Job Vacancies at the African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

African Development Bank Group (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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: EOI – Recruitment of IT Operations and Analytics Tool (ITOA) Consultant – TCIS

Position Number: 50078445
Location: Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
Consultant type: Individual Consultant
Position Grade: PL5
Job family: Information Technology

Background

• The African Development Bank hereby invites Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in the following Assignment: IT Operations and Analytics Tool (ITOA) Consultant.
• The Corporate IT Services department (TCIS)will roll out and integrate Cloud based SPLUNK IT Service Intelligence as an ITOA (IT Operations and Analytics) Solution and is seeking an ITOA specialist to administer, provide technical expertise to the Bank.
• Taking the solution from integration to adoption and support to the infrastructure and services management.The selected Consultant will be part of the Project team of the ITOA Solution.
• He/ She will provide guidance and expertise to the project team from first level to the escalation team and supervise the dedicated staff evolution in the product knowledge both as group and on an individual level.
• The Consultant will organize and provide direction that align and support the Bank’s directives with modern management and business continuity.
• He/She will provide an integral and background knowledge link between the ITOA solution across the multiple Organization Groups at the Bank. The Consultant is required to perform ongoing administration, advise on the new solution design and implementation, application support, security analytics, and reports & visualization development of the bank wide Splunk IT Service Intelligence (ITSI).
• The Consultant is also required to update and maintain technical documentation and diagrams for all elements involved in this project.In close collaboration with the Project team including the Contractor in charge of the implementation, the consultant will also be required to advise on how to implement enhancements that will improve the reliability, sustainability, and performance of the Splunk ITSI products an ITOA Tool.
• The purpose of this consultancy is to acquire the services of an IT Operations and Analytics Specialist to assist the Bank in the implementation of the SPLUNK ITSI Cloud version by a selected contractor.
• This will cover Splunk ITSI Administration, Configuration, and Support Services
• The Consultant shall provide necessary information needed to meet the requirements outlined in this Statement of Work (SOW). This should fall within the general areas of:
  • Splunk ITSI Architecture analysis and improvement, including fault tolerance and/or high availability.
  • Splunk ITSI Architecture improvement Roadmap Development.
  • Continuity of Business and Disaster Recovery design analysis and improvement implementation for the Splunk Architecture.
  • Installation, configuration, management, and optimization of Splunk ITSI.
  • Monitoring and optimization of Splunk ITSI Architecture performance.
  • Analysis and improvement of configuration of data collection and data mapping.
  • Analysis and improvement implementation of backup strategy for the Splunk ITSI Architecture.
• The Consultant’s support services shall be focused on (but not limited to) the following technologies:
  • Splunk ITSI
  • Splunk Enterprise
  • The Splunk App for Enterprise Security
  • The Splunk App for VMware
  • Splunk Addons for Microsoft Office 265, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc)
  • Splunk End User Behavior Analytics
  • Splunk Integration with the ITSM Service Now for process Management (Major Incident Management, Event Management, etc…)
• Lead Maintenance and Reporting on the environment, including all relevant 3rd party technical components.
• Have strong vast understanding of cloud architecture solutions
• Understand cybersecurity concept and directives.
• Lead end-user training efforts, including creation of user documentation and hands-on training exercise(s), for both operational and technical users.
• Lead Training and documentation creation,
• Supervise product knowledge and self-development for support team
• Initiate SPLUNK ITSI solution feedback to allow continuous product improvement based on external product experiences.
• Support SPLUNK ITSI software quality assurance activities, including testing and documentation of product issues.
• Establish clear, accurate project timelines and schedules; Monitor progress against schedule; build in and execute contingency plans as necessary.
• Proactively troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise.
• Update and maintain project issues list, which includes prioritizing issues.
• Liaise and support internal teams with the capabilities of the solution.
• Be the first point of call for Bank wide system integration and changes

Required Skills and Qualifications
The incumbent should have the following skills:

• At least Bachelor Engineering Degree with 10 Years experience in Computer Science, Information Technology or related fields or Master/Engineering Degree with 5 Years experience in Computer science, Information
• Technology or related fields.
• At least 2 years of experience with any ITOA Tool
• Splunk Certified in Splunk Enterprise and IT Service Intelligence (Preferably not mandatory )
• Experience in onboarding new data, inputting new information, creating new dashboards, extraction info through Splunk
• Experience with Linux and Windows agents for ITOA administration (preferably with a solid understanding of the Splunk Enterprise and ITSI system)
• Experience implementing a distributed ITOA environment
• Experience with ITOA Toolin a cloud environment including design, implementation, and support of Index Clusters, Forwarders, Search-Head Clusters Setup, etc.
• Familiarity with metric-based monitoring and integration with event-based monitoring
• Familiarity with server-side scripting
• Has a broad experience from either a development or operations perspective
• Experience with SQL
• Experience having deployed SPLUNK ITSI as an ITOA Solution to enterprise customers.(Preferably)
• Experience with Office 365 and Windows 10 management
• Experience designing Architecture Topology.
• Experience with ITIL
• Experience in Product Management, Project Management, or Change Management preferred
• Technical design and documentation experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; can explain technical topics in simple terms; is able to think quickly and react to client-impacting situations.
• Technical and creative problem-solving skills
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, ability to effectively explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical staff
• Experience working with geographically dispersed team members and customers
• Able to work independently and in a collaborative manner with other teams.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment.
• Ability to complete tasks with limited direction.
• Takes initiative to successfully complete projects and promote company advancement.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Fluent in French and English

