Senior Program Officer, ONRI / IPPF

Job Description

Position title: Senior program officer, ONRI / IPPF
Grade: PL-5
Position N°: NA
Reference: ADB /15/117
Publication date: 06/08/2015
Closing date: 27/08/2015

Objectives

The purpose of the NEPAD Infrastructure Project Preparation Facility (NEPAD-IPPF) is to finance the preparation of bankable projects in infrastructure across the continent. Its major partners are African States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and Specialized Institutions such as Power Pools and River Basin Organizations including continental bodies, the African Union Commission (AUC) and the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency (NPCA). NEPAD-IPPF focuses on Transport, Transboundary Water Resources, Energy and ICT sectors. It is a multi-donor Facility managed by the African Development Bank through the NEPAD, Regional Integration and Trade Department. The key activities of the unit are the management and administration of the resources of the Facility, resource mobilization, organization of Oversight Committee (OC) meetings and portfolio management in collaboration with Task Managers.

The Senior Programme Officer will, in collaboration with the Division Manager be responsible for developing briefs and reports related to IPPF programs, portfolio management, communication, and on the OC meetings. The senior programme officer will also prepare IPPF’s annual reports and support in the production of communication material for the department.

Duties and responsibilities

Under the supervision of the NEPAD-IPPF Manager, the incumbent shall perform the following duties:

• Research and develop analytical reports on IPPF programs including the annual reports;
• Analyse IPPF’s portfolio and develop reports on Portfolio performance;
• Track and report on the development impact of IPPF funded interventions through an appropriate monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework
• In collaboration with infrastructure specialists provide briefs and quarterly reports on IPPF’s programmes for OC members;
• Work closely with the Portfolio analyst to monitor portfolio performance & propose actions to improve performance to management;
• Support the NEPAD-IPPF Manager in the implementation of IPPF operations and the Strategic Business Plan (SBP);
• Provide material for IPPF’s website and newsletter Prepare and disseminate the quarterly status report on the execution of the objectives of the SBP;
• Any other activity that will be assigned by the Manager or the Director.

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• A minimum of Master’s degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, Economics, ,Law or related international development fields;
• Proven strong research, analytical, M&E and writing skills
• At least seven (7) years of professional experience on issues in managing programmes, regional integration, project preparation and management including tracking and reporting on results;
• Strong client orientation with commitment to results on the ground and operational experience;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate ideas effectively and to work in a multi-cultural environment;
• Excellent computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, etc.;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and/or French. A good working knowledge of the other language would be an added advantage

To apply for this position, you need to be national of one of AfDB member countries.

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 AfDB President 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: www.afdb.org/jobs

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.