African Development Bank
Vacancy Notice No ADB/16/034
Job Title: Social Development Officer, EARC
Department / Division: Human Development Department (OSHD) / Poverty
Reduction & Social Protection Division (OSHD.1)
Grade: LP5
Duty Station: Eastern Africa Resource Centre (EARC), Nairobi
Kenya.
SAP N°: 50067402
Information on the Position: This Position does not attract international Terms
and Conditions of Employment. (Incumbents of the Position will be considered as
Local Staff and will not have International Status).
Closing Date: 8th
March 2016
Objectives: The Human Development Department (OSHD) is in
charge of the Bank’s interventions in the social sector (including education,
health and social protection).
The Department carries out its work
within the overall goal of poverty reduction and in conformity with established
Bank policies and strategies on education, health, and social protection.
The Department includes three
Divisions:
(i) Health (OSHD.3),
(ii) Education, Science and
Technology (OSHD.2), and
(iii) Poverty Reduction and Social
Protection (OSHD.1).
The OSHD is guided by the Bank’s
Human Capital Development Strategy which focuses on increasing competitiveness
and employment opportunities; ensuring value for money and accountability for
improved service delivery; and ensuring inclusion and social cohesion.
The Social Development Officer will perform technical, procedural and record-keeping tasks contributory to the work of programs concerned with social and political issues relating to human beings as members of organized communities, including such tasks as reviewing and extracting relevant material from selected publications; obtaining background information from varied reference sources; drafting standard correspondence; responding to general questions; coordinating meeting arrangements; compiling data for reports; and related support functions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent will report to the head
of the organizational unit, OSHD.1 and work under the administrative
supervision of the Director, EARC.
He/she will also work closely with
internal and external stakeholders.
The incumbent’s specific roles will
be as follows:
- Drafting responses for the Manager’s or
Director’s signature on Human Development sectors related issues;
- Attending Working Groups, Loans Committee,
Loan Negotiations and Board meetings;
- Analyzing social sector policies and
strategies of member countries;
- Recommending social sector
studies/projects/programs to be included in the lending program for each
country;
- Preparing Terms of reference for social sector
studies/reports and assist Borrower in recruiting consultants, reviewing
and approving reports;
- Initiating and maintaining a high level
dialogue with borrowers and other agencies involved in Human Development;
- Organizing loan negotiations and signing of
loan agreements, and ensuring that loan conditions are fully complied
with;
- Operationalizing an integrated approach to
sector investment;
- Monitoring and reviewing social sector aid
programs of other donor agencies in each specific regional member country
and determining financing gaps; and,
- Representing the Bank/Department at national
and international Human Development related meetings such as sector
working groups;
- Monitoring procurement of goods and services
and advising Borrowers on related Bank Procedures;
- Reviewing design and tender documents;
- Supervising the work of consultants and
contractors;
- Providing assistance to the loan
administration department on disbursement related issues;
- Ensuring that Borrowers submit Quarterly
Project Progress Reports, Audit Reports, Procurement plans and annual
implementation plans on a regular basis;
- Preparing Project Completion Reports and
drawing lessons for future Bank Group interventions;
- Preparing and monitoring portfolio performance
reports for Social Sector projects including submitting inputs for
briefing notes and speeches;
- Liaise with other multilateral and bilateral
institutions;
- Represent the Bank at seminars and conferences
related to human development activities.
Selection Criteria: (including
desirable skills, knowledge and experience)
- A minimum of Master’s Degree in Social
Development, Sociology, Economics or its equivalent in social /
environment related discipline.
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience in
the areas of Social Development / Social Policy and Socioeconomics /
relevant Social Sciences / or its equivalent in socio-environment-related
discipline;
- Operational Effectiveness: The commitment to
ensure that full use is made of the systems, procedures and culture within
the organization in order to deliver the required results.
- Innovation & Creativity: The commitment to
search for and produce innovative and creative approaches to activities in
order to enhance performance and create added benefits to the bank and its
clients.
- Problem Solving: Applies business knowledge to
the resolution of problems and identifies solutions to the benefit of the
client (internal and external) and the organization.
- Demonstrates Professional Expertise:
Continuously expands understanding of relevant business products,
practices and systems/technology. Shares knowledge and expertise with
others.
- Communication: Provides clear and concise oral
and written communication; presents oral information with clarity and
appropriate style and adapts language and style to suit the requirements
of a particular audience.
- Competence in the use of standard Microsoft
Office application; knowledge of SAP will be a plus; and
- Ability to communicate and write effectively
in English and/or French. A working knowledge of the other language will
be an added advantage.
Only applicants who fully meet the
Bank’s requirements and are being considered for interview will be
contacted.
Applicants will only be considered if
they submit an online application HERE,
and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
The President, AfDB, reserves the
right to appoint a candidate a lower level.
The Development Bank is an equal
opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to
apply.
http://www.afdb.org
