Closing Date: 30th of September
Abidjan
Posted 2 weeks ago
AN OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY TO WORK IN A PREMIER PAN-AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTION, PROMOTING ECONOMIC GROWTH AND SOCIAL PROGRESS ACROSS THE AFRICAN CONTINENT
The position is in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.The Bank
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 81 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. In order to sharply focus the objectives of the Ten-Year Strategy (2023 – 2032) and ensure greater developmental impact, five major areas, all of which will accelerate our delivery for Africa, have been identified for scaling up, namely, energy, agro-business, industrialization, integration and improving the quality of life for the people of Africa.The Complex
The Vice-Presidency, Technology and Corporate Services (TCVP) is responsible for the design, development and delivery of efficient, client-oriented, corporate services and information-technology solutions to ensure overall institutional effectiveness in all aspects of the Bank’s corporate services. The Complex provides leadership in the formulation and implementation of the Bank’s strategies, policies, controls and approaches on organizational information technology systems, software applications, cyber security, IT support and infrastructure systems. The Complex is also responsible for management of the Bank’s real estate assets, institutional procurement, language services and business continuity.The Hiring Department
The primary roles of the of the Real Estate Management, Procurement and General Services Department are to manage the Bank’s assets, oversee corporate procurement of goods, works, services, and real estate, manage institutional services (corporate travel, logistics, catering services, and mail services, fleet). To this end the Real Estate Management, Procurement and General Services Department: formulates and applies procurement policies and rules, guidelines for management of facilities and real estate services, elaborates and ensures the proper and effective application of administration policies within the Bank in such areas as communications, transport, travels, security, protection and safety of the Bank’s staff and property; and performs related duties. The Department is also responsible for managing the Bank’s fixed assets. The Real Estate Management, Procurement and General Services Department comprises three divisions: (i) the Operations and Maintenance Division; (ii) the Corporate Procurement Division; and (iii) the Support Services Division.The Position
The Director, Real Estate Management, Procurement and General Services Department reports to the Vice President, Technology and Corporate Services and is key to the attainment of the Bank’s transformative agenda for Africa, through ensuring that there is adequate management of the Bank’s administrative services and assets management. Notably: (i) the effective and efficient management of the Bank’s real estate portfolio and facility management activities; (ii) the efficient management of the Bank institutional procurement services; and (iii) the management of support services including travel, food services, transport, insurance, and courier services. The Director is responsible for defining the strategy, planning, organizing, coordinating and leading the activities of the Department. His/her duties will include: Real Estate Management- Leading the development and implementation of the Bank’s Real Estate Management Frameworks and related Action Plans for the Headquarters, Regional and Country Offices; leading the planning of office footprint and management, to support the Bank’s decentralization strategy; and outlining long-term implications of policy choices.
- Leading the delivery of the Bank’s Real Estate Project Management Services in an efficient and sustainable manner (cost-effectiveness and environmentally friendly) including broad oversight of project planning and evaluation, budgeting and cost estimation, scope development and implementation etc.
- Leading the Bank’s Real Estate Operations & Facilities Management with global oversight that includes maintenance and operations, design and construction, space allocation and management, capital improvement and all property related administrative services across the Bank’s facilities. The Director will ensure that this is done in a safe, healthy, secure, sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective manner to support the Bank staff.
- Leading the development and implementation of policies, procedures and processes for management of Bank fixed assets, including their acquisition, management (including inventories) and disposal.
- Overseeing the implementation of corporate plans for the Headquarters building and other properties outside Headquarters while balancing the strategic, operational and financial objectives of the Bank.
- Leading the development and implementation of policies, procedures and processes for the operation and maintenance of Bank facilities (at Headquarters, Regional and Country Offices).
- Coordinating all aspects of capital projects (design, build, fit out, renovation, etc.), with multiple internal and external stakeholders including service providers, vendors and contractors.
- Ensuring that third-party service providers perform their duties as per contractual requirements and Service Level Agreements.
- Leading initiatives to optimize the economic value and financial performance of the portfolio.
- Leading sustainability and building efficiency initiatives.
- Promoting gender sensitivity and broader inclusivity in the deployment of facilities in all Bank premises.
- Setting long-term vision for the corporate procurement function and operationalizing it through strategies, policies, directives and procedures.
- Providing strategic guidance related to corporate procurement of goods, works and services and contract management.
- Overseeing activities related to the development and implementation and monitoring the policies, procedures and practices of corporate procurement services.
- Ensuring that procurement activities are carried out in accordance with relevant policies, directives and procedures in order to achieve optimum efficiency, cost effectiveness and timely completion of the Bank’s requirements. This includes ensuring that the Bank’s procurement systems and processes are efficient and enable the achievement of Value for Money.
- Leading the development and implementation of policies, procedures and processes for the provision of general services including management of vehicle fleet, official travel and accommodation, food/catering, mailing and logistical services.
- Leading the work program and resources programming related to the Bank’s corporate services.
- Leading the effective delivery of general services with due attention to client satisfaction.
- Ensuring the effective management of air/ground transport, logistical, accommodation and catering services during the Bank’s high-level events such as the Annual Meetings, the Africa Investment Forum, etc.
- Ensuring that third-party service providers perform their duties as per contractual requirements and Service Level Agreements.
- Leading the effective and efficient delivery of the Department work program with a clear client-oriented focus.
- Leading a Department-wide review of funding requirements for departmental projects, activities and initiatives and directing the formulation, preparation and presentation of departmental annual capital and administrative budgets; ensuring the effective management of budget resources, with the objective of cost effectiveness.
- Leading the Department management team by: leading the strategic staffing of the department to ensure the appropriate skills mix is in place; reviewing the operating model to ensure fitness for purpose; regularly assessing the management team and overseeing overall performance management and outcomes of the department; and addressing the capacity building needs of the Department with the support of the People & Talent Management Complex.
- Provide strong thought leadership in technical areas related to Department’s service lines (Real Estate Management, Procurement and General Services).
- Driving efficiencies to achieve increased effectiveness and value for money in the delivery of the Department’s mandate; leverage technology to achieve the desired results.
- Leading and monitoring Stakeholder Engagement and Change Management to ensure that the ultimate goal of the Bank is met, while proposing or recommending any corrective measures.
- Ensuring that the Key Performance Indicators set for the Department are met.
- Establishing adequate and effective governance and risk management and control mechanisms across the Department; and ensuring that staff are empowered with a focus on client orientation, results and the fulfilment of fiduciary responsibilities.
- Performing related duties, such as participation in various standing committees’ meetings including the Capital Investment Steering Committee, Annual Meetings Committee, Purchasing Committee, and Board meetings dealing with matters related to the Department’s functions.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will have the following profile: Education level- Hold at least a Master’s degree in Engineering, Management, Business Administration or closely related disciplines.
- Have a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant extensive and progressive experience in the private sector or an internationally recognized financial or development institution similar to the Bank, five (5) years of which such professional experience should be at managerial level.
- Have solid professional experience in real estate management, delivery of administrative services including facilities management, corporate procurement and institutional support services.
- Having a professional qualification in asset management, facility management, project management or procurement will be an added advantage, as well as competence in the use of ERP Systems (preferably SAP) and software relevant to project administration and standard Microsoft Suite of applications such as Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
- Strong project management skills and experience in coordinating work across institutional boundaries with various teams on complex assignments, with the ability to lead related change management programs.
- Strong managerial skills, including interpersonal communication and client-orientation.
- Ability to undertake sound analysis (skills and methods), in order to conceptualize future work or organizational changes, and capacity to develop strategies for change which includes strategic mind-set and ability to translate strategic thinking into a compelling plan of action, in a large international institution.
- 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.
- Ability to engage effectively with high-level stakeholders within and outside the Bank, to influence and negotiate for effective outcomes.
- Excellent strategic thinking skills and ability to engage in substantive dialogue on complex issues and to translate strategies to effective, implementable operational plans.
- Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple business lines.
- Strong communications and presentation skills and ability to deal with highly sensitive issues at the Board and Senior Management levels and with a broad range of other internal or external stakeholders.
- Ability to develop a successful leadership style to establish and achieve exceptional organization performance and the ability to handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to ensure the timely accomplishment of tasks in the Department by giving valuable advice and providing constructive feedback.
- Ability to build and lead a motivated and committed team across functional boundaries and utilize talent and expertise of team members in a productive way.
- Strong interpersonal skills. Capacity to influence and inspire confidence.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills in French or English with a good working knowledge of the other language.
AN OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY TO WORK IN A PREMIER PAN-AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTION, PROMOTING ECONOMIC GROWTH AND SOCIAL PROGRESS ACROSS THE AFRICAN CONTINENT The position is in Abidjan, Ivory...
Closing Date: 3rd of March
Sweden
Posted 8 months ago
AN OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY TO WORK IN AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATION FOCUSED ON SUPPORTING COUNTRIES IN THEIR EFFORTS TO IMPLEMENT A MORE EQUITABLE AND SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF THEIR WATER RESOURCES
The position is based in Stockholm, Sweden. The Global Water Partnership (www.gwp.org) is a globally operating multi-stakeholder action network dedicated to working with countries toward the equitable, sustainable, and efficient management of water resources. The network is hosted by an inter-governmental organization headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and it comprises of 3,000+ partner organizations in over 180 countries. Organized across 67 Country Water Partnerships and 13 Regional Water Partnerships, GWP convenes, brokers, and delivers coordinated action by government and non-government actors, including the private sector. GWP’s vision is a water-secure world. A long-time advocate for integrated water resources management, GWP draws on implementation experience at the local level and links it across the Network and to global development agendas. The GWPO Secretariat is an intergovernmental Organisation hosted by the Government of Sweden through a Host Agreement concerning the immunities and privileges of the Organisation and its staff. Its team is comprised of a dynamic group of 30+ staff and consultants who work to support and coordinate GWP’s Regional Water Partnerships, Country Water Partnerships, and institutional partners, as well as all GWP’s stakeholders, and as such acts as the ‘network hub’ for the Global Water Partnership Network. Furthermore, the Secretariat manages GWPO’s finances and reports on funding received at the global level. Moreover, it fosters the exchange of knowledge, and resources and ensures communication and coherence across the GWP Network. The Secretariat is headed and managed by the Executive Secretary who is answerable to the Steering Committee. Due to its legal status conferred by the Host agreement, GWPO has its own set of rules and regulations in matters of employment and working conditions and benefits.Human Resources Specialist
GWP is looking for a skilled Senior level HR Specialist with international experience who will recruit, support, and develop a multicultural environment by developing HR-related policies and managing procedures. The incumbent will provide (among others) professional and effective support to GWP, including the Secretariat and the GWP Regional Water Partnerships on recruitment, employment contracts, professional development, performance improvement plan, HR-related policy development, and compliance. The position is located within the GWP Secretariat’s Finance and Administration team. The HR specialist reports to the CFAO and works closely with the GWPO Executive Secretary. The incumbent while coordinating a team spread across different regions shall also develop, and encourage a collaborative multi-cultural work environment, promoting a personal and professional life balance. The HR specialist is the liaison with the Swedish Foreign Ministry and supports international staff to relocate when moving to Stockholm. Responsibilities include: 1) Strategic HR Leadership and Planning- Lead and plan the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems.
- Provide counselling to all on HR policies and procedures and assure full compliance with the international labor law and ILOAT.
- Advise senior management on all aspects of human resources policies and procedures, strategic approaches, and delivery of HR services.
- Promote welfare, equality, and diversity as part of the culture of the organization.
- Be actively involved in recruitment by preparing the terms of reference in collaboration with the head of unit and line managers, managing the application process, conducting assessments of applications, and coordinating the interviews.
- Manage the hiring process, determine the grade, negotiate remuneration packages, provide information on terms and conditions of service, entitlements, and similar, and prepare offer and appointment letters.
- Prepare staff handbooks, administer payroll, and liaise with the insurance providers.
- Maintain employee records according to policy and legal requirements.
- Liaise with counterparts at the Protocol Office of the MFA.
- Create, implement, and improve effective onboarding/offboarding plans.
- Identify and analyze staff development and career support needs and design learning management programs to meet identified needs.
- Elaborate and implement a protocol for the performance appraisal process, and facilitate that process in consultation with the Senior Management
- Assist in performance management processes.
- Support the management of disciplinary and grievance issues.
- Review employment and working conditions to ensure legal compliance.
- Support HR-related activities across the Regions in carrying out human resources administrative transactions, including preparation of personnel actions, maintenance of staffing tables, processing of contracts, and developing HR-related policies.
- Provide advice and support to Regional Coordinators on human resources-related matters in the Regions.
