THE BANK :

Established in 1964, the African Development Bank is the first pan-African development institution, which promotes economic growth and social progress across the continent. It has 81 member countries, including 54 African countries (regional member countries). The Bank’s development program aims to provide financial and technical support to transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth. To better focus on the objectives of the Ten-Year Strategy (2023–2032) and achieve greater impact on development, the Bank has identified five major areas (High 5) in which it intends to intensify its interventions to accelerate the achievement of results in Africa, namely energy, agro-industry, industrialization, integration and improvement of the quality of life of African populations. The Bank intends to build a management team that will successfully lead the implementation of this vision.

THE COMPLEX :

The Vice Presidency in charge of the private sector, infrastructure and industrialization is at the heart of the Bank’s mission to develop the private sector, improve infrastructure and accelerate industrialization. Its main functions are: (i) strengthening the enabling environment for private sector [and financial sector] development for inclusive growth and sustainable development; (ii) support the development of reliable and sustainable infrastructure, including cities and urban planning; and iii) provide further impetus to industrial, commercial and investment climate performance for structural transformation in Africa. The Complex leverages knowledge, co-financing and partnerships to attract private capital and collaborate with governments to implement the Bank’s development agenda.

THE DEPARTMENT/DIVISION THAT IS RECRUITING:

The Bank’s Industry and Commerce Development Department’s main role is to promote the implementation of the Bank’s ten-year strategy and High 5s, with emphasis on “Industrialize Africa” strategy. The department manages the Bank’s activities in the areas of industrial policies, ICT, investment and trade climate, and private investment in the industry and services sector.

In line with the Bank’s Ten-Year Strategy, and in line with the “Industrialize Africa” Strategy, the Industrial Development, Trade and Investment Climate Division manages the Bank’s interventions through the implementation of priority programs aimed at intensifying and accelerating industrial transformation in Africa. Through strategic partnerships with other co-financiers, the private sector, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), the Commission of African Union (AUC) and Regional Economic Communities (RECs), the Division actively seeks to assist governments in adjusting their national industrial and trade policies, identifying sectors with potential for industrial development and investment, and providing , to the operational teams of the regional centers, its support in terms of value chain development, advice and technical assistance and operational support thanks to its sectoral expertise. The Division’s mission covers operations, advisory services and technical assistance relating to the development of industrial clusters, investments in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and linkage projects, technical assistance for public-private partnership projects, as well as special initiatives and activities aimed at promoting strategic partnerships. In addition, the Division makes every effort to facilitate dialogue between the government and the private sector in order to promote coordination between all actors in the industrialization sector and to promote useful complementarities between industrialization initiatives and commerce.

THE POST :

1. The work of the Industrial Development Officer, who will exercise his functions under the supervision of the Head of the Industrial Development, Trade and Investment Climate Division, is essential to the implementation of the “Industrialize Africa” strategy of the Bank.
2. The post holder will be responsible for the development and implementation of programs, projects and initiatives, including lending operations and non-lending activities in regional member countries, in line with the “Industrialize Africa” strategy. ” form the bank.
3. The incumbent will also be responsible for providing advice and developing technical assistance programs and lending operations for governments, institutions and regulatory bodies, with a particular focus on the private sector and industrial development, and this, in accordance with the Bank’s industrialization strategy.
4. The role of the incumbent will also be to help countries identify products, sectors with the most promising potential and business opportunities, and to forge strategic partnerships with relevant international organizations and development financiers.
5. Help define and expand the Division’s industrialization program and integrate, in consultation with the Division Manager, complementarities with the work streams relating to trade policy and trade facilitation into the operational and analytical work of the Division. the bank.
6. Make a significant contribution to the development of aspects of national and regional programming instruments relating to industrialization and trade.

MAIN FUNCTIONS:

Under the general direction and direct supervision of the Head of the Industrial Development, Trade and Investment Climate Division (PITD1), the incumbent will perform the following functions:

1. Support the implementation of the Industrialize Africa strategy by developing operational activities related to the following flagship programs: a) promotion of effective industrial policies; b) promotion and implementation of business development programs; c) promotion of strategic partnerships; d) support to governments in creating effective industrial clusters across Africa.
2. Play the lead role in identifying, preparing, evaluating, approving and supporting the supervision and implementation of Bank operations, and ensuring that projects comply with rules fiduciary and safeguard measures and that disbursement and reporting systems comply with the Bank’s procedural rules, all in collaboration with the relevant divisions of the Bank.
3. Work in concert with regional platforms, supporting and/or leading the design and delivery of sovereign sectoral operations in the areas of industrialization and trade policy/trade facilitation.
4. Ensure collaboration within the Division to strengthen the quality of operations, including providing input into project design and peer review of documents.
5. Collaborate with Bank divisions on joint projects and initiatives to ensure successful implementation of the Bank’s Industrialize Africa strategy.
6. Provide contribution and technical expertise to the development and implementation of Country Diagnostic Notes (CDNs), Country Strategy Papers (CSPs), Regional Integration Strategy Papers (RISPs) and Reviews country portfolio.
7. Lead/contribute to knowledge generation efforts and provide technical assistance in the development of sector strategy and policy, and provide intellectual leadership where appropriate.
8. Mobilize resources to carry out non-lending technical assistance activities.
9. Leverage partnerships with other co-financiers, the private sector, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the World Trade Organization (WTO), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), the African Union Commission (AUC), the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) secretariat and the Regional Economic Communities (RECs) to support joint operations and initiatives.
10. In consultation with the Head of Division, establish complementarities between the areas of work relating to industrialization, commercial policy and trade facilitation, prioritizing the development of projects/programs that are relevant to the operations of the Bank.
11. Provide support for the execution of any other task at the request of the Division Head,

SELECTION CRITERIA(skills, experience, knowledge):

1. Hold at least a Master’s degree in economics, public policy, industrial policy, international trade, business administration or related fields or a related discipline;
2. Have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in a similar institution or solid experience in the field of industrial development and a good understanding of the industrial structure in Africa;
3. Proof of work experience with multilateral development institutions in developing countries would be a major asset;
4. Having good knowledge or experience in one of the following sectors is strongly desired: textiles, construction materials, mining, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, automobiles, machinery and equipment, consumer durable goods, metal manufacturing , chemicals, agro-industries, tourism and blue economy.
5. Demonstrate skills in negotiation and consensus building, communication and problem solving;
6. Have customer focus, team spirit and a sense of relationship management.
7. Demonstrated good experience in carrying out cost-benefit analyses/economic analyzes of projects financed by development finance institutions is strongly desired.
8. Be able to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, with a working knowledge of the other language;
9. Master the use of current Bank software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint). Knowledge of SAP would be an asset.

THIS POSITION HAS INTERNATIONAL STATUS AND IS ENTITLED TO THE RELATED CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT.