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African Development Bank (AfDB) – Established in 1964, the African Development Bank is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 80 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries). The Bank’s development agenda is delivering the financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

 
CHIEF GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS PARTNERSHIPS OFFICER

Reference: ADB/17/336
Location: Côte d’Ivoire
Grade: PL3
Position N°: 50093701

THE COMPLEX
The Vice Presidency for ‘Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth’ is a Sector Complex focusing on the Bank’s TYS High 5s priority of “Light up and Power Africa”.
The complex’s objectives are:
To develop policy and strategy;
Provide deep sector technical expertise to the Regions by gathering pool of experienced individuals who can be consulted for their expertise on complicated transactions;
Develop new financing instruments;
Act as spoke person to represent the Bank with external stakeholders on all aspects of “Light Up and Power Africa”.
The Complex will focus on areas of Power systems, policy and regulation, renewable energy; and, Climate and Green Growth.

SELECTION CRITERIA
Including Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Hold at least a Master’s degree or its equivalent in Finance, Business Administration, or related subjects; Chartered Financial Analyst is an added advantage.
Have a minimum of six (6) years of leadership experience in corporate and project finance in infrastructure/energy in emerging markets at a commercial bank, investment bank, development finance institution or asset manager.
Experience in a combination of the following areas will be essential: infrastructure development and project finance, public-private partnerships, equity and/or debt investments, experience in commercial or investment banking or asset management.
Experience in project finance involving several public and private financial institutions.
Having private sector experience will be an added advantage.
Proven track record in achieving results through collaboration across public and private sectors.
Deep knowledge of investment processes and criteria of private financial sector institutions and institutional investors.
Clear understanding of the drivers and barriers to success in complex regulatory, political and cultural environments.
Knowledge of energy sector and financial sector development in Africa and familiarity with the work of major financing entities active in the energy sector.
Ability to innovate and create approaches to activities in order to enhance performance and create added benefits to the Bank and its clients.
Ability to communicate effectively and mobilize key actors to delivery (private sector, public sector and civil society).
Proven ability to build multi-stakeholder partnerships to manage complex objectives
Proven interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment, with sensitivity and respect for diversity and the ability to build trust and provide leadership to different team members;
Highly developed negotiation skills proven to yield positive outcomes with counterparts, both internal and external;
Ability to listen and communicate effectively with counterparts
Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other.
Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

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