- Perform other related tasks as requested by the CFAO or the ES
- Professionalism: Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity. Ability to work in a multi-cultural and international environment based on mutual respect and tolerance with a positive and collaborative attitude. Ability to exercise good judgment, diplomacy, discretion, and tact in handling sensitive issues. Knowledge of human resources policies, practices, and procedures and ability to apply them in an international environment. Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, and make conclusions and recommendations. Be solution-oriented; demonstrate professional competence and mastery of subject matter; meticulous and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results; motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; show persistence and adequate balance when facing difficult problems, challenges, or stressful situations.
- Service-oriented: Establish and maintain productive partnerships with colleagues by gaining their trust and respect; identify needs and match them to appropriate solutions; monitor ongoing developments inside and outside the environment to anticipate problems; contribute to team culture, keep staff informed of progress or setbacks in HR-related projects.
- Planning & organizing: Excellent organizational and task management skills, with appropriate attention to detail and ability to prioritize work among competing demands, and under tight deadlines; develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identify priority activities and assignments; adjust priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
- E-literacy: Excellent e-skills, including the ability to use modern office technology and related software; propension to improve processes and systems to comply with a dynamic environment.
Education and experience
- Education: University degree in HR management or other behavioral sciences.
- Experience: At least 10 years of experience in a multicultural environment. Progressively responsible experience in human resources management, administration, or related area. Being a member in good standing belonging to a recognized regulated HR Association would be a distinct advantage.
- Experience: At least 6 years of work experience at managerial level and in interacting with senior managers and management teams, analyzing HR statistics, and writing HR reports for management boards. Experience at a professional level with an international organization is desired.
- Knowledge of talent management, training, and recruitment.
- International organization experience, with knowledge of human resources, functions within the international non-profit sector, and Swedish labor law is an advantage.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Good knowledge of Swedish is an advantage.
- Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage.
Terms of appointment, salary, and benefits
GWP offers competitive remuneration and an attractive work environment, with flat hierarchies and fast decisions, and with great opportunities for professional exposure and growth. The contract is initially offered for 2 years with the possibility of renewal. Professionals with a background from Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, Latin America, or the Middle East are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants should send an up-to-date CV and a one-page cover letter, including copies of the highest diploma/degree, training certificates related to the position, and names and email addresses of 3 professional referees to Ms. Auree de Carbon by email at: adecarbon@carrhure.com no later than March 3rd, 2023 18:00 CET. Please indicate in the 'Subject' of the email the title “Application for the GWP_HR SPECIALIST Position”. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.AN OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY TO WORK IN AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATION FOCUSED ON SUPPORTING COUNTRIES IN THEIR EFFORTS TO IMPLEMENT A MORE EQUITABLE AND SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF THEIR WATER RESOURC...
AN OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY TO WORK IN A CGIAR CENTER FOCUSED ON DELIVERING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT IN NON-TROPICAL DRY AREAS OF THE DEVELOPING WORLD
ICARDA is an international organization that for over four decades undertakes research-for-development to provide innovative, science-based agricultural solutions that improve the livelihood resilience of rural dryland communities. ICARDA's mission is to reduce poverty and enhance food, water, nutritional security, and environmental health in the face of global challenges, including climate change. ICARDA is the only CGIAR research center headquartered in the non-tropical drylands. Our unique dryland agricultural experience, combined with our extensive networks of research and development partners, including farming communities themselves, makes sure we provide people-centered solutions that are integrated directly into farming activities and food systems. For more information: www.icarda.org All 12 CGIAR Centers are currently engaged in a transformation effort (the 'One CGIAR') that will help the CGIAR achieve better impact through more strategically integrated research, unified governance, an integrated structure, and new research modalities.Director of Finance
ICARDA currently wishes to recruit a proven mature, professional Director of Finance (DOF) who will fully undertake its Finance function's leadership role. Currently, its Finance Department is led by an incumbent holding dual responsibilities with ICARDA and the One CGIAR. The DOF reports to the Director-General and is a member of ICARDA's Senior Management Team. He/she will be expected to work as part of the integrated matrix structure and to collaborate with global colleagues. The DOF is responsible for ICARDA's Finance functions and serves as its Treasurer. The DOF will drive ICARDA's strategic and operational Finance function, supporting scientific research outputs, outcomes, and the impact of ICARDA's research portfolio. The DOF will provide focus and vision to identify areas for improvement and manage ICARDA's financial risks. He/she will oversee a sound system of internal control that will ensure ICARDA optimizes its financial resources and provides all its stakeholders with value for money. The DOF will also oversee the Procurement and Digital Services Units. The role of the Director of Finance includes, but is not limited to: Key Responsibilities Strategy & Planning- Promote innovation and excellence to support ICARDA's organizational goals and strategy. Work with all stakeholders to assess, plan for and analyze ICARDA's capacity to deliver its strategic goals.
- Take part in a thorough and risk-based assessment of ICARDA's challenges and opportunities in a dynamic and challenging environment and provide insightful analysis and recommendations to enhance ICARDA's efficiency and effectiveness.
- Effectively and efficiently lead the management of ICARDA's financial affairs from 2023 onwards, including financial data management. Provide timely and accurate management reports, including financial analyses of ICARDA's financial situation. Ensure adherence to statutory financial reporting requirements, such as the International Financial Reporting Standards.
- Develop, implement, and maintain sound financial accountability through an effective internal control framework, an anti-fraud policy framework, and a culture of effective compliance with financial and budgetary policies and procedures.
- Develop, implement, monitor, and regularly report on sound cost accounting frameworks that ensure full-cost recovery of ICARDA's research projects.
- Effectively lead ICARDA's treasury function, ensuring ICARDA meets its cash flow requirements and manages its liquid assets under established investment policies.
- Develop and implement financial and treasury policies and procedures, monitor their effectiveness, and ensure compliance across ICARDA.
- Lead the development of an annual and multi-year budget and financial plan for ICARDA; monitor budget expenditure and trends and recommend corrective measures to meet its financial goals.
- Function as the ICARDA focal point to the Secretary of the Audit, Finance, and Risk (AFRC) Committee of the ICARDA Board of Trustees.
- Function as the Sanctions Compliance Officer and Chair of the Risk Management Committee and Sanctions Management Working Group.
- Effectively manage relationships with both Internal and External Auditors.
- Effectively lead, motivate, and manage the performance of all finance, procurement, and digital/data services staff across ICARDA, ensuring that appropriate policies are developed and implemented and adherence to standards is made.
- A professional qualification such as ACA (minimum professional level), ACCA, CPA, CMA, or CFA
- An advanced university degree in financial management, accounting, business administration, economics, and/or a related field, or a bachelor's degree or equivalent combined with longer work experience
- A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience, including in the public sector, at management levels, in formulating, planning, and implementing effective financial management strategies
- Ability to think strategically and pragmatically and to turn strategies into concrete actions
- Strong analytical skills, evidenced by demonstrated delivery of sound financial analysis, modeling, and forecasting
- Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire and effectively manage people in a multicultural work environment working in different time zones
- Excellent communication and people skills, including the ability to build trust and consensus and effectively manage working relationships
- Experience in implementation and maintenance of business and financial reporting tools using ERP systems
- Excellent English, both written and spoken
Desirable qualifications and competencies
- Experience in a publicly funded organization
- Management of grant funding and related donor relations
- Knowledge of the international sanction environment
- Experience in international treasury operations
- Experience in a research or development international, not-for-profit organization
- Experience in working in a matrix organization
- Knowledge of Arabic and/or French
Terms of appointment, salary, and benefits
The DOF is an internationally recruited position. ICARDA offers an attractive compensation package to the successful applicant, including a competitive salary, housing allowance, non-contributory retirement plan, medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave, five months of maternity leave, and 15 days of paternity leave. All benefits are denominated and paid in US Dollars. ICARDA will offer the successful candidate an initial contract of three years, renewable, subject to a continued need for the position and satisfactory performance. The first year will be a probationary period. The position is based in Cairo, Egypt. ICARDA is committed to increasing women's representation in its workforce and strongly encourages applications from qualified women. Applicants should send an up-to-date CV and a one-page cover letter, including copies of the highest diploma/degree, training certificates related to the position, and names and email addresses of 3 professional referees to Ms. Auree de Carbon by email at: adecarbon@carrhure.com no later than January 2, 2023, 18:00 CET. Please indicate in the 'Subject' of the email the title 'application for the post of ICARDA _DIRECTOR OF FINANCE. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.AN OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY TO WORK IN A CGIAR CENTER FOCUSED ON DELIVERING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT IN NON-TROPICAL DRY AREAS OF THE DEVELOPING WORLD ICARDA...
Closing Date: 1st of November
Ethiopia
Posted 12 months ago
THIS AN OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY TO LEAD THE BANK’S EFFECTIVE COOPERATION AS WELL AS FACILITATE THE EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF JOINT INITIATIVES, PROGRAMS, AND PROJECTS
The Bank
The African Development Bank Group (the Bank) is the premier pan-African development institution promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. It is composed of 81 member states, including 54 Regional Member Countries (African Countries) and 27 non-regional member countries. The Bank mobilizes and allocates resources to African countries, individually and collectively, for investment in public and private capital projects and programmes. To ensure greater developmental impacts and accelerate the implementation of its Ten-Year Strategy (2013 – 2022), the Bank’s operational focus has been placed on the High Fives: powering Africa, feeding Africa, industrializing Africa, integrating Africa, and improving the quality of life of Africans. The Bank is seeking to build a management team to lead the successful implementation of its Ten-Year Strategy and High Fives.The Complex
The Presidency Complex comprises the Office of The President of the Bank Group and all corporate offices, departments, and other organizational units that are directly subordinate to the Presidency in administrative as well as functional terms. The President, in the capacity of the Chief Executive Officer of the Bank Group, is mandated to provide competent strategic management of the Bank Group and all its resources towards the fulfillment of the Bank Group’s purpose of contributing to economic development and social progress of Regional Member Countries. The Presidency Complex provides day-to-day and medium-term corporate leadership and executive oversight maintains communication with the Bank Group’s Member Countries and supports the Boards of Directors in the conduct of their statutory roles. In addition, the Complex provides legal and regulatory oversight on the conduct of the Bank Group’s business and integrated risk management of Bank Group operations, oversees corporate communication with a range of internal and external stakeholders, promotes integrity, transparency, and the highest ethical standards and norms among Bank Group personnel in the conduct of their work, and assures the security of the Bank Group’s personnel, premises, and physical assets, information and data in all locations where the Bank Group operates. Furthermore, the Presidency Complex is also involved in catalyzing investment from various sources in line with the operational priorities of the Bank Group. The President directly supervises several departments and units including the Office of the President; the Integrity and Anti-Corruption Department; the Office of the Auditor General; the Group Risk Management Directorate; the General Counsel and Legal Services Department; the Communication and External Relations Department; the Staff Integrity and Ethics Office; Office of the Secretary-General & General Secretariat; the Africa Investment Forum; the Joint Secretariat Support Office and; the External Representation Office in Asia.The Hiring Department
The Joint Secretariat Support Office was established by three pan-African institutions comprising the African Union Commission, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, and the African Development Bank Group. Its main objective is to promote coordination, collaboration, and leverage synergies between the three institutions. The work of the Joint Secretariat Support Office has been recently revised to focus on the Bank’s strategic partnership with the African Union Commission to accelerate the mainstreaming, implementation, and monitoring of Agenda 2063 and other continental initiatives. As part of this work, the Joint Secretariat Support Office has created five coordination platforms that it co-chairs with various AU departments and commissions to ensure alignment of programming and harmonized reporting on Agenda 2063. In coordination with the Bank’s Regional Integration Coordination Office as well as other departments, the Joint Secretariat Support Office facilitates and leads the Bank’s active participation in all African Union Summits. The department showcases the impacts of the Bank’s work and solicits high-level continental and global support for strategic initiatives, programs, and projects that help the continent respond to emerging global challenges.The Position
The position of Director of the Joint Secretariat Support Office, which reports directly to the President, and is physically located within Ethiopia Country Office in Ethiopia, leads the implementation of the Bank’s strategic engagement with the African Union Commission as well as other Addis Ababa-based international organizations, notably, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. The Director is responsible for leading the Bank’s effective cooperation, seeking to enhance high-level dialogue with the African Union Commission and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, reinforcing coordination and alignment in programming and reporting, as well as facilitating the effective implementation of joint initiatives, programs, and projects. The Joint Secretariat Support Office Director provides strategic, operational leadership for facilitating the Bank’s engagement and dialogue at the highest level in the African Union and its Organs and is the primary interface for dialogue with the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. In delivering on the work program, the incumbent will be supported by a Lead Program Coordinator and a small support staff to engage at appropriate technical levels with the African Union Commission and selected Bank departments. Under the general guidance of the President, the Director of the Joint Secretariat Support Office will perform the following duties and responsibilities: The position is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Facilitating High-Level Dialogue- Facilitate high-level dialogue and consultative meetings between the Bank’s President and the Chairperson/Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission as well as between the Bank’s Vice Presidents and African Union Commission Commissioners.