Deadline: 16th June, 2023 at 17:00 hours, Abidjan local time.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Expression of Interested specifically   mentioning “Expression  of  Interest -Recruitment  of  IT Operations  and Analytics Tool (ITOA) Consultant” for the attention of:
IT Recruitment Team,
African Development Bank,
Corporate IT Services Department (TCIS) ,
Avenue Joseph Anoma, 01 B.P. 1387,
Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
Email: IT_Recruitment@AFDB.ORG

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Job Title: Expressions of Interest: Individual Environmental and/or Social Consultant (Pool 2024-2026) – SNSC

Location: Home based
Job Type: Contract
Consultant Type: Individual Consultant
Duration of the Assignment: 3 years
Job Family: Other

Introduction

• The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group wishes to establish a pool of individual Environmental and social Consultants 2024-2026 to provide consultancy services on environmental and/or social safeguards services on projects through the identification, preparation, appraisal, approval, supervision, and completion of projects and programs.
• The Consultants shall be managed by the Environmental and Social Safeguard and Compliance Department (SNSC).
• The SNSC Department is responsible for ensuring that all Bank-funded operations, subject to E&S mainstreaming and safeguards, follow the quality and compliance due diligence as required by the Bank’s Integrated Safeguards System (ISS).
• It assigns E&S specialists as project team members and supervise their works. The Pool of consultants’ works fall under this context.

Duties

• The E&S Consultant will work under the oversight and guidance of the Director SNSC, and the direct supervision of the Bank’s E&S officer assigned to the project teams, he/she will work on.

In addition to act as the permanent technical E&S adviser/support to the task manager/investment officer, the E&S consultant’s core duties will include the following:
Project Preparation:

• Identify the E&S risk category in collaboration with the borrower/client, and then prepare the categorization memorandum (CM); (ii) advise the borrower/client on the required environmental and social (ESA) documents to prepare in accordance to national legislation and the Bank’s ISS requirements.
• Review and clear the ESA documents prepared by the borrower/client.
• Provide the inputs to the readiness reviews and any other quality assurance requirement.
• Draft and/or contribute to drafting relevant sections of other required risk notes, PEN, PCN, and Project appraisal reports.
• Prepare the ESCON
• Prepare response to any query related to the E&S aspects including early complaint filed through BCRM. At any stage of the preparation phase, the consultant shall make proposal of mainstreaming environmental sustainability in the project design, whenever feasible.

Project Implementation:

• Provide technical clearance on any condition precedent or document prior to commencement of related activity to allow the task manager/investment officer issuance of no-objection to borrower/client;
• Review bidding documents and contracts and provide clearance for commencement of works that are subject to E&S completion;
• Carry out field mission to support and monitor implementation of E&S measures by the project teams.
• Request and review the quarterly E&S implementation reports from borrower/client;
• Assist and ensure that borrower/client carries out the annual E&S performance audit of project, and then review and clear; (vi) carry out all the tasks required by a Mandated Lead Arranger (MLA) role, when the Bank is on that role;
• Participate in transaction meetings/conference calls involving external E&S advisors and E&S specialists from sponsors and other lenders
• prepare the management response to external players’ complaints or internal audits and spots checks carried out by internal stakeholders, related to projects he/she is assigned to.

Project Completion Report:

• Gather and analyse information on project E&S performance; (ii) provide inputs to the evaluation.
• Undertake any other duties as deemed necessary by SNSC Management.
• The consultant shall conduct his/her daily work in compliance with all the Bank policies and rules, and using the practical guidance and tools provided in the SNSC Business Standards.

Identified Deliverables

• Counting on strong analytical and writing skills, the Consultant shall be expected to make review/clearance, written contributions, advice and field visits. The deliverables are:
• Categorization memorandum.
• Timely review and clearance of ESA documents (as per the Bank’s Business standards).
• Timely inputs draft documents and quality assurance review documents.
• Back-to-Office reports and/or aide-memoires
• Reports/templates prepared and shared with sponsors and co-financiers;
• Management responses to E&S complaints/audits/reviews Etc.

Selection Criteria

• At least a Master’s Degree in Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Earth / Geoscience, Project Management, Social Sciences, and Environment-related discipline.
• A minimum of five (05) years of relevant professional experience in the areas of environmental and/or social mainstreaming and safeguards, natural resource management, environmental and/social assessment, environmental monitoring and environmental and/or compliance.
• Proven Experience in preparing and managing the implementation of environmental and social assessment (ESA) documents.
• Knowledge and experience in multi-criteria assessment, stakeholder engagement and consultation, community participation, with analytical skills in assessing institutional capacities and designing/reviewing practical implementation arrangements for complex projects, especially in Africa;
• Well-rounded understanding of critical issues in sustainable development, international environment and development policy, climate change, gender, social enhancement measures, labor, youth employment, etc.
• Strong communication and writing skills in English and/or French, with preference for capabilities in both languages. Candidates with either Portuguese or Arabic in combination with both English or French are also encouraged to apply.

Remuneration and Duration

• This is a three (03) years availability commitment at Bank’s request, an annual renewable framework international contract paid on delivery basis. Each annual framework contract based on performance will be paid up to 132 days/year.

Deadline: 31st July, 2023 at 18:00 pm Abidjan time.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Expressions of Interest to: Mr. Issa Maman-Sani via: a.opare@afdb.organd Cc Mrs Beya Imen Bchir via: b.bchir@afdb.organd Mr. Uche Duru via: u.duru@afdb.orgusing “Individual Environmental and/or Social Consultant Pool 2024-2026” as the subject of the mail.

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Job Title: EOI – Long-term Communications Consultant – IDEV

Location: Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
Consultant type: Individual Consultant
Initial Duration: 12 Months
Commencement Date is planned for: 15th August 2023
Job Family: Other

Background

• Individual Consultants for: a long-term communications consultant to help the division achieve its strategic objectives.

Terms of Reference

• The African Development Bank (AfDB) is the continent’s premier multilateral development finance institution. Its primary goal is to reduce poverty and improve living standards by mobilizing resources in and outside Africa and providing financial and technical assistance for development projects and programs within Africa.
• The overarching mission of Independent Development Evaluation (IDEV) at the African Development Bank Group is to enhance the development effectiveness of the Bank’s interventions in its regional member countries (RMCs) through independent and influential evaluations of all aspects of the Bank’s work.
• It also engages in proactive evaluation partnerships and knowledge-sharing activities. IDEV has3 core objectives: promoting learning from evaluations, accountability, and promoting an evaluation culture.
• It comprises three divisions. IDEV.1 and IDEV.2 focus on undertaking evaluations while IDEV.3, the Knowledge Management, Outreach, and Capacity Development Division, is responsible for knowledge management, dissemination and outreach activities around IDEV evaluations, and for supporting the development of evaluation capacities both in the Bank and in its Regional Member Countries.
• In this context, IDEV.3 is seeking to recruit a high-performing communications consultant to help the division achieve its strategic objectives. This one-year assignment, with possibility of renewal for a second year, will begin in November 2021, and is located at the Bank’s Headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
• After 12 months, the Consultant will be expected to produce a report with details of activities undertaken during the assignment and recommendations for IDEV on communications work. These terms of reference define the purpose, scope and expected deliverables related to the assignment.

Duties and Accountabilities

• The Communications Consultant will report to the IDEV.3 Division Manager, and will work closely with the Senior Communications Officer and the various Knowledge Management Officers on different knowledge management and communication projects.

The core responsibilities of the Communications Consultant include the following:
Work with the senior communications officer in the development and delivery of internal and external communication and outreach efforts to strengthen awareness of evaluation activities and knowledge, and raise the profile and visibility of IDEV and of evaluation in general:

• Lead the preparation, design, editing, production and dissemination of communications materials, including webpages, stories and news items, outreach materials, briefs, articles, blogs, newsletters, media advisories, press releases, statements, speeches, fact-sheets, press/media kits, as well as publicity materials such as posters, banners, videos, podcasts, animations, and write-ups about events and outcomes of IDEV, its external partners, and the Bank’s client countries. These materials will be formatted for various channels, including physical/print production, (e-)mailings, the Bank’s internal and external websites, IDEV and AfDB social media, and other communication channels, according to the IDEV brand identity and Bank guidelines.
• Provide support for the preparation and organization of communication activities such as (media) interviews with IDEV management and evaluation experts.
• Participate in the planning and organization of IDEV meetings, seminars, trainings, conferences and special events to ensure appropriate communications before, during, and after the event.
• Support the preparation and implementation of communication and social media campaigns.
• Maintain a mailing list of various stakeholders for communication purposes.
• Develop and regularly update a calendar of IDEV and partners’ events on IDEV’s website.
• Track the impact and usage of the various IDEV publications to support monitoring and evaluation of communications activities (e.g. development of a communication survey to disseminate through the mailing list).
• Collect all requests and support the development of clear, consistent and timely responses to media and external inquiries.

In collaboration with the Senior Communications Officer, ensure coherent and consistent branding and style of IDEV products, including evaluation reports, knowledge products and promotional materials:

• Assist in the review of documents and other materials to ensure that IDEV guidelines are adhered to, from color to font to layout to language.
• Translate or review the translation of documents
• Propose and use attractive designs and graphics for visual communication based on other IDEV staff needs, as appropriate.

