African Development Bank – In September 1964, a group of Africans met in Khartoum, Sudan, to ratify the multinational agreement to set up the African Development Bank. They were representing the continent’s newly formed twenty-five governments. They had the same mission and bore the same hope. Their hope was to see the new institution contribute to the continent’s development and unity.
By this act, Africa was taking its destiny into its own hands in the early 1960s. From the very early stages, and often with reference to major market networks of pre-colonial Africa, its leaders had designed the institution so that it would be one hundred percent African. Africa wanted to be in charge of its own destiny and wanted to be distant from the ideological and linguistic divides of the time. Thus, the African Development Bank (AfDB) was created.
Job Title: Young Professionals Program – YPP 2015
Objectives
The Young Professionals Program (YPP) targets the best available talent in our niche – young professionals with a passion for development in Africa. This program is not an internship; rather it offers an exceptional opportunity to talented young professionals with leadership potential, an established record of outstanding academic and professional achievement, a commitment to engagement in crucial issues and to making a difference at the national or international level. The YPP includes a rigorous program of activities that prepares participants to be technical and professional leaders with notable impact.
The Program is for a period of three years, of which two years are mandatory and with the possibility of securing a regular staff position during the third year, based on satisfactory performance.
The rotation assignments are to gain experience of the Bank’s various departments and development programs and processes.
The training and development programs will include on-boarding, on the job learning and mentoring.
Performance will be continuously reviewed and evaluated.
The Young Professionals will be based at the African Development Bank Headquarters, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Duties and responsibilities
The Young Professional Program (YPP) Strategic Focus Areas for 2015 Intake
The specific disciplines and specialist professional areas that are aligned to our Ten-Year Strategy (TYS) and our gender strategy are the following:
Financial Sector Development
Public and Private Sector Financial Management, Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards, International Public Sector Accounting Standards and International Standards on Auditing, International Capital Markets, Environmental Finance.
Actuarial Science, Investment Management and Analysis, Accounting, Financial Audit
Natural Resource Management
Water resource management, Environmentalist, and Forestry specialists.
Climate change, Infrastructure financing, Energy economists.
Gender Analysis and Integration
ICT and Gender, Women in oil and gas, Gender economists.
Political Economy Analysis – Fragile States and Situations
Regional integration, Political Economy analysis, Public policy.
Macro Economists, Government financial management, development policy and operations.
Corporate Lawyers
Public and private sectors operations.
Administrative affairs.
Engineers
Architect, Transport economists, ICT specialist, Agro-industry.
The Bank expects to recruit between 15 and 20 candidates in the identified relevant focus areas. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience
The Young Professional Program targets motivated and talented individuals from our member countries. Applicants must meet the following conditions:
Citizen of a regional or non-regional member country of the African Development Bank.
32 years of age or younger by 31st December, 2015.
A Master’s degree or equivalent or higher in Economics, Engineering, Social Sciences, International Development, Business Administration, Finance, or any discipline that is relevant to the business of the Bank as described above, and with outstanding academic credentials.
A least 3 years relevant work experience, preferably with a multi-disciplinary background.
Demonstrated strong analytical skills; dynamism; results-orientation; and problem-solving capability.
Demonstrated passion for development issues and a commitment to Africa.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and/or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other language.
Working knowledge of Microsoft operating systems (PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio).
Willingness and ability to relocate and/or undertake country assignments.
Please note that under the European License-Masters-Doctorate (LMD) system, the “Maîtrise” is not equivalent to the current Master’s degree in the French education system. Accordingly, candidates who present equivalencies to the Master’s degree (in both the Anglo-Saxon and French systems), must provide written verification from the university or academic institution that confer the degree.
Added advantage
In addition, preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate the following:
Leadership potential.
Ability to leverage knowledge.
Ability to share knowledge and coach others.
Adaptability in a multicultural setting.
Information Communication and Technology (ICT) skills.
People management and administrative skills.
Fiduciary Risks (i.e. Audit, Risk Management and Anti-Corruption) skills.
Knowledge Management skills.
Field experience on the continent and/or in other developing countries.
Working knowledge of a third language that is relevant to the Bank’s operations.
To be considered, please note that all applicants must have completed and obtained a Master’s or equivalent Degree Certificate by the date the vacancy announcement closes.
Applications will be accepted until midnight (GMT) of the closing date. We will not accept any application submissions after the closing date of the Vacancy Announcement.
Application Closing Date: 10th October 2014
Method Of Application
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