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Job Title: Principal Sanitation Specialist Organisation: African Development Bank (AfDB) Location: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire Closing Date: 20 March 2021 Salary: Not Stated Contract Type: Not Stated Working Pattern: Not Stated Sponsors international candidates? To apply for this position, you need to be national of one of AfDB member countries . Job Description Develop the AWF portfolio in line with the AWF strategy through identifying projects and conducting dialogue with governments, river basin organisations, local governments, utilities, private sector and NGOs, among others; Supervise AWF’s sanitation portfolio ensuring that project objectives are met particularly with regard to financing of follow-up investments; Develop knowledge products to disseminate AWF’s impact and lessons learnt. Role and Responsibilities Lead the thematic project identification and preparation including assessment of concept notes, preparation for/guidance during orientation events and preparation of full proposals. Recruit consultants and/or organize and undertake project preparation missions as necessary to finalize the preparation of the Project Appraisal Reports and support the review process to approval by the relevant authorities. Ensure that grant agreements are signed promptly after approval as well as timely achievement of grant effectiveness. Provide on-going assistance to Recipients in understanding and applying AWF’s operational procedures relating to grant administration as well as the rules and procedures for the procurement of goods, works and services. Work with AfDB’s Financial Department in processing disbursement requests by providing up-to-date information on spending categories, established list of goods, works and services, contracts, entry into force of grant agreements, authorized signatories, extension of closing dates, managing grant savings and any revisions and modifications thereof. Undertake desk and field supervision to ensure that projects are well implemented, are accomplishing the intended objectives and recommend any necessary corrective measures. Conduct regular meetings with team members to assess status of projects and also to make necessary changes and improvements, where necessary, to achieve the expected results. Ensure efficient achievement of all the project milestones including project evaluation, regular audits, knowledge synthesis and timely monitoring and reporting on project progress and completion, problems experienced and solutions to all stakeholders. Support arrangements for project evaluation. Contribute to knowledge management including: providing hands-on support to Recipients in implementing projects to achieve the overall goals; establishing and maintaining an E-network for sharing knowledge and providing back-stopping support; linking projects to the sanitation experts in Africa and ensuring effective support; looking out for key approaches, findings and lessons and ensuring prompt sharing among the Recipients; encouraging and supporting dissemination of findings at national level for possible replication; preparing project synthesis reports and sharing them identified audiences; ensuring effective recruitment of consultants to undertake various Knowledge Management (KM) activities; managing the annual peer-to-peer review events; etc. Ensure coordination with sanitation partners in Africa (and elsewhere), and represent AWF in donor meetings, regional and international meetings, conferences, seminars and workshops on sanitation development issues. Establish and maintain active communication between the different stakeholders and work with them to ensure that they are adequately informed on portfolio progress. Contribute to the preparation of the AWF Annual Report, and the Annual Work plan and budget as required. Respond to requests for information from the AWF Co-ordinator and the AWF team at HQ in a timely manner. Participate in the co-ordination and organisation of AWF activities and participate in specific AWF events as required. Undertake assignments as may be required by the AWF Co-ordinator from time to time. Experience, Skills and Qualifications Hold at least a Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Sanitation and Hygiene, or related discipline. A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience related to project management, sanitation policy and strategy development, preparation and management of non-sewered sanitation and reuse projects preferably in urban and peri-urban settings Ability to deal with sensitive issues in a multi-cultural environment and to build effective working relations with colleagues Ability to work independently with little supervision as well as part of a multicultural team Ability to influence and participate effectively in actions to drive change Ability to be flexible, open minded with integrity. Client and results oriented individual demonstrating “a can-do attitude” Good understanding of sanitation issues, trends and opportunities in Africa. Ability to identify and articulate policy and technological issues and to provide sound advice. Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex issues and communicate them effectively orally and in written briefs. Experience in delivering high quality operational products and services (research advice, sectoral studies and review; projects). Good communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships in a diverse multicultural environment. Experience with International Development Financing Institutions in developing countries including a satisfactory knowledge of their operational policies and procedures. Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint); knowledge of SAP is desirable Excellent spoken and written English or French, with a working knowledge of the other language Competence in the use of the standard Microsoft software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SAP. Application Details Full job details and application portal on site . More about AfDB here . Please be sure to indicate that you saw this position via WIAN. Tags: #InternationalDevelopment, #FinanceInvestmentInstitution, #MidCareer