- Facilitate the participation of the President and Senior Management in all African Union Summits, including Mid-Year Coordination Meetings between the African Union, the Regional Economic Committees, and the Regional Mechanisms.
- Follow up on key action points or decisions emerging from senior management’s attendance to African Union and Mid-Year Coordination Meetings Summits and ensure follow-up/implementation by relevant Bank Departments and African Union Commission.
- Organize the President’s bilateral meetings with Heads of State on the margins of all African Union and Mid-Year Coordination Meetings Summits or high-level events.
- Represent the Bank in important meetings of the African Union, its Organs, and Specialized Agencies, and effectively articulate the Bank’s interests and contributions to such meetings.
- Engage in preliminary dialogue to support the development of African Union-related projects, programs, and initiatives.
- Coordinate the preparation of regular briefing notes and reports on joint African Union and the Bank’s initiatives to be shared with the Bank’s senior management.
- Strengthen ongoing partnerships between the Bank and the African Union Commission and provide advice on strategic and emerging policy issues.
- Work with the Coalition for Dialogue on Africa Secretariat in identifying and discussing issues of importance to Africa’s development within a global context; and
- Provide regular updates to the President and Senior Bank management on emerging issues requiring policy discussion and strategic-level attention.
- Engage in dialogue and advocacy with the African Union Commission to mainstream the Bank’s various initiatives into the African Union agenda, as well as reinforce the Bank’s visibility.
- Support the operationalization of the existing Joint Secretariat Support Office coordination platforms, through regular consultative or technical working group meetings, to ensure alignment of the High 5s with Agenda 2063.
- Coordinate with key departments of the Bank to ensure effective participation, coordination, and information sharing.
- Lead and coordinate the Bank’s participation in the preparation of Agenda 2063 progress report meetings
- Work closely with the Bank’s Regional Integration Coordination Office to provide strategic support on the implementation of critical African Union flagship programs and initiatives such as the African Continental Free Trade Area, the Program for Infrastructure Development in Africa, or the Single African Air Transport Market.
- Lead and provide support to all the Bank-financed African Union Projects to ensure effective implementation.
- Participate in selected regional and country team meetings to ensure alignment with African Union strategies and programs.
- Coordinate and monitor the Bank’s special projects and initiatives; and
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the President.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will have the following profile:Experience
- Have a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant professional experience in addressing challenges in developing countries, preferably gained in regional, continental, or international development agencies working in or in Africa or in public service, three (3) years of which should be at a managerial level.
- An excellent understanding of contemporary debates in political economy, broadly understood, both in Africa and elsewhere, informed by both orthodox and heterodox socioeconomic and political and/or diplomatic theory.
- Strong familiarity with the role of other development finance institutions in facilitating socioeconomic reform and addressing poverty reduction in developing countries.
- Solid understanding of regional integration and the workings of supranational organizations, (knowledge and/or experience with the workings of the African Union, African Regional Economic Committees, and other regional mechanisms would be a plus).
- Capacity to connect, understand and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to handle the high-level demands of a complex, multinational, multicultural organization, including the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong capacity to analyze actions from the perspectives of stakeholders, and to translate strategic thinking into compelling action plans.
- Demonstrated ability to take prudent business risks and make effective, timely, and well-determined decisions.
- Ability to plan and manage staff to achieve high-quality results and encourage innovation in an open team-based environment, inspiring trust and influencing, and resolving differences across organizational boundaries.
Skills
- Strong planning and organizational skills, including a proven ability to think strategically, and see the big picture without sacrificing the details, proven negotiation skills, and team building skills, as well as a credible ability to influence and present ideas.
- Impeccable oral and written communication skills in French or English, with a good working knowledge of the other language; and
- Competence in the use of Bank standard software applications (Office suites, Enterprise Resource Planning; Collaboration Suites).
Education level
- At least a master’s degree in Economics, Politics, International Relations, Development Studies, Law, Management, or related social sciences and interdisciplinary studies.
THIS AN OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY TO LEAD THE BANK’S EFFECTIVE COOPERATION AS WELL AS FACILITATE THE EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF JOINT INITIATIVES, PROGRAMS, AND PROJECTS The Bank The African D...
Closing Date: 1st of November
Cote d’Ivoire
Posted 12 months ago
AN OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY TO WORK IN A PREMIER PAN-AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTION, PROMOTING ECONOMIC GROWTH AND SOCIAL PROGRESS ACROSS THE AFRICAN CONTINENT
The Bank
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 81 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries). The Bank’s development agenda is delivering financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth. In order to sharply focus the objectives of the Ten-Year Strategy (2013 – 2022) and ensure greater developmental impact, five major areas, all of which will accelerate our delivery for Africa, have been identified for scaling up, namely; energy, agro-business, industrialization, integration and improving the quality of life for the people of Africa.The Complex
The President, plans, supervises and manages the business of the Bank Group. Under the direction of the Boards of Directors, the President conducts the business of the Bank and the African Development Fund and manages operations and activities in accordance with the Agreements establishing the African Development Bank and the African Development Fund. The President supervises several Departments and Units including Office of the President; Independent Development Evaluation Department; Integrity and Anti-Corruption Department; Compliance Review and Mediation Unit; Secretariat to the Sanctions Appeals Board; Administrative Tribunal; Office of the Auditor General; Group Risk Management Directorate; General Counsel and Legal Services Department; Communication and External Relations Department; Staff Integrity and Ethics Office and Office of the Secretary-General & General Secretariat.The Hiring Department
The Office of the President assists the President in planning, supervising, and managing the business of the Bank Group. Main activities include:- Monitors, coordinates, and supervises the implementation of various Bank programs including administrative issues relating to Directors reporting to the Office of the President.
- Prepares and organizes the President’s missions and represents the Bank, in line with the President’s instructions, at international conferences and meetings; also on working missions to member countries,
- Prepares and organizes Presidential Council meetings as well as meetings with the Bank’s Senior Management and facilitates follow-up on the decisions of these meetings.
- Reviews evaluate and give advice on communication and interaction between the Presidency and the various organs of the Bank.
- Ensures the effective and timely implementation of Board and Management decisions.
- Provides effective administrative and logistic support to facilitate the implementation of the President’s programs.
- Prepares, monitors, and submits summaries of audit reports to the President and follows up on the implementation of the recommendations of the reports by concerned Departments/Units.
The Position
The Director of Strategy and Delivery, in the Office of the President’s Office, provides technical and operational support to the President to ensure strategic focus and the effective delivery of the Bank’s work program as well as reinforcing compliance and accountability. As suggested by the title, the position has two interrelated focus areas: strategy and delivery. In terms of strategy, the role primarily consists of assisting the President in formalizing the Bank Group’s strategic planning processes, forging new working relationships and synergies across the institution, and establishing greater transparency and accountability for staff carrying out the Bank Group’s strategy. This is to ensure that the successful creation and execution of strategy focuses not only on good processes but also on the ability to make quick decisions. Working closely with the Corporate Strategy & Policy Department, the Director acts as the President’s point person in Cabinet in assessing whether the Bank’s strategic initiatives, at all levels of the organization, are in line with the Bank’s standards and objectives. A key part of that function is to look for any signs of strategic drift, and if so, to work with others in developing an early warning system, strategic resilience, and organizational flexibility. In this regard, the Director also represents the President in the corporate processes for the development and approval of the Bank’s next Ten-Year Strategy. In terms of delivery, the role focuses on working across Complexes with the various delivery teams to ensure timely execution, frontline impact, and stakeholder satisfaction. The role involves working closely with the Development Impact and Results Department, to ensure strategic focus as well as to provide better reporting, greater scrutiny, support, coordination, and oversight for the effective delivery of the President’s priorities. By reporting directly to the President of the Bank and communicating to cross-Complex delivery teams on his behalf, the Director helps ensure accountability in the delivery of the overarching objective of scaling the Bank’s impact. Primary coverage: strategy implementation, portfolio delivery, lending (pipeline & portfolio), financial performance, corporate-wide initiatives, and strategic partnerships. The Director also provides cross-cutting support in the implementation of the Bank’s High5 operational priorities of its Corporate Strategy, Bank policies, and operational strategies, as well as key corporate priorities. In this regard, the Director also provides regular technical and practical advice and recommendations to the President; reviews and provides comments and guidance on strategy papers, policies, briefing notes, and operations documents. The Director also provides technical advice to ensure cross-Complex coordination and alignment of activities to accelerate delivery on the High5s in the Bank’s regional member countries and across regions. The issue of delivery is intimately tied to the following five areas which combine with the programmatic High 5s operational priorities of the Bank to transform the development landscape of Africa: (i) building a stronger institution; (ii) strengthening human capacity; (iii) enhancing effectiveness; (iv) deepening quality and impact; and (v) maintain financial sustainability. The position is located in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Under the overall supervision of the Director of the President’s Cabinet, the Director of Strategy and Delivery performs the following specific functions: Support the President to achieve his strategic goals for the African Development Bank Group- Work with other members of the President’s cabinet as well as across the Bank to ensure a coordinated and effective approach in the implementation of the Bank’s overall strategy, the High 5s operational priorities, and associated corporate targets and performance indicators.
- Ensure that internal processes and initiatives related to project delivery are aligned with overall corporate strategy and the President’s priorities.
- Maintain effective engagement with the relevant Departments and Units across the Bank and provide strategic advice to the various management and delivery teams across the Complex on being strategy-focused and results-oriented, particularly on solving challenges of high-visibility corporate-wide initiatives.
- Monitor the progress of priority corporate-wide transformative initiatives and targets and provide prompt updates to the President. Work with the various Complexes to manage, estimate, and continually improve delivery management processes and procedures.
- Arrange briefing meetings for the President with the Senior Management Group and/or other teams/complexes, as necessary. Be the point of escalation for delivery issues and engage the Senior Management Group and/or other key stakeholders where necessary to resolve problems and overcome obstacles.
- Work with Senior Management and with others across the Bank to find solutions that deepen the quality of operations and minimize reputational risk as per the President’s guidance.
- Conduct analysis of implementation challenges with concerned Complexes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
- Work with Regional and Sector Operations to take ongoing ownership of all operations-related data in the Bank's corporate systems and ensure the accuracy of reporting to the President related to progress, challenges, and results.
- Regularly provide the President with detailed, data-driven, technical write-ups with respect to Bank’s strategy implementation, delivery, and performance, including what is going well, the key challenges, and how to fix them. In this regard, work closely with the Development Impact and Results Department to develop proprietary dashboards for timely decision-making for the President, particularly on the Bank’s lending operations but also in other areas.
- Work with other members of the Cabinet to effectively represent the President in various statutory and or ad hoc committees of the Bank, including the Senior Management Coordination Committee, the Operations Committee, and others. In this regard, articulate to every extent possible, the President’s vision, directives, and expectations, particularly as related to strategy and delivery.
- Help set the tempo, attitude, and approach articulated in the President’s expectations in terms of proactivity, approachability, inclusiveness, accountability, and professionalism. Be a good listener.
- Work closely with Senior Management, and with the Corporate Strategy and Policy Department, in particular, to articulate the President’s vision in the development of the TYS 2.0.
- In this regard, helps shape the strategy, sense, and interpret shifts in the Bank’s operating environment, and otherwise helps lead the strategic planning process.
- Take a lead role in the TYS 2.0 choreography and roll-out, including internal and external consultations with various stakeholders, and always channel the President’s vision, priorities, and direction.
- Work closely with the Bank’s Senior Leadership, and with the Corporate Strategy and Policy Department on bringing to the President’s attention outdated policies that need updating or eliminating by assessing evolving institutional needs, the President’s guidance, requests of the Board of Directors, or a changing external environment.
- Regularly scan the horizon to ensure that the Bank’s policies and practices are ahead of, or in line with lessons learned as well as best practices at sister institutions
- Work with the Regional and Sector Operations management to engage with and listen to the Bank’s delivery teams on the ground to better understand how to drive the positive morale necessary for enhanced efficiency and productivity as well as frontline impact and client satisfaction.
- Advise the President, as necessary, on the needs and interests of the Bank’s delivery teams throughout the organization. Seek to understand issues affecting the Bank’s Task Managers and their teams: what is going well, chronic challenges, and practical solutions.
- Work with the Senior Management team to create and implement a coherent and solutions-focused, on-the-ground delivery strategy, including improvements to efficiency, budgets, and processes as the institution scales its operations to allow delivery of maximum impact and value to beneficiaries, partners, and shareholders.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will have the following profile:Experience
- Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience, with at least five (5) years in a managerial role acquired in an international development organization.
- Track record in strategy, delivery, performance management, and reporting with a solid understanding of results-based management approaches, and corporate and operational performance issues.
- 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.
- Excellent listening skills and cultural sensitivity, a clear commitment to diversity, and capacity to initiate and manage innovation and change
- Proven experience in coordination activities with demonstrated ability to work across institutional boundaries with various teams, build and lead a team of professional staff, and utilize the talent and expertise of team members in a productive way.
- Sound people management skills combined with the ability to multi-task and demonstrate sound judgment.
- Ability to think clearly and write to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, individuals, and across teams, including the senior management team.
- Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments, with excellent technical and analytical skills.
- Ability to provide strategic leadership and drive results and execution.
- Proven ability to communicate both orally and in writing with high-level individuals/stakeholders
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and lead teams.
- Ability to collaborate with highly diverse Senior Management teams and be responsive to the needs of multiple stakeholders, with excellent negotiation skills.
Skills
- Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, with a working knowledge of the other.
- Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint, SAP, and/or other integrated document management system).
Education level
- Minimum a master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Economics, or other relevant fields.
AN OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY TO WORK IN A PREMIER PAN-AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTION, PROMOTING ECONOMIC GROWTH AND SOCIAL PROGRESS ACROSS THE AFRICAN CONTINENT The Bank Established in 1964, the Africa...
Closing Date: 26th of October
Songdo Incheon-Korea
Posted 12 months ago
AN OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME PART OF A GROWING ORGANIZATION THAT AIMS TO MAKE AN AMBITIOUS CONTRIBUTION TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE
The mission of the Green Climate Fund is to assist developing countries to respond to climate change while bringing prosperity to their people. Established in 2010, the GCF invests in transformational climate projects in the developing world. The Fund makes an ambitious contribution to global climate action and channels significant financial resources into developing countries to help build low-emission and climate-resilient societies. It is country-driven and undertakes actions that reflect the circumstances of each country concerned and its national aspirations. The GCF is a key enabler of the 2015 Paris Agreement on Climate Change. Since its establishment, the GCF has approved 190 projects and has committed USD 10.0 billion to climate finance. In addition, it has built up an extensive program to support developing countries to identify the needs of those who are most vulnerable to climate change impacts. The GCF’s diverse workforce is advancing its mission from its headquarters in South Korea. Its talented staff makes unique contributions to the Fund, enriching the institution through their combined expertise and professional commitment.Position Objective
Under the supervision of the Deputy Director of the Division of Country Programming, the Coordinator, Programming Strategy and Policy Products is responsible for guiding upstream engagement with countries to strengthen their capacities for climate action and support their efforts for country-driven, ambitious, and strategically aligned programming. S/he will drive a cross-regional approach to the delivery of the readiness program grant cycle and will support the strategic development and corporate use of Country Programmes for investment planning, in collaboration with relevant divisions across the Secretariat including the Division of Mitigation and Adaptation, the Private Sector Facility and the Division of Portfolio Management. Duties and Responsibilities Purpose: innovate • Lead the conceptualization and development of Readiness policy products for senior management and Board consideration, including the update of the Readiness strategy in response to country and stakeholder feedback and the annual Readiness work programme and budget. • Guide the planning and development of operational programming products, including Country Programme Guidance, the Readiness Guidebook, standard operating procedures, review criteria, templates, and related products, in collaboration with relevant divisions and following internal processes. • Manage the overall Readiness proposals, readiness budget (on a monthly/quarterly basis), and approved portfolio of grants under implementation for key deliverables, outcomes, and impacts to enhance knowledge sharing and learning for both internal and external audiences. Engagement: Advocate • Coordinate across internal stakeholders within the Secretariat (i.e. Regional Desks, interdivisional reviewers, Readiness Working Group members) and external service providers (Delivery Partners, UNOPs) to address issues related to the broader Readiness program, as they arise. • Ensure interdivisional coordination for the delivery of the readiness program, including by offering coordination and training to interdivisional reviewers and RWG members, acting as DCP focal point, working closely with DPM on the implementation of the RRMF, engaging with the Division of Finance on guidance for Delivery Partners for the Financial Management Capacity Assessment and with the Office of the General Council on the negotiation of legal agreements. • Lead on the provision of overall strategic guidance to GCF’s Readiness Delivery Partners, in coordination with Regional Desks, the Division of Portfolio Management, and relevant partners such as UNOPs. • Lead the relationship management with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOP). Delivery: Define Project Cycle • Lead responsibility for Readiness reporting, including the Secretariat activity report to the Board, the GCF Report to the UNFCCC Conference of the Parties, the annual readiness implementation report in collaboration with the Division of Portfolio Management, and reporting against the Readiness Key Performance Indicators • Lead in the development of knowledge products (ie webinars, slide decks, briefing notes, and other communications materials related to Readiness processes), in collaboration with Regional Desks, Division of Portfolio Management, Communications and Knowledge Management teams, to demonstrate the impact of readiness funding for developing country climate priorities • Provide technical guidance notes; regular communication updates and capacity building for Readiness Delivery Partners, including the management of GCF capacity-building contracts for Delivery Partners and National Designated AuthoritiesCandidate Profile
The successful candidate will have the following profile: Required experience and qualifications • Master’s degree or higher-level degree; Or Bachelors plus 2 more years experience. • At least 12 years ‘or more experience including in program development and implementation, developing programming strategies, managing programming cycles, and working at a managerial level in developing countries and in a multilateral programming environment; • Knowledge of climate change and climate finance strategies in developing countries and regions • Fluency in English with knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage Competencies Demonstrates competencies for vision, leadership, empowering others, and managing performance, including through the following behaviors: • Clearly communicates links between the Fund’s strategy and the work unit’s goals; • Serves as a role model that other people want to follow; • Empowers others to translate vision into results; • Delegates responsibility, clarifies expectations, and makes sure that roles are clear to staff members; • Values all staff members’ input and expertise and shows appreciation for achievement and effort; • Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff. Location: Songdo, Incheon, South Korea Category: International Salary, negotiable depending on years of experience and level of seniority: USD 152,100 net (plus attractive benefits, that include the following allowances (as appliable): Relocation, dependency, education assistance, and home country travel) Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants should send an up-to-date CV and a one-page cover letter, including copies of the highest diploma/degree, training certificates related to the position, and names and email addresses of 3 professional referees to Ms. Auree de Carbon by email at: adecarbon@carrhure.com no later than October 26th at 11:59 KST. Please indicate in the 'Subject' of the email the title 'application for the post of ‘THE GREEN CLIMATE FUND_ Coordinator, Country Programming Strategy and Policy Products (IS-6)’ Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. THIS POSITION HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED WITH A DEADLINE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 19th. CANDIDATES WHO PREVIOUSLY APPLIED FOR THIS POSITION DO NOT NEED TO SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.AN OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME PART OF A GROWING ORGANIZATION THAT AIMS TO MAKE AN AMBITIOUS CONTRIBUTION TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE The mission of the Green Climate Fund is to assist developing countr...
Closing Date Extended: 31st of December
Incheon-Korea
Posted 1 year ago
AN OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME PART OF A GROWING ORGANIZATION THAT AIMS TO MAKE AN AMBITIOUS CONTRIBUTION TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE
The mission of the Green Climate Fund is to assist developing countries to respond to climate change while bringing prosperity to their people. Established in 2010, the GCF invests in transformational climate projects in the developing world. The Fund makes an ambitious contribution to global climate action and channels significant financial resources into developing countries to help build low-emission and climate-resilient societies. It is country-driven and undertakes actions that reflect the circumstances of each country concerned and its national aspirations. The GCF is a key enabler of the 2015 Paris Agreement on Climate Change. Since its establishment, the GCF has approved 190 projects and has committed USD 10.0 billion in climate finance. In addition, it has built up an extensive program to support developing countries to identify their needs, in particular, those who are most vulnerable to climate change impacts. The GCF’s diverse workforce is advancing its mission from its headquarters in South Korea. Its talented staff makes unique contributions to the Fund, enriching the institution through their combined expertise and professional commitment.Position Objective
The Senior Treasury Specialist will contribute to Liquidity Risk management, Asset Liability management (ALM), and cashflow monitoring of the Fund in accordance with Funding Risk Policy and Risk Management Framework approved by the Board. S/he will have functional responsibility for undertaking the financial and quantitative analysis on cash investment management and FX hedging solutions to protect the Fund’s assets. S/he will develop and ensure the implementation of the investment strategy to manage cash balance efficiently and to develop and implement the FX hedging documents requested by the Board to lower the financial risk of the GCF’s assets. Duties and Responsibilities (Functional statements defining the responsibilities and objectives): Purpose: innovate- Create cash investment strategy and FX hedging solutions to protect Fund’s assets
- Manage liquidity risk of the Fund and ensure adequate liquidity for Fund’s cash transfer needs for the projects approved by the Board.
- Within the CFO and Division of Support Services, s/he will provide financial solutions and analysis to address complicated issues on currency hedging, liquidity portfolio investment, and interest rate risk management
- Assist in preparing periodic communication and responses to queries/information requests from Senior Management, Board Members on matters related to financial policies, and financial risk management.
- Undertake financial analysis on specific ALM issues, identifies discrepancies and/or excessive risk levels, and proposes solutions;
- Undertake quantitative analytical work, research, and technical studies related to the various aspects of GCF's liquidity investment, FX hedging, and financial policies requested by the Board
- Monitor cash flow, update risk dashboard, and provide support in the related financial matters
- Assist in the preparation of Board papers, and responses to queries on financial issues
- Maintain and ensure implementation of the procedures, data, guidelines and controls to ensure integrity of financial information, and manage financial risks such as interest rate risk, liquidity risk, currency risk, and overall capital adequacy
- Undertake active involvement in the research, brainstorming discussions, editing, and finalization of strategic papers, including Board papers (including FX hedging solutions and Liquidity investment strategy)
- Provide financial data to build Risk Dashboard which will be approved by the Board and SMT periodically
- Develop cash portfolio investment instruction under which the Trustee will invest the cash of the Fund efficiently.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will have the following profile: Required experience and qualifications- Master’s degree in Finance/Financial Engineering, MBA, CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst certified by CFA institute), FRM (Financial Risk Manager certified by GARP), or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- At least 11 years relevant combined experience in International Financial Institutions (IFIs) and multilateral institution's financial policies with a good understanding of ALM and financial risk management issues, financial accounting, and overall financial operations of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) or IFIs
- Strong knowledge of financial instruments including structured equity securities, fixed income securities, and derivatives products. Experience in negotiating terms and conditions with MDBs and major private financial institutions is a plus
- Exposure to cross-currency derivatives markets, local currency bond issuances, as well as structured finance transactions covering various asset classes and geographic markets
- Expertise in Treasury application system development, maintenance, and support
- Knowledgeable about financial markets/instruments and how to mitigate relevant financial risk
- Solid understanding of relevant Treasury policies, guidelines, and reporting formats
- Effective report-writing
- Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of another United Nations language is an advantage.
AN OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME PART OF A GROWING ORGANIZATION THAT AIMS TO MAKE AN AMBITIOUS CONTRIBUTION TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE The mission of the Green Climate Fund is to assist developing countr...
Closing Date Extended: 31st of December
Incheon-Korea
Posted 1 year ago
AN OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME PART OF A GROWING ORGANIZATION THAT AIMS TO MAKE AN AMBITIOUS CONTRIBUTION TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE
The mission of the Green Climate Fund is to assist developing countries to respond to climate change while bringing prosperity to their people. Established in 2010, the GCF invests in transformational climate projects in the developing world. The Fund makes an ambitious contribution to global climate action and channels significant financial resources into developing countries to help build low-emission and climate-resilient societies. It is country-driven and undertakes actions that reflect the circumstances of each country concerned and its national aspirations. The GCF is a key enabler of the 2015 Paris Agreement on Climate Change. Since its establishment, the GCF has approved 190 projects and has committed USD 10.0 billion in climate finance. In addition, it has built up an extensive program to support developing countries to identify their needs, in particular, those who are most vulnerable to climate change impacts. The GCF’s diverse workforce is advancing its mission from its headquarters in South Korea. Its talented staff makes unique contributions to the Fund, enriching the institution through their combined expertise and professional commitment.Position Objective
The Head of Internal Audit is responsible for determining whether the design and implementation of the Fund’s risk management, controls, and governance processes provide reasonable assurance as to whether: resources are used effectively and economically; the Board and senior management are provided with accurate and reliable financial and operational information; the Fund’s assets and reputation are safeguarded; Fund decisions, policies, and guidelines are complied with; and the Fund’s programmes, plans, and business objectives are being or are likely to be achieved. In particular, s/he provides assurance to the Executive Director as to the efficiency, effectiveness, and fiduciary issues for which the Executive Director is responsible and advises the Executive Director and Board on emerging issues and opportunities for improvement in respect of efficiency, effectiveness, and fiduciary issues. In addition, s/he is responsible for managing the Fund’s internal audit activities appropriately and ensures that the Fund’s internal audit activities comply with relevant technical standards (including adhering to the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and other standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)) and meet the strategic needs of the Fund. Duties and Responsibilities (Functional statements defining the responsibilities and objectives): Purpose: innovate- Lead the design and execution of internal audit support to the Fund, thereby ensuring that the Executive Director gains regular and timely assurance as to the efficiency, effectiveness, and fiduciary issues for which s/he is responsible.
