Job Opportunities at Islamic Development Bank

The Islamic Development Bank is an international financial institution established in pursuance of the Declaration of Intent issued by the Conference of Finance Ministers of Muslim Countries held in Jeddah in Dhul Q'adah 1393H, corresponding to December 1973. The Inaugural Meeting of the Board of Governors took place in Rajab 1395H, corresponding to July 1975, and the Bank was formally opened on 15 Shawwal 1395H corresponding to 20 October 1975

The purpose of the Bank is to foster the economic development and social progress of member countries and Muslim communities individually as well as jointly in accordance with the principles of Shari'ah i.e., Islamic Law.


AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIST

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITY:
A high caliber and results-oriented professional whose primary responsibilities would be to contribute to the IsDB's policy and operational activities in agriculture and rural development. Among others, this will be achieved through deep sectoral diagnostics; identification and development of sector priorities; con-ceptualization and implementation of agricultural projects and programs; networking and partnering with others (including non-state actors) and provision of knowledge products and advisory services.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Preferably Masters Degree in Agricultural Economics/PhD in Economics with a bias in Agriculture or Rural Development.
BSc holders with long practical experience may also be considered.
Minimum of 5 years' cognate experience in Agricultural and Rural Development.
Advanced knowledge of agricultural and rural development and its multidisciplinary nature.
Hands on experience in developing complex agricultural! rural development projects and programs.
Ability to conduct analytical or diagnostic work on economic development issues within the IDB priority areas.
Deep knowledge and insights of agriculture sector issues.
Good mastery of standard computer applications.
Strong ability to undertake financial, economic and cost effective analyses to projects and programs.
Excellent presentation, analytical, negotiation and leadership skills.
Strong knowledge of French and Arabic languages would be an added advantage.

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITY:
A high caliber, self-motivated and results-oriented professional whose primary responsibilities are to deliver the Bank's Education and Health Sector Operations in Nigeria including Identification, preparation, appraisal, implementation and supervision; and to contribute to Country strategic sector works, policy dialogue and visioning process in education and health.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
M.Sc/PhD in relevant discipline from a reputable Institution
Professional qualification in Education, Health, Health Engineering, Business Administration and any
relevant discipline.
Minimum of 5 years cognate experience in social sectors (EducationlHealth Systems) and broad knowledge of all aspects of international trends in education and health sectors gained through advanced academic study and/or special development.
Conversant with Global trends & Challenges in Human Development
Expert in Education or Health System Organization & Management (Management information Systems and governance)
Equity and gender issues in social sectors-
Training and professional development
Education and health sector analysis and assessment
Demonstrable Project management and operations experience
Excellent presentation, analytical, negotiation and leadership skills;
Strong knowledge of French and Arabic languages would be an added advantage.

PROJECT PROCUREMENT ANALYST

THE PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITY:
This critical and across-the-board positon requires a professional having excellent inter-personal skills coupled with deep knowledge of country and international procurement systems. The incumbent will provide operational and analytical support on all procurement matters and support implementation of procurement arrangements under the IsDB-financed operations. S(he) will work as a technical staff receiving all functional assignments and technical guidance on procurement matters/issues from the Manager, Procurement &. Policy Division in the Operations Policy &. Services Department (DPSD) at the Headquarters.

REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of B.Sc., but preferably MSc in Engineering, Law, Business Administration from a reputable Institution.
Minimum of 5 years cognate experience in Project Procurement (project management and technical analysis).
Provide procurement support services to peers and colleagues, divisions and departments.
Proven analytical and evaluative skills, including the ability to independently provide well researched analyses of key procurement issues and problems.
Ability to carry out necessary analysis of procurement issues to support decision making by senior procurement staff
Demonstrable Project management and operations experi~nce
Excellent presentation, analytical, negotiation and leadership skills
Strong knowledge of French and Arabic ~ would be an added advantage.

WATER AND SANITATION SPECIALIST

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITY:
The IsDB is seeking a high caliber and results-oriented professional whose primary responsibilities are to carry out the identification, appraisal, supervision and administration of its financed operations under the Urban Development &. Services Division at the Headquarters. The professional will assist in articulating the development of water supply and sanitation (WSS) sector strategies and policies in Nigeria and else where. S(he) will work according to the general policies, principles and goals of the IsDB and in close collaboration with internal and external project stakeholders.

REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Advanced educational qualification (M.Sc./ PhD) in relevant diScipline from a reputable Institution
Minimum of 5 years cognate experience in the relevant sector(s)
Planning, processing and monitoring of the work program of the Urban Development and Services
Division in Nigeria
Review project requests in consultation with the Country Programs Department at the Headquarters for the identification of WSS projects in Nigeria
Understanding of the urban and sanitation issues in Nigeria, the region and developing countries as a whole
Grasp of trends in WSS sectors and their implications on lOB operations
Excellent presentation, analytical, negotiation and leadership skills;
Strong knowledge of French and Arabic languages would be an added advan1age.

TO APPLY
Send resume on or before Friday April 01, 2016 to sendCV@africsearch.com with the subject of mail as job title, EG; Human Development Spe...t. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

DUE DATE: 1 April, 2016