Job Title: Director, Integrity and Anti-Corruption Organisation: African Development Bank (AfDB) Location: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire Closing Date: 20 March 2021 Salary: Not Stated Contract Type: Not Stated Working Pattern: Not Stated Sponsors international candidates? No, to apply for this position, you need to be national of one of AfDB member countries . Job Description The Integrity and Anti-Corruption Department (PIAC) reports to the President and, as appropriate, to the Board of Directors. It has the overriding mandate to undertake unhindered investigations into allegations of corruption, fraud and misconduct or suspicions thereof. It investigates allegations of misconduct by Bank Staff, as well as allegations of fraud and corruption and sanctionable practices in activities, programs and projects financed by the Bank Group. In undertaking investigations, PIAC shall maintain the highest standards of professional proficiency and integrity. PIAC also develops preventive measures to proactively reduce the potential for misconduct, fraud or corruption within Bank Group operations. The Director, PIAC, is responsible for managing PIAC and ensuring that it fulfils its role of leading the Bank Group’s effort in the detection, investigation and reporting of violations of Bank Group’s standards of institutional integrity, including fraud, corruption and unethical behaviours. The Director will ensure high standards of excellence and will maintain strong partnerships within the Bank Group. The job’s objective is also to ensure confidentiality during the investigation of all allegations of corruption and staff misconduct and provide Management with independent and objective appraisals. Role and Responsibilities The overall function of this position is to plan, organize and direct the work of the Integrity and Anti-Corruption Department which is responsible for the prevention of fraud and corruption and investigation on alleged staff misconduct, and Bank’s Group financed projects and operations, including procurement. This involves the following specific duties : Manage the staff of the Department: determine the necessary human and professional requirements of the department; develop and maintain a qualified group of staff and an organizational structure that provides for the efficient and effective prevention and investigation of all of the Bank's internal programs and activities; ensure coordination of activities and cooperation between divisions; promote teamwork within the department; and ensure that the work is accomplished in the most cost and time efficient manner; review and approve annual performance evaluation and counsel staff on performance, training and career development issue and make recommendations on reward and disciplinary actions as necessary; resolve serious employee complaints; write/review departmental position descriptions to ensure that they are current and that they reflect the work required by the organization. Establishing and promoting PIAC’s vision, goals, development strategies, accountability standards and key result areas (KRAs) in support of the Bank Group’s objectives, in compliance with the established policies and to ensure that its own funds and funds entrusted to it are used for their intended purposes. Planning, developing and building up effective operations for PIAC and establishing performance and accountability guidelines that ensure consistency in decision-making. Implementing best international practices for the detection, investigation and prevention of staff misconduct, fraud and corruption. To that end, develop procedures governing the investigation process and the application of sanctions and other remedies to be applied as a result of investigative findings. Developing corporate strategies in cooperation with relevant Bank Group units, such as CHRM, the Ethics Office, the Legal Department, the Corporate Services Vice Presidency, Operations Policy Department, Quality and Results Department and the Procurement and Fiduciary Services Department and Bank’s Regional Hubs and country offices for the prevention, detection and deterrence of staff misconduct, fraud and corruption within the context of the Bank Group’s overall governance and anticorruption strategies, including raising awareness of the deleterious effects of fraud and corruption in the Bank’s operations. Directing outreach programs, training and dissemination of lessons learned from investigative results to Bank Group staff, Bank Group clients and other relevant external parties. Recruiting, training, mentoring, coaching and providing overall management of a multi-faceted team consistent with PIAC’s business requirements. Preparing operational and salary budgets and efficiently manage and monitor expenses relative to the budget and resources allocated to PIAC. Ensuring prompt and appropriate review consistent with established standards of all allegations and determine the viability of investigations. Representing the Bank Group in national and international fora on workplace misconduct, anticorruption and fraud and collaborate and cooperate with other institutions, notably, multilateral development institutions and other institutions engaged in the same functions as PIAC and develop best practices with comparator institutions to establish benchmarks with a view to improving internal processes. Collaborating to and organizing of interactive workshops with the Offices of the General Counsel, Ethics Officer and the Ombudsman and other relevant units and departments. Collaborating to and organizing of interactive meetings with the Office of the Auditor General with regards to controls failure detected during the investigation activities. Meeting as required with the President and preparing quarterly and annual reports to update the Office of the President and the Board of Directors on the appropriate actions to be taken as a result of investigative findings and preventive activities. Carrying out such other duties as may be reasonably requested by the President /and or the Board. Experience, Skills and Qualifications Minimum of a Master’s degree in Law, Criminal Justice and