accounting body would be an advantage.
• At least 6 years experience in accounting preferably in a computerized environment of a large organization.
• Good understanding of basic general accounting concepts and principles, and their application.
• Analytical skills, with strong numerical ability, and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal  and communication skills.
• Fluency in English and/or French with a working knowledge of the other
• Competent in the use of standard software (Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point). Knowledge of SAP will be an advantage

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• Submitted by: Mohamed M. YOUSSOUF. Division Manager, CHRM.1
• Approved by: Gemina Oluremi 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

African Bank Development Group Recruits; Senior Job Classification Officer

• Grade: PL-5
• Position N°: NA
• Reference: ADB/11/046
• Publication date: 11/04/2011
• Closing date: 26/04/2011

Objectives

Administer Bank’s classification programme to support an efficient implementation of the Bank’s compensation and Benefit policy consistent with its policy to recruit, motivate and retain staff that meet the requirements of high professional excellence; determine appropriate salary and allowances level for Bank staffs through periodic surveys and classification of positions

Duties and responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Division Manager of Compensation, Benefits & Compliance Division, the incumbent will carry out the following duties and responsibilities:

• Administer the Bank’s job evaluation system with responsibility for the day-to-day coordination of related processes and activities
• Provide guidance, advice, and technical support to Directors and managers on the application of job classification polies and procedures, including preparing and providing training sessions to managers on the Bank’s job classification system and the writing of job descriptions
• Respond to Departments’ requests for assistance in the preparation of job documentation or the resolution of evaluation-related issues.  Review and analyze requests for the grading of new positions and regarding of existing positions and provide recommendations and advice to Departments concerning the grades and related matters
• Develop and provide grade recommendations, all necessary supporting documentation and information
• Review vacancy announcements to ensure conformity with the content of corresponding job descriptions; review requirements and job content of Technical Assistant positions as required, determine the grade equivalencies, and communicate them to recruiters to facilitate hiring decisions
• Provide technical support and supervise the maintenance of administrative control systems. Monitor their application and initiate or recommend improvements to ensure their effective operation
• Undertake salary surveys for the GS Category (support staff) of the headquarter offices, including identifying comparator organizations for the survey
• Carry out salary analyses/calculations based on salary scales of comparator organizations and recommend salary adjustments based on those calculations and on the salary practices of comparator organizations, internal compensation objectives, recruitment objectives and budget constraints. Ensure maintenance of all information required for salary review
• Undertake special organizational studies in the Bank e.g. for the establishment of a new department, or the proposed restructuring of a department and provide advice on the writing of job descriptions and the grading of positions
• Ensure day-to-day organization management in SAP and supervise the Job Classification Assistants
• Undertake other duties as required

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Public Sector Management, or related disciplines
• At least five (5) years’ experience in compensation and job evaluation. Certification in job evaluation is highly desirable
• Knowledge and experience in Organizational Effectiveness
• Strong client orientation and the ability to build and manage relationships at all levels
• Demonstrated capacity to work in a team-based multicultural environment. Perception and understanding of differences across cultures, nationalities, and gender
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a fast-paced, demanding professional environment, and to deal with multiple tasks and deadline, working independently and with minimal supervision
• Very strong analytical skills
• Very strong planning and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Competence in the use of standard MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Access). Knowledge of SAP would be an advantage
• Ability to communicate in English and/or French, and a working knowledge of the other language

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• Submitted by: Mohamed 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

Vacancy for HOD (Tourism and Hospitality), HOD (General Studies) at the FCT Agency for Science and Technology

Vacancies: HOD (Tourism and Hospitality), HOD (General Studies)

The FCT Agency for Science and Technology seeks to engage the services of suitably qualified candidates to fill the positions below in its international Technical and Vocational Institute, Utako, Abuja.

Position: HOD (Tourism and Hospitality)

Code: HTH/011

Qualifications

• Minimum of Masters Degree in relevant fields and must have at least 2^nd Class Lower.
• Must show evidence of competence in one practical area.
• Must attach a synopsis of their competencies.

Position: HOD (General Studies)

Code: HGS/012

Qualifications

• Minimum of Masters Degree in relevant fields and must have at least 2^nd Class Lower.
• Must show evidence of competence in one practical area.
• Must attach a synopsis of their competencies.

Remuneration:
The Salaries and benefits are as obtained in the consolidated Polytechnics and Colleges of Education Academic Staff salary Structure (CONPCASS) for Academic Staff of Federal Polytechnic and Colleges of Education.

Method of Application:
Interested qualified applicants should forward their applications with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and photocopies of their credentials to:
The Director,
FCT Agency for Science and Technology,
3^rd Floor, Rivers State liaison Office,
Plot 83, Ralph Shodeinde Street,
Phase II, Central Business District-Abuja,


Note:
The code for the post applied for should be indicated at the top left corner of the envelope.

Applications that are not in compliance with the requested information shall automatically be disqualified.  Application must be submitted on or before 25^th April 2011.