- Monitor and assess external developments that could affect the services provided by internal audit and promote their application as appropriate in the GCF.
- Advise and explain to GCF senior management and Board about the performance of the audit and advisory engagements and the implications of their results; work with GCF management to develop practical action plans that address issues identified.
- Develop and maintain engagement with technical counterparts outside GCF (e.g. UN agencies, MDBs, IIA, etc.) and with other units providing assurance in the GCF (independent units, ORMC, OGC, DSS, etc.) in order to ensure that assurance in the GCF is effective and efficient.
- Establish and implement standards for audit and advisory engagement, ensuring that they comply with the IPPF and other IIA standards and meet the strategic needs of the Fund.
- Identify risks and issues as they emerge and adapt a multi-year internal audit work plan to ensure that they are addressed.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will have the following profile: Required experience and qualifications- Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Risk Management, Economics, or a related field. A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field of study with an additional 2 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the master’s degree requirement.
- Professional accreditations (CIA, CPA, CA, CISA, CFE) are a distinct advantage.
- At least 13 years of progressively responsible experience in audit management and accountancy experience, with demonstrated leadership and management skills.
- Demonstrated experience with prioritizing multiple assignments, meeting tight deadlines, and willingness to be flexible in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to apply sound judgment and strategic thinking to complex matters as they relate to the GCF.
- Leadership experience and mentoring of professional and support staff.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability and personality to work collaboratively, accept responsibility, and motivate colleagues.
- Sensitivity to political, and respect for cultural, factors.
- Previous experience in an international organization is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated expertise in internal audit practices and standards and ability to design and implement audit strategies and risk-based audit plans.
- Fluent written and oral communication skills in English are essential for this position; knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.
AN OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME PART OF A GROWING ORGANIZATION THAT AIMS TO MAKE AN AMBITIOUS CONTRIBUTION TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE The mission of the Green Climate Fund is to assist developing countr...
Closing Date Extended: 1st of September
Peru
Posted 1 year ago
AN EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY TO WORK IN AN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO IMPROVING DIETS AND INCOMES OF POOR PEOPLE IN AFRICA, ASIA, AND LATIN AMERICA THROUGH SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, INNOVATION, AND CAPACITY STRENGTHENING
CIP, a member of the One CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future. One CGIAR science is dedicated to transforming food, land, and water systems in a climate crisis, and it is carried out by 13 CGIAR Centers/Alliances in close collaboration with hundreds of partners, including national and regional research institutes, civil society organizations, academia, development organizations, and the private sector. CIP works with partners in over 20 countries to improve diets and incomes of poor people in Africa, Asia, and Latin America through scientific research, innovation, and capacity strengthening. Focusing on potato and sweet potato as food systems entry points, CIP’s programs seek to strengthen broader agri-food systems to generate economic, social, and nutritional benefits for farmers, enterprises, and consumers emphasizing the priorities of women and youth in particular. CIP emphasizes the synergies between social and bio-physical sciences as a core strategy for making breakthroughs in our understanding of complex development challenges in food and agriculture and for our ability to overcome these. Within this pluralistic strategy, qualitative social science has a central, and increasing place for explaining human and institutional behavior and assessing benefits and risks for human development. The position will report to the Director General at CIP and possibly also to a One CGIAR Resource Mobilization Global function and will be based at CIPs headquarters in Lima, Peru.Position Objective
The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a dynamic Director of Resource Mobilization to increase the capacity and success of CIP's resource mobilization with government entities, multilateral and bilateral organizations, and philanthropic and private donors and investors. This position represents a unique opportunity to contribute to improving food systems and the livelihoods of smallholder farmers, their food security, and their ability to withstand the increasing impact of global climate change on their lives through innovation and research for development. Duties and responsibilities Fundraising strategy development and implementation and donor relationship management- Develops a comprehensive strategy that builds and manages a portfolio of relationships with prospective donors and investors, including major donors, corporate and private foundations, and new corporate partnerships in coordination with CIP’s programmatic and operational Senior Management
- Ensures close relationships with private and public sectors and new partnerships with innovative financing mechanisms to position CIP as a key partner and as a member of the One CGIAR
- Works with CIP Programmatic Leadership to identify and establish funding targets in support of annual program country and regional needs.
- In coordination with the Communications Department, develops communication strategies and PR efforts to increase CIP’s visibility among traditional donors, stakeholders, private sector, foundations and investors
- Coordinates input to key organizational documents as they relate to developing and strengthening partnerships with existing and new donors, with a specific focus on non-traditional donors
- Updates or develops and roll out Resource Mobilization standard operating procedures (SOPs) with specific guidelines on how all stages of the business development cycle will be planned for and executed against, including the assignment roles and responsibilities for CIP staff across other departments (e.g., programs team, finance team, communications, etc.)
- Leads the RM team in the following processes:
- Monitors funding trends, donor award cycles and grant opportunities to track the release of assistance and procurement opportunities, develop a strong pipeline of priority donors, analyze funding announcements for potential fit with CIP’s strategy and recommend specific funding opportunities to pursue;
- Supports timely scoping and intelligence gathering efforts to ensure CIP is well positioned and has secured the right partnerships for priority bids in the pipeline;
- Leads on facilitating inclusive and collaborative program design and strategy sessions for proposals that effectively bring together technical, operations, finance and leadership teams;
- Drives proposal development, owning and coordinating the process—develop a proposal development plan and timeline, put together a proposal team, gather inputs from technical/program leads, work with finance teams on budget development, create supplementary materials, and contribute to proposal writing and reviews
- Monitors and reports on key performance indicators and quality standards identifying and addressing areas of improvement
- Manages proposal development, constructing the proposal teams for critical/strategic proposals with Regional and Program Leaders, including developing quality standards and tracking CIP’s performance in new business development, and identify and address areas of improvement
- Coordinates the internal reviews of draft proposal documents to ensure compliance with solicitation instructions and technical approach, verify logical flow and clarity, and recommend revisions and edits
- Manages the effective gathering of strategic market intelligence on governments and donors' policies as related to financial support for CIP (as part of the One CGIAR) in a proactive manner. Conducts in-depth analysis on trends, emerging opportunities and gaps, and provides sound advice to organizational leadership accordingly
- Based on market analysis, leads CIP’s development and implementation of the resource mobilization 3-year strategic plan while also developing and updating the annual business and workplans including new direction and approaches to grow CIP’s funding, reach and overall portfolio while contributing more efficiently to the One CGIAR research and innovation strategy
- Contributes and engages with the One CGIAR Community of Practice discussions on Resource Mobilization strategy development
- Works with CIP’s Senior Management to develop and update Resource Mobilization plans as part of the three-year rolling of Program and Division Business plans, taking donor and global trends into consideration
- Monitors the progress of the Resource Mobilization business development strategy to guarantee achievement of institutional goals and contribution to One CGIAR priorities
- Manages staff in the Resource Mobilization Unit and coordinates Resource Mobilization activities as a responsibility across the organization
- Ensures the effective management and coordination of the Resource Mobilization team, which includes advising, guiding, mentoring, motivating and developing staff
- Provides quality assurance to and coordinates the substantive work of the team, such as drafting outputs, work plans and budgets and monitoring the effective performance and use of resources
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will have the following profile: Experience- Proven experience and successful track record in resource mobilization and innovative funding models, marketing, and communications (different models and approaches including campaigns, grassroots efforts, etc.)
- Minimum of 10 years of experience working with international non-profit organizations.
- Track record in developing Private Public Partnerships is highly desirable
- Minimum of 5 years serving in a senior management/leadership role.
- Extensive experience in proposal (both solicited and non-solicited) and program design
- Fund and grant management
- Strong and effective proven leadership
- Building and maintaining partnerships and relationships.
- Selecting, coaching, and appraising staff.
- Influencing and resolving differences across boundaries
- Planning and managing staff and assets to achieve outstanding qualitative results.
- Creating an environment for leading & knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
- Able to thrive in an ambiguous, fast-evolving landscape.
- Fluent in written and oral communication skills in English.
- Advanced knowledge of Spanish, French or other languages is desirable.
- A passionate, energetic, and results-oriented Resource Mobilization Leader.
- Commitment to working in a multi-partner and multi-cultural environments
- Master’s degree in an associated field (International Development, Business Management, Political Science, etc.)
- Exciting career growth opportunity in an international organization.
- Internationally competitive salary, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive international insurance coverage.
- Attractive retirement plan.
- Three-year term contract with the possibility of renewal.
- Work in an equal and diverse workplace.
AN EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY TO WORK IN AN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO IMPROVING DIETS AND INCOMES OF POOR PEOPLE IN AFRICA, ASIA, AND LATIN AMERICA THROUGH SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, INNOVATION, ...
Closing Date: 15th of July
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AN OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY TO CONTRIBUTE SUBSTANTIALLY TO THE BANK GROUP’S CONCEPTUALISATION, DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION, AND QUALITY ASSURANCE OF ALL THE BANKS KNOWLEDGE WORK
The Bank
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 81 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. In order to sharply focus the objectives of the Ten-Year Strategy (2013 – 2022) and ensure greater developmental impact, five major areas (High 5s), all of which will accelerate our delivery for Africa, have been identified, namely: energy, agro-business, industrialization, integration and improving the quality of life for the people of Africa. The Bank is seeking to build a management team that will lead the successful implementation of this vision.The Complex
The core mandate of the Vice Presidency (ECVP) is to lead the Bank Group on prioritizing the generation, analysis, dissemination, brokering and implementation of relevant knowledge solutions in all High-5 operational priorities and the cross-cutting themes of its Ten-Year Strategy. Such solutions must be a clear response to priority development challenges facing regional member countries (RMCs), individually or collectively and need to involve RMCs in both the planning and implementation of the solutions. The solutions include: (i) research on major development issues facing Africa and their relation to global economic governance and other major global public goods; (ii) country diagnostics and future perspectives; (iii) policy dialogue and advisory services; (iv) economic, sector, and thematic knowledge work; (v) improving national and sub-regional statistical systems; (vi) preparation, design and support to implementation of public financial management and Governance operations; (vii) capacity development for policy formulation and implementation; (viii) technical assistance and advice related to RMCs’ management of natural resources; and (vii) knowledge dissemination and development of national, regional, and inter-regional knowledge networks.The Hiring Department
The Macroeconomics Policy, Forecasting and Research Department is dedicated to the development and delivery of an effective and robust strategy for the production, brokerage and dissemination of high quality knowledge work on various economic development issues in Africa. The department provides technical support to the Bank’s operations in regional member countries (RMCs) through rigorous analytical work in the areas of its Ten-Year Strategy, and the High-5 operational priorities. Likewise, the department partners with various internal and external stakeholders to support or otherwise promote in impactful policy dialogue with decision-making bodies within and outside of the Bank. The activities of the department are structured around the Macroeconomic Policy, Debt Sustainability and Forecasting on one side, and the Microeconomics, Institutional and Development Impact on the other.The Position
The African Development Bank Group is currently going through an exciting period of strategic and structural fine-tuning, moving towards a more collaborative, cross-cutting way of working. As part of that change, the ECVP Complex is leading on the repositioning of the Bank Group as an innovative and dynamic organisation that works effectively as one. An important element of this will be to strengthen its public profile and policy impact, embedding a critical understanding of economics across all aspects of the Bank Group’s work, including in its research projects and policy advocacy, as well as its external engagement with decision-makers, opinion formers and other stakeholders. The Director of the Macroeconomics Policy, Forecasting and Research Department will contribute substantially to the Bank Group’s conceptualization, design, implementation, and quality assurance of all the Bank’s knowledge work. The successful candidate will be part of the senior leadership in the Complex and across the Bank, play a key role in developing the public profile of the institution’s work and lead outreach to a broad range of external stakeholders while also managing a dynamic team of professionals. The African Development Bank is looking for a person with a strong economics background, who is a clear, creative thinker with developed influencing skills, who can build relationships with and influence key players across academia, private and public sectors, and civil society. Under the overall direction of the Vice President, the overall purpose of the role is:- To help provide strategic vision, delivery and leadership on economic policy and research at the Bank Group, and to inform and shape its work with sound analysis and direction.
- To enhance and develop the Bank Group’s external knowledge profile, its influence and impact. This will be achieved through credible and persuasive communication of the institution’s strategic ambition to key audiences: RMCs, policymakers, opinion-formers, the media, as well as other stakeholders.
- To build up, lead, manage, mentor and coach a first-rate group of research economists, statisticians, and policy analysts to strengthen the capacity of the Bank on country and regional policy dialogue.