Investigation, or Criminology or related disciplines. Litigation experience; Admission to the Bar in at least one jurisdiction is a pre-requisite; Demonstrated track record of a minimum of ten (10) years of extensive and progressive experience in the law, anti-corruption and/or governance arena and in delivering best practice forensic investigative and preventive services in large, complex organizations with significant activity in Africa, including governmental entities in the same areas, 7 years of which must be at a managerial level; High level of integrity, moral values, and be widely respected and regarded for his/her competence and expertise and independence; High level of discretion and confidentiality; Communication; Problem solving; Team working and relations; Working knowledge of international standards, policies, and mechanisms to effectively reduce the risk of fraud and corruption and to promote transparency and accountability; Comprehensive knowledge of investigative practices, procedures and principles; Understanding of forensic techniques, specifically in areas related to financial, procurement and operational fraud; Strong talent management skills; Strong analytical skills, decisive decision making and an ability to conceive, formulate, and implement policies and programs; Strategic mindset: strong capacity to analyse actions from the perspectives of stakeholders and translate strategic thinking into compelling plan of action; 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; A good understanding of governance issues and anti-corruption work; Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, including an ability to draft policy papers and to present logical, well-reasoned, and technically sound arguments in a persuasive manner; Effective relationship building skills and a strong client focus (proven track record for client- responsiveness; Ability to communicate and write effectively in English or French; Competence in the use of the Bank standard software applications (Word, Excel, Power point). Application Details Full job details and application portal on site . More about AfDB here . Please be sure to indicate that you saw this position via WIAN. Tags: #AntiCorruption, #FinanceInvestmentInstitution, #SeniorCareer

Job Title: Social Development Officer Organisation: African Development Bank (AfDB) Location: Accra, Ghana Closing Date: 20 March 2021 Salary: Not Stated Contract Type: Not Stated Working Pattern: Not Stated Sponsors international candidates? No, to apply for this position, you need to be national of one of AfDB member countries . Job Description [Enter job description, where possible, in bullets.] No font setting required (Default TT) . Role and Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Regional Manager West and Central regions, and working in consultation with the Ghana Country Office Country Manager and other Divisions and Task Managers at Headquarters, the incumbent’s duties and responsibilities include: Collect background information and undertake analytical work in the social sectors, namely education, health, gender, population and poverty related aspects, with a view to determining the level of priority in the country’s development program, and advise the Country Manager and the Management of the Bank on policy issues in the sector; Contribute to the preparation of Country Strategy Papers (CSP) and Portfolio Review reports (PRRs), with particular emphasis on social sector development; Participate in the identification, preparation and appraisal of social projects/programs; Facilitate the launching and loan administration of social projects in Ghana; Supervise the implementation of social projects financed by the Bank Group in Ghana; Participate in various Social Sector Working Group activities and related donor-coordination meeting such as Poverty Reduction Budget Support (PRBS), key country processes and initiatives, including budget, public expenditure reviews, and poverty reduction strategy; workshops and seminars on social aspects; all with a view to inform and advise the Country Manager and the Management of the Bank on appropriate measures to take; Assist in the Preparation of Project Completion Reports. Experience, Skills and Qualifications A minimum of a Master’s degree in one of the following Social Science disciplines: Education, Health, Gender, Population, Social Protection; or Poverty Reduction Economics or Planning; or Business Administration. A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in planning, administration or project management of social development initiatives. Strong research/analytical skills in one of the following areas: social development policy formulation, project management, or donors’ coordination, with ability to strategically and rapidly analyse and integrate diverse information from varied sources into conclusions and recommendation. In-depth knowledge of social, political and development issues in Ghana. Solid experience in project cycle management (identification, preparation, appraisal, supervision and completion); Ability to understand complex problems in education, health, gender, population and poverty related aspects , to identify key issues and recommend pragmatic solutions; Good knowledge of the education, health, gender, population and poverty related aspects and human development issues in the country; Strong understanding of multi-sector approaches and gaps in education, health, gender, population and poverty related aspects and social development Demonstrable knowledge of analysis and formulation of policies in sectors. Knowledge of the practices of major bilateral and multilateral agencies, development partners in the country will be an asset. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and/or French; with a working knowledge of the other language. Competence in the use of standard MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project). Knowledge of SAP would be an advantage. Application Details Full job details and application portal on site . More about AfDB here . Please be sure to indicate that you saw this position via WIAN. Tags: #InternationalDevelopment, #FinanceInvestmentInstitution, #MidCareer