African Development Bank Group Job vacancy July 2015: Principal strategy officer needed

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) is a multilateral development finance institution established to contribute to the economic development and social progress of African countries. The AfDB was founded in 1964 and comprises three entities: The African Development Bank, the African Development Fund and the Nigeria Trust Fund.

Job Title: Principal strategy officer
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Objectives
 The Primary role of the Strategy Department (COSP) is to contribute to policy and strategy development, including annual plans and the Medium and Long-Term strategies of the Bank. COSP advices the President and Senior Management on strategy and policy issues of the Bank. COSP assists with the communication of the Strategy to all stakeholders, monitors and facilitates the implementation of related Presidential decisions.

 Job Duties and responsibilities
 Under the general supervision of the COSP Director, the main responsibility of the Principal Strategy Officer is to provide strategic advice and support on COSP matters to the Director and the rest of the Department team in planning, organizing and coordinating the activities of the Department. He/She will:

    Participate as part of the core COSP team in corporate strategy development and its subsequent monitoring, reporting, updating and refinement in line with sustainable lending and resource options.

    Coordinate the preparation of major COSP strategy reports such as the Annual Strategy Review, for Senior Management, including preparation of the mid-term review and periodical and special updates and reports. Contribute to/coordinate the preparation of Board documents on selected process enhancement recommendations.
    
 Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience
 Minimum of Master’s degree (or its university equivalent) in economics, macroeconomics or development economics, finance, strategic management, engineering or related development fields and a broad knowledge in development issues.  
    Preferably a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; proven combination of hands-on operational experience with solid analytical skills; good understanding of development economics and specificities of Regional Members Countries (RMCs); previous exposure to international, multicultural contexts would be an asset.
    Proven exposure to the Bank’s operations and mission with a good understanding of the Bank’s overall strategy.
    Ability to provide advice, assistance, and coaching on Strategy related matters.
    
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