In collaboration with the Knowledge Management Officers and evaluation teams, undertake communications activities, including social media, to disseminate core evaluation findings and key messages to various target audiences:

• Participate in the planning of a dissemination and knowledge sharing strategy/plan for each IDEV evaluation, to ensure appropriate communication about the evaluation.
• Provide support and advice in the scale up of IDEV’s multi-media activities by mobilizing knowledge on different modes of communications to disseminate critical information in a timely manner.
• Identify and propose the key messages emanating from evaluation reports for dissemination purposes on IDEV’s social media (Twitter, Youtube, LinkedIn etc.)
• Provide support in identifying communication needs of other IDEV staff

Support the Senior communications officer in upgrading and updating IDEV’s website and Social media tools in line with the IDEV communication strategy and AfDB guidelines:

• Integration of new IT tools for Knowledge Management and Communication components
• Maintenance of the website and e-news- as well as regularly updating the design
• Maintenance of IDEV’s Social Media Tools (Twitter etc.)
• Upgrading, maintenance and design of any other means of communication and dissemination

Perform any other tasks as asked by the senior communication officer or the Division manager

Selection Criteria

• Master’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Social Sciences, Public Affairs, International Relations or a related field.
• 6-8 years (with Master’s) of relevant work experience.
• Previous working experience with international development agencies would be an asset.
• Good knowledge of development in the region. Experience with working in Africa is desirable.
• Experience working on conception, design, packaging and dissemination of knowledge products to a variety of audiences, while tailoring the information to the needs of the audience.
• Experience in producing a wide range of communication materials, for both physical and electronic use.
• Understanding of and experience using different communication channels, including social media, and dissemination approaches.
• Proven writing, editing and language skills, an ability to capture and communicate key messages succinctly, and to convey complex ideas in a concise, clear, direct, and lively style.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to take a timed writing test to determine their proficiency.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, ability to meet deadlines and to manage multiple tasks effectively and efficiently, ability to take initiative and be innovative.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work in teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other. Proficiency in both languages is desirable.
• Proficiency in relevant computer software such as MS Office, SharePoint, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and electronic email procedures.
• Understanding of simple HMTL structures and familiarity with html emails is an added advantage.

Deadline: 28th June, 2023 (17:00 Local time.).

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Expressions of Interest for the attention of Ms. Raky GASSAMA via: r.gassamacoly@afdb.org and Ms. Claire
ANON-KOUADIO via: a.anon@afdb.org mentioning “Expression of Interest for Long-term  Consultancy under the Urban and Municipal Development Fund (UMDF)”.

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Job Title: EOI – Long-term Consultant under the Urban and Municipal Development Fund (UMDF) – PICU

Location: Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
Consultant type: Individual Consultant
Department Assignment : Infrastructure and Urban Development Department (PICU)
Duration of the Assignment: 132 working days over a 8-month period, renewable based on performance and availability of funds
Tentative Date of commencement : The Consultants will be expected to start in June/July 2023 or a mutually agreed date upon completion of the selection process and upon signature of the contract.
Supervision: The consultant will report to the Director of PICU
Job Family: Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization

Brief Description of the Assignment

• We hereby invite Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in the following Assignment: Strategic Advisor to the Infrastructure and Urban Development Department (PICU).
• The services to be provided under the Assignment include: (a) provide strategic advice to the PICU Director on integrated urban development (b) advise on development of a partner engagement strategies and Infrastructure and Urban Development policy dialogue; (c) Assist PICU with advice on governance and financing of Infrastructure and Urban development, support delivery of the AfDB African Cities Program.(d) provide strategic guidance to PICU in the further development of operational projects, and any other overall PICU and UMDF activities.

Objectives of the Consultancy

• The main objective is to support the Department’s work in rolling out and operationalizing the African Development Bank’s Strategic Frameworks and provide transaction and business development support to the Infrastructure and Urban Development Department.
• The Consultant will be responsible for supporting the Bank to realize its vision for infrastructure and urban development, and future prospective areas of intervention in the sectors.
• Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Department Director, the consultant will assist and support the quick mobilization and cost-effective delivery of planned activities as well as any additional tasks as required.
• Task 1: Support the Department Director and Division Managers in identifying and structuring PPP and financing mechanisms in support of urban & infrastructure development;
• Task 2: Assist with the development of a partner engagement strategies and Infrastructure and Urban Development policy dialogue; providing strateguc guidance for engagement with national and local governments, financial institutions, and the private sector.
• Task 3: Assist PICU with advice on governance and financing of Infrastructure and Urban development, support delivery of the AfDB African Cities Program.
• Task 4. Provide strategic guidance to PICU in the further development of operational projects, and any other overall PICU and UMDF activities.
• Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Department Director, the consultant will assist and support the quick mobilization and cost-effective delivery of planned activities as well as any additional tasks which may be required.

Deliverables

• The consultant’s deliverables will be further specificed in a workplan decided at comencement of services.

Profile of the Consultant

• Hold an Advanced University Degree in an Urban Development Finance related disciple, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Development Finance, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration or related discipline;
• Have a minimum of twenty-five (25) years professional experience in urban development, urban policy, institutional and financing aspects of projects, knowledge of private sector participation, and the connection to economic development and poverty reduction, PPP transaction advisory or Investment, M&A, privatization advisory on buy and/or sell side, and/or project finance – all with focus on the infrastructure and urban development sectors, with specific experience in Africa;
• Experience in national and/or local government is considered an advantage.
• Having private sector experience will be an added advantage. Knowledge of economic developments and market trends in Africa;
• Strong experience across the infrastructure asset class with sound knowledge of their respective market and transaction structures, sector trends, legal and regulatory requirements and stakeholders value, and with proven track record of infrastructure transactions;
• Strong analytical and transactional structuring skills.
• Sound business judgment in identifying business opportunities as well as strong business development and client relationship skills;
• Ability to operate in large, culturally diverse and geographically dispersed teams;
• Working experience in multinational organization in Africa and/or specialized experience in similar organization/s would be considered an advantage;

Deadline: 31st July, 2023 ( 23:59 hours Abidjan local time).

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Expressions of Interest for the attention of Marcus MAYR via: M.MAYR@AFDB.ORG CC: Ms. Micheline SAVADOGO via: M.SAVADOGO@AFDB.ORG , Mrs. Yene O. OUATTARA-COULYBALY via: Y.OUATTARA-COULIBALY@AFDB.ORG)mentioning “Expression of Interest for Long-term Consultancy under the Urban and Municipal Development Fund (UMDF)”.

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Job Title: EOI – Long-term Communications Consultant – IDEV

Location: Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
Consultant type: Individual Consultant
Initial Duration: 12 Months
Commencement Date is planned for: 15th August 2023
Job Family: Other

Background

• Individual Consultants for: a long-term communications consultant to help the division achieve its strategic objectives.

Terms of Reference

• The African Development Bank (AfDB) is the continent’s premier multilateral development finance institution. Its primary goal is to reduce poverty and improve living standards by mobilizing resources in and outside Africa and providing financial and technical assistance for development projects and programs within Africa.
• The overarching mission of Independent Development Evaluation (IDEV) at the African Development Bank Group is to enhance the development effectiveness of the Bank’s interventions in its regional member countries (RMCs) through independent and influential evaluations of all aspects of the Bank’s work.
• It also engages in proactive evaluation partnerships and knowledge-sharing activities. IDEV has3 core objectives: promoting learning from evaluations, accountability, and promoting an evaluation culture.
• It comprises three divisions. IDEV.1 and IDEV.2 focus on undertaking evaluations while IDEV.3, the Knowledge Management, Outreach, and Capacity Development Division, is responsible for knowledge management, dissemination and outreach activities around IDEV evaluations, and for supporting the development of evaluation capacities both in the Bank and in its Regional Member Countries.
• In this context, IDEV.3 is seeking to recruit a high-performing communications consultant to help the division achieve its strategic objectives. This one-year assignment, with possibility of renewal for a second year, will begin in November 2021, and is located at the Bank’s Headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
• After 12 months, the Consultant will be expected to produce a report with details of activities undertaken during the assignment and recommendations for IDEV on communications work. These terms of reference define the purpose, scope and expected deliverables related to the assignment.

Duties and Accountabilities

• The Communications Consultant will report to the IDEV.3 Division Manager, and will work closely with the Senior Communications Officer and the various Knowledge Management Officers on different knowledge management and communication projects.

The core responsibilities of the Communications Consultant include the following:
Work with the senior communications officer in the development and delivery of internal and external communication and outreach efforts to strengthen awareness of evaluation activities and knowledge, and raise the profile and visibility of IDEV and of evaluation in general:

• Lead the preparation, design, editing, production and dissemination of communications materials, including webpages, stories and news items, outreach materials, briefs, articles, blogs, newsletters, media advisories, press releases, statements, speeches, fact-sheets, press/media kits, as well as publicity materials such as posters, banners, videos, podcasts, animations, and write-ups about events and outcomes of IDEV, its external partners, and the Bank’s client countries. These materials will be formatted for various channels, including physical/print production, (e-)mailings, the Bank’s internal and external websites, IDEV and AfDB social media, and other communication channels, according to the IDEV brand identity and Bank guidelines.
• Provide support for the preparation and organization of communication activities such as (media) interviews with IDEV management and evaluation experts.
• Participate in the planning and organization of IDEV meetings, seminars, trainings, conferences and special events to ensure appropriate communications before, during, and after the event.
• Support the preparation and implementation of communication and social media campaigns.
• Maintain a mailing list of various stakeholders for communication purposes.
• Develop and regularly update a calendar of IDEV and partners’ events on IDEV’s website.
• Track the impact and usage of the various IDEV publications to support monitoring and evaluation of communications activities (e.g. development of a communication survey to disseminate through the mailing list).
• Collect all requests and support the development of clear, consistent and timely responses to media and external inquiries.

