African Development Bank (AfDB) Recruitment for Senior Fragility and Resilience Assistant

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for African Development Bank (AfDB) Recruitment for Senior Fragility and Resilience Assistant.

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 80 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 (High 5s), 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.

Job Description

• Company: African Development Bank
• Location: Ghana
• State: Accra
• Job type: Full-Time.

THE POSITION:

The Senior Fragility and Resilience Assistant is required to work with a high degree of tact and sensitivity for confidential and strategic issues. The incumbent will be required to assist the Department on communication issues related to fragility and resilience. Specific tasks would include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide a wide range of assistance to Fragility and Resilience team in implementing its work program.
• Act as focal point for the Department and follow up on matters related to dissemination of the Bank’s work on Fragility and Resilience.
• Coordinate and conduct all communication related exchanges between institution, entities and the team to ensure that all requests are timeously taken into account.
• Maintaining records of the Department’s communication activities.
• Perform any other duties reasonably requested by management.

Duties/Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Director of the transition states coordination office, the Fragility and Resilience Assistant is expected to perform the following duties:

• Support the analytical work undertaken by the Fragility and Resilience team;
• Assist with background research to support drafting of ESW and project proposals;
• Support the experts in discussions and negotiations with potential partners in order to foster business relationships with the Bank;
• Assist in preparing communication and presentation documents through drafting of elaborate memos, spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, etc…
• Manage the Transition States Coordination Office webpage and share drive and contribute to the dissemination of reports related to the Bank’s activities in addressing fragility and building resilience;
• Ensure the quality of exchanges (oral and written) within the department, communication with other departments of the AfDB, liaison with partner institutions.
• Participate in the preparation of multiple events involving the Transition States Coordination Office and propose the activities and derived budget related to communication, and also ensure that these activities are well covered by the media and adequate reports are made;
• Support in the organization and coordination of meetings with other Departments and Complexes and with external clients and partners;
• Assist with the procurement of services and supplies for events through requests for quotations and their assessment;
• Support in reviewing the quality of documentation for the Department and making recommendations for improvement and ensuring adherence to Bank formats and standards;
• Perform any other reasonably justified task requested by management.

Selection Criteria

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in administration, projects management, communication or other related disciplines;
• Have a minimum of a six (6) years of experience in a relevant area, with a minimum of two years in a senior position;
• Good planning skills, with excellent levels of initiative, organization and leadership.

Ability Behavioral Competencies:

• Communication and Intercultural sensitivity;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Client orientation;
• Teamwork;

Technical Competencies:

• Ability to understand and follow instructions from Management;
• Ability to provide support to Management and Task Managers;
• Organizational skills, ability to multitask, and attention to detail;
• Coaching skills;
• Knowledge of administrative processes;
• Ability to communicate and write effectively in English, with a good working knowledge of French;
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint); knowledge of SAP;

How to Apply

Interested applicants should CLICK HERE to apply.