- Review and validate the objectives and work program of the Department, ensuring alignment to the strategic priorities of the department, the Complex and the Bank.
- Monitor their execution and provide guidance as needed to the teams.
- Review and validate the budget, and its effective implementation.
- Report on the work program execution and propose alternative and corrective measures as needed.
- Actively contribute to the designing and monitoring of the corporate key performance indicators.
- Provide the Bank Group and member countries with economic intelligence on macroeconomic developments, projections of the most widely used economic and financial variables relating to Africa's economy and Bank Group operations.
- Analyze regional member countries’ economies with emphasis on the HI-5s, using cutting-edge techniques and assessing regional and continental development strategies with particular emphasis on debt-sustainability analysis and impact of major exogenous shocks on macroeconomic aggregates and living standards.
- Conduct or participate in special studies aimed at improving the strategies and programming of Bank Group operations.
- Develop appropriate analytical tools for the purpose of streamlining Bank Economic and Sector Work on critical areas, such as macroeconomic analysis and impact evaluation of development projects.
- Coordinate the preparation of the Bank Group's flagship reports.
- Supervise the processing of the Bank's major publications, including the African Development Report, the African Development Review, and the annual statistical publication.
- Prepare and process major statements, speeches and briefs for the President and Vice-Presidents, for the high-level meetings, conferences, and visits to the regional member countries.
- Ensure the department has the appropriate skills-mix at any time for effective delivery of the objectives defined in the work program.
- Review and validate the staffing needs and build with the Human Resources department the required recruitment plans.
- Assess work performance, appraise staff potential and determine training needs.
- Put in place, with the assistance of the Human Resources department, talent management mechanisms, to build a talent pool for the department for business continuity.
- Organize effective delegation of responsibilities by empowering staff at all levels.
- Ensure effective collaboration with the other departments of the Complex.
- Work closely with operational departments to ensure relevance of knowledge and research work to the Bank’s operations and projects.
- Promote and maintain relations with institutions dealing with economic research and development policies, especially as relating to Africa.
- Serves as Acting Chief Economist/ Vice President for Economics Research, Policy Dialogue and Knowledge ManagementComplex, when required.
- Performs other duties assigned by the Chief Economist/Vice President.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will have the following profile:Experience
- At least 10-15 years of relevant experience, of which at least 5 years should have been exercised at senior management level. (Prior work in multilateral, bilateral or regional development agencies a plus).
- An excellent understanding of contemporary debates in economic policy, broadly understood, both in the Africa and elsewhere, informed by both orthodox and heterodox economic theory (a plus for one with academic links with other social sciences researchers on development issues);
- A proven track record of conceptualizing, implementing and managing policy-oriented macro- and/or micro-economics research, including ensuring quality of high-level research output and knowledge leverage, dissemination and outreach.
- Strong familiarity with the role of other development finance institutions in facilitating economic reform knowledge and addressing poverty reduction in developing countries.
- Strong capacity in macroeconomic and microeconomic research with a traceable record of publications in peer reviewed reputable journals in the same field or relevant subject.
Skills
- Strong technical and quantitative skills, and in particular, the use of statistical and econometric methods in the analysis of economic development issues and in relation.
- Strong planning and organizational skills, including a proven ability to think strategically, seeing the big picture without sacrificing the details, negotiation skills and team building skills, as well as a credible ability to influence and present ideas.
- Impeccable oral and written communication skills in French or English, with a good working knowledge of the other language.
- Competence in the use of standard Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint); knowledge of SAP is highly desirable.
Personal characteristics
- Capacity to connect, understand and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to handle the high-level demands of a complex organization, including the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Education level
- Hold at least a Ph.D. degree from a reputable University in Economics or other relevant discipline.
AN OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY TO CONTRIBUTE SUBSTANTIALLY TO THE BANK GROUP’S CONCEPTUALISATION, DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION, AND QUALITY ASSURANCE OF ALL THE BANKS KNOWLEDGE WORK The Bank Establishe...
Closing Date: 15th of July
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AN OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP TO THE BANK’S STATISTICS TEAM AND TO CONTRIBUTE SUBSTANTIALLY TO THE BANK GROUP’S CONCEPTUALIZATION, DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION, AND QUALITY ASSURANCE OF ALL THE BANKS ON STATISTICS
The Bank
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 81 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. In order to sharply focus the objectives of the Ten-Year Strategy (2013 – 2022) and ensure greater developmental impact, five major areas, all of which will accelerate our delivery for Africa, have been identified for scaling up, namely; energy, agro-business, industrialization, integration and improving the quality of life for the people of Africa. The Bank is seeking to build a management team that will lead the successful implementation of this vision.The Complex
The core mandate of the Vice Presidency (ECVP) is to lead the Bank Group in prioritizing the generation, analysis, dissemination, brokering, and implementation of relevant knowledge solutions in all High-5 operational priorities and the cross-cutting themes of its Ten-Year Strategy. Such solutions must be a clear response to priority development challenges facing regional member countries (RMCs), individually or collectively, and need to involve RMCs in both the planning and implementation of the solutions. The solutions include (i) research on major development issues facing Africa and their relation to global economic governance and other major global public goods; (ii) country diagnostics and future perspectives; (iii) policy dialogue and advisory services; (iv) economic, sector, and thematic knowledge work; (v) improving national and sub-regional statistical systems; (vi) preparation, design and support to the implementation of public financial management and Governance operations; (vii) capacity development for policy formulation and implementation; (viii) technical assistance and advice related to RMCs’ management of natural resources; and (vii) knowledge dissemination and development of national, regional, and inter-regional knowledge networks.The Hiring Department
Overall, the main functions of the Statistics Department (ECST) are:- The collection, processing, and dissemination of statistical information gathered from national and international sources, particularly in areas of the Bank’s corporate strategy and the High-5 operational priorities across Africa;
- The standardization of statistical methods, classifications, and definitions used by national agencies to benefit from the use of internationally agreed common methodologies and approaches, thus achieving economies of scale;
- The coordination of international, continental, and sub-regional statistical programs and activities with other development partners;
- Technical cooperation and capacity building on statistical services in the Bank’s RMCs at their request; and
- Supporting the internal data needs of the Bank Group by compiling and disseminating statistical information for statistical activities, including results measurement, research, policy, and financial work, among others.
The Position
The African Development Bank Group is currently going through an exciting period of strategic and structural fine-tuning, moving towards a more collaborative, cross-cutting way of working. As part of that change, the ECVP Complex is leading on the repositioning of the Bank Group as an innovative and dynamic organization that works effectively as one. An important element of this will be to strengthen its public profile and policy impact, embedding a critical understanding of economics across all aspects of the Bank Group’s work, including in its engagements with regional member countries, as well as its external engagement with decision-makers and opinion formers and other stakeholders. The Director of the Statistics Department (ECST) will contribute substantially to the Bank Group’s conceptualization, design, implementation, and quality assurance of all the Bank’s on statistics. Specifically, the Director of ECST will provide leadership to the Bank’s Statistics team to support effective delivery on the various functions listed above. The successful candidate will be part of the senior leadership in the Complex and across the Bank, play a key role in developing the public profile of the institution’s knowledge work, and lead outreach to a broad range of external stakeholders while also managing a dynamic team of professionals. Under the supervision and guidance of the Chief Economist/Vice President for Economics Research, Policy Dialogue, and Knowledge Management, the Director will implement the following tasks: Plan, organize, manage, and supervise the activities of the Department:- Lead the Department, including setting goals, recruiting top-notch staff, and provide leadership to deliver high-quality statistical products.
- Provide intellectual and strategic leadership in the development of Statistics as a continuous process across RMCs.
- Manage human and financial resources of the Department.
- Build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and engage at the most senior levels to coordinate the Bank’s statistical activities to enable consistent monitoring and evaluation of the Bank’s strategic goals.
- Provide efficient and high-quality services to achieve the set objectives.
- Develop and significantly grow the Bank’s statistical program.
- Initiate and introduce necessary changes to ensure the Department’s activities respond to current and emerging data needs.
- Advocate for methodological coherence through the harmonization of statistics and availing of up-to-date metadata to aid cross-country comparison of key aggregates in collaboration with other development partners and in liaison with the Operations Departments of the Bank.
- Avail and promote the necessary data dissemination tools across all RMCs and maintaining the same with a view of enabling real-time sharing of development data to inform the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), (Agenda 2030); Agenda 2063, the HIGH 5s, and a host of other national development initiatives across countries.
- Establish and maintain relations with other development partners involved in producing data to inform timely decision-making.
- Represent the Bank in international and regional conferences, seminars, and workshops.
- Review and validate the objectives and work program for the department, ensuring alignment to the Bank, Complex and department strategic priorities.
- Review and validate the budget, and its effective implementation.
- Report on the work program execution and propose alternative and corrective measures as needed.
- Actively contribute to the designing and monitoring of the department's key performance indicators.
- Work closely with the Bank’s Regional and Sector Departments to assess priority statistical data requirements to support the Bank’s operations and analysis of the development needs of member countries.
- Manage the Bank’s resources dedicated to statistical data collection and management for increased operational and institutional efficiency in the delivery of development goals, in addition to providing oversight of the implementation of the Department’s administrative budget.
- Provide the Bank and its clients with technical assistance, advisory services, and training to enhance the capacity of national statistics bureaus in data collection and management for informed policy making in the RMCs.
- Work with the Africa Development Institute (ECAD) to design and implement indicators for public service delivery in the RMCs.
- Work with the Macroeconomics Policy, Forecasting and Research Department (ECMR) and the Country Economists Department (ECCE) on the production of the Africa Economic Outlook and Regional Economic Outlook reports.
- Work in collaboration with the Resource Mobilization and Partnership Department (FIRM) to identify and mobilize resources to support work program implementation in the Department. sources of funds for training.
- Oversee the preparation of monthly statistics briefs for the Bank’s Senior Management by African countries and regions to inform the Bank’s knowledge work, technical assistance and policy dialogue in the Regional Member Countries.
- Regularly publish other data updates, including Statistical Yearbook and Africa Statistics Pocketbook, as well as books and reports on statistics and statistical methods.
- Work with National Statistical Bureaus to validate and disseminate relevant data in relevant Ministries for informed policymaking in African countries.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Chief Economist/Vice President for Economics Research, Policy Dialogue, and Knowledge Management
- Ensure the Department is strategically staffed for effective delivery of the capacity strategic of the Bank Group as defined in the annual work programs of the Department.
- Build, motivate, mentor, and maintain an effective team
- Put in place, with the assistance of the Human Resource Department, talent management mechanisms, to build a talent pool for the Department and maintain effective delivery and business continuity.
- Build and maintain a network of experts and institutions to support the Bank’s data collection and data management processes.
- Oversee the development and implementation of protocols for inter-Departmental Bank-wide collaboration in data collection, data management, and utilization in Africa.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will have the following profile:Experience
- A minimum of ten (10) years of extensive and progressive experience in the field of statistics and/or data management in a similar organization, five (5) years of which must be at a managerial level.
- Proven knowledge and experience in developing and managing big data techniques in development contexts and experience in the transforming statistical agencies and bureaus in Africa or elsewhere.
- Extensive and in-depth experience on statistical and/or economic development issues in Africa.
- Familiarity with the roles of other development finance institutions in addressing the data needs for SDGs & the High 5s agendas across Africa.
Skills
- Proven ability to build and manage international teams of experts with diverse cultural and disciplinary backgrounds.
- Ability to build and manage strategic partnerships with a results-oriented mindset.
- Strong ability to translate development challenges into knowledge leverage opportunities with a solid knowledge of andragogy.
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills coupled with superior monitoring and evaluation abilities.
- High degree of diplomacy, discretion, and tact with a proven ability to function under uncertainties.
- Strong analytical and empirical skills for interpreting data and informing decision- or policy- making.
- Ability to think strategically and to design long-term plans and programs in line with strategic priorities.
- Good leadership skills and ability to attract, motivate and retain high-quality professional staff.
- Demonstrated ability to take prudent business risks, develop innovative approaches and make effective, timely, and well-determined decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to present and win support for ideas, a good listener and cultural sensitivity, commitment to diversity, and capacity to initiate and manage innovations and change.
- Proven 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 Bank.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French or English. Good working knowledge of both languages will be an advantage.
- Competence in the use of standard Office Suite applications.
Personal characteristics
- Strong knowledge of African economic and development issues; strategic thinking mindset, and strong capacity to analyse situations from the perspective of stakeholders and translate strategic thinking into implementation.
Education level
- A minimum of a Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Economics or other relevant discipline. A Ph.D. will be a strong asset.
AN OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP TO THE BANK’S STATISTICS TEAM AND TO CONTRIBUTE SUBSTANTIALLY TO THE BANK GROUP’S CONCEPTUALIZATION, DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION, AND QUALITY ASSURANCE ...