In collaboration with the Senior Communications Officer, ensure coherent and consistent branding and style of IDEV products, including evaluation reports, knowledge products and promotional materials:

• Assist in the review of documents and other materials to ensure that IDEV guidelines are adhered to, from color to font to layout to language.
• Translate or review the translation of documents
• Propose and use attractive designs and graphics for visual communication based on other IDEV staff needs, as appropriate.

In collaboration with the Knowledge Management Officers and evaluation teams, undertake communications activities, including social media, to disseminate core evaluation findings and key messages to various target audiences:

• Participate in the planning of a dissemination and knowledge sharing strategy/plan for each IDEV evaluation, to ensure appropriate communication about the evaluation.
• Provide support and advice in the scale up of IDEV’s multi-media activities by mobilizing knowledge on different modes of communications to disseminate critical information in a timely manner.
• Identify and propose the key messages emanating from evaluation reports for dissemination purposes on IDEV’s social media (Twitter, Youtube, LinkedIn etc.)
• Provide support in identifying communication needs of other IDEV staff

Support the Senior communications officer in upgrading and updating IDEV’s website and Social media tools in line with the IDEV communication strategy and AfDB guidelines:

• Integration of new IT tools for Knowledge Management and Communication components
• Maintenance of the website and e-news- as well as regularly updating the design
• Maintenance of IDEV’s Social Media Tools (Twitter etc.)
• Upgrading, maintenance and design of any other means of communication and dissemination

Perform any other tasks as asked by the senior communication officer or the Division manager

Selection Criteria

• Master’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Social Sciences, Public Affairs, International Relations or a related field.
• 6-8 years (with Master’s) of relevant work experience.
• Previous working experience with international development agencies would be an asset.
• Good knowledge of development in the region. Experience with working in Africa is desirable.
• Experience working on conception, design, packaging and dissemination of knowledge products to a variety of audiences, while tailoring the information to the needs of the audience.
• Experience in producing a wide range of communication materials, for both physical and electronic use.
• Understanding of and experience using different communication channels, including social media, and dissemination approaches.
• Proven writing, editing and language skills, an ability to capture and communicate key messages succinctly, and to convey complex ideas in a concise, clear, direct, and lively style.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to take a timed writing test to determine their proficiency.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, ability to meet deadlines and to manage multiple tasks effectively and efficiently, ability to take initiative and be innovative.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work in teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other. Proficiency in both languages is desirable.
• Proficiency in relevant computer software such as MS Office, SharePoint, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and electronic email procedures.
• Understanding of simple HMTL structures and familiarity with html emails is an added advantage.

Deadline: 28th June, 2023 (17:00 Local time.).

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Expressions of Interest for the attention of Ms. Raky GASSAMA via: r.gassamacoly@afdb.org and Ms. Claire
ANON-KOUADIO via: a.anon@afdb.org mentioning “Expression of Interest for Long-term  Consultancy under the Urban and Municipal Development Fund (UMDF)”.

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Job Title: Senior Network Engineer

Position Number: 50078445
Location: Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
Position Grade: PL5

The Complex

• The Vice-Presidency, Technology and Corporate Services (TCVP) is responsible for the design, development and delivery of efficient, people-centered, client-oriented, corporate services and information-technology solutions to ensure overall institutional effectiveness in all aspects of the Bank’s corporate services.
• The Complex provides leadership in the formulation and implementation of Bank’s strategies, policies, controls and approaches on organizational information technology systems, software applications, cyber security, IT support and infrastructure systems.
• The Complex is also responsible for management of the Bank’s real estate assets, institutional procurement, language services and business continuity.

The Hiring Department / Division

• The mandate of the Corporate Information and Technology Services (TCIS) Department is to advise the Bank’s Management and provide technical leadership in the continuous improvement of the Bank’s information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure and its computing and knowledge and data storage systems. The Department also is mandated to provide technical services to all organisational units in the Bank and its Regional Centres, Country Offices and External Representation Offices on cost-effective ICT and computing business solutions for their work programmes. In the fulfilment of those mandates, the Department leads the acquisition and adaptation, or the in-house development of ICT and computing platforms and collaboration tools to enhance the efficiency of business processes and the quality of Bank products through more effective file sharing, and to increase the Bank’s organisational effectiveness through seamless communications.
• The Infrastructure Services Division (TCIS.3) is responsible for overseeing and managing all the Bank’s IT Infrastructure systems, platforms, services, and assets. This covers the Storage Systems, Datacentre, Servers, Replication, Operating systems, networking, connectivity, unified communications (video, voice, and data), load balancing and all other IT infrastructure assets and services. The division provides all Bank staff and business partners secure access to the Bank’s IT services from anywhere, anytime, on any device, with the objective of upholding the One Bank business culture and supporting the Bank’s ‘SMART BANK’ vision, anchored on digitalization, cloud implementation and automation of Bank operations and processes

The Position

• The Senior Network Engineer will work with the Network Engineering team and other members of the Department to provide technical and operational support to the delivery of the work program. He/she will provide technical and practical advice and recommendations to support the work of the Department.
• The Senior Network Engineer will assist the Bank’s Network Engineering team to carry out specific tasks for improving network access, connectivity, switching, routing, quality of service (QoS), resilience and security across the bank network in Headquarter, Regional Hubs and Countries offices.

