- Position Title: Principal Board Affairs Officer and Committee Secretary – (Committee on Operations and Development Effectiveness)
- Code: PSEG1
- Grade: PL4
- Position N°: 50068481
- Reference: ADB/20/068
- Duty Station: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Principal Board Affairs Officer and Committee Secretary – (Committee on Operations and Development Effectiveness – PSEG1) at the African Development Bank (AfDB).
The Position
This position’s overall objective is to provide secretariat services to the Boards of Governors, the Boards of Directors and the Committee on Operations and Development Effectiveness (CODE), including drafting, revising and translating meeting reports while ensuring the proper conduct of meetings of the Boards of Directors, the Boards of Governors and their subsidiary organs.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision and guidance of the Division Manager, the Principal Board Affairs Officer and Committee Secretary assures the following duties:
- Contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the Boards of Directors and Boards of Governors and the Committee on Operations and Development Effectiveness (CODE) by enhancing the decision-making process;
- Assist the Chairperson of the Committee on Operations and Development Effectiveness (CODE) to prepare and conduct Committee meetings and advise on any relevant matters;
- Prepare background papers, analyses and recommendations to be used by the Committee Chairperson and members;
- Coordinate the activities of the Committee on Operations and Development Effectiveness (CODE) and manage the relationship between Senior Management and members;
- Cover Committee meetings, analyse and determine the thrust of discussions/deliberations and then synthesize, and prepare a succinct summary of the main decisions and conclusions reached;
- Contribute to strengthening the effectiveness of the Committee on Operations and Development Effectiveness (CODE) through research and submission of documents on issues under consideration;
- Populate the Board Dashboard and follow up on Committee recommendations;
- Ensure the coverage of relevant Boards of Governors meetings; analyse and determine the thrust of discussions/deliberations and then synthesize and draft the main decisions and conclusions reached;
- Translate the syntheses and reports drafted in the department; and
- Carry out any other assignment required by service exigency.
Selection Criteria
- Hold at least a Master’s degree or its equivalent in Communication, Economics, International Relations, Development Studies, Development Finance, Social Science and other related disciplines;
- Have a minimum of six years (6) years of relevant professional experience in similar organizations;
- Be proficient in English and French both written and oral; and have strong and proven translation skills.
- Have sound institutional, policies and operations knowledge.
- Private sector experience will be an added advantage.
- Have excellent analytical and drafting skills and be good at summarizing and synthesizing.
- Be able to identify and meet clients’ needs within the framework of established rules while processing reports and identify appropriate solutions and alternatives, when necessary.
- Be able to work efficiently under pressure and be willing to work long hours to meet tight deadlines.
- Be able to multi task, and demonstrate effective problem solving skills and attention to detail.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to work in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
- Show proof of discretion, tactfulness and flexibility in dealing with clients such as the Boards of Governors, Boards of Directors, Ambassadors and Senior Management.
- Proficient in the use of standard MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), practical knowledge of SAP systems will be an advantage.
THIS POSITION IS CLASSIFIED INTERNATIONAL STATUS AND ATTRACTS INTERNATIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT.
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How to Apply
To apply for this position, candidates need to be national of one of AfDB member countries.
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Application Deadline: 26th June 2020
