Adviser – COO – African Development Bank Group (AfDB) Jobs

Position title: Adviser – COO
 Grade: PL2
Reference: ADB/036/10 Publication date: 19/04/2010 Closing date: 20/05/2010
Objectives
The COO Office forms part of reforms introduced in the 2008-2012 MTS designed to improve coherence and coordination across complexes, ensure strategic priorities are reflected in resources allocation, enhance monitoring and management of performance, and strengthen the focus on results
Duties and responsibilities
The Adviser core responsibilities include :
Overall Coordination activities
  • Advise the COO on key policy matters of operational and institutional significance
  • Lead the elaboration and review of key corporate policies, procedures and processes.
  • Review documentation for SMCC consideration and advice the COO accordingly on course of action
  • Lead the monitoring of implementation of SMCC and Board decisions
  • Prepare technical reports and briefing notes on issues of interest and relevance for the COO
  • Provide inputs in Strategy formulation and budget preparation
Monitoring Corporate performance

  • Lead the design, implementation and review of corporate performance monitoring systems, tools and indicators
  • Lead the monitoring and review of corporate performance data (Budget implementation, KPIs, Lending Programme, ADF Commitments, Audit Recommendations)
Cross-complex initiatives – Organizational Effectiveness
  • Represent COO in cross complex initiatives and task forces
  • Lead the design and implementation of a monitoring and reporting tool for the Bank’s vertical initiatives
  • Provide support in managing coordination between VP/COO and other complexes to accelerate implementation of key initiatives in the reform agenda of the Bank.
  • Provide advice to COO on the implementation of institutional reforms of the Bank
  • Coordinate involvement of COO Office in the development and implementation of a Bank wide management information system (MIS)
Complex-internal management support
  • Provide technical supervision and mentoring of junior staff in the COO
  • Advise on complex wide staffing and budgetary resources requirements in line with agreed strategic and institutional priorities.
  • Provide input in the formulation of the Work Programme of the COO Office
  • Provide speech writing support to the COO
  • Undertake any other assignment as needed
Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience
  • Minimum a Master or an equivalent degree in business administration, management , finance, economics or other relevant fields;
  • Preferably a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience; solid credibility on development issues; understanding of both public and private sector perspectives. Experience in change management would be an asset;
  • Demonstrated superior leadership qualities, first-rate interpersonal skills, strategic mindset with ability to balance long-term and short-term tradeoffs;
  • Excellent technical, analytical skills and established operational track record of excellence in achieving results;
  • Proven ability to identify and articulate policy issues, tradeoffs and priorities to provide sound advice;
  • Demonstrated ability to work across institutional boundaries with various teams, build and lead a team of professional staff, and utilise talent and expertise of team members in a productive way;
  • Ability to build partnerships and deliver results that meet the needs and long-term interests of clients within and outside the institution;
  • Demonstrated ability to produce high quality work on a variety of issues within very short deadlines, to take prudent risks and make effective and timely decisions;
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills in English and/or French with demonstrated ability to think strategically and synthesize complex issues (translated into effective oral and written communications)
  • High degree of discretion, tact and sensitivity in dealing with internal and external clients and stakeholders at all levels;
  • Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to work under pressure and perform in a multicultural and complex environment.
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 (preferably electronically, to: recruit@afdb.org) a fully completed Personal History Form (PHF), available from the Bank’s web site, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating date of birth and nationality. The President, ADB, reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level.
The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.