Key Functions
Under the overall supervision of the Division Manager, Infrastructure Services, the Senior Network Engineer’s main duties and responsibilities are to:

• Plan, design, implement and provide ongoing support of network systems of high complexity in the extranet and corporate environments to fulfil the Bank’s needs.
• Build and maintain relationship with global and third parties on network development or support issues.
• Suppliers Relationship and contracts management and administration.
• Work with the Information Security Office to ensure solutions deployed to meet the bank’s security requirements and provide technical assistance for investigation and analysis of security alerts.
• Develop processes and procedures for use by the Network team and third parties in the management of the bank’s network environments.
• Administer enterprise IP networks in mission-critical, 24×7 production environments.
• Design, plan, document and implement LANs and WANs using the latest technology.
• Provide a high level of hands-on experience with the configuration, optimization and maintenance of the AFDB network infrastructure build with the following major technologies SDWAN, MPLS, DMVPN, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, Multicasting, DMVPN and QOS.
• Design and integrate secure networks including all aspects of multi-site network designs and support (LAN, MAN, WAN, SAN, IP Telephony); Router ACL; ISE; VPN also deploying and maintaining remote access technologies/solutions.
• Interpret existing configurations and understand how the system’s hardware fits into the overall ADB network design and client solution.
• Provide detailed knowledge transfer to customers on solution sets and work with the bank’s system engineers to implement leading-edge server and storage environments.
• Integrate existing systems with new systems to create redundant, scalable, resilient environments
• Utilize strong interface skills to work closely with the Bank staff and third partners to create an atmosphere of teamwork.
• Perform technical hands-on integration of various products.
• Troubleshoot and monitor network performance and resolve performance and connectivity issues.
• Sign and implement new network topologies as required, incorporating best practices around collaborations, datacenter, LAN/WAN, mobility, and disaster recovery.
• Facilitate the preparation of technical documentation related to the executed operational activities to be kept in the knowledge database.

Competencies (Skills, Experience and Knowledge)

• At least a Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or Electronics, or related disciplines, with strong knowledge of IT Networks and Telecoms Networks.
• Minimum five (5) years of professional IT Networks and Telecoms or related experience, gained within a similar position.
• Professional level Certification in networking (CCNP RS, Security, DC, Wireless, and CCDP) or higher is desired.
• Familiar with System software that controls activities such as input, output, dynamic resource allocation and error reporting within the operation of computer configuration (E.g., Windows, Unix, Linux).
• Proficient with networking and Communication technologies including the planning and management of the interaction between many networking systems, and intelligent network implementation such as SD-WAN.
• Knowledge at the associate to intermediate level of TCP/IP networks, WAN protocols, wiring and cabling, and network management solutions.
• Experience with Network Traffic Monitoring and Diagnostic Tools.
• Experience and/or knowledge of QoS implementations, VoIP, WAN switching and routing, load-balancing, and application-delivery solutions.
• Aware of VSAT and IPBX technologies.
• Aware of ITIL concepts and general framework.
• Building a hybrid WAN architecture with MPLS and the internet using SD-WAN products for public and private applications.
• Knowledge of SASE Cloud Infrastructure, zero trust Network.
• Strong computer skills and ability to use standard technology packages and Bank’s standard software (word, excel, outlook, PowerPoint, MS Projects, etc.).
• Ability to communicate (verbal and written) effectively in English or French, with working knowledge of the other; Knowledge of Portuguese is an advantage.

Deadline: 8th July, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Expressions of Interest: Individual Environmental and/or Social Consultant (Pool 2024-2026) – SNSC

Location: Home based
Job Type: Contract
Consultant Type: Individual Consultant
Duration of the Assignment: 3 years
Job Family: Other

Introduction

• The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group wishes to establish a pool of individual Environmental and social Consultants 2024-2026 to provide consultancy services on environmental and/or social safeguards services on projects through the identification, preparation, appraisal, approval, supervision, and completion of projects and programs.
• The Consultants shall be managed by the Environmental and Social Safeguard and Compliance Department (SNSC).
• The SNSC Department is responsible for ensuring that all Bank-funded operations, subject to E&S mainstreaming and safeguards, follow the quality and compliance due diligence as required by the Bank’s Integrated Safeguards System (ISS).
• It assigns E&S specialists as project team members and supervise their works. The Pool of consultants’ works fall under this context.

Duties

• The E&S Consultant will work under the oversight and guidance of the Director SNSC, and the direct supervision of the Bank’s E&S officer assigned to the project teams, he/she will work on.

