African Development Bank Group Operations Consultant - SNSP (EOI) Jobs in Nigeria

African Development Bank Group Operations Consultant - SNSP (EOI) Jobs in Nigeria

Background

The Strategy and Operational Policies Department (SNSP) which is the recruiting department, plays a key role in shaping a corporate vision and a strategic perspective for the Bank, as well as developing the strategies and operational policies aimed at guiding the Bank’s agenda.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President (SVP), the Department is responsible for: (i) developing and helping maintain (along with other units) corporate strategies and operational policies necessary for the Bank to deliver the High 5 priorities1, and other strategies; (ii) playing a prominent role in keeping the Bank a strategy-focused organization in line with its policies; (iii) supporting the Bank in raising its profile and engaging strategically at international fora, as well as to foster cross-fertilization and greater coordination with other MDBs ; and, (iv) leading the Bank in the development of a new culture of innovation and change, including the incubation of new financial/non-financial products and business lines.

Revised Project Classification System

In September 2018, Management of the Bank, approved the revision of the Project Classification System (PCS) and data collection tools to align with the Bank’s High 5 priorities.

This revision would allow for monitoring the Bank’s financial contribution to the High 5’s, capturing the financial contribution to cross cutting areas such as gender and climate change.

Additionally, as the main development bank on the continent, the Bank also has a key role to play in supporting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa. To this effect, the Bank is engaged in the global dialogue on SDGs monitoring. Therefore, the revised PCS also included the possibility of tracking financial resources towards SDGs.

After an extended pilot period and consultations, from September 2022, the Banks project documents, starting with Sovereign Operation, include this new information requirement.

This was undertaken within a broader program of improving the Banks quality of operations. Work is on-going to revise the SAP system to also include these new requirements. In this regard, the department is seeking the services of a long-term Operations Consultant to support the implementation of the revised PCS project, integration of the new data requirements and support on-going work towards the automation of the revised PCS in SAP.

Scope of the Assignment

Under the supervision of the Manager, SNSP and the day-to-day guidance of the Revised PCS Task Manager and other staff on the activity, the main responsibilities of the Operations Consultant are to:

Verify the correct inclusion of the required project classification information (High 5s, subthemes, SDGs, financing, percentage allocation etc.) in all new operations designed and going for Management review and Board approval from September 2022, beginning with Sovereign Investment Operations,

Provide input and support the consultations towards the revision of and inclusion of the revised PCS data needs in other operations for example Non-Sovereign Operations and Results Based Financing operations,
Provide technical support to Task Managers and ensure the establishment of a well-functioning Help Desk Function to meet the new reporting requirements,

Design interactive and top-quality training materials to facilitate the seamless implementation of the revised PCS including exploring inclusion in the Banks other training platforms,

Contribute to and participate in the training (virtual and physical) of task managers/ operations staff on the revised PCS,

Contribute to the development of a Change Management Plan in collaboration with all stakeholders to create desire, knowledge, ability and reinforcement to the changes and adoption of the new solutions,

Design concise and striking communication materials to facilitate change management for implementation of the program;

Proactively support and oversee the on-going work to ensure automation of the revised PCS through revision of the SAP system,

Develop and maintain collaboration with other Bank departments to ensure that the revised SAP PCS is aligned to other IT upgrade initiatives to enable

synergies and sustainability of the revision,

Contribute towards and ensure the timeliness and accuracy of the quarterly the reporting and data requirements,

Provide inputs into reports to update management on the progress of the PCS and any other reports related to the work,

Support and work with other consultants and staff that might be recruited as part of the team, and

Any other related assignment of the Bank.

The Consultant, in the fulfilment of this exercise, will be required to liaise with the different complexes/departments of the Bank, including the focal points within the Bank. In undertaking their function, the consultant will consider the on-going Bank wide IT data base modernization process and enhancements made to the Bank’s project SAP systems and on-going project/operation quality improvements.

The Consultant will also support SNSP in planning, organizing, and coordinating other activities of the Department, as requested.

Qualifications and Experience

A Master’s Degree in Business Studies, Economics, International Development, or any of the Banks High 5 priority areas with a significant experience in operations design, business/project analysis and project management skills.

Minimum of 8 years of working experience in Operations design, support and/or program development.

Competent in the use of Project Management IT platforms (SAP PS will be added advantage) and have expertise in conceptualizing, planning, and proposing IT solutions that will help guide automation and implementation of the revised data needs. This will require analytical, technical skills for the creation and evolution of the Bank’s different platforms. In that respect, the consultant should be capable of analyzing the key policy and business requirements and articulate the necessary changes required to ensure delivery of a high-quality outcome.

Experience in working with AFDB.
Specific experience and knowledge of African development issues generally, SDGs and reporting systems (national, regional, global) would be a good asset.
Demonstrated strong analytical skills, dynamism, results-orientation and problem-solving
capability.

Experience in writing concept notes, developing training material and modules and training technical and non-technical staff.

Excellent client relationship management skills and capacity to deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with a good working knowledge of French language and the capacity to communicate and present ideas well.
Proven ability to collaborate within multi-cultural teams and across departments, applying a practical, diplomatic, and efficient approach to problem solving.

Duration and Location of the Assignment

The consultant is expected to start on 1st March 2023, with a contract duration of 6 calendar months.

The consultant shall report to the task manager and the Division Manager, SNSP1. Day-to-day management of the consultancy shall be assured by the task manager.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Bank is still largely operating a working from home mode, the consultant will thus also work from their home base. Should the Bank return to full time, the consultant will also be expected to relocate to Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and Cover Letter to: h.majoul@afdb.org and s.mpande@afdb.org

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