HELP UKRAINE AND SAVE THE CHILDREN
The Company Save the Children employs approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education, and child protection. The organization also campaigns and advocates at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. Save the Children is working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
- All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated
- Responsible for strategic direction and leadership to Save the Children Ukraine finance department and team.
- Responsible for long term financial planning in line with Child Safeguarding Policy, coordination of annual budget exercise, revision, and update of in-country financial policy, analyse financial performance of the country operation, undertake capacity building initiatives for the field office-based finance staff, set financial performance standards and re-engineer processes within Finance for smooth operation.
- Guide/Assist the Country Director and the SMT in the Financial management/administration of the Country Office resources and its sub-offices.
- As a member of the Senior Management Team, contribute to:
- Support development of an organizational culture that reflects our dual mandate values; promotes accountability and high performance; encourages a team culture of learning; creativity and innovation and frees up our people to deliver outstanding results for children and excellent customer service for our members and donors
- Assist CD and the SMT to develop an effective internal control framework and operationalize such framework
- Act as key business partner of DCD-POD and other Departments heads in driving the BVA KPI performance across the CO, helping to meet ‘zero GA outstanding audit findings’ target and improving procurement and stock control environment.
- Help establish, maintain, and improve active and regular working relationships with – host government authorities, partner agencies including humanitarian and development donors. and local and international NGOs
- As a Senior Management Team member contribute towards overall organizational goals and objectives by participating in strategy formulation, policy development and various business processes design and providing required financial analysis to aid decision making.
- Maintain strategic links with government of key ministries at national, regional and district levels, identify opportunities and ensure Save the Children’s participation in key activities of the national, provincial, and local level government, Ensure that Save the Children policies are coherent and relevant to current policies in Ukraine.
- Planning and Budgeting
- Assist the Country Director (CD) in the management /administration of the Country Office resources and its sub-offices including (a) the formulation of country work program and resource allocation, (b) providing effective support and guidance to the Senior Management Team and other key program staff during planning and allocation exercises; (c) monitoring implementation of donor agreements and resource utilization. Highlight variances, provide analyses and recommend resolution or reallocation of resources
- Perform periodic financial analysis on UKRAINE CO cost base this should include but not limited to staffing and NTC costs also to provide strategic financial recommendations for CD and SMT members on the fit for purpose and CO financial sustainability, this should be done in consultation business development and with CD, SMT/Counterparts and RO team.
- Work along with the SMT in developing plans to meet funding and programming needs. This includes diversification of funding resources.
- Identify and effectively manage financial risks related to delivering the Country Office program. Develop mitigation plans at proposal stage
- Ensure correct level of budget authority exists within Country Office and Field Offices
- Manage the financial aspects of quality budget development for new proposals and budget revisions and review them before they are submitted to Members/Donors
- Manage the financial aspects of the annual planning process and ensure the preparation of a quality and timely master budget and reforecasts. Review the documents and share them with SMT before final submission to the RO and respond/address the comments received from the RO and Members
- Ensure appropriate and adequate emergency finance procedures are detailed in the Country Office Emergency Preparedness Plan in order to enable rapid scale-up
- Ensure budget holders understand their responsibilities (e.g. through training)
- Ensure Field Offices receive adequate support to operate efficient accounting systems, including timely receipt of monthly budget variance analysis by budget holders, timely answers to queries, and scheduling tasks and deadlines
- Financial Accounting, Reporting, and Control
- Oversee the finance function in Ukraine Country Office, ensuring that planning and budgeting, financial accounting, financial control, international accounting principles, budget monitoring, and reporting complies with SCI policies and procedures and donors’ rules and regulations
- Oversee correct level of budget authority exists within Country Office. Own the application of SCI approved scheme of delegation, together with the Country Director.
- Ensure finance dashboard and MFRs are well presented in SMT meetings with clear recommendations for improvement plans where applicable.
- Monitor accurate and timely submission of financial reports and attachments to internal and external stakeholders (SMT, RO/Centre, Members/Donors, government regulatory agencies, etc.)
- Responsible for making sure effective systems are put in place, and regularly reviewed, to allow adequate financial management and control over assets, funds, equipment, property, and facilities
- Lead and participate in the development of finance policies and procedures to ensure adequate finance controls are in place according to international accounting principles
- Complete and submit the FCC report, respond to findings and recommend resolutions or action plans
- Ensure Monthly Financial Reviews (MFRs) are prepared, reviewed with CD, and submitted to Regional Office regularly
- Ensure that finance in the main office provide technical support to the finance departments in field offices and continuously testing their internal controls, financial procedures, and systems
- Ensure the CO finance work with budget holders and field finance to estimate funds request on a timely basis to ensure resources are in place for carrying project activities
- Ensure statutory audit and project-specific audits are conducted and findings are addressed; and assist CD and CQSM during any internal audits
- Review and approve the proper accounting and closing of books upon receipt of completed reports and documents from various sub-offices
- Develop sub-grantees financial management through training and capacity building
- Develop CO budget holder financial management through training and capacity building
- Perform any other responsibilities related to financial management as required
- Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development
- Ensure appropriate staffing and competencies within Finance Department at both CO and FOs
- Ensure all Finance staff understand and are able to perform their roles in an emergency/non-emergency context
- Lead Finance team: define expectations, provide leadership and technical support as needed, and evaluate direct reports regularly
- Responsible for the recruitment, training, and promotion of Finance staff as appropriate and ensure availability of appropriate professional development opportunities for staff
- Manage the performance of Finance staff through:
- Effective use of the Performance Management System including the establishment of clear, measurable objectives, ongoing feedback, periodic reviews, and fair and unbiased evaluations.
- Establishment of a result-based system and regular follow up;
- Coaching, mentoring and other developmental opportunities.
- Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance.
- Documentation of performance that is at standard and above and less than satisfactory, with appropriate performance improvements/work plans
- Ensure succession and staffing development plans are well prioritized and communicated with the CD and HR department.
- Risk Management
- Support the CD, and SMT in applying risk management lens to evaluation of growth strategies and opportunities to ensure manageable balance of risk and growth
- Support the CD, and SMT in developing a risk management policy to maximize financial resource effectiveness
- Identify and effectively manage financial risks related to delivering the Country Office program. Develop mitigation plans at proposal stage
- Participate in the preparation of monthly Risk Management Register in consultation with SMT in accordance with the SCI Quality Framework Essential Standards
- Undertake the financial risk assessments of all new partners and monitoring of on-going risk in coordination with SMT
- Support CD and SMT in keeping analysis of the internal and external risks and threats and appropriate mitigation measures up to date
- Accountability:
- Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
- Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved
- Ambition:
- Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
- Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
- Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale
- Collaboration:
- Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
- Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
- Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to
- Creativity:
- Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
- Willing to take disciplined risks
- Integrity:
- Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity
- 10+ years of demonstrated professional experience in financial management in an international NGO environment, including 5 years in managing high and complex contexts.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate skills in leading a multi-disciplined team through a period of change
- Leadership skills, including the ability to supervise and motivate qualified professional staff with strong personal value systems
- Analytical, decision making and strategic planning skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities
- Ability to plan and organise a substantial workload that includes complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities in both development and complex emergency contexts
- Willingness and ability to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
- Demonstrated credibility with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels of an organization
- Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Ability to coach, mentor, delegate appropriately and provide developmental guidance to supervised staff and proven success in building capacity of staff
- Ability to travel to all programme sites in Ukraine.
- Masters’ Degree in Finance or Accounting or any related field or equivalent professional experience.
- Qualified finance professional is a plus (recognised accounting qualification such as CIMA, ACCA, CPA) with experience of operating in a global and complex organisation.
- Understand Ukraine Language.
- Proven record implementing change and improvement initiatives in complex contexts.
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Closing Date: 6th of May
Abidjan
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AN OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY TO LEAD THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK’S INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION GOALS AND OBJECTIVES TO ENHANCE THE BANK’S VISIBILITY STRATEGICALLY AND CREATIVELY
The Company 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 81 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. In order to sharply focus the objectives of the Ten-Year Strategy (2013 – 2022) and ensure greater developmental impact, five major areas, all of which will accelerate our delivery for Africa, have been identified for scaling up, namely, energy, agro-business, industrialization, integration and improving the quality of life for the people of Africa. The Bank is seeking to build a senior management team that will lead the successful implementation of this vision. The President, plans, supervises and manages the business of the Bank Group. Under the direction of the Board of Directors, the President conducts the business of the Bank and the African Development Fund and manages operations and activities in accordance with the Agreements establishing the ADB and the ADF. The President supervises several Departments and Units including the Office of the President (PRST); Independent Development Evaluation Department (IDEV); Integrity and Anti-Corruption Department (PIAC); Compliance Review and Mediation Unit (BCRM); Secretariat to the Sanctions Appeals Board (BSAB); Administrative Tribunal (BATR); Office of the Auditor General (PAGL); Group Risk Management Directorate (PGRM); General Counsel and Legal Services Department (PGCL); Communication and External Relations Department (PCER); Security Unit (PSEC); Staff Integrity and Ethics Office (PETH) and Office of the Secretary-General and General Secretariat (PSEG). The Department of Communication and External Relations (PCER) develops and implements all aspects of the African Development Bank’s internal and external communication strategy. It promotes, projects, and protects the Bank’s institutional reputation as Africa’s leading development finance institution and a global thought leader by showcasing institutional accomplishments, projects, beneficiary impact, and the Bank’s critical role in Africa’s economic and social development. The team creatively develops relevant information, editorial and creative content for the Bank’s website and intranet, digital media, social media, multimedia, branding, media releases, publications, and events; provides senior management with advisories on reputational issues, and strategically provides all internal and external stakeholders with an understanding of how the Bank is Making a Difference. The Editorial and Media Relations Division supports and implements the department’s internal and external communication goals and objectives by overseeing, developing, planning, preparing, and supporting institutional communication and information. This includes editorial content for digital and print publications, media advisories and releases, the Bank’s website and Intranet, social media, and stakeholder engagement teams. The Division strategically provides internal and external stakeholders with timely and relevant information and content, and an understanding of the Bank’s role, activities, and impact. The overall goal of the Editorial and Media Relations Division is to strategically and creatively enhance the Bank’s visibility. The Position Under the general guidance and supervision of the Director of Communication and External Relations (PCER) and in close collaboration with other Division Managers, the Editorial and Media Relations Manager guides actively leads and has responsibility for media relations, communication releases for staff, and the media, the day-to-day development, planning and distribution of relevant editorial content across multimedia and communication platforms, active contribution for social media, stakeholder engagement activities and effective branding for the Bank. The key functions are: Manage Editorial Content and Media Relations- Oversee day-to-day development and production of timely, relevant, and engaging editorial content and information related to the Bank’s activities, announcements, projects/development impact, and the Bank’s knowledge and business events.
- Support the development and publication of editorial content for internal and external communication platforms including the Bank’s website, Intranet, digital screens, social media, and digital and print publications.
- The incumbent serves as the resident senior editor responsible for ensuring the accuracy and quality of all departmental editorial content.
- Develop strategic relationships with domestic, regional, and global media influencers.
- Monitor and analyze media coverage of the Bank’s activities and initiatives, promptly advising the Communication and External Relations Director on emerging media issues or potential risks and suggesting appropriate responses.
- Organize relevant media engagement and management training for senior management.
- Develop regular and innovative pitches to position the Bank in top-tier media through articles, interviews, Op-Eds, feature stories, visits, and projects.
- Manage and motivate staff and teams in order to provide efficient and high-quality services
- Set realistic staff and individual performance goals.
- Provide project updates, and logistical recommendations, and manage client relationships.
- Work closely and collaboratively on a day-to-day basis with other Divisional Managers and staff to promote teamwork and achieve departmental goals and objectives.
- Promote and facilitate relationships with complexes, departments, country, and regional offices.
- Maintain high standards of professional integrity and respect in a multi-cultural environment.
- Provide Director of Communication with executive-level weekly and monthly reports.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Work closely and collaboratively on a day-to-day basis with the Director of Communication, other Division Managers, and staff to achieve communication effectiveness, a collaborative team spirit, and positive bank-wide client relationships.
- Actively develop editorial content for website, intranet, social media, and mobile apps.
- Actively support website, Intranet, and social media content providers to ensure editorial accuracy and high standards of communication excellence.
- Oversee the production and development of relevant digital and print publications, with support from other PCER Divisional Managers.
- Work closely with complexes and departments including but not limited to Cabinet, SVP, HR, Corporate IT Services (CHIS), and regional and country offices to ensure editorial accuracy and high standards of communication.
- Support and implement relevant Bank-wide internal and external communication strategies that meet and align with organizational objectives and needs. Measure the effectiveness of internal and external communication messages and channels and provide recommendations to review and amend strategies as appropriate8. Provide guidance to internal clients and help translate ideas into effective messages.
- Liaise with the Bank’s other departments to ensure there is consistency and sharing of best practices and avoid duplication of effort.
- Oversee internal communication responses to crisis situations, advising and working with relevant stakeholders to ensure the situation is effectively managed.
- Support the development of a robust, dynamic, responsible, and informed press and media in Africa.
- Organize forums, workshops, policy dialogues, and capacity-building sessions to promote regional economic and social development, public interest in, and an understanding of the Bank’s policies, programs, projects, and impact.
- Facilitate media access to public information
- Ensuring branding is aligned with the Bank’s strategy and effectively promotes the Bank’s profile.
- Have a minimum of eight (8) years of proven and relevant stakeholder engagement, communication, and media experience (4 years of which must have been in a managerial position) with a corporate, non-profit or multilateral development organization, with demonstrated performance excellence, creativity, and stability; as well as a sustained commitment in previous position(s).
- Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills; ability to provide clear/concise presentations in English and French.
- A portfolio showcasing professional writing competence with excellent digital production and social media skills.
- Strong management skills with the ability to inspire and drive change.
- Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective planning and organization skills to multitask and deliver to tight deadlines.
- Competence in the use of media monitoring software and standard Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Exceptional attention to detail with a track record of results delivery, innovation, and excellence.
- Excellent client orientation that anticipates needs and ensures the best possible service and practice.
- Strong editorial judgment and decision-making based upon a clear understanding of the Bank’s strategy and communication objectives.
- Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality, professional integrity, and respect in a multicultural environment.
- Hold at least a Master’s degree in Communication, Broadcasting, Journalism, Public Relations, Development Studies, Business, or a related field.
AN OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY TO LEAD THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK’S INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION GOALS AND OBJECTIVES TO ENHANCE THE BANK’S VISIBILITY STRATEGICALLY AND CREATIVELY The ...
Closing Date: 20th of October
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UNE OPPORTUNITÉ UNIQUE DE DIRIGER LE DEPARTEMENT ADMINISTRATIF ET FINANCIER D'UNE FONDATION OEUVRANT POUR L'ENVIRONNEMENT
À propos de notre client Réputé pour sa capacité à mobiliser et sensibiliser le grand public, les institutions internationales, nationales et locales, et entreprises, notre client est une fondation reconnue d’utilité publique, une grande ONG œuvrant pour l'environnement. L’opportunité La fondation s’organise autour des activités administratives, financières, informatiques, juridiques et ressources humaines. Afin d’encadrer la fonction finance, notre client recherche son/ sa Directeur/trice Administratif et Financier H/F. Votre mission principale est de manager l’équipe en charge des aspects administratifs, comptables, financiers et contrôles de gestion pour garantir la fiabilité des informations financières ainsi que de la bonne gestion des fonds reçus. Vous mettez ainsi à disposition de la Direction Générale les outils de pilotage nécessaires au développement soutenable de la Fondation et toute filiale. Finalité de la fonction (raison d’être de cette fonction dans l’organisation) : Participer, en qualité de membre du Comité Exécutif, à la définition des orientations stratégiques globales de l’association. Être garant de la bonne gestion administrative et financière de l’association, de sa pérennité financière, de la transparence et de la fiabilité des comptes. Définir les axes stratégiques en matière de politique financière et économique, et diriger la mise en œuvre des projets majeurs Finance. Mettre en place les Systèmes d’Information sur le périmètre finance et transverse, dans le cadre d’un plan directeur des systèmes d’information. Assurer la mise en conformité de la fondation avec le cadre légal et normatif français et européen, ainsi qu’avec les standards adoptés au niveau international. Missions principales : Mission 1 : Participation et leadership au sein du comité exécutif- Au titre de membre du comité exécutif, contribuer à la vision prospective et à la définition stratégique des priorités de la fondation ; être co-créateur et co-responsable de l’orientation stratégique ; diriger et/ou contribuer à la mise en œuvre des priorités stratégiques et des projets internes transverses.
- Proposer des actions concrètes, approches innovantes, des améliorations, simplifications ou des réformes des politiques et processus.
- Contribuer à enrichir les réflexions en ComEx, proposer des sujets prioritaires à aborder et/ou des intervenants internes ou externes
- Organiser et piloter la Direction administrative et financière, et manager les personnes et services qui lui sont directement rattachés, en conformité avec le budget du Département.
- Définir et garantir le respect de la politique financière et administrative de la Fondation,
- Piloter les plans d’action de la Direction et en organiser le suivi par la mise en place de tableaux de bord et d’analyse quantitative et qualitative des indicateurs financiers,
- Mettre en œuvre les mesures de traitement des risques liés au pilotage financier et a la stratégie financière de la Fondation,
- Organiser et piloter les projets majeurs de la Fondation portés par le Département.
- Proposer et définir les politiques financières alignées avec la stratégie globale de l’association
- Garantir la pérennité financière de la Fondation et anticiper l’adaptation nécessaire du modèle économique
- Identifier les risques financiers et proposer les actions correctives
- Adapter le management et le pilotage financier en fonction de la stratégie de développement
- Réaliser une veille réglementaire relative au secteur d’activité de la fondation et de sa ou ses filiales.
- Assurer un contact régulier à l’international
- Définir les instruments de pilotage de l’activité, de mesure de la performance et d’aide à la décision
- Garantir la fiabilité des informations financières ainsi que de la bonne gestion des fonds reçus. Mettre à disposition de la Direction Générale les outils de pilotage nécessaires au développement soutenable de la Fondation et toute filiale.
- Apporter des données, une analyse et une pédagogie financière et budgétaire au ComEx et aux équipes de la fondation, en particulier lors des exercices budgétaires, évaluation mi-parcours du budget, clôture
- Garantir la fiabilité des comptes de l’association et l’établissement des documents financiers et comptables en conformité avec la législation et la réglementation
- Définir et garantir le respect des procédures comptables et financières
- Créer, renforcer et adapter les procédures de contrôle interne ayant un impact sur les comptes
- Suivre et gérer les actifs de l’association et les flux financiers (trésorerie etc.)
- Gérer les relations avec les établissements bancaires
- En lien avec le Trésorier et en appui à la Direction Générale, préparer et présenter les plans financiers, les budgets annuels (et leur suivi) et les comptes annuels à présenter au ComEx, aux équipes et aux organes de la gouvernance (Bureau, CA, Comité d’Audit)
- Gérer les relations avec les commissaires aux comptes sur les aspects d’audit des comptes, les principes et méthodes comptables appliquées et sur la présentation des comptes annuels
- Assurer des relations régulières avec les organismes de contrôle (Administrations, Cour des Comptes,) et répondre aux audits externes (notamment bailleurs de fonds publics et privés)
- Veiller à la cohérence et à la pertinence des informations financières communiquées en interne et en externe
- Anticiper, maîtriser et gérer les risques juridiques auxquels sont exposés la Fondation et toute filiale
- Eclairer les choix et protéger la Fondation, son patrimoine et ses dirigeants
- Gérer les conflictualités et assurer le suivi des actions en justice avec les différentes parties prenantes, tels que clients et fournisseurs
- Apporter un appui expert aux différentes Directions dans la gestion de leurs dossiers.
- Conseiller, faciliter et accompagner les décisions et leur mise en œuvre
- Assurer une veille juridique permanente sur les activités de la Fondation en suivant à la fois l’évolution des réglementations nationales et parfois européennes, notamment en matière fiscale, protection des données et propriété intellectuelle
- Assurer le suivi et évolutions des polices d’assurance en relation avec le courtier et les compagnies d’assurance
- Gestion des dossiers legs et donations. Réalisation des biens légués et/ou donnés au mieux des intérêts de la Fondation
- Anglais
- Secteur associatif
- Pédagogie, communication interne
- Vision stratégique
- Compétences opérationnelles en comptabilité, contrôle interne, trésorerie, budget et contrôle de gestion
- Compétences en systèmes d’information
- Compétences en gestion de projets complexes
- Management équipe
- Capacité d’organisation d’un département
- Hiérarchiser les urgences et les échéances, définir des priorités d'action au quotidien
- Capacité d’écoute
- Capacité à analyser et à prendre du recul
- Capacité à prendre des décisions
- Capacité à conduire le changement
- Type de contrat : CDI Temps plein
- Salaire : Suivant l’expérience
- Démarrage : ASAP
- Location : Région Parisienne, proche de Paris
- Statut Cadre
- Coefficient 170
- Position 3.1
UNE OPPORTUNITÉ UNIQUE DE DIRIGER LE DEPARTEMENT ADMINISTRATIF ET FINANCIER D’UNE FONDATION OEUVRANT POUR L’ENVIRONNEMENT À propos de notre client Réputé pour sa capacité à mo...
Closing Date: 20th of October
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AN OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY TO LEAD THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK’S GENDER, WOMEN, AND CIVIL SOCIETY DEPARTMENT
The Company Established in 1964, the African Development Bank (AfDB) is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 81 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. In order to sharply focus the objectives of the Ten Year Strategy (2013 – 2022) and ensure greater developmental impact, five major areas, all of which will accelerate our delivery for Africa, have been identified for scaling up, namely; energy, agro-business, industrialization, regional integration and improving the quality of life for the people of Africa. The Vice Presidency for Agriculture, Human, and Social Development is a Sector Complex focusing on the Bank’s Ten-Year Strategy High 5s priorities of “Feed Africa” and “Improve Quality of Life for the People of Africa”. The complex objectives are (i) to develop, policy and strategy; (ii) provide deep sector expertise to the Regions by gathering pool of experienced individuals who can be consulted to provide sector expertise on complex transactions; (iii) develop new financing instruments; and (iv) represent the Bank with external stakeholders on aspects of “Feed Africa” and “Improve Quality of Life for the People of Africa”. Within the Complex, the Gender, Women and Civil Society Department is designed to improve coherence and coordination across Complexes on Gender and Civil Society engagement issues. The Department ensures strategic priorities are reflected in resources allocation, enhances monitoring and management of performance, and strengthens the focus on results. The Department also houses a number of special initiatives including the Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA), a flagship program of the Bank that aims to bridge the gender gap in access to finance and unleash women’s entrepreneurial capacity across the continent. The Position Under the general supervision of the Vice President for Agriculture, Human and Social Development, the Director, Gender, Women and Civil Society Department is responsible for the strategic implementation of the department’s objectives and the delivery of operations related to financial inclusion. Key Functions:- Provide intellectual and strategic leadership to the Gender, Women and, Civil Society agenda for the Bank Group, working across technical, geographic, and institutional boundaries to support the delivery of development solutions to a diverse range of clients
- Oversee the bank-wide implementation of the AFAWA initiative, in partnership with relevant internal and external partners with strong involvement in the design of financial tools and innovative methods to ensure financial inclusion
- Develop innovative and first-class financial tools in line with commercial banking norms to promote women access to financing opportunities and investments
- Build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and engage at the senior-most levels to coordinate and mobilize resources to achieve the Bank Group’s strategic goals
- Lead the implementation of the Bank Group’s strategic framework on gender equality and women empowerment, ensuring the mainstreaming of gender across the Group’s portfolio from project design to implementation, including M&E mechanisms
- Lead the implementation of the Bank Group’s strategic framework on Civil Society engagement, to institutionalize strategic partnership with the sector from policy dialogue to project implementation
- Develop a pipeline of high impact research and Economic & Sector Work on Gender, Women, and Civil society to support evidence-based policy dialogue and advisory services
- Coordinate the Bank Group’s relationships with external partners to enhance collaboration and share best practices on gender equality, women empowerment through women entrepreneurship and financial access, and civil society engagement agenda in Africa and the world
- Advise the Bank Group on emerging matters of strategic, policy, and institutional significance related to the Gender, Women, and Civil Society agenda across its activities
- Proven experience with commercial and/or investment banking systems in Africa.
- Have a minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in development in an international organization or similar institution in the financial services sector, commercial or investment banking, academia, or civil society, with preferably five (5) years of experience at a managerial level.
- Solid knowledge and a good grasp of socio-economic and development issues in Africa.
- Experience coordinating or leading corporate assignments across institutional boundaries.
- Demonstrated strong leadership qualities and operational track record of excellence in achieving results.
- Proven leadership and team-building skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment.
- Demonstrated ability to take prudent business risks, develop innovative approaches and make effective, timely, and well-determined decisions.
- Knowledge of the practices of major bilateral and multilateral partner development agencies in African countries or other developing countries.
- Ability to network and build partnerships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently, demonstrate creativity and innovation, and display a high level of integrity.
- Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English and French. Working knowledge of Arabic is an asset.
- Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint); knowledge of SAP is desirable.
- A minimum of a Master’s degree in Gender, Economic Development, Business Administration, Management, or other related disciplines.
AN OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY TO LEAD THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK’S GENDER, WOMEN, AND CIVIL SOCIETY DEPARTMENT The Company Established in 1964, the African Development Bank (AfDB) is the premi...
