Objectives

The office of First Vice President & Chief Operating Officer (FVP/COO) acts as the focal point in the achievement of the Bank’s objectives as it provides strategic guidance, cross-sectoral and cross-complex leadership in the execution of Bank’s programs and activities.  The FVPCOO is responsible for coordinating the implementation of Bank-wide activities; monitoring of Corporate Performance and Results; ensuring Organizational Effectiveness;  through the improvement of coherence and coordination across complexes, ensuring strategic priorities are reflected in resources allocation as well as strengthening the focus on results.

Duties and responsibilities

Reporting to the FVP/COO, the Lead Adviser works closely with the entire team in the Front Office in support of the FVP/COO in the following areas:

•   Support and advise the FVPCOO in the coordination of the Bank’s Operational activities through the Operations Committee (OPSCOM), as well as other relevant platforms.  Among other things, this entails reviewing documents submitted for OPSCOM consideration and advising the COO as appropriate.  In this capacity the Adviser works closely with the OPSCOM Secretariat, under the overall guidance of the FVPCOO.
•   Support and advise the FVPCOO in the coordination of the Bank’s Corporate activities through the Senior Management Coordination Committee (SMCC) and other relevant platforms.  In this regard, the Adviser will be part of the SMCC Secretariat that reviews documentation submitted for SMCC consideration and organises regular SMCC meetings, under the overall guidance of the FVPCOO.
•   Advise and support the FVPCOO in all aspects related to performance monitoring, including the design, implementation and review of corporate performance monitoring systems, tools and indicators
•   Advise and support the FVPCOO on resource mobilization and Donor coordination activities (e.g. ADF replenishment, Trust Funds, and General Capital Increase, etc.), including participating in related Committees and Task Forces.
•   Provide technical support and advice to the COO Office on the implementation of the Bank’s institutional reform and decentralization agenda.
•   Advise the FVPCOO on emerging matters of strategic, policy and institutional significance, including the formulation/update of Bank Group Policies, Strategies, and Guidelines.
•   Advise and support the FVPCOO on all matters pertaining to organizational units within the COO Complex -  including (1) coordinating the formulation of the Bank’s Work Program and Budget Document; (2)the Bank’s Results Measurement/Monitoring activities, (3) Decentralization, and (3) staffing and budgetary resource requirements related to the COO Complex.
•   Support the FVPCOO’s participation in internal and external meetings/events – Board meeting, Bank AGM, Workshops, Seminars, etc. - including preparing technical reports, briefing materials, speeches, etc.
•   Provide technical support and Advise to the COO Front Office and the COO Complex in their interaction with other Complexes to ensure effective coordination and communication –  including participation in activities aimed and improving Bank-wide communication and coordination, e.g. the Front Office Forum, cross-Complex coordination meetings, etc.
•   Provide technical and analytical support/Advise to the COO Front Office and represent the Office in relevant Bank-wide Committees, Initiatives, Task Forces, etc.

Qualification Required & Experience

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

•   At least a Master's degree, preferably a PHD in Economics, Finance, Business Studies, Operations Research or related fields;
•   At least 8 years of relevant and progressive professional experience in development work, Finance, or any related fields;
•   Excellent knowledge of development institution’s policies, guidelines and procedures;
•   Excellent operations experience within multilateral development institutions, preferably on both public and private sector operations;
•   Superior leadership qualities, technical excellence and first-rate interpersonal and follow-up skills;
•   Strong analytical and strategic capabilities;
•   Good/sound judgment  and strong integrity;
•   Ability to lead cross-complex and Corporate assignments;
•   Demonstrated ability to produce high quality work on a variety of issues with very short deadlines, to take prudent risks and make effective and timely decisions;
•   Ability to communicate and write effectively in English and/or French with a good working knowledge of the other language;
•   Competence in the use of Bank standard software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Knowledge of SAP highly desirable.

Location: Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified candidates should

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 22 December, 2013

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, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply