Program Development Consultant

Job Description

Background
The African Development Institute (ECAD) of the ECVP Complex serves as the focal point for the Bank’s Capacity Development (CD) initiatives and activities. The success of the Bank’s projects and programmes have proved to be dependent on RMC’s individual and institutional capacities. Noteworthy global and regional developments, particularly the adoption of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015 and the African Union’s Agenda 2063 in the same year require that the Bank and its RMCs modify their strategies, priorities and approaches to ensure developmental impact. In tandem with these developments, the Bank has adopted the High 5 strategic priorities and a new Development and Business Delivery Model (DBDM), the successful delivery of CD activities is key to support the attainment of these objectives.

In so doing, the strategic approach is to mainstream CD activities in the Bank’s programmes and projects by systematically including CD in the definition of CSP priorities and integrating them in all operations. The Institute thus adopts a two-pronged approach to: (i) build capacity in RMCs in policy formulation and reforms as well as project conception and implementation with a focus on the High 5s areas; and (ii) strengthen capacity development of Bank staff in support of the implementation of the High-5s. In line with 2 the new DBDM, this will translate into close collaboration with Regional DGs and Country Managers to design and roll out responsive CD activities. A similar approach will be adopted to initiate joint CD programmes with sector VPs responsible for the High-5s. To guarantee the use of frontier techniques and best practices, ECAD will simultaneously consolidate and strengthen its knowledge sharing and dissemination work. This will result in a bonus, domino effect on the visibility and accessibility of knowledge products produced in operational complexes as well as those produced in ECVP departments such as ECMR, ECST, ECGF and ECNR.

To enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of its work program in the context of the DBDM, ECAD will tap and expand its internal and global resource persons and institutions to support the delivery of CD activities in the High 5 priorities. This requires the revisit of some of its partnerships with multilateral and bilateral development organizations such as the World Bank, IMF, UNDP, OECD, UNESCO, and others to enhance quality and results in the delivery of CD activities. In this vein, and in light of additional sequencing challenges, ECAD will seek the support of consultants to deliver high quality, high impact capacity development and short term training courses.

Objective and activities of the Assignment
Under the overall guidance of the Manager- Program Development Division (ECAD.1) and under the immediate supervision of Divisional Task Managers, the consultant will be required to perform the following tasks: i. Assist in content development, sequencing and delivery of capacity development programs and shortterm training courses. ii. Review, sequence and update the Division’s Training Program with a view to maintain an accurate database of activities. iii. Initiate and support the efficient and effective contextual communication and ground arrangements with internal and external partners in the delivery and post-delivery of programs and courses. iv. Compile the Division’s input to ECAD’s overall reports to the ECVP complex e.g. KPIs, BTORs, SRAS, Annual Report and other statistics compiled Bank-wide. v. Monitor Divisional budget execution and on request by Management, prepare a report on monthly basis. vi. Assist in any other arising tasks related to the aforementioned functions.

Management/supervision of the consultancy
The consultant’s outputs and milestones will be under the overall supervision of the Manager, Program Development Division (ECAD.1) and the immediate supervision of the Division’s Task Managers for the period of this assignment.

Duration of the Assignment
The consultant will work on a fulltime basis for a period of six months, from July 10, 2017 to December 31, 2017.

Consultant’s Profile
Qualifications
A minimum of a Master degree in Social Sciences. Preference will be accorded to applicants with post graduate certificates in Microsoft packages.

Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively relevant and practical experience in supporting capacity development activities in international organizations and multi-lateral development banks. Priority will be given to applicants with experience working at the African Development Bank.
• Experience working in a team in a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary, international and professional environment.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation and/or review of capacity development activities in a multilateral financial institution.

Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrable client orientation, interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly proactive, organized and structured approach to capacity development at pre, during and postdelivery phases
• Ability to multitask with attention to detail
• Knowledge of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), SAP or other ERP system would be an added advantage
• Proven budgetary preparation, administration and reporting acumen.
• Fluent French / English with good working knowledge of the other

Remuneration for Assignment
The consultant will be hired for a period of six (06) months and paid in accordance with the Bank’s consultancy rules.

About the Organization

How we work The African Development Bank is the premier financial development institution of Africa, dedicated to combating poverty and improving the lives of people of the continent and engaged in the task of mobilizing resources towards the economic and social progress of its Regional Member Countries The Bank's s mission is to promote economic and social development through loans, equity investments, and technical assistance. The Bank has its permanent headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.