African Development Bank (AfDB) - Established in 1964, the African
Development Bank is the premier pan-African development institution,
promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent.
There are 80 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member
Countries). The Bank's development agenda is delivering the financial
and technical support for transformative projects that will
significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic
growth.
DIRECTOR, INDUSTRIAL AND TRADE DEVELOPMENT
Reference: ADB/17/015
Location: Côte d'Ivoire
Grade: EL5
Position N°: 50092435
THE COMPLEX
The
Vice Presidency for 'Private Sector Infrastructure and
Industrialization' is a Sector Complex focusing on the Bank's ten year
strategy High 5s priority of 'Industrialize Africa'.
The objectives of the Complex are to:
Develop the 'Africa Industrial Strategy'
Provide
deep sector expertise to the Regions by leveraging on experienced
individuals who can be consulted on complex transactions;
Develop new financing instruments;
Act as the Bank's Spoke person on 'Industrialize Africa'.
The Hiring Department
The
primary roles of the Industrial and Trade Development Department are to
provide oversight and leadership on all matters which impact on
industrial and trade development as articulated in the Bank's
Industrialization Strategy for Africa [ and Pillar II, 'Enhancing
Industrial and Trade Development' of the Regional Integration Policy and
Strategy].
The Department shapes/refines strategy, formulates
policies, develops new instruments and draws up related guidelines to
direct the activities of the Bank in the industrial and trade
development space.
The Department nurtures public-private
partnerships, strengthens indigenous entrepreneurship, and promote
integration of African economies into regional and global value chains,
trade and inward investment flows for African member countries with a
special emphasis on Low-Income countries and Fragile States, gender
issues and green growth.
The Department supports Regional Hubs'
activities through sectoral expertise with respect to the industrial
sector and trade development project identification, preparation,
appraisal, implementation and portfolio management.
It also supports
the Bank's diagnostic and enabling environment reform programs to
improve the investment climate and promote regional and global value
chains development and trade.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Position:
The
position of Director Industrial and Trade Development Department which
reports to the Vice President for Private Sector, Infrastructure and
Industrialization is key to the attainment of the Bank's transformative
agenda for Africa.
The Director is responsible for all aspects of
planning and execution of the activities of the Industrial and Trade
Development Department.
The Director is accountable for performing
the responsibilities, modeling the behaviors and maintaining the
technical and managerial competencies (listed below) in his or her
capacity as Director in the Complex. Accountability means being
answerable for managing quality, risks, results, institutional
initiatives and compliance with Bank policies and procedures and keeping
the Department at the forefront through needed upgrades and innovation.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Including Desirable Skills, knowledge and Experience:
This
role requires a minimum of a Master's degree or its equivalent in
Business Administration, Finance, Banking, or any other relevant
discipline.
It also requires a minimum of ten (10) years (5 of which
should be at a managerial level) of extensive and in-depth transactional
experience in industries and services project finance and trade finance
development.
Fluency in English and/or French, with a working knowledge of the other language is required.
TO APPLY
Applicants
should send their full CV's together with a supporting statement of no
more than two sides of A4, briefly highlighting your experience and
skills against the requirements of the role to: AFDB@russellreynolds.com Please quote the role title and assignment code "1702-007BL" in the subject heading of the email
Note
This position is classified international status and attracts international terms and conditions of employment.
A
position specification with further information about the role will be
posted on the Russell Reynolds Associates website. Please call +32 (2)
743.12.25 for any further assistance.
Applicants who fully meet the Bank's requirements and are considered for interview will be contacted.
Only
online applications submitted with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
(CV) and copies of the required degrees will be considered.
The President, AfDB, reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level.
The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
DUE DATE:2 April, 2017
Job Vacancy at the African Development Bank (AfDB)
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