In addition to act as the permanent technical E&S adviser/support to the task manager/investment officer, the E&S consultant’s core duties will include the following:
Project Preparation:

• Identify the E&S risk category in collaboration with the borrower/client, and then prepare the categorization memorandum (CM); (ii) advise the borrower/client on the required environmental and social (ESA) documents to prepare in accordance to national legislation and the Bank’s ISS requirements.
• Review and clear the ESA documents prepared by the borrower/client.
• Provide the inputs to the readiness reviews and any other quality assurance requirement.
• Draft and/or contribute to drafting relevant sections of other required risk notes, PEN, PCN, and Project appraisal reports.
• Prepare the ESCON
• Prepare response to any query related to the E&S aspects including early complaint filed through BCRM. At any stage of the preparation phase, the consultant shall make proposal of mainstreaming environmental sustainability in the project design, whenever feasible.

Project Implementation:

• Provide technical clearance on any condition precedent or document prior to commencement of related activity to allow the task manager/investment officer issuance of no-objection to borrower/client;
• Review bidding documents and contracts and provide clearance for commencement of works that are subject to E&S completion;
• Carry out field mission to support and monitor implementation of E&S measures by the project teams.
• Request and review the quarterly E&S implementation reports from borrower/client;
• Assist and ensure that borrower/client carries out the annual E&S performance audit of project, and then review and clear; (vi) carry out all the tasks required by a Mandated Lead Arranger (MLA) role, when the Bank is on that role;
• Participate in transaction meetings/conference calls involving external E&S advisors and E&S specialists from sponsors and other lenders
• prepare the management response to external players’ complaints or internal audits and spots checks carried out by internal stakeholders, related to projects he/she is assigned to.

Project Completion Report:

• Gather and analyse information on project E&S performance; (ii) provide inputs to the evaluation.
• Undertake any other duties as deemed necessary by SNSC Management.
• The consultant shall conduct his/her daily work in compliance with all the Bank policies and rules, and using the practical guidance and tools provided in the SNSC Business Standards.

Identified Deliverables

• Counting on strong analytical and writing skills, the Consultant shall be expected to make review/clearance, written contributions, advice and field visits. The deliverables are:
• Categorization memorandum.
• Timely review and clearance of ESA documents (as per the Bank’s Business standards).
• Timely inputs draft documents and quality assurance review documents.
• Back-to-Office reports and/or aide-memoires
• Reports/templates prepared and shared with sponsors and co-financiers;
• Management responses to E&S complaints/audits/reviews Etc.

Selection Criteria

• At least a Master’s Degree in Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Earth / Geoscience, Project Management, Social Sciences, and Environment-related discipline.
• A minimum of five (05) years of relevant professional experience in the areas of environmental and/or social mainstreaming and safeguards, natural resource management, environmental and/social assessment, environmental monitoring and environmental and/or compliance.
• Proven Experience in preparing and managing the implementation of environmental and social assessment (ESA) documents.
• Knowledge and experience in multi-criteria assessment, stakeholder engagement and consultation, community participation, with analytical skills in assessing institutional capacities and designing/reviewing practical implementation arrangements for complex projects, especially in Africa;
• Well-rounded understanding of critical issues in sustainable development, international environment and development policy, climate change, gender, social enhancement measures, labor, youth employment, etc.
• Strong communication and writing skills in English and/or French, with preference for capabilities in both languages. Candidates with either Portuguese or Arabic in combination with both English or French are also encouraged to apply.

Remuneration and Duration

• This is a three (03) years availability commitment at Bank’s request, an annual renewable framework international contract paid on delivery basis. Each annual framework contract based on performance will be paid up to 132 days/year.

Deadline: 31st July, 2023 at at 18:00 pm Abidjan time.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Expressions of Interest to: Mr. Issa Maman-Sani via: a.opare@afdb.org and Cc Mrs Beya Imen Bchir via: b.bchir@afdb.org and Mr. Uche Duru via: u.duru@afdb.orgusing “Individual Environmental and/or Social Consultant Pool 2024-2026” as the subject of the mail.

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Note

• The communications consultant shall demonstrate appropriate qualifications and skills necessary for the assignment as described in the terms of reference.
•  The communications consultant shall demonstrate appropriate qualifications and skills necessary for the assignment as described above.
• Interested Consultants shall provide information on their qualifications and experience demonstrating their ability to undertake this Assignment (CV, documents, reference to similar services, experience in similar assignments, etc.).
• Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the Bank’s Procurement Policy and Procedure for Corporate Consultants Recruitment. The Bank is under no obligation to shortlist any consultant who expresses interest.
• A shortlist of three to six individual consultants will be established at the end the request of expressions of interest.The consultants on the shortlist will be judged on the following criteria on the basis of their updated resume.
  • Level of education in general – 20%
  • Educational level compared to the field of mission – 20%
  • Years of experience in general – 20%
  • Number of years of experience relevant to the mission – 40%
• Candidates who are shortlisted will be asked to take a written test.
• The assignment will have an initial duration of twelve (12) months and the position is located within the Knowledge Management, Outreach and Capacity Development Division (IDEV.3) Department in the African Development Bank.
• The commencement date is planned for 15 August 2023
• Interested Individual Consultants may obtain further information at the email address above during the Bank’s working hours: from 09:00 